The lockdowns affecting much of Australia have taken another toll with Guy Sebastian to be replaced by Brisbane band Sheppard on the entertainment line-up.
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Isa Rodeo CEO Natalie Flecker said Sebastian was unable to travel to Mount Isa.
"Unfortunately we haven't been successful in organising the required travel exemptions for Guy and his crew," Ms Flecker said.
"The health and safety of fans and all involved is the primary objective at all times and with just two days to go, we have had to make the difficult decision to adjust the line-up and go with favourite Queensland entertainers Sheppard."
It is a return to the Isa for Sheppard who last played the rodeo in 2018.
"Sheppard are absolutely thrilled to be returning to Mount Isa and are determined to make sure everyone has a fantastic time. They are really excited to step in and know how passionate the Mount Isa community is about their rodeo and entertainment," Ms Flecker said.
"We tried very hard, but at just two days out we have had to make a call in the interest of delivering all aspects of our festival including our Rodeo Rock concerts. The good news is, we have secured Guy Sebastian as our headline act for our 2022 Mount Isa Mines Rodeo, so fans can lock in August 11-14, 2022.
The remainder of our entertainment line-up is unchanged, with Casey Barnes supporting Sheppard on Friday night and Australian country legend Lee Kernaghan appearing Saturday night with Mick Lindsay.
The Rodeo Rock concerts are included in rodeo passes.
Tickets are still on sale and accommodation is available, including the Mount Isa Mines onsite Tent City.
Ms Flecker said she wanted to reassure rodeo fans that preparations were being finalised for the 62nd Mount Isa Mines Rodeo which gets underway this Thursday.
"This year's event will be delivered under a managed Covid Safe Event Plan that has been approved by Queensland Health and the State Government," she said.
For all tickets and accommodation visit www.isarodeo.com.au
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Derek Barry
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
