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Back to EpisodesBirdsville's Big Red Bash Finds New Home Amidst Rare Rain
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Heavy Rain in Outback Queensland Forces Big Red Bash Relocation
A rare deluge in Birdsville, Queensland, has disrupted the Big Red Bash music festival, forcing organizers to find a new venue. The event, known as the worlds most remote music festival, typically takes place at the Big Red sand dune in July. However, this years flooding has made the site inaccessible.
The downpour dumped over 140 millimeters of rain in just two days, nearly the towns full annual average. Roads are cut off, and nearby stations saw four times their normal yearly rain. Despite the inconvenience, locals are excited about the transformation of the dry landscape into a vibrant waterway.
The festival, which started in 2013, has featured stars like John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes. This years lineup includes Missy Higgins, the Hoodoo Gurus, and the Teskey Brothers. Organizers are now scouting nearby spots with local authorities to keep the show going strong.
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