Jimmy Barnes and Missy Higgins have been announced as the headline act for the 2022 Birdsville Big Red Bash.
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Barnes and Higgins will be joined by Kasey Chambers, Jon Stevens, Kate Ceberano, Richard Clapton, The Rolling Stones Review (starring: Adalita, Tex Perkins and Tim Rogers) Bjorn Again, Sarah McLeod, Shannon Noll, Ash Grunwald, Jack Jones, Dragon, The Radiators, Mick Thomas (Wedding Parties Anything), Mi Sex, Chocolate Starfish, Steve Balbi, Bachelor Girl and Mel Dyer for the Bash which takes place from July 5-7, 2022.
Tickets will go on sale on November 25 at 9am Queensland time from www.bigredbash.com.au and Big Red Bash organiser Greg Donovan said there was no event like it anywhere else in Australia or likely the world.
"We're not on a Coast or in a major metro postcode or big entertainment venue, and there's no wineries within cooee of where we'll be," he said.
"The Birdsville Big Red Bash is camping based with awesome Outback activities and a killer music line-up - a true bucket-list experience."
The Big Red Bash takes place against the backdrop of the spectacular 40 metre high Big Red sand dune in the Simpson Desert, 40km west of Birdsville, with the 2021 event headlined by Paul Kelly and organisers are expecting 2022 tickets to go fast.
"We've been a sell out for the last four years and with ongoing hesitation around overseas travel we're banking on people wanting to explore their own backyard and visit these iconic locations, taking in the amazing line-up as part of that experience," Mr Donovan said.
Jimmy Barnes said there was nothing on earth like the middle of Australia.
"So the band and I are really looking forward to kicking up some red dirt with everyone at these two gigs. It's a long way to drive but it's going to be worth the trek," Barnes said.
COVID vaccinations will be mandatory to attend.
"Vaccination rates are through the roof, and there's a clear path forward for staging live events. We're looking forward to working in this new normal in 2022," Mr Donovan said.
In addition to the music line-up, there will also be a jam-packed program of outback activities - including a Nutbush City Limits World Record dance off attempt (the current record of 2787 dancing revelers was set by the 2021 Big Red Bash), comedy and outdoor film screenings, scenic helicopter flights, camel rides and charity initiatives such as the 'Bashville Drags' at the Birdsville Big Red Bash raising funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
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And all events will sit under a glittering night-sky that only the remote Outback can offer, with the Milky Way so vivid festival goers will feel they can reach out and touch it.
While the event locations are remote they are easily accessible by road. The Mundi Mundi Plains location has sealed road leading right up to the event site, while the Big Red Bash location has graded gravel road to reach the festival site.
"We share a lot of driving information to help keep our festival goers safe as most people will reach us by road. And while a lot of these people will be driving 4WD's, the reality is that most vehicles can reach either event. Particularly the Mundi Mundi Bash that has sealed roads all the way," added Greg Donovan.
Scheduled and charter flights, bus tours are available to all events, and train transport is also available to Broken Hill for the Mundi Mundi Bash.
Both the Birdsville Big Red Bash and Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash events will be BYO alcohol for both the campsite and concert areas, and ticket holders are also permitted to bring their own food. There will also be a large range of food vendors selling both hot and cold food and non-alcoholic beverages at the events.
The events also have dog-friendly camping and concert areas and children aged 11-and-under will also able to attend for free.
Event organisers the Outback Music Festival Group will continue working with State Health and Government as they countdown to staging the event in 2022.
Tickets for the events will go on-sale from 10.00am AEDT on November 25. Information and ticket purchasing details follow:
What: 2022 Birdsville Big Red Bash
Where: Big Red sand dune, 35 km West of Birdsville
When: July 5-7, 2022
More info & tickets: www.bigredbash.com.au (tickets released from 10.00am AEDT on November 25)
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