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SAVANNAH IN THE ROUND
From the crystal clear waters of Blue Pearl Bay to lush scenery of the Daintree Forest. From the vast, pastel hues of the Great Barrier Reef, to the immense mountains of the Great Dividing Range, Tropical North Queensland has always held the monopoly on Australia’s most beautiful locations. But in 2021 all eyes will be on Far North Queensland for a completely different reason, as the region gears up to host Australia’s most exciting new festival, ‘Savannah In The Round’. From October 1-3 Kerribee Park Rodeo Grounds in Mareeba will dramatically transform from a collection of vast open fields into a bustling hub for one of the largest country music parties in the world, with some of Australia’s biggest and most respected artists taking to the stage over three massive nights. Chart-toppers like Brad Cox and Casey Barnes will be joined by a long list of country stars including Australian legend John Williamson, country favourite Lee Kernaghan, five-time Golden Guitar winner Fanny Lumsden and two-time Golden Guitar winners The McClymonts. Iconic Australian artist Tex Perkins will also be on site to perform his critically acclaimed show ‘The Man In Black – The Songs & Story of Johnny Cash’ while The Wolfe Brothers, Graeme Connors, Troy CassarDaley, Busby Marou, James Blundell, Jasmine Rae, Darlinghurst, Jetty Road, The Buckleys and many more will soundtrack three days of non-stop, festival fun in one of the most beautiful locations on earth.
With the full line-up now topping over 40 artists, the three-day celebration of everything country will be the premier music destination on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. “It has been a tough time for everyone over the last year, but Savannah in the Round is committed to making sure Australia has a large-scale country music event in 2021 and we are proud to show the strength of Australia’s great talent pool with our announcement today,” said Sound Australia’s James Dein. “With the capacity to add international talent as borders open, Savannah in the Round will serve the country music community and shine a light on the beauty of the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region, not just in 2021 but for years to come.” Far from just a country music festival, Savannah In The Round will also provide attendees with a smorgasbord of amazing food truck options (for those that want food on-the-go) as well as bringing on the most highly awarded restaurant and catering company in Cairns―Ochre―to serve up a menu of local produce that wouldn’t be out of place in any of Queensland’s highest rated restaurants.
It wouldn’t be a country music festival without camping, too! Rent-a-tent options, family quiet zones and traditional camping are all on offer for the inaugural year, plus there’s larger zones to park your RV! And, for those who want all the fun of camping without the exhaustion putting up tents and foregoing some of the usual home comforts, Savannah In The Round Festival is offering up exclusive Glamping options. Furnished 5m deluxe bell tents with bedding for up to five guests means you can leave the swag at home, along with mats, towels, linen and lighting. Guests will have access to adjacent toilet and showers and have a dedicated area for guests to use their hair straighteners and hairdryers on site.
A chill out/common area is also provided for glamping guests where they can relax, enjoy a cool drink and use the phone charging station. If guests are feeling peckish or in need of a caffeine fix, friendly volunteer crew will gladly source from vendors onsite and deliver to the glamping area. It’s the closest thing you can get to not camping, while still sleeping in a tent! With international borders sealed shut for the foreseeable future, there’s never been a better time to don your akubra, whack on a pair of boots and get out and experience the best that Australia has to offer.
