Entertainment
18 March, 2025
Resort town ready to party
SAVANNAH Sounds has released its line-up for Port Douglas Carnivale in May, featuring now proud Port Douglas resident Glenn Shorrock as well as Sheppard, The Black Sorrows, The Wolfe Brothers and Max Jackson.
Curated by Sound Australia, the team behind Savannah in the Round at Mareeba, the festival will see the best of live music at the Savannah Sounds Park Precinct at Rex Smeal Park, with a Friday night DJ Sounds party, before headline events across Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25.
Sound Australia director James Dein said with such a diverse line-up and strong community support, he was confident Savannah Sounds would be a key event for music lovers and a major tourism draw for Tropical North Queensland.
“We are more than excited to bring Savannah Sounds to Port Douglas as part of Port Douglas Carnivale,” he said.
“This festival is a fantastic opportunity to showcase amazing musical talent and celebrate the region’s vibrant energy.”
The festival kicks off with DJ Sounds on Friday, May 23 where the Savannah Sounds Park Precinct will come alive with performances from electronic artist Zoe Badwi and Andy Van, with Jolyon Petch closing out the party.
Saturday kicks off with a ‘Beach Party’ at Four Mile Beach, where local DJs set the tone from 11am, followed by Jolyon Petch.
The music then moves to Savannah Sounds Park Precinct, where an exciting line-up includes Kairos Kin, Max Jackson, The Wolfe Brothers, Sheppard and The Black Sorrows.
The festival wraps up on Sunday May 25, closing out Port Douglas Carnivale with an all-day music program kicking off from midday through to 8.15pm. with the last day of the music program at the precinct.
The day will start with The Katie Richards Band, followed by performances from Eddie Skiba, El Moth, Little Steely Brothers, headliner Glenn Shorrock, and beloved local act Roadtrippers to finish off on a high note.
Building on the success of Savannah in the Round, which generated over $9.4 million in direct economic impact in 2024, Savannah Sounds Port Douglas is set to similarly boost tourism and local businesses while highlighting world-class musical talent.
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