Taking over Rex Smeal Park during Port Douglas Carnivale in May, this three-day event delivers a powerhouse lineup featuring Sheppard, The Black Sorrows, The Wolfe Brothers, Max Jackson and legendary Australian singer-songwriter – now proud Port Douglas local – Glenn Shorrock.
Savannah Sounds Port Douglas is set to bring a fresh wave of live music and entertainment to this year’s Port Douglas Carnivale. The highly anticipated three-day festival, taking place from Friday, 23 May to Sunday 25 May, will feature an impressive lineup of world-class performers.
Presented by Douglas Shire Council and major sponsor Newsport, Savannah Sounds Port Douglas promises to be an unforgettable weekend for music lovers, locals and visitors alike.
Curated by Sound Australia, the team behind Savannah in the Round, the festival will see the best of live music at the Savannah Sounds Park Precinct, with a Friday night DJ Sounds party, before headline events across Saturday and Sunday.
James Dein, Director of Sound Australia and Savannah in the Round, said with such a diverse lineup and strong community support, he is confident Savannah Sounds will 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. This festival is a fantastic opportunity to showcase amazing musical talent and celebrate the region’s vibrant energy.”
With a lineup brimming with talent, attendees can look forward to a range of live performances across the three days. The festival kicks off with DJ Sounds on Friday 23 May 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 lineup includes Kairos Kin, Max Jackson, The Wolfe Brothers, Sheppard and The Black Sorrows
The festival wraps up on Sunday 25 May, closing out Port Douglas Carnivale with an all-day music program kicking off from 12pm through to 8.15pm. with the last day of the music program at Savannah Sounds Park 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.
For more information, including the full lineup and ticket details, visit savannahintheround.com.au. For more information on Port Douglas Carnivale and to book tickets visit the website www.carnivale.com.au.
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