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5 October, 2022

Savannah in a snap

PHOTO GALLERY - Savannah in the Round 2022 has been touted as the biggest event ever to hit Mareeba, here are some of the photos our journalists took over the weekend.


The “Muddy Mongrels” from the Sunshine Coast to enjoy the vibes at Savannah in the Round.
The “Muddy Mongrels” from the Sunshine Coast to enjoy the vibes at Savannah in the Round.
The Pierce Brothers opened up Savannah on the Main Stage with their high energy, catchy songs, getting a great reaction from the crowd.
Christie Lamb performed to an energised audience at the Bull Bar on Friday.
Felicity Kircher entertaining the Bull Bar.
Ross Wilson and The Peaceniks played to a packed and energetic Big Top Music Hall with many feet up on the dance floor during their performance.
Rhonda Dooley doing the welcome to country with Savannah in the Round festival director James Dein.
Amy Sheppard put on an electrifying performance on Saturday.
Emerging Indie First Nations band King Stringray attracted a huge wave of fans
Mareeba local Darryl Chaplain entertained the Bull Bar on Saturday ahead of James Blundell’s performance.
Hall of Fame superstar James Blundell attracted one of the biggest crowds to the Bull Bar.
The Walkamin Country Music Club kicked off Saturday morning with some iconic country tunes.
The Big Top Tent was packed to the rafters for Amy Sheppard on Saturday.
The didgeridoo was incorporated into modern indie music as King Stringray stunned the crowd.
Fans went wild on Friday night.
McAlister Kemp rocking the main stage Friday night.
Australian Idol Shannon Noll made the crowd go crazy this weekend, headlining Friday night’s event.
Black Sorrows brought their renowned showmanship and stagecraft to Savannah’s Main Stage on Saturday night.
Black Sorrows had the Main Stage dance floor completely packed out on Saturday night.
Dee Jaye Bux was a mainstay of Savannah this year, filling in the spots between artists.
The Waifs member Donna Simpson gave the Savannah Saturday night crowd a show that got them moving.
Australian music star Vanessa Amorosi performed with amazing energy to Saturday night’s crowd
Vanessa Amorosi
Vanessa Amorosi
Vanessa Amorosi
The Main Stage dance floor was packed for Vanessa Amorosi’s performance on Saturday night.
Young guitarist from Black Image Band
The Black Image Band drew in a huge crowd at the Big Top Music Hall on Sunday
Legendary singer songwriter Richard Clapton entertained the Big Top Music Hall on Sunday afternoon.
Superstar James Johnston had the dance floor absolutely packed during his performance on Sunday night.
Tex Perkins belted out some Johnny Cash classics to a strong Sunday night crowd.
Canadian artist MacKenzie Porter played to an electric crowd on Sunday night before Brad Paisley.
International superstar Brad Paisley had the entire Mareeba Rodeo Arena up on their feet.
Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley
Kathryn Brown and Monica Beedle were some of the first on the Main Stage dance floor on Friday night.
Maeve Lowe and Layla Morton enjoying tunes from the Pierce Brothers.
Denise Higgins and George Murray were front and centre at Friday’s event.
Daniel Martindale, Lisa Reeve, Rachel O’Donald and Jack Proud whipped out their laid back chairs and were front and centre on Friday night.
Caitlyn Stephens from Malanda and Pinder Singh from Cairns enjoying a drink at the Bull bar.
Kristy Turner and Pheobe Swinseoe from Cairns and Chantal Hood from Kuranda enjoying Thai food at the inaugural Tastes of Savannah.
Michael Pinch, Ross Cole and Danny Reek with Willow Pinch and Carlee Reek travelled up from Townsville for Savannah this year.
Shaun Walsh from Lancefield, Daniel Suttie from Weipa, Wade Davis of Goldsborough all celebrated Luke Forbes from Kilmore’s baby shower by attending Savannah in the Round 2022.
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Deborah Pease and Meaghan Harrison were front and centre on the Main Stage dance floor.
Charlie, Nedd and Harry Webb peering over the barrier to get a closer glimpse of Black Sorrows
A young member of the audience on his father’s shoulders during Vanessa Amorosi’s performance.
Young Savannah patrons enjoying Dee Jaye Bux’s set before Vanessa Amorosi’s performance.
Jacinta Melville, her son Logan and Karen Preece having some family fun.
Travelling up from Harvey Bay just for Savannah in the Round was Nicky Harris and Rob Searle.
Margret Lyons and Jane De Angelo from Townsville enjoying their first music festival.
Brothers Charlie, Nedd and Harry Webb with their friend Will Duncan giving a big “yeehaw”.
Cheryl Crow from Mackay, Suzie Que from Yeppoon, Pam Simmons from Toowoomba (back), Kerrie Kennedy of Airlie Beach and Toni Elliot from Seaforth came together from all across Australia and bonded at Savannah because “we’re old”.
Paul Acker and Deanne Baker from Cairns enjoying a good drink on a warm Sunday.
Andrew Barnes, Kylie Grimmer and Tracey Barnes having a good laugh whilst enjoying the atmosphere.
Looking the part was easy for Maria and John Pizzolato from Cairns.
Linda Mullen and Martin Peplow from Adelaide stopped in during their great Australian road trip.
Paul Viney, Talia-May Viney, Trey Vella, Vanessa Nurthen and Jarod York enjoying some tunes from the Bull Bar.
Cheers and beers!” said Teena Van Akkereen, Gavin Frazer, Chris Van Akkeeren, Sam Melvin and Mick Melvin on Sunday.
Natalie Mott from and Mareeba local Alana Bensted enjoyed their time at Savannah this year.
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