Our Ballads and Bush Yarns event is taking place at the Charlotte Plains Station on Charlotte Plains Rd, Cunumulla.
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Our fourth stop invites you and your fellow trail-goers to Charlotte Plains in Cunnamulla, a cherished family-owned and operated sheep station with a century-long legacy. Here, you’ll feel the warmth of a true outback welcome from the Russell family as we gather for an intimate evening of storytelling. Together, we'll tip our Akubra's to the spirited tales that define the heart and soul of life on the land.
Honouring the cherished traditions of bush poetry and yarn spinning, a talented selection of local storytellers and country balladeer Brad Butcher (fresh from The Voice) will captivate us with stories that bring the grit, humour and resilience of outback life to the forefront. Set under a breathtaking star-lit sky, this evening promises to be a celebration of life on the land, in all its raw beauty and adventure.
The main event kicks off at 4 pm at the Bore Campsite, but the Russell family welcomes visitors year-round. For an even richer experience, consider arriving early to explore their on-site activities. Unwind with a relaxing Hot Artesian Bath at the Bore Campsite or book a private bathing experience, just a 10km drive away. For a taste of life on the station, take part in a tag-along property tour and delve into the remarkable history of Charlotte Plains.
Tickets to Ballads & Bush Yarns can be booked via Moshtix.
If you require assistance and/or prefer to make your booking over the phone, please call 07 3010 6600 during our office hours (Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00).
Yes, Ballads and Bush Yarns is an all ages event.
Yes, you can purchase a ticket to Ballads and Bush Yarns via Moshtix.com.au.
The doors open at 4pm with the event expected to end at 10pm.
Re-entry into the event cuts off at 5:30pm.
Full set times to be released closer to the event.
Be prepared to present tickets (digital or printed) at the gates. This is an outdoor event so please prepare for all weather conditions. Don't worry, we will keep you up to date on the forecast!
Please check out our banned item list here for all things to leave at home.
Prohibited and Banned Items
Yes! You might be checked by security on the way back in.
As a licensed event BYO Alcohol is strictly prohibited. BYO food is strictly prohibited.
Check out our prohibited items list to get prepped for the day.
Seating will not be provided. Be sure to bring your own camp chairs!
Yes! You can book your camping tickets via Moshtix.
The show will proceed with light rain. In the event of heavy rain or storm during event time, the show may be delayed. Bring a rain poncho!
Please note umbrellas are not permitted
Cash & Card are accepted. There are ATMs available in Cunnamulla if you require cash out before arriving at the station.
No lockers or coat check is available on site.
Pets (with the exception of registered assistance animals) are strictly prohibited. Please contact our team to let us know if you are bringing a registered assistance animal.
Persons under the age of 16 must be always under the direct supervision of an adult.
· Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia · Alcohol brought in from outside of the event. * Food not purchased inside the Event (*exceptions for families with children under 5 years of age) · Open/unsealed or partly full bottles of water, etc (sealed /unopened bottles are fine to bring in) · Sealable pouches* (yoghurt, baby food pouches) (*exceptions for families with children under 5 years of age) · Glass of any kind · Weapons of any kind * Smoking in non-designated smoking areas · Fireworks, flares, fire twirling paraphernalia (sticks, balls etc) · Laser lights · Glow Sticks · Milk/bread crates · Inflatable furniture of any kind · Video and audio recording devices, including Go Pros (other than mobile phones) · Professional still cameras (small still cameras ARE allowed) · Selfie sticks · Drones · Protest paraphernalia and banners · Umbrellas (please use a plastic poncho or a raincoat instead) · Water pistols · Skateboards · Slingshots · Culturally sensitive items and attire · Non-biodegradable glitter · Anything studded (i.e. belts, wristbands etc) · Clothing, jewellery or accessory displaying the name of any motorcycle-related or similar organisations or any “declared organisation” within the meaning of the Crimes (Criminal Organisation Control) Act 2009 is not permitted · Strictly no animals (with the exception of service or assistance animals, such as guide dogs) · Any other items considered illegal or dangerous
Banned and Prohibited Items List
Since you have already purchased your event tickets, all you need to do is log into your existing Moshtix account and navigate back to the event page! The Polaris RSVP option will be unlocked automatically.
Limited parking is available for patrons with Access Needs. Reach out to our team by with an Access Request and we'll endeavour to be of assistance.
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Yes, Ballads and Bush Yarns will be wheelchair accessible. Please note that the event is occurring outdoors and some surfaces are uneven and unsealed.
There will not be a specified accessible viewing area at this event.
Companion Cardholders are eligible for one (1) free Companion Ticket in addition to their Event Entry ticket.
If you require assistance booking your Companion ticket, please submit an Access Request here and our team will give you a call to facilitate your booking.
REQUEST COMPANION TICKET
Yes, assistance animals are most welcome at all Qld Music Trails events. We do request that you let us know in advance by submitting an Access Request here so we can notify our Front of House team.
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There will not be an AUSLAN interpreter at this event.
Please reach out to our team to discuss any questions or concerns you might have about access to the event - we're here to help! Contact us at [email protected] or call 07 3010 6600 on Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm.
As we are deep in Queensland's Outback, public transport options are limited. Although, there will be dedicated event parking available onsite at the Charlotte Plains Outback Station for ticket holders.
There will be dedicated event parking available onsite at the Charlotte Plains Outback Station for ticket holders. Drivers, please follow signage once you arrive at the station.
