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The Flametree Gathering will run from August 21st-23rd at Lake Proserpine. Photo supplied: Bronwyn Garland.
More than just a weekend of live music, the Flametree Gathering will bring together musicians, artists, and families for three days of creativity and connection.
Starting on Friday, August 21, at 5pm with a night of music, the festival vibe will roll into two full days of music, workshops and family activities across the weekend. Saturday's program starts at 8am with a yoga session by the lake and continues through to 11pm, while Sunday's festivities run from 8am until the sunset finale.
Founded in 2023 by travelling musician David Flower and Bronwyn Garland, this year's event marks the gathering's fourth edition and its second at Lake Proserpine. Alongside bringing people together through music, the gathering has also raised more than $10,000for the Eco Barge Clean Seas Turtle Rehabilitation Centre over the past three years.
After years of performing original music across Australia, David wanted to create an event that reflected the welcoming atmosphere of his own shows, where audiences are encouraged to feel part of the experience rather than simply spectators.
Headlining the gathering is Marty Rogers, joined by acclaimed singer-songwriter Paul Green, blues artist Lecia Louise, award-winning Western Australian musician Chris Matthews, reggae performer Jesse Morris and crowd favourites Sky Eater, with a lineup spanning folk, blues, rock, roots and reggae.
"All the artists will get up and play in each other's sets and jam together, so it really feels very inclusive,” said Event Organiser Bronwyn Garland.
True to its name, the Flametree Gathering is about far more than what's happening on stage.
Beyond the music, gatherers can take part in parasol painting and lantern-making workshops, join in an Aussie Olympics featuring thong-throwing and esky races, cheer on the returning dog parade, or unwind with camping, kayaking and sunset views across Lake Proserpine.
"It's very much like you're in somebody's backyard," Bronwyn said.
“It's called a gathering because what we aim to do is create that community feeling.”
The program will close with one final collaborative performance as the sun sets over Lake Proserpine.
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