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25/05/2026

Charleville - it's you! 🤠

We kicked off the 2026 Outback Trail (and kicked up some the red dirt) at Saddle Up in Charleville with Lee Kernaghan, Tori Darke, Luke Geiger and more.

More than 1000 of you joined in the party under a wide Western Queensland sky on Bidjara Country ✨🌌 Experience Charleville

Let's do it all again? It's not too late to join us on the Trail in Longreach, Winton, Hughenden and Mount Isa! https://qldmusictrails.com/events

Support for Saddle Up was provided through the jointly-funded Australian-Queensland Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

📸by: Aaron Skinn Satisfaction.Photos

Presented by:
QMF
Arts Queensland
Queensland Government
Creative Australia
Australian Government

Supported by:
Murweh Shire Council
Rex Airlines
iHeartCountry
NED Whisky
Visit Queensland, Australia
Experience Outback Queensland, Australia

25/05/2026

Tambo – Spot yourself in these great photos? 👀

On Sunday, more than 200 of you brought your great energy, boot-scooting moves and community spirit to the Tambo Bush Dance, our second stop on this year’s Outback Trail. 🙌

This true outback hoe-down was led by local line-dancing queens Leilani and Lorraine, with a soundtrack by Good Will Remedy, Blake Benecke, a special appearance by the Tambo State School Choir, and more. 🤠

Thanks to Blackall-Tambo Regional Council Visit Blackall Tambo for hosting us, the Bidjara people for welcoming us to your beautiful Country, and to all our partners. 🤩

📸by: Aaron Skinn Satisfaction.Photos

Presented by:
QMF
Arts Queensland
Queensland Government
Creative Australia
Australian Government

Supported by:
Rex Airlines
iHeartCountry
NED Whisky
Visit Queensland, Australia
Experience Outback Queensland, Australia

18/05/2026

We're honoured that Qld Music Trails: The Outback 2025 has been nominated for the 2026 Music Cities Award for Music Tourism. 🏜️

It’s our third time being nominated for this award, recognising our impact in the places we bring music to. 🎶

The Music Cities Awards are a global competition celebrating innovative projects that use the transformational power of music to improve their communities. 👏

This nomination is a testament to our team, the artists and funding partners we work with, and the Outback Queensland communities who welcome us with open arms.

Congratulations to the other nominees, and thanks to Sound Diplomacy for recognising our work! Winners will be announced in Kingston upon Hull, UK, in June.

Find out more: www.musiccitiesevents.com/awards

30/04/2026

Outback Queensland is open! 🙌

As the sun went down over vintage aircraft, Lee Kernaghan and the Spirit of the Bush met the Spirit of Australia at the Qantas Founders Museum for Qld Music Trails 🛬🦘

It was one of those special moments when music and community come together ✨

Hit the road and Experience Outback Queensland, Australia for yourself! 🤠

📽️Video credit: Rueben Nutt PixelFrame

20/03/2026

Congratulations to the team at Countrytown, all the performers, finalists and winners for an epic afternoon celebrating country music at the 2026 Countrytown Awards on Thursday.
Shout out to some of the incredible artists who are QLD Music Trails alumni or are joining us this year for taking home awards and being named as finalists!
Check out some of the highlights below 👇
Female Artist of the Year - Kaylee Bell
Group or Duo of the Year - The Wolfe Brothers
Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year – James Johnston
Finalists Tori Darke , The Wolfe Brothers , Lee Kernaghan , Zac & George , Wade Foster ,
You can catch many of these country music artists live on the QLD Music Trail: The Outback running from 24 - 9 May across eight towns! Find out more here: https://qldmusictrails.com/trails/the-outback/

18/03/2026

We are pleased to announce Mikey Webb is joining us along the road for QLD Music Trails – The Outback as our Accessibility Ambassador.
Music should be shared and experienced by everyone. Mikey will be travelling along the Trail, helping to deliver accessible events for the communities we are visiting including providing Auslan interpretation for performances.
If you’re coming along to our shows, make sure you say hi to Mikey.webb.terp
This program is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
Presented by
QMF Arts Queensland Local Government, Queensland Government Creative Australia AusGov Office for the Arts
Supported by
Mount Isa City Council Shire Council McKinlay Shire Council Murweh Shire Council
Longreach Regional Council
Rex Airlines iHeartCountry
Experience Outback Queensland, Australia

27/01/2026

We’re proud to share that The Outback Trail and Between the Tides (as part of The Reef Trail) have been nominated for Festival of the Year in the QMAs People’s Choice Awards.

These nominations celebrate the artists, communities, partners and audiences who bring these journeys to life, from red dirt highways to salt-spray coastlines. If these festivals moved you, surprised you, or made you follow the music a little further, we’d love your vote.

🗳️ Voting is open now via themusic.com.au
⏰ Closes January 30

👉 Cast your vote here: https://themusic.com.au/vote/2026-qma-peoples-choice-awards-voting/2y5hz87x8PM/19-01-26

13/01/2026

We’re thrilled to share that the Outback Trail has been named #47 in 101 Travel Experiences for 2026!

From red dust horizons to unforgettable cultural moments, this iconic journey is spotlighted among the world’s top must-do adventures.

Ready to add it to your travel bucket list? 🧭📸

From Blue Mountains bushcraft to painting in Tuscany, here are 101 ideas to spark inspiration.

10/02/2025

The Queensland Music Awards are just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to share that QLD Music Trails – The Long Sunset has been nominated for the 2025 People’s Choice Award – Festival of the Year! 🎉

🗳 Voting is open and we’d love your support! Vote here: https://bit.ly/42Q2fgA

A huge thank you to our incredible artists, audiences, partners and community who make The Long Sunset so special. 🧡

Together, we raised over $17,000 for Support Act, an amazing organisation who do incredible work supporting artists and artist workers.

Visit Scenic Rim, Aquis Farm, Queensland Tourism Development, Arts Queensland, Visit Queensland, Australia

23/12/2024

As we edge closer to the end of 2024, we reflect further on an another amazing year. The is a first-of-its-kind cultural tourism experience, showcasing the sounds of our state. Take a look at our 2024 Trails by numbers 🎶🚗🤝🏼 Where will you adventure with us in 2025?