The 2024 Roma Country Music Festival defied the wet weather over the weekend, with guests from across Australia enjoying two days of live music at Roma’s Bassett Park.
Held from Friday, 29 November, to Saturday, 30 November, the festival brought together music fans from far and wide to enjoy an impressive lineup of country artists, including Amber Lawrence, Casey Barnes, and Kasey Chambers.
Local talent, The Shot Foxes, also shone onstage, showcasing the region’s musical strengths.
Despite the rain, more than a thousand people attended the festival, with some travelling from as far as Dubbo, New South Wales, and Werribee, Victoria, to soak up the vibrant atmosphere under the marquee at Bassett Park.
Maranoa Regional Council Economic Development and Events spokeswoman Cr Joh Hancock said it was great to see the crowds rocking despite the rain.
“Hosting the Roma Country Music Festival is not just about celebrating great music, it’s also about showcasing Roma as a premier event destination and showcasing what our town has to offer,” she said.
“This really highlights Roma’s role as a key event destination and another reason our region was named as Queensland’s Top Tourism Town for 2024.”
The festival was delivered by Regfest, an event organiser known for successful country music festivals such as Wangaratta Regfest, the Mandurah Music Festival, and the Melbourne Muster.
With the support of the Maranoa Regional Council, Regfest brought the event to Outback Queensland for the first time.
“This year’s event was a fantastic celebration of country music and culture,” Scott Hollow from Regfest said.
“With it being a tough time for live music events, including in Queensland, it was great to see the support of locals and visitors to the region.
“We look forward to welcoming you all back in 2025.”
With the threatening weather predicted early in the week, Regfest made the last-minute decision to install a large marquee to keep attendees dry while they danced across the weekend.
