QUEENSLAND
Agnes Blues, Roots and Rock Festival, Feb 17-19 With the enviable backdrop of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, this three-day event held in the town of 1770/Agnes Water, 120 kilometres north of Bundaberg, presents a lively line-up of rock, blues and roots music. This year, Queensland duo Busby Marou are the headline act. More than 40 bands and performers will appear across two stages, including: Irish-born artist Joe Man Murphy; Aussie actor and entertainer Frankie J Holden; singer-songwriter Maynard Heap; folk singer Kate Mahood, and many more. Attendees can also join performer-led workshops, such as Songwriting with Linc Phelps; or Harmonica with Devil’s Kiosk. Book festival tickets and workshops online. agnesbluesandroots.com.au
Celebrating 147 years in 2023, the Stanthorpe Show will deliver a program of entertainment, education and fun at the town showgrounds. For children, there’s plenty to see and squeal about: racing pigs from Noah’s Farm; a reptile show; laughs with puppeteer Professor Wallace; and magic acts by Jason Gray. Visitors will enjoy the spectacle of whip-cracking and the delightful animal nursery, along with sideshow alley’s many rides and
