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John Williamson Announced For Boomerang Festival

Staff Writer

The country icon joins the event as a special guest

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Despite the final announcement for the inaugural Boomerang Festival being revealed almost two months ago, organisers have devlivered one last treat for punters, with country music legend John Williamson added to the line-up.

The veteran musician will also be joined by acclaimed indigenous artist Warren H Williams for a couple of songs during his set. Williams will also perform solo at the event.

You can recap on the previous announcements, which include Gurrumul, Archie Roach, Shellie Morris and the Wantok SING SING,  below:

First announcement.

Second announcement.

Third announcement.

Fourth announcement.

The festival will take place at Tyagarah Tea Farm from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 October. Tickets are still available.

We recently spoke to the festival's Peter Noble and Rhoda Roberts at BIGSOUND. Watch the videos below: