Thousands flock to Birdsville for fifth Big Red Bash music festival

Sally Gall
July 6 2017 - 4:30am
Pictures by Sally Cripps

They’ve arrived from all states and territories of Australia with loads of wood strapped on, jerry cans and extra tyres, plus their camp chairs and eskies, and now some 7000 people are camping on the edge of the Simpson Desert for a country rock music festival that has already gained legend status.

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Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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