Flametree Gathering Adds New Acts To Line-Up

The upcoming Flametree Gathering will feature two exciting last-minute additions to its music line-up.

Whitsunday band Flying Double Front Kick, fronted by local musician Caden McCarthy, will take the stage on Friday night.

"We’re really proud of the local talent that’s in the Whitsundays and we want to celebrate that,” organiser Bronwyn Garland said.

Also joining the program is Cairns based Bobby Longstaff, a long-time Woodford Folk Festival performer renowned for his reggae rhythms and witty, feel-good lyrics. He played at the inaugural Flametree Gathering and will return to share his upbeat style with festival-goers.

The three-day event, now in its third year, has relocated to Lake Proserpine with the support of Whitsunday Regional Council, opening up more camping and glamping options.

This year’s festival will once again raise funds for Eco Barge Clean Seas’ turtle rehabilitation centre through raffles and auctions. Over the past two years, the gathering has donated $5,000 to the cause, and organisers are calling for prize donations to help continue the effort.

A small number of market stall spaces and volunteer positions remain open. The event is also continuing its Zero Waste Management Plan, encouraging attendees to bring their own cups and plates for use at food stalls.

Bronwyn said the festival’s atmosphere is what makes it special. She explains that the inclusivity is what makes Flametree Gathering so unique.

"It's an honour to be able to put on this festival, and provide space where people connect and can feel good around other people," she added.

This project was made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, provided through Regional Arts Australia, administered in Queensland by Flying Arts Alliance.

WHAT: Flametree Gathering
WHERE: Lake Proserpine
WHEN: 29 – 31 August

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David Flower's Flametree Gathering is coming soon. Photo supplied

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