QLD Music Trails: The Reef invites you to explore Queensland’s coast like never before. This is a journey through some of the state’s most breathtaking landscapes, where tranquil lakes meet sparkling beaches, the Coral Sea glitters on the horizon, and music, culture, and community come alive in every moment. It’s more than a festival—it’s a celebration of place, creativity, and connection, designed to immerse you in the natural beauty and vibrant culture of Far North Queensland.
Discover hidden gems, experience live music in extraordinary settings, and feel the rhythm of the coast as you move from one unforgettable destination to the next. From the serene waters of Lake Proserpine to the shimmering sands of Airlie Beach, every stop is a chance to unwind, explore, and connect with the music, the land, and the people who bring it to life.
The Reef Trail
July 2
Lake Proserpine / Gia Country
Your journey begins at Lake Proserpine, a peaceful lakeside oasis just 30 minutes inland from Proserpine. Sundowner brings music, storytelling, and community together as the sun sets over the water.
Headlined by Karl S. Williams, whose award-winning band blends country blues, gospel, and mountain music into captivating, energetic performances. Andrea Kirwin brings heartfelt folk and island-inspired songs, reflecting her Australian-Fijian heritage, while local artist Josiah Samuel adds laid-back acoustic reggae rhythms, perfectly complementing the lakeside atmosphere.
Set against the tranquil backdrop of the lake and the traditional lands of the Gia people, the Sundowner invites you to slow down, soak in the surroundings, and let the music guide your evening.
July 4
Airlie Beach Foreshore
Continue the journey to Airlie Beach for Between the Tides, returning in 2026 bigger than ever and now in a stunning new home on Ngaro Country along the Great Barrier Reef coastline. For three years, this award-winning, world-first concert series has blended music, culture, and nature, and now steps into an exciting new chapter.
Feel the rhythm on the Reef as some of Australia’s most celebrated musicians take the stage. Headlined by Boy & Bear, the lineup also features Jem Cassar-Daley, Mid Drift, Tjaka, and local singer Kaylee West, delivering a mix of soaring harmonies, intimate melodies, energetic beats, and folk-inspired storytelling that echoes the rhythms of the coast.
With guidance from the custodians of the Ngaro Nation, Between the Tides blends music with culture and community. Explore cultural performances, sand art, workshops, enjoy locally crafted food and drinks, and let the rhythms of this ever-changing coastal landscape move you.
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QMF respectfully acknowledges the Gia and Ngaro Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters and skies on which The Reef Trail unfolds. We honour their deep and unbroken connection to Country, culture and community, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise that music, art and story have echoed across these lands since time immemorial, shaped by generations of knowledge holders whose songs, rhythms and cultural practices continue to influence and inspire the creative landscape experienced throughout The Reef Trail.
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