“If it's bringing people together then you are winning” Big Skies festival expected to draw thousands.
Big Skies Festival is back offering a rare opportunity to stay overnight on the private grounds of Jimbour House while enjoying live rock and country music, enjoying locally sourced meals and exploring the region through different guided tours. Find out more.
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The return of the much anticipated Big Skies Festival is just a month away with thousands expected to descend on Jimbour House for a weekend of Aussie rock and country music.
Running across the October long weekend, the annual festival will feature live music, dining experiences, regional tours, markets, camping, bonfires and more.
The official line-up has now been released with festival goers able to enjoy over 10 bands, including The Screaming Jets, Brad Cox, Killing Heidi, Kaylee Bell, Deborah Conway, and Mick Lindsay, supported by Pete Cullen and the Hurt, The Charlie Nolan Band, The 78 Sound, and Faleepo Francisco.
In a council press release Screaming Jets front man Dave Gleeson said he was looking forward to rocking out to the packed crowds.
“We can’t wait to get to Queensland in early October for the Big Skies Festival. And what an amazing location the Jimbour House Amphitheatre is,” he said.
“We’ll be ready to rock out festival style. If I wasn’t playing, I’d buy tickets myself”
With all the dancing, guests are expected to work up an appetite with the festival featuring a number of dining experiences including the new Canapes Under the Stars and the returning Sunset Dinner packed with local seasonal dishes including Condabilla Murray cod Ceviche, Roasted Porchetta and local Beef.
The festival also features tours on the Friday giving locals and visitors alike the opportunity to explore what the region has to offer.
The Energy Discovery Tour will offer a look into the Darling Downs Power Station, not typically open to the public before a trip to Jubri’s Hideaway for a lunch among the garden.
Meanwhile The Bunya Mountains Escape Tour will take guests to Queensland’s second oldest rainforest to enjoy the scenery and learn about the Aboriginal connection to the land before heading to Australia’s highest Whisky Bar at Shackletons.
Jimbour House will also open its doors for guided tours.
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