As anticipation builds for the 2024 Gympie Music Muster, Countrytown provides a comprehensive guide to the four-day festival, which will run from August 22 to 25. Held across six stages in Amamoor State Forest, about 40 kilometers southwest of Gympie, the event promises a diverse lineup and a variety of amenities.
Event Dates and Venue
The festival will take place from Thursday, August 22 to Sunday, August 25, featuring performances at multiple stages within Amamoor State Forest.
Ticketing Information
Tickets are selling rapidly, with limited single-day passes still available alongside four-day passes and camping options. Prices vary based on age and day. Tickets can be purchased via the Gympie Music Muster website.
Line-Up Highlights
The festival will feature performances by Casey Barnes, Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham, Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows, and Dragon, among others. Notable additions include Dylan Wright, 2024’s Australian Idol winner, and Tim Freedman of The Whitlams, who will perform both solo and with a full band. The event will host 140 artists spanning genres from country to blues, rock, and folk.
Transport and Access
For attendees traveling by car, the best route is to use the address “Amamoor General Store & Post Office, 4 Busby Street, Amamoor, Queensland” in navigation apps. Gympie is approximately two hours from Brisbane, with other nearby travel times including one hour and 35 minutes from Hervey Bay and 45 minutes from Noosa. Public transport options are not specified, so driving is recommended. A $12 shuttle bus service is available from Gympie to the festival daily, with online booking required.
Camping Options
Free unpowered camping is included with all tickets, with upgrades available on-site, such as the One And Only Rope Off and the Banjos Tent Motel. Accessible camping is available for those with a disability parking permit. Attendees can bring their own alcohol but must avoid glass containers.
Festival Review
Last year’s Muster was celebrated as one of the best in its history, featuring over 100 acts including Busby Marou, Kasey Chambers, and Morgan Evans, who set an attendance record. The event continues to be a major highlight in Australia’s music festival calendar.
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