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Epic long The Savannah in the Round line-up services will operate between Cairns,
reads like a who’s who of country music,
Port Douglas, Atherton and the
weekend featuring Golden Guitar winners, current festival grounds.
While the music is enough of a
chart toppers, legends of the scene and
rising stars. From Fanny Lumsden to Lee drawcard, the program also includes
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Kernaghan, The McClymonts to Busby Pamagirri Indigenous dancers and
Savannah in the Round Marou, there’s something for everyone in community entertainment.
combines a massive line-up this massive 40-strong talent pool.
They’ll be rocking Mareeba’s rodeo
of country music talent with grounds throughout the October
campgrounds, so you won’t miss Queen’s birthday long weekend for the
a moment. second year running, as Australia’s most There are heaps of hot
esteemed new country music festival showers and amenities
Words: Renee Cluff cements its home in Far
North Queensland. and for the first time,
Perhaps the best bit is that you don’t campfires are allowed!
ever have to leave, with plenty of
accommodation options rivalling James Dein,
those of the globally iconic Coachella or Sound Australia
Glastonbury festivals.
Organiser James Dein from Sound Plus, there’s lots of local produce and
Australia told Tropic everything from paddock-to-plate dining choices.
drive-in campsites to on-site glamping The event is set to become a mainstay
tents are available across the three days on the Far North Queensland social
and nights. calendar and Mr Dein says it’ll only get
“The camping aspect of the festival is of bigger and better. “With the capacity
enormous appeal,” he said. “We’ve worked to add international talent as borders
to ensure it’s attractive for anyone open, Savannah in the Round will serve
who attends.” the country music community and shine
Shuttle buses will transport campers to a light on the beauty of the Cairns and
the festival precinct and arena. Great Barrier Reef region,” he said.
If you decide not to sleep over, additional “Not just in 2021 but for years to come.”
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