The Long Sunset
The Brief
Presented by QLD Music Trails and Scenic Rim Regional Council, The Long Sunset is a three-day music festival held annually in the stunning Scenic Rim. The brief is to position The Long Sunset as an immersive experience, set against the backdrop of this breathtaking region. The objective is to attract festival-goers seeking a weekend escape from nearby cities, highlighting the festival’s setting and diverse activities, while building excitement to encourage attendance.
The Words
Australia’s most picturesque music festival, The Long Sunset, returns to the breathtaking Scenic Rim region from 1–3 November.
Set amidst the rolling hills just beyond the Gold Coast, at the breathtaking Elysian Fields, The Long Sunset presents a dreamy lineup of artists, curated to be the perfect soundtrack for one of Australia’s most beautiful destinations.
At the forefront are iconic Australian artists Matt Corby and Angie McMahon, ready to showcase why they’ve been selling out stadiums across the country in 2024. Expect an unforgettable blend of new tracks and fan favourites from their celebrated discographies.
Joining them is the festival’s first international guest: New Zealand’s soul-electronic collective LEISURE, alongside an impressive lineup of Australian talent, including award-winning singer-songwriter Emma Donovan, rising indie star Lyric, future-soul powerhouse Ngaiire, and indie-folk favourites Sons of the East.
Beyond the blissful sonic and scenic offerings, The Long Sunset invites you to immerse yourself in a utopia of art, culture, and community. Join yoga sessions at sunrise, dive into storytelling and creative workshops, browse local market stalls, and savour fresh regional fare from celebrated food providers and boutique wineries.
A short road trip from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Toowoomba, or the Sunshine Coast, yet a world away in tranquillity, The Long Sunset promises an easy long weekend escape. Come for the day or stay a little longer, with camping available under vast open skies on the lands of the Mununjali, Bundjalung and Yugambeh Peoples.
It doesn’t get much better than this.
Photo by Mitch Lowe