Only 5 days left! We can’t wait to welcome you all 🙌 Our dedicated crew members and vollies are still working very hard to ensure that Bashville comes together…and looks better than ever!
We have some important updates about Roll In, road conditions and weather forecasts. Please take a moment and read the entire email carefully.
WEATHER FORECASTS
Birdsville and Big Red Bash received around 4.5mm of rain on Wednesday. The site has held up well, and is rapidly drying out. Site preparation has resumed and is shaping up well ahead of your arrival.
According to the BOM forecasts, the next rain expected is a shower or two on Sunday afternoon and evening, continuing into early Monday morning with rainfall totals looking modest. This forecast has changed slightly since our last communication regarding Festival Updates, so please take this opportunity to find out what this means for you and your roll in plans.
There is no further rain forecast for the rest of the week or roll out period 😃
ROLL IN
Updated weather forecasts are looking like our roll in schedule is likely to be interrupted on Sunday and Monday. We know you’re keen to get out to the Bash site, and we’re working hard to make this happen, even if it means there may be a few changes.
2 DAY EARLY ENTRY TICKET HOLDERS
- 2 Day Early Entry ticket holders can roll in 8am-6pm Friday 30th and Saturday 1st.
- Sunday 2nd July roll in will go ahead if conditions are suitable. Forecasts are now indicating there could be rain from Sunday afternoon through to Monday morning. Roll in will likely be suspended during periods of rain.
- Due to the pressure on the schedule caused by the weather we will need to admit some of the 1-Day Early Roll In campers on Saturday. 2 Day Early campers will be given preference for the sites closer to the stage but this will not be a perfect science so we ask for your understanding as we work hard to get you into site before the Sunday/Monday rains arrive.
- If you are unable to arrive during the earlier roll in times, you are of course able to roll in at a later time (other than times where roll in is suspended due to weather).
1 DAY EARLY ENTRY TICKET HOLDERS
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Forecasts are now indicating there could be rain from Sunday afternoon through to Monday morning. Roll in will likely be suspended if this happens. We will continue to roll in until such time as the weather prevents us from doing so.
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Given the possible delay on Monday, we welcome 1 Day Early Entry ticket holders to roll in from 8am-5pm Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July.
- Campsite preference will be given to 2 Day Early Entry ticket holders until Monday, so you can expect our campsite marshals to allocate you into a site behind the 2 Day Early Entry campers. We acknowledge that this won’t be a perfect science, and your understanding would be appreciated as we do our very best to get you into site as quickly as possible to roll in as many vehicles as we can.
- If you are unable to arrive during the earlier roll in times, you are of course able to roll in at a later time (other than times where roll in is suspended due to weather).
GENERAL ENTRY TICKET HOLDERS
– At this stage, Tuesday weather is looking fine and we don’t anticipate any changes to roll in for our General Entry Ticket holders.
We anticipate Sunday roll in may be interrupted as rain is forecast from mid-morning. We’ll let you know more as the forecast firms up.
TICKET COLLECTION
Given the roll in changes, the Ticket Office will open early for 2 and 1 Day Early Entry ticket holders, to exchange their e-tickets for wristbands and vehicle stickers at the Wirrari Visitor Information Centre.
Open Hours (for 1 and 2 Day Early Entry ticket holders ONLY)
– Thurs 29th June – 12pm – 5pm
Open Hours (for 1 and 2 Day Early Entry ticket holders ONLY)
– Friday 30th June 8am – 5pm
Open Hours (for all ticket holders)
– Saturday 1st July to Wednesday 5th July – 9am-5pm
– Thursday 6th July, 9am-3pm
Hot Tip: If you have pre-registered for Blue Day, exchange your e-ticket for your Blue Wig at the same time!
ROAD UPDATES
For the latest road updates please refer to the Birdsville Police Daily Road Updates which are being published on our website News Feed, Bash App, Facebook, Traveling to the Big Red Bash Facebook group.
ROAD FROM BIRDSVILLE TO BIