Troy Cassar-Daley, James Johnston, Taylor Moss, Wade Forster, Brad Butcher, Bronson Diamond and Greta Stanley are just some of the incredible artists ready to entertain music-loving festival goers over two weeks in the beautiful Queensland Outback.
Polish off those boots and throw your hats on folks – the countdown to QLD Music Trails’ – The Outback is on! Across 14 days from April 20 until May 3, Outback Queensland is going to be bursting at the seams with country, folk and First Nations’ music.
Festival goers can quite literally follow the amazing talent, embarking on an outback adventure through the scenic heart of southwest Queensland. There’ll be country music-inspired events in Roma, St George, Nindigully, Bollon, Charlotte Plains, Cunnamulla, Thargomindah, Eromanga, and Charleville.
From intimate performances under vast starry skies to foot-stomping country tunes in charming outback pubs, trail-goers will be entertained by some of our country’s best singers and bands while also enjoying good old outback hospitality, iconic tourist attractions, authentic cultural experiences, and the untamed beauty of magnificent Outback Queensland.
There will be more than 70 artists and arts workers, and 25 First Nations artists across six council LGAs in South-West QLD, including Murweh, Paroo, Bulloo, Maranoa, Quilpie, and Balonne.
Iconic outback venues that travellers can tick off their bucket list include Thallon’s Nindigully Pub, Charlotte Plains Station, Eromanga Natural History Museum and Bollon Civic Centre, and the trail will culminate at Charleville’s Showgrounds, for the stunning headline event – Outback Sounds.
Headlining performers across the nine Queensland Music Trails, The Outback events are: Troy Cassar-Daley, James Johnston, Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham from The Waifs, Bronson Diamond, Greta Stanley, Wade Forster and Taylor Moss.
Aussie music super star James Johnston is thrilled to be a headliner for Outback Sounds in Charleville. “I’m so excited to be heading out to South-west Queensland in 2025,” he says. “There’s nothing like performing in these incredible outback locations, with country crowds – who are the best crowds. The landscape, the people, the energy – it’s going to be magical!”
Following last year’s tremendous success, Daryl Raven, CEO of QMF, also shared his excitement. “We were overwhelmed by the response in 2024, and we’re excited to build on that energy with a new line up and fresh experiences in 2025,” he says.
There are events and tickets to suit everyone. There’s a three-event Trail Traveller Pass, and South-West QLD purchasers can access Local Legends tickets. MobTix are also available for First Nations residents in the area. Tickets for all events are now available for purchase at qldmusictrails.com
