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Flametree Gathering
Welcome to annual Flametree Gathering!
David Flower presents a beautiful bunch of artists for an intimate three day gathering on a private property in Preston (Conway Rd). The gathering offers some of our favourite folk /funk /rock and roots artists and a full program of entertainment, games and guaranteed spontaneous moments known as the ‘Flower Effect’. We are not only raising a ruckus but much needed funds for “Eco Barge Clean Seas Inc” who do an amazing job humbly going about the business of cleaning up the Whitsunday Islands and foreshores of rubbish to keep this place a wonder of the world.
Stay for the weekend or come back each day! Bring your shade umbrellas, camping chairs, picnic rugs and eskies! And don’t forget the kids! This is a family friendly event AND kids under 12 are free!!!
Markets and Food trucks will be on site all weekend. BYO Alcohol.
Tickets on sale NOW with $5 per ticket going to Eco Barge Clean Seas
- General Admission $110 + Booking Fee, includes FREE admission to Friday & Sunday
- Saturday AFTER 2pm tickets now available for $60. Tickets also available on the door.
- Friday Night Gathering – from 2pm – $30 + Booking Fee
- Sunday Gathering – from 10am – $30 + Booking Fee
- Kids Under 12 FREE
- Camping Available for $20 / per person
Program
Friday Night Blackboard
Gates open at 2:00pm, performances start at 5:30pm
- 5.30pm Yooribaya Cultural Experiences – Welcome to Country
- 6pm Innocent Eve
- 7pm Harry Kemp
- 8pm David Flower and Friends
- 10pm Friday night close
Saturday Gathering
- 9am Morning Yoga with Alana Murphy
- 10am Soul Practice with Bronwyn Garland
- 11am Harry Kemp
- 12pm Out of Abingdon
- 1pm Matt Tandy
- 2pm Innocent Eve
- 3pm Niq Reefman
- 4pm Tim Woodz and the Dirty Shoes
- 5pm Karl S Williams
- 6pm Ecstatic Earthing
- 6.30pm Sky Eater
- 7.30pm David Flower and Friends
- 9pm Jesse Morris Band
- 10pm Salt and Steel
- 11pm Saturday night close
Sunday Gathering
- 8am Morning Yoga with Alana Murphy
- 9am Soul Practice with Bronwyn Garland
- 10am Ronnie Brown and Glen Gospel
- 11am Tim Woodz and the Dirty Shoes
- 12pm Father’s Day Back Yard Cricket
- 1.30pm Jesse Morris
- 2.30pm David Flower and Friends Closing Ceremony
- 4.30pm – Finish
Getting There:
641 Conway Rd, Preston.
If you would like to take your own car, there is parking onsite OR you can take it easy and get chauffeured by two of our wonderful local services Need a Ride Whitsundays OR Lovatt in the Whitsundays.
Other Information
- Camping – We recommend coming and setting up your campsites the weekend prior (Sunday 25th August) otherwise gates will open at 2pm on Friday 30th August 2024. Alternatively you can live in luxury and have it all done for you! Book your glamping experience with belltentswhitsundays.com.au
- Pets – We are dog friendly however they will need to remain on a leash at all times. You will need to obviously clean up your dog’s poo. No bags are provided. Dogs that bark will be asked to leave.
- Rubbish – Please take your own rubbish with you, where possible bring reusable containers for use at food stalls to reduce your impact. There will be bins provided for bottles and cans. Please leave your 10c refundable recyclables as this will go towards fundraising for Eco Barge Clean Seas and the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre.
- Cash – There is very little mobile service. Please bring cash for purchasing from stalls and raffles.
- Mobile Service – Very limited service available
The Artist
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David Flower Band
Our Flametree Gathering Host and amazingly talented performer David will be bringing the band and he is set to woo you with his charisma and humor. David is known for bringing artists together. His performances offer spontaneity! You never know what to expect in the best way possible.
David Flower’s live shows are uplifting and brimming with atmosphere playing progressive roots, boogie blues, funk and reggae, making for an acoustically groovy show rich in rhythm and soul. The energy is contagious.
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Harry Kemp
Harry Kemp Duo brings a fresh, captivating sound to North Queensland’s music scene. With a foundation in folk blues, Harry has masterfully blended genres like RnB, Soul, and Jazz into his own original style. His smooth, groovy sound is enriched with captivating stories and heartfelt lyrics, promising an unforgettable musical experience. Join us for an evening of unique and soulful tunes.
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Innocent Eve
Sisters, singers, songwriters, Bec and Rachel. With earthy tones and an authentic sound, their lyrics and harmonies captivate audiences and listeners as they take you on a true journey with their songs. After a hiatus of two years, Innocent Eve return with a renewed passion to share their music.