Please DO NOT bury your fire, as it’s important that other campers can see where fires have been. Thank you for helping us keep the campsite safe and enjoyable for everyone! Click here to learn more.
Yes – generators are permitted between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm only. Click here to learn more.
Shared washing facilities are located at the Shearer’s Quarters.
It is $5 for a load of washing, the machine accepts GOLD COINS ONLY.
IMPORTANT: All guests are welcome to use these facilities, however for those staying at the Bore Campsite please note that the washing facilities are located approximately an 8km drive from the Base camp. Click here to learn more.
There is no black-waste dump-point on-site.
You are welcome to dump your grey water anywhere that is NOT a communal area.
Black water is the wastewater from bathrooms and toilets that contains faecal matter and urine.Grey water is the relatively clean waste water from baths, sinks, washing machines, and other kitchen appliances.
The closest dump-point is located in town at Cunnamulla (approx. 50km drive) or if travelling East, at Bollon.
DO NOT dump black water waste in long drops, toilets or in shrubbery. A $200 fee will be applied to your account if you are caught dumping waste incorrectly. Click here to learn more.
There is no café or shop on-site at Charlotte Plains, so visitors will need to bring their own food for their stay. The nearest town is Cunnamulla, located approximately 40 minutes (about 50 km) away, where you can find food and supplies. Click here to learn more.
Please submit an event enquiry form below with as much detail as possible.
Alternatively you can call the QMF head office on 07 3010 6600 on Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm.
EVENT ENQUIRY
Please read the terms and conditions of site entry, and the Moshtix User Agreement.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Tickets will be emailed to the nominated email address provided during booking. If you have not received your ticket please check your spam/junk folders.
In the first instance, check your Junk/Spam inbox for lost emails. If you require your ticket to be re-sent please action this directly through Moshtix.
If you still can't find your tickets, please submit an event enquiry form with us below with as much detail as possible and we'll help as much as we can.
If an event has been postponed and you can no longer attend you are eligible for a full refund. Ticketholders will be informed on how to proceed via email.
Australian Consumer Law does not require a refund or other remedy to be provided to ticketholders if they cannot attend an event because a government directive requires them to self-isolate, for example, because they have contracted COVID-19 or are a close contact.
If you can no longer attend due to other reasons (including a COVID-related directive requiring your to self-isolate), you may not be eligible for a refund.
Instead, you can:
Secure TicketsIf you upgraded your booking at point of purchase with Secure Tickets you may be eligible for a refund. Details here show how to request a refund. Full details on eligibility can be found in the Secure Ticket Terms and Conditions.
Reissue Your TicketsThis will allow you to re-issue and change the name on your tickets to someone else.1. Log in to your Moshtix account.2. Select the 'Manage Tickets' option on the upper right hand side, select the Reissue option, and follow the prompts to enter the new attendee’s details.3. Once the transaction has been approved, the Reissued tickets will be sent via email to pass on.
Reissue your tickets.
Re-sell Your TicketsThis allows you to put your tickets at back into the pool for sale to interested patrons.1. Login to your Moshtix account and click 'Manage Tickets'2. Click 'Re-sell' and select all the tickets you wish to be placed on the resale facility3. Lastly, click 'List Ticket for Resale'. There is a $5 fee for this option.
Re-sell your ticket here.
The option to put your ticket up for resale is at the sole discretion of the event organiser and not all events may be eligible for resale.
As per the Terms and Conditions agreed to at purchase and the Live Performance Australia Industry Code, there are no refunds unless the event is postponed/cancelled due to weather or changes to COVID protocols as guided by the Queensland Government. For more information you can view our Terms & Conditions here; and LPA Ticketing Code of Practice.
If you upgraded your booking with Secure Tickets you may be eligible for a refund. Full details can be found in the Secure Ticket Terms and Conditions.
For more information, including directions on how to request a refund via Secure Tickets, visit the Moshtix support page.
Yes! You can re-issue your ticket through your Moshtix account.
NOTE: The ticket reissue facility will close at the end of online ticket sales or within 24 hours of the event start time. So, make sure you complete the below process within that window to avoid issues at the gate.
To reissue your tickets follow these short steps:
1. Log in to your Moshtix account
2. Select the 'Manage Tickets' option on the upper right hand side, select the Reissue option, and follow the prompts to enter the new attendee’s details.
3. Once the transaction has been approved, the Reissued tickets will be sent to you via email.
MOSHTIX SUPPORT
We are unable to verify the validity of tickets that have been purchased via an unauthorised ticket reseller.
Moshtix resale is only available for Moshtix tickets, however this feature is not available for all events.
Other resale sites such as Viagogo are not official resellers and are not endorsed by us or our venues. We retain the right to cancel tickets purchased via unauthorised ticket resellers.
Children under the age of 12 will get free entry, but still require a ticket. Please note, child tickets are limited to 5 per order.
Available to full-time students, aged pensioners, and seniors card holders. Proof of eligibility is required when purchasing or collecting concession tickets.
All tickets will be issued digitally via email or SMS. Please select your option at point of purchase.
If you are having trouble retrieving your digital tickets please contact [email protected].
Secure Tickets allow you to apply for a full refund on your order should you, or anyone in your party, be unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. This includes injury, illness, travel trouble and other unexpected events. Full details can be found in the Secure Tickets Terms and Conditions.