Each year, as the sun rises over Winton on April 25, the community comes together to commemorate the bravery of the Anzacs.
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This year, travellers from around Australia will be descend for Winton's Way Out West Fest from April 25-28 and will stand alongside locals to reflect on those who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations as the Winton branch of the RSL marks its 100th anniversary.
Winton contributed one of Australia's highest per-capita World War I enlistments, with 600 of the town's 2500 residents going to war.
To help mark the occasion, Way out West Fest has joined forces with the 5 Aviation Regiment of the Australian Army, and Winton Shire Council, for a special dawn service and a day of commemoration which includes a special performance from Australian music icon John Schumann.
"The Anzac spirit is something that runs through the fabric of our Australian experience and the impact of war on rural communities is something that all of Australia should hold in their heads and hearts," Schumann said.
"I look forward to bringing 'Australia at War in Words and Music' to Winton on this important anniversary for the RSL and the Queensland community."
Comprising of "I Was Only 19", "On Every Anzac Day" and "Anzac Biscuits" among other signature classics from the ex-Redgum singer songwriter. "Australia at War - in words and music" is a simple but starkly effective concert performance, linked by a moving and evocative narrative comprising newspaper reports of the day, poems, letters from the front and sober reflections.
Winton Mayor Gavin Baskett said Anzac Day held a special place in Winton, as it does for the whole of Australia.
"Winton's Way Out West Fest gives us an opportunity to welcome people from all over Australia for a true outback Anzac commemoration and gives our Winton RSL sub-branch a memorable and poignant way to commemorate its important 100th anniversary. "
Winton's Way Out West Fest is a four-day event with music across over eight venues including two flagship nights of internationally renowned music, including Aussie superstars, Amy Shark, Missy Higgins, John Williamson, Glenn Shorrock, Ross Wilson and San Cisco along with North American country royalty Brett Eldredge, Jon Pardi and The Road Hammers.
The event is in its second year after a triumphant sell-out in 2018.
Limited tickets for 2019 are still available at www.wintonswayoutwestfest.com.au
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