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Jesse Morris Band
A collection of rebel folk songs, woven into Caribbean grooves, laced with salty psychedelic-dub, and delivered via an ensemble that offers up flavours of afrobeat, soul, funk and dancehall
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Karl S. Williams & Sally Wiggins
Genre defying multi-instrumentalist and award-winning songwriter Karl S. Williams joins forces with renowned percussionist Sally Wiggins to bring his folk, blues and gospel inflected songs into fascinating new territory. With a mandate to improvise, eschew convention and play, Karl and Sally liberate each other to explore and lean into the songs, playing with space and silence as much as notes.
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Niq Reefman
Kooky cabaret songwriter, inventor & seed-saver Niq Reefman is a somasonic wizard who performs in a trio with “Morpheus” (his synth accordion) & “Victor” (brass pitch-bender). Interwoven with musical games, his storytelling explores the rabbit-holes of wonderland.
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OUT of ABINGDON
Warwick Hargreaves and Tina Fullerton’s stripped back guitar, double bass and vocal blend is a grooving, soothing, sonic elixir in amongst a bustling soundscape. Their original bluesy lounge tunes, along side a few unexpected, reimagined contemporary favourites, make this musical duo a cool change and crowd favourite.
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Matt Tandy
A passionate and talented Blues and roots musician whose music will take you on an unforgettable journey. Matt’s countless original compositions are a tapestry of emotions, weaving tales of heartache, triumph, and the human experience.
What sets Matt apart is his ability to play multiple instruments at once and letting loose his soulful vocal melodies. Effortlessly switching from his acoustic guitar, then gets real on his electric with signature dirty blues tones while providing stomping rhythm and blowing some mean blues harmonica while he sets the stage on fire.
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Salt and Steel
Salt and Steel are a psychedelic exploration running off rock riffs and traveling through life together. The queer couple live full time in their van, ‘the solar powered rehearsal studio’ and are known for music that is ‘fierce, genuine and surprising,’ Nkechi Anele from Triple J Roots ‘n’ All describes them as a ‘dynamic duo who go from strength to strength, bringing nothing less than power and passion to their music.’
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Sky Eater
Sky Eater is the dreamy lovechild of water spirit Chelsea Skyeater and dub soldier TK Bassdread. Chelsea’s soaring vocals and TK’s rootsy soundscapes create a contemporary fusion of dub, trip-hop and soulful pop that warms the heart.
Think reverb-soaked piano, dreamy vocal melodies, trip hop and reggae-infused beats with intuitive lyrics and sparkly jungle influences.
And when they feel like dialling things up a notch further, they add in a powerhouse, all-female horn and backing vocal section featuring MsEleneous on clarinet and sax, and Aya Trumpet on the trumpet.
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Tim Woodz and the Dirty Shoes
Tim’s music is unique, spontaneous and insightful. Combining storytelling and witty humor with clever sing-along songs, inspired by the classic folk singers and tale spinners from the late 60s. Tim’s live performances leave you feeling energized and enriched, becoming a beloved part of the folk scene throughout Australia.
Tim is welcoming Madi Blue, Tina Fullerton and Warwick Hargreaves to the stage to make up the Dirty Shoes.
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La Lune Croker Art
Lalune is a North Queensland Artist with a passion for merging Art installations and Community projects with vibrant festivals and events. With a keen focus on fostering unity, Lalune’s art transcends conventional boundaries, leaving a lasting imprint on both spaces and people.
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Bronwyn Garland – Soul Practice
Bronwyn is joined by Spirit Flower (guitar) and Bruce (didge) to take you on a deep journey through sound and guided meditation. Bronwyn will share with you a segment of the 44 day Soul Practice Oracle using the Soul Practice Oracle Cards she created with the intention to support you to connect to your soul.
Bring a yoga mat and wear something comfortable
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Yooribaya Cultural Experiences
My name is Robert Congoo. My Traditional Name is Girudhala Japanangka Bannari. My totem is Girudhala (Eagle). Director of Yooribaya Cultural Experiences, in Ngaro Country. We are a small family team, committed to providing unique and memorable cultural services across the Whitsundays.
Our goal is to work with service providers to enhance guest experiences and embed a rich cultural aspect to your service. As Traditional Owners of Ngaro Country, expanding from Airlie Beach across the Cumberland Islands, our ancestors have been living right in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef for over 60,000 years.
We believe connecting with nature is best experienced through the eyes of Traditional Owners, who have used their knowledge of the land for thousands of years. We proudly practice and preserve our rich culture by sharing it with others, like you.
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