The first Gympie Muster, held in 1982 as a celebration of the Golden Guitar win by the Webb Brothers’, has grown to become one of Australia’s most recognised iconic fundraising events, returning more than $20 million to community groups and charities since inception. The Muster is proudly owned by the Apex Club of Gympie and its fundamental purpose has always remained the same – to raise funds for those in need in our communities. Over the years there have been more than 2500 performances including Australian country royalty Slim Dusty who has a camping area named in his honor.

The return of the Muster in 2022 after missing ’20 & ’21 was a huge success with people travelling from across Australia to enjoy the performances across seven stages and a variety of interactive experiences for audience education and participation. The Gympie Music Muster really is so much more than just great music, we look forward to welcoming you back in August 2023!

With more than 100 artists, performing in 6 venues, over 4 days, The Gympie Music Muster is Australia’s original and best camping and music experience.

Staged deep within the natural surrounds of the Amamoor State Forest, The Muster showcases a mix of country, roots, blues, folk and rock music as well as workshops, bush poets, Gympie Mazda Kid’s Club and more.

The Muster operates a cashless purchasing system for bar and some food stalls.  Your festival entry wristband includes a chip which can be ‘pre-loaded’ at one of three Exchange Booths on site. These booths are open every day.  Wristbands are valid at all bars and food stalls; some of our stallholders still accept cash.