It’s been a rough year for music festivals in Australia, with many postponing or cancelling outright. While significant events such as Bluesfest and Splendour In The Grass made headlines, smaller regional festivals also suffered setbacks.Â
One of the most significant outback events, the Big Red Bash, cancelled its 2025 outing. The cancellation was announced in September. Organisers cited the need to recharge and rethink the logistically challenging festival, which sees thousands of music lovers come to Birdsville in Western Queensland. Wet weather has posed challenges for the festival for two years.
