LEE KERNAGHAN ANNOUNCED AS ‘SPECIAL GUEST’ OF THE SAVANNAH SUMMER SERIES|SVN1234
4 September 2020
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Sound Australia is pleased to announce that one of Australia's most loved country music icons, Lee Kernaghan, will be making his way to Tropical North Queensland this October, as a very special guest of the Savannah Summer Series. Taking place on October 1 & 2, across the Queen's Birthday long weekend on which Savannah in the Round was originally scheduled before COVID took hold, the Savannah Summer Series will see country superstar Lee Kernaghan take the stage, backed by SaltbushSix. The full event line-up includes hot Aussie country act Casey Barnes, newcomers The Buckleys, SaltbushSix, The Roadtrippers and The Ayres Rockettes.
Fans lucky enough to snap up one of the limited remaining tickets will get an exclusive opportunity to see Lee Kernaghan perform a selection of hits from his amazing catalogue that includes 39 #1s in an intimate setting, alongside some of Australia's favourite country music acts. Ticket holders will also be first to hear a very special announcement from Lee Kernaghan live on stage in Cairns. "I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the Savannah Summer Series in Cairns and Mareeba next month. I'll be jumping up on stage with the boys from SaltbushSix to knock out some classics and I also get to officially announce the Savannah in the Round 2021 Festival and Lineup. See you in North Queensland in October!"
The Savannah Summer Series will visit Cairns' Salt House on October 1 and Mareeba's Rodeo Grounds on October 2, giving the region just a small preview of Savannah in the Round 2021, providing support to the Tropical North Queensland community as it gets back on its feet, and celebrating the return of live music after 2020's myriad challenges. The fun continues on October 3, when the 2020 Great Northern Bullriding Series rolls into town, offering up another day jam-packed with entertainment for the entire family and over $4,000 in prize money for the winner, who will also head to Fort Worth, Dallas Texas to take on some of the best bulls in the world.
Free camping on Friday and Saturday nights at the Mareeba's Rodeo Grounds, clothing stalls, food, and some of the toughest bulls from around the state only sweeten the deal!
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COVID-SAFE INFORMATION
How it will work:
Thursday, 1 October 2020 - SALT HOUSE
| Allocated table and chair seating. |
| High chair seating and standing area. |
Friday, 2 October 2020 - MAREEBA RODEO GROUNDS
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| Mosh pit to be replaced with allocated table and chair seating. |
| Open area mid-field for General Admission pod allocation, BYO camp chairs. |
| Grandstand reserved seating. |
We've made some changes to our Mareeba Showground seating arrangements.
To ensure this event is COVID Clean and Safe, we've developed an operational plan in cooperation with the Queensland Government and other local authorities. This plan requires you, your family and/or friendship group to remain in your selected area, and to adhere to social distancing with other patrons.
Choose where you'd like sit:
- Upfront table and chairs (supplied) | 2-4 people. Book a gold table (reservation costs $10), then select the number of seats you want at the table. Each adult ticket costs $65.
- Midfield small or large pods (BYO camp chairs) | 2-4 people (small) or 5-10 people (large). Select the pod size that suits your group, then select the number of people that'll be in that pod. Each adult ticket costs $50 ($0 for child).
- Grandstand bench seating | 1-10 people. Select the number of seats you want. You'll be allocated the best available position at time of purchase. Each ticket costs $50 ($35 for youth/concession, $0 for child).
Get in quick to make your choice! First in, best dressed!
This is the new normal for event ticketing. It keeps us safe and more importantly, allows us to enjoy live music with our friends and family!
We kindly ask that all patrons are mindful of the impact their choices have on others. If you’re feeling unwell in the lead-up to the event, have been in close contact with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case, or have visited a declared COVID-19 hotspot in the preceding 14 days, please do not attend the Savannah Summer Series and refer to the latest advice from Queensland’s Chief Health Officer. A full refund will be provided in these circumstances upon provision of a medical certificate or evidence of applicable travel.
All patrons must have their ticket scanned upon entry and will be required to supply their contact information if they have not already done so as part of the purchase process. We highly recommend downloading the Commonwealth Government COVID-19 app before attending the event and remind all event participants to practice good hygiene and to monitor their social distancing.
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"I can't wait to get up to Cairns and Mareeba this October to welcome back live music to the region," said Casey Barnes. "Savannah in the Round is one of the most exciting things to happen for country music in Tropical North Queensland and to be part of the Summer Series to show that live music is alive and kicking post-COVID will be a big highlight after a tough year for all of us!" Casey Barnes kicked off the year with his hit single 'Sparks Fly', holding #1 at radio for 7 weeks, followed by the first #1 Australian Country ARIA album during the COVID-era, 'Town of A Million Dreams'. The Savannah Summer Series will give him his first opportunity to play for the Tropical North Queensland fans since the album's release and will kick off his long-awaited victory lap of Australia with the 9-date national tour.
"As gatherings and the regulations around social distancing are relaxed in a measured way it's important to us and to the economy of the region that we keep the music playing", said Festival Director James Dein of Sound Australia.
"Savannah in the Round was always conceived as an event to bring the Tropical North Queensland community together, as well as to drive interstate tourism, and it's never been more important for us to deliver on that goal, which is why we are committed not just to our spectacular large-scale 2021 event, but also to making sure the community is not forgotten this year with the Savannah Summer Series."
Queensland Tourism Minister Kate Jones said the Savannah Summer Series couldn't come at a better time. "Major events like these pump millions of dollars into the local economy and support local jobs," Ms Jones said. "Because Queenslanders have done such a great job fighting COVID-19, we can now start welcoming tourists back to our region. This festival will deliver a great boost for local businesses at a time when everyone is doing it tough."
With the continual easing of travel restrictions, the Savannah Summer Series will give Queenslanders one more reason to explore Tropical North Queensland, home of the Great Barrier Reef and the world's oldest rainforest, the Daintree."
"The Queensland Government, via Tourism and Events Queensland, is proud to support the Savannah Summer Series, which features on the It's Live! in Queensland events calendar. As Aussies holiday at home for the remainder of 2020, the Summer Series gives visitors not only a great country music experience, but also the perfect launching pad to explore the natural beauty of the tablelands through to the reef."
THE SAVANNAH SUMMER SERIES 2020
Featuring
Special Guest Appearance by Lee Kernaghan
Casey Barnes - The Buckleys - SaltbushSix - The Ayres Rockettes - The Roadtrippers
Thursday October 1 – Salt House, Cairns QLD
+ Friday October 2 – Rodeo Grounds, Mareeba QLD
+ Saturday October 3 - The Great Northern Bullriding Series
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