Birdsville's Big Red Bash Finds New Home Amidst Rare Rain

0:00On this March 11th in Adelaide, here's what is making headlines. A rare heavy rain in Outback Queensland has organizers of Birdsville's Big Red Bash scrambling for a new venue. Build as the world's most remote music festival, the three-day event usually takes place at the Big Red San Dune in July. This year, flooding has made the site unusable. The downpour dumped more than 140 millimeters on Birdsville in just two days, nearly the town's full annual average of 100, 62 millimeters. Roads are cut off, leaving the area accessible only by air for weeks, nearby stations saw four times their normal yearly rain. Locals are buzzing with excitement despite the hassle. The hotel manager called it the biggest rain event he's seen, transforming the dry landscape into a vibrant waterway full of pelicans and even seagulls. Businesses expect a tourism surge from visitors eager to witness the spectacle. The festival, which started in 2013, has featured stars like John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes in the past.

1:03This year's lineup includes Missy Higgins, The Houdu Gurus, and The Tesski Brothers. It was last relocated in 2016 due to similar wet weather. Organizes paused ticket sales but urged fans to plant their Birdsville trips anyway. They're now scouting nearby spots with local authorities to keep the show going strong. Everyone sees this as a chance to highlight the region's unexpected boom. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com