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Entertainment

You’re in for a treat with the entertainment lineup appearing live at the Dinner Under the Stars in each of the six locations – all included in your Outback Qld Masters Player and Spectator Passes.

In previous years, our entertainment has included;

  • Country Music Artists
  • Bush Poets & Storytellers
  • Opera Singers
  • Folk Bands
  • Country Music Legends
  • Fiddle Players
  • Comedians and lots more.

 

Details for the 2025 entertainment will be released closer to the date and we can guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

Birdsville | Sat 15 June

A Night with the Pro | Trivia

Get your golfing caps on because our Resident PGA professional, Darren Weatherall will be giving you a fun-filled and informative evening of golfing knowledge and trivia. 

 In this power packed session Darren will give you his top 10 in golf instruction tips plus Q & A to see you playing your best in the Outback!

Join in the fun of golf trivia with some great prizes to be won!

Brad Butcher | Country Folk

Independent singer-songwriter and musician Brad Butcher is a 2-time Golden Guitar Award winner for Best New Talent and Alt. Country Album Of The Year. 

His latest album effortlessly blends elements of Country, Folk, and Americana, encapsulating his diverse musical palette and was recognized for its quality when nominated for Alternate Country Album of the Year at the 2024 Golden Guitar Awards of Australia. It’s a true testament to his artistic evolution, as he effortlessly intertwines tales of resilience, growth, and unbridled joy from the past five years of his life.

Boulia | Sat 22 June

Mark McConville | Comedy

2024 sees Mark celebrate his 26th year as a stand-up comic. Over the past 26 years Mark has developed into a comedian who can easily shift from rapid fire punchlines to an easy-going story-telling style that makes you feel as though you’ve known him for years.

His innate ability to connect with people from all demographics means he can zero in on the finer points of life and present them in a way that makes you laugh and laugh hard. 

Laughter is guaranteed!

Pete Cullen | Country

Australian country songwriter Pete Cullen blazes his own outlaw country trail. His songs are real, a testament to his wild heart and honest old soul.

Cullen has been a stalwart at the infamous Lefty’s Music Hall, Caxton St Brisbane holding a residency for 11 years. This is testament to the craftmanship of his original music and his live Outlaw Country shows full of sweat and swagger. 

Winton | Sat 29 June

Anne Ferguson Howe | Comedy

For over 15 years, Anne has been making audiences laugh with her quick-fire crowd work and stories of looking for work and love. She loves nothing more than holding court and enthralling people with her somewhat visual descriptions of life and situations.

Haystack Mountain Hermits | Hillbilly, Folk, Bluegrass and Country

Inspired by their motto, “We Play We Sing We Fight”, award-winning family-band Haystack Mountain Hermits transport you to an acoustic world of sensational blood harmonies, coupled with the band’s fine musicianship, leaving you spellbound as they weave traditional favourites and original songs into an unforgettable performance.

Each song they perform has been carefully crafted into a unique arrangement that showcases their exceptional musicianship. Hillbilly, Folk, Bluegrass and Country, the Hermits’ musical range is as individual as they are.

Barcaldine | Sat 6 July

Mike Tyler | Magic & Comedy

Meet Mike Tyler, stage magician & comedy hypnotist, who has performed sold-out ticketed stage shows in over 300 cities across 7 countries. Combining comedy and magic, he’s considered one of Australia’s favourite magicians.

Vixens of Fall | Alt Country

Queensland-based boho country rock trio, Vixens of Fall, are comprised of sisters Nina, Wren, and LuLu. With their infectious energy and heartfelt tunes, they have captivated audiences nationwide, earning acclaim for their melodic charm and unwavering spirit.

Charleville | Sat 13 July

Kat Davidson | Comedy

Who has 25 years comedy experience, brilliant stories and keeps the laughs coming, no matter who is in the audience? This lady…

Seeing Kat on stage is like visiting an old friend you haven’t met yet. She’s shared the stage with the world’s best comics (Stephen K Amos, Steven Wright, Dave Hughes to shamelessly name drop a few), tamed a shed full of drunk miners, kept a 24-year marriage off the rocks and is currently being parented by her eleven-year-old.

Jem Cassar-Daley | Indie-Pop

As the enchanting siren of Australia’s indie-pop realm, Jem Cassar-Daley has been a radiant fixture on the music stage since her debut in 2021. With a voice that lingers in your soul and lyrics that transcend time, Jem’s musical journey has been nothing short of spectacular, amassing a trove of accolades and acclaim that have firmly etched her name as a rising star of the Australian music scene. Jem’s magnetic stage presence, celestial vocals, and her ability to craft timeless songs have catapulted her to the forefront of the industry and earned her a constellation of nominations and awards, notably the prestigious title of NIMA New Talent of the Year in 2022 and the esteemed QMA Indigenous Artist of the Year.

Quilpie | Fri 19 July

Anisa Nandaula | Comedy

Ugandan Australian comic and poet Anisa Nandaula’s unique point of view and experiences fuel the fresh new perspective she’s bringing to the local comedy scene and beyond.

Born in Uganda in 2001, Anisa moved to Australia when she was eight and grew up in Rockhampton.

Anisa mixes the personal with the political to connect with audiences, veering from relatable dating and finance stories to observations about navigating Australian society while black and back again.

The Kitty Kats | Burlesque

Wilkommen, welcome, bienvenue, it’s cabaret, cabaret, cabaret. Burlesque comes to the Outback with The Kitty Kats. Feathers, fishnets, garters and sexy musical moments in a spectacular floor show have you dancing, crying, singing, laughing out loud, and “loving the skin you’re in”.

QUILPIE | Sun 21 July

The Smashing Bumpkins | Country Boot Scootin’

The Smashing Bumpkins are a rollicking bush dance band. Infusing the art of dance with contagious onstage enthusiasm, they ‘call’ traditional Australian bush dances blending with popular riffs from all music genres. Get your dancing shoes on for the final night of the Outback Queensland Masters with circle, line and partnered dances. All the dances are easy, and the steps are explained first, then called throughout the entire dance. No dance skills required… you just need to be willing to get up and get involved!

LIMITED PLACES

The Outback Queensland Masters culminates in Karumba with the Million Dollar Hole-in-One. To compete in the Million Dollar Hole-in-One, you must first have competed in two previous locations. Get practicing. You never know, an extra hole’s practice might just make you a million dollars richer this year.