Guide to the Gympie Music Muster 2022
Less than two weeks out from the 2022 Gympie Music Muster hundreds of campers are already on site at Amamoor State Forest, thousands more are packing their tents and akubras, and some of Australia’s biggest country music artists and making ready their travel plans. Here’s what you need to know.
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More than 100 performers and thousands of excited Muster-goers are readying their travel plans to head to the 2022 Gympie Music Muster in less than two weeks – if they are not already there.
The first official performance will start at midday on Thursday, August 25 and festivities will continue until late into the night on Sunday, August 28. The Muster showcases a mix of country, roots, blues, folk and rock music as well as workshops, dancing, bush poets, kid’s club and more.
What started as a community fundraiser at Widgee in 1982 has now grown to a four-day festival attracting musicians from across Australia and internationally.
After a three-year hiatus, the 2022 Muster will be undoubtedly unforgettable and will be celebrating its belated 40th anniversary.
Top headline acts 2022
LEE KERNAGHAN – 8.45pm to 10pm on Saturday, Hill Stage
Lee Kernaghan is a Gympie Muster favourite and an outback icon for Australians living and working on the land. He revolutionised traditional country themes with his own style of rural rock and regional culture in the 1990s.
His hit songs include The Outback Club, Boys From The Bush, Hat Town, She’s My Ute and Australian Boy.
KASEY CHAMBERS – 6.45pm to 8pm on Sunday, Hill Stage
Being the youngest woman to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2018, Kasey Chambers has become one of the most popular and acclaimed artists of her generation with her genre-defying singing and songwriting.
She has a selection from 12 award-winning albums since the release of the popular song The Captain to share in her special festival performance at the Muster.
JOHN WILLIAMSON – 5pm to 6.15pm on Sunday, Hill Stage
2022 marks John Williamson’s 52nd year in the industry. His music is inspired by his great treks across Australia.
With his first song ‘Old Man Emu’ landing himself a place on top single charts and a record deal, John Williamson has 52 albums (including 20 original studio albums) under his belt.
Not to mention his successes in the ARIA Hall of Fame, Roll of Renown induction, an Order of Australia and 28 Golden Guitar Awards.
GRAEME CONNORS
With 20 albums and more than 40 years of live performances behind him, Graeme Connors is sure to honour his place in the Australian Country Music Roll of Renown with a stunning performance at the Muster.
TROY CASSAR-DALY
Troy Cassar-Daley has thirty years of experience in the music industry, along with 10 released studio albums. His career stems from his passion for the tales of this land, coming from a long line of storytellers.
With many triumphs, awards and titles behind him, he succeeded as the 50th inductee on the Australasian Roll Of Renown in 2017.
Food and Activities
A wide range of food will be available including Asian, Mexican, fish and chips, pizza, burgers and smokehouse.
Gluten-free and vegan dietary are also on sale at some stalls, and food will be on offer from the early morning to late at night.
Sporting, artistic and other fun activities are on at the Gympie Mazda Kid’s Country along with a range of dancing programs marked on the schedule.
Tickets
Tickets are only available online and will not be sold at the grounds. Children 12 years and under have free entry.
Single day entry and four-day passes include access to general camping, with camping upgrades available.
Camping chairs, backpacks, water bottles and food can be brought into the festival.
BYO drinks and eskies are not permitted.
You can contact the Gympie Music Muster on 07 5482 2099 or via info@muster.com.au
Camping
Camping at the event within the Amamoor State Forest is a unique feature of the Gympie Muster.
You can rope-off your campsite before the event for additional charge, and are free to stay until the event.
A tent motel is available to book, with lighting, mattresses, tables, chairs, amenities, mobile recharge station and breakfast included. A free shuttle bus ride to the festival entrance is also included.
Rope-off from August 13 will be open from 7am. See the details here.
What’s new every day
Hill Stage
Thursday
Queensland Police Pipes & Drums
Amber Lawrence
Chad Morgan
Casey Barnes
Brad Cox
Friday
Darlinghurst
Fanny Lumsden
Beccy Cole
Troy Cassar-Daley
Travis Collins
Saturday
Felicity Kircher
Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham
Graeme Connors
Kerry Neill & The Sunrise Dancers
The Wolfe Brothers
Nathan ‘Whippy’ Griggs
Lee Kernaghan
Sunday
Geoff Yelaska
Adam Harvey
John Williamson
Kasey Chambers
Nathan ‘Whippy’ Griggs
McAlister Kemp
Bundy CrowBar
Thursday
Rock N Roll Boys
Briannah Grace
Tony Q Band
Taylor Moss
The Buckleys
Darlinghurst
Steve Forde
Friday
Mak & Shar
Aspy Jones
Vixens of Fall
Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley
James Johnston
Casey Barnes
Saturday
Sammy White
Mason Hope
Andrew Swift
Hurricane Fall
Jasmine Rae
Travis Collins
Sunday
Brook Chivell
Natalie Pearson
Hurricane Fall
Caitlyn Shadbolt
Cornell & Carr
Adam Brand
XXXX Muster Club
Thursday
Amber Joy Poulton
Toyota Star Maker Winner Max Jackson
Bec Hance
The Pigs
Warren H Williams
Good Will Remedy
The Bushwackers
Friday
The Buckleys Acoustic
Graeme Connors Acoustic
Ruby Gilbert
Tony Q Band
Saturday
Michael Waugh
Ruby Gilbert
James Blundell Acoustic
Lachlan Bryan and the Wildes
Tex Dubbo
Sunday
Raechel Whitchurch
Tania Kernaghan
Shane Nicholson Acoustic
Pixie Jenkins
James Blundell
Jim Beam and Roots Bar
Thursday
Juke Joint
Box Falcon
Minnie Marks
Anna Scionti
Fiona Boyes
Blues Arcadia
Tex Perkins
Friday
Matt & the Mayor
Ryan Giles Trio
Anna Scionti
Ash Grunwald
The Black Sorrows
Saturday
Marshall & The Fro
Lloyd Spiegel
Shane Nicholson
Mason Rack Band
8 Ball Aitken
Sunday
Dan Horne
The Amanda Emblem Experiment
King Canyon
Marshall & The Fro
The Badloves
Diesel
The Dodge Tavern
Thursday
Gympie State High School Band
The Inadequates
Haystack Mountain Hermits
Mak & Shar
Open Season Band
Friday
Kelly Family Band
Open Season Band
Haystack Mountain Hermits
Saturday
Uncle Bob‘s Jug Band
The Hillbilly Goats
The Barleyshakes
Sunday
Dean Bain
Karen Law Trio
The MacDaddy Grove
Thursday
BobKatz
The Fabulous Jimmies
Ben Westphal Trio
Those Folk
Beyond Sippy Creek
Friday
Sarah Savannah
Nic Reefman
Aspy Jones
Felicty Kircher
Ryan Giles Trio
Alexis & Suzie Band
Saturday
Lily Grace
Briannah Grace
Jason McDaniel Band
Sunday
Beyond Sippy Creek
Sari Abbot
Those Folk
King Canyon
Kombi Keg Bar
Thursday
Dean Bain Box Falcon
Brad Millers
Lily Grace
Friday
Tegan Pugsley
Dean Bain
Boi & Eskae
Saturday
Envyy
Sax Guys
Keely Sliwka
Sari Abbott
Sunday
Tyla & Jarrad
Everyday of the Gympie Music Muster has something new, and many artists have multiple performances scheduled. See the full program here.
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