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Country music stars the Wolfe Brothers will be headlining the SBRC’s “Day At The Dam” concert at Yallakool on October 28 (Photo: Wolfe Brothers)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Posters for “A Day At The Dam” do not mention ticket prices (Graphic: SBRC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 23, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

Complaints about the cost of tickets for the South Burnett Regional Council’s “Day At The Dam” music festival have resulted in reduced admission prices for some teenagers.<\/p>\n

The festival will be held at Bjelke-Petersen Dam on Saturday, October 28, and will be headlined by country music stars The Wolfe Brothers, Casey Barnes, Taylor Moss and Will Day.<\/p>\n

Local bands RYZA, Sparrow, Soul Good and Rockin’ Our Abilities will also be performing, and food stalls, community stalls and a licensed bar will be operating in the grounds.<\/p>\n

At the SBRC’s August General Meeting on Wednesday, several Councillors said they had received complaints from residents the $80 ticket price made the event unaffordable for families.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Staff confirmed the $100,000 concert was being funded by a grant from the Federal Government’s Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and said 200 tickets had already been sold since bookings opened last week.<\/p>\n

Acting Mayor Gavin Jones said he had received many calls from families with children who objected to the ticket price.<\/p>\n

He said a family of four – two adults and two children – would have to stump up $320 for the one-day event which could deter many families.<\/p>\n

Other councillors said they had received similar feedback, and suggested reduced pricing for children.<\/p>\n

However, staff noted the festival was designed to be an 18+ event.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There were no children’s activities planned, the venue was licensed and the 10:00pm closing time would make it “a long day” for children.<\/p>\n

Nothing on the Council’s marketing materials suggested it was for families, and many other music festivals were not child-friendly.<\/p>\n

After discussions, Councillors said they would like to introduce reduced prices for children to help families that wanted to come.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Councillors resolved to allow under 16s to attend for free; young people aged from 16 to 18 would pay $40, and the $80 ticket price would apply to anyone over 18.<\/p>\n

The motion to introduce the new price structure was carried unanimously.<\/p>\n

The online booking page<\/a><\/strong> would be updated soon to reflect the new prices.<\/p>\n