The lineup for the 2026 Gympie Music Muster just got even bigger, with a fresh batch of artists announced it’s shaping up to be one of the festival’s most stacked years yet.
Leading the third artist announcement are returning crowd favourites Kingswood, US outfit The Davisson Brothers Band, Canadian country party starters Tim & The Glory Boys, and Aussie folk icons The Bushwackers.
According to Gympie Music Muster Program Director Bec Anderson, the latest announcement captures exactly what fans have come to expect from the festival - a little bit of everything.
“We’ve got international touring acts, iconic Australian artists, exciting emerging performers and artists pushing country music in new directions,” she said.
For Melbourne rock band Kingswood, returning to the Muster was a no-brainer after their breakout festival set last year became one of the band’s most memorable live experiences.
“It ended up being one of the highlights of our whole year touring and one of the best shows the band has ever played,” frontman Fergus Linacre said.
“When we do a really good show now, we call it ‘a Gympie’.”
“Something happened between us and the crowd where everyone was on the same page. The energy was electric. We’re thrilled to be coming back.”
Meanwhile, Tim & The Glory Boys are finally ticking the Muster off their bucket list, with frontman Tim Neufeld revealing the Queensland festival has developed near mythical status within the band.
“I’ve heard the Gympie Muster described in almost mythical terms,” he said.
“Explained as a musical escape into an enchanted forest. If even half the lore is true, I know we’re in for a treat.”
Neufeld also joked that Australian and Canadian country music fans are basically family.
“I feel like Canada and Australia are country music cousins,” he said.
“Canada gave the world Shania Twain. Australia gave us Keith Urban. Together we’ve caused some real ruckus. We take the music seriously. Ourselves, less so.”
Also making a return are long-time Muster legends The Bushwackers, who will mark their 17th appearance at the festival in 2026. For Roger Corbett, it’s the atmosphere that keeps bringing the band back year after year.
“It’s the atmosphere, the campfire smoke, the fresh air and the feeling that everyone is there to have a good time and experience the outdoor vibe of a big festival,” he said.
“It’s always great. We’ve had so many terrific shows at the Muster throughout the years.”
This year, Corbett and fellow Bushwackers member Dobe Newton will also bring their Songs and Stories Show to the festival, giving fans a more intimate look at the band’s classic catalogue.
The latest lineup drop also adds Duncan Toombs, The High Street Drifters, The Humbuckin’ Pickups, Jaydin Shingleton, Limerick MCB, Piper Butcher, Sunny Coast Rude Boys and Tom Harrison.
Joining them are Belle Norman, Elke Louie, Georgia Blue, Grace Alexandra, Hugo & The Hive, Layla Havana, Rory Phillips Trio and Will Charles, while festival favourite Megan Cooper is set to return with the popular Cake and Cordial Sessions.
The Muster is also continuing its long-running support of emerging country talent, with several major talent quest winners earning spots on the 2026 lineup. Artists joining the bill include Jarrad Wrigley, Mackenzie Lee, Lucy Beveridge, Tia Hannah, Caitlin Drew, Sarah Hamze and Michael Purcell.
The 2026 Gympie Music Muster runs from August 27 to 30. Tickets are available now via Gympie Music Muster
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