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SAVANNAH IN THE ROUND

Australian Camping and Music Festival

Returns to the Tropical North!

WORDS by Mitch Fresta

Just a stone’s throw from some of the world’s most majestic In 2022 the festival goes beyond just live music and entertainment, with
landscapes - from the complex, pastel hues of The Great Barrier an Indigenous cultural program, visual art displays, local produce and
Reef to the lush thickets of the Cairns opulent rainforest - lies goods, paddock to plate dining options, sideshow fair activities and a
one of Australia’s most beloved events, Savannah In The Round. World class BBQ exhibition, highlighting the region’s unique produce
and flavours!
Fresh from making national headlines in 2021, when more than 11,000
music fans flocked to the debut event at the Mareeba Rodeo Grounds, A full range of accommodation options are available to enable patrons
Savannah In The Round will once again return to its home in the Cairns to experience the event however they like, from drive-in DIY campsites
Hinterland, and retain its position as the new home of country music to pre-constructed tent villages. There’s even deluxe on-site glamping!
in Australia.
Not into camping? Fear not! There are some fantastic accommodation
With a line-up of more than 30 artists (so far), including industry legends options right across the Atherton Tablelands. From AirBnBs to resort
and current chart-toppers, this three-day, four-night Tropical North style lodgings at Lake Tinaroo, a variety of daily express shuttles will
Queensland celebration is quickly becoming the premier destination operate between key locations and the Festival or you can choose to
event for music and camping fans across Australia and the world. drive yourself and park onsite.
Having set their sights on homegrown artists in 2021, putting Australian Whether travelling on a shoestring or looking for all five stars, Savannah
music first, the critically acclaimed event will, for the first time, welcome in the Round visitors are encouraged to extend their stay and take
a host of international superstars to the stage in 2022. Global country in the incredible natural wonders and attractions the region has to
music superstar Brad Paisley will lead the bill. Paisley, over the past offer, including the world’s oldest unspoilt rainforest, pristine beaches,
20 years, has earned his place in country music history as one of the stunning waterfalls and diverse wildlife.
genre’s most talented and decorated male solo artists, with numerous
awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 14
Country Music Association Awards and 15 Academy of Country Music
Awards, among many others. “This Tropical North Queensland celebration
Joining Paisley will be Canadian country singer, actress and songwriter is quickly becoming the premier destination
Mackenzie Porter, homegrown country boy Adam Brand, absolutely event for music and camping fans across
everybody’s favourite popstar Vanessa Amorosi, iconic folksters The
Waifs, Aussie rock idol Shannon Noll, the inimitable Jon Stevens, and Australia and the world.”
rock legend Tex Perkins performing his hit show ‘The Man in Black’.
Further broadening the event’s scope is Yolngu surf-rock outfit King Experience Tropical North Queensland your way – whether island
Stingray, rising folk rock duo Pierce Brothers, classic Aussie rockers like hopping by sailboat, scuba diving shipwrecks, hot air ballooning above
Richard Clapton, Ross Wilson, The Black Sorrows and more, alongside the Tablelands, indulging in fresh local seafood and produce, getting
all the country hitmakers of the moment like McAlister Kemp, Rachael better acquainted with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
Fahim, Darlinghurst, Southbound, James Johnston, Kirsty Lee Akers, and history, taking a classic overland adventure via Savannah Way, or
The Buckleys and Blake O’Connor. simply basking in the heavenly weather and scenery; there’s something
for every taste and budget.
For punters looking to get the party started early, Savannah In The
Round has introduced a special Thursday night kick-off event in the Big Having helped Australia rediscover its love of live music, major events
Top Music Hall, with live sets from The Buckleys, Eurogliders, Christie and camping in 2021, following several years of lockdowns, Savannah
Lamb, The Badloves and McAlister Kemp from 5:00pm, and going In The Round is once again ready to help more music fans get
right through till midnight. Australia’s favorite country-music selector reacquainted with good music, good food and great times.
Dee Jaye Bux will also be onsite to ensure the party never stops.
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