Queensland Music Festival has announced a star-studded lineup to headline the 2024 Outback Trail, which will celebrate iconic Aussie music for nine action-packed days amongst the raw beauty of rural Queensland from 13 to 21 April.
Country music superstar Troy Cassar-Daley, Something For Kate frontman Paul Dempsey, and Australian indie favourite, Ball Park Music will lead the outback music festival, alongside an impressive mix of local and emerging artists from across the country.
“The Outback Trail really is an unmissable, authentic celebration of Australian music and I can’t wait to be a part of it. Outback Queensland has a special place in my heart and I can’t wait to be a part of music coming to life with local communities on Country,” said Cassar-Daley.
The 2024 Outback Trail will kick off in Goondiwindi and trail through Nindigully, Charlotte Plains, Quilpie, Tambo, Charleville and finish in Roma, taking over local pubs, hotels and streets with a tapestry of music, food and culture in each town.
Daryl Raven, acting CEO of QMF, said the upcoming 2024 Outback Trail would be bigger and better than ever before, presenting events over nine days, in seven outback towns/regions, for the very first time.
“This year’s Outback Trail is the first time we’re delivering this many events. Across seven regional towns throughout Queensland, and with high profile artists – it really is going bigger than ever before. The Trail will have twice the impact on the Queensland arts/music industry as years before, supporting over 145 local artists and artworkers, including 46 First Nations artists,” Raven said.
“Music really is the heart of the Outback Trail so we couldn’t be happier to welcome incredible Australian talent, Troy Cassar-Daley, Ball Park Music and Paul Dempsey to this year’s lineup, but the spotlight will equally be put on local and emerging artists, creating an incredibly diverse mix of Australian music talent for both locals and Trail travellers to enjoy.”
Tourism Minister Michael Healy said: “With a stellar line up, the 2024 Outback Trail is set to be a fantastic mixture of incredible locations and sensational music.
“The Outback Trail has become a must-see on the Queensland events calendar with a star-studded 2024 line up set to further enhance the state’s reputation as a world-class music festival destination,” he said.
“What could be better than experiencing the vastness and beauty of Queensland’s iconic outback blended with some of the best music acts in the world?
“The Miles Government’s investment of $20 million in Queensland Music Trails, is helping to raise the profile of our regions while boosting our visitor economy and supporting good Queensland jobs.”
Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said The Outback Trail 2024 is an exciting addition to Queensland’s arts and cultural calendar, drawing locals and visitors together to share exceptional music and engaging stories in iconic locations across the State’s south-west.
“Offering a trail of events featuring brilliant local and national talent, the Outback Trail is an extraordinary artistic and cultural celebration that activates and strengthens communities in Queensland’s Outback, providing opportunities for social connection and regional development.
“The Queensland Government continues to invest in QMF to support the delivery of our Creative Together 2020-2030 Roadmap, including its priorities to activate place and spaces, drive social change and strengthen communities.
“The Outback Trail, and Queensland Music Trails more broadly, showcase our State’s diverse arts and cultural experiences, and reinforce Queensland’s reputation as a cultural tourism destination in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
The Outback Trail is set to be a musical experience for all, from boot shaking singalongs to slow and moving performances, taking attendees on an unforgettable journey across rural Queensland.
Trail-goers can choose their own adventure across the seven locations, with individual tickets available for each region’s events. Pre-sale tickets are available for Outback Trail subscribers and on sale from 9.00am AEST today, 9th January, with public sale tickets following closely on 11th January, 2024. All tickets and more information is available at qldmusictrails.com.
