The Long Sunset Festival Cancelled Due To 'Unsafe' & 'Dangerous' Weather Conditions
The Long Sunset was set to take place in Boonah, Queensland, from tonight until Sunday.
The Long Sunset Festival (Credit: Zennieshia Butts)
In devastating news for Queenslanders and interstate travellers, this year’s The Long Sunset has been cancelled due to wild weather and unsafe conditions at the festival site.
The Long Sunset was set to take place in Boonah from today (31 October) until Sunday (2 November) as part of this year’s QLD Music Trails programming. The festival had locked in an abundance of local talent, including Boy & Bear, Vera Blue, The Buoys, Gretta Ray, and Jem Cassar-Daley.
As well as the headlining acts, the festival secured artists like Playlunch, Tjaka, The Vernons, Bunny Racket, Paper Lane and Silk ‘N’ Oak. Camping sold out ahead of the event, and final tickets were being sold.
The festival was scheduled to be held in Boonah for the first time for its biggest year to date.
“We regret to advise The Long Sunset planned for this weekend has been cancelled,” reads a statement from the festival team, posted on social media this morning.
“Following the recent heavy rain and damaging weather across the Scenic Rim region, our team has been closely monitoring onsite conditions and assessing safety for staff and patrons.
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“After a full site inspection this morning, our assessors have determined the grounds and conditions are unsafe for staff, vendors, and event guests. As a result, a decision has been made to cancel The Long Sunset.”
Festival organisers added that the current state of the festival site, combined with the official forecasts for “dangerous and destructive weather conditions” for today and tomorrow, led to the difficult decision made in consultation with the local government authority, the Scenic Rim Regional Council.
The statement concluded, “While we are disappointed to cancel the event, your safety and the safety of our artists, crew and staff is our top priority.”
Ticketholders have been contacted and will receive a refund. Punters with questions can contact the Long Sunset team at ticketing@qldmusictrails.com or on 07 3010 6600. The festival organisers also thanked punters for their understanding and support.
Daryl Raven, CEO of QLD Music Trails, recently said that The Long Sunset “is about more than great music; it’s about transforming towns through culture, connecting communities, and creating unforgettable experiences in some of our most beautiful regions in Queensland.”
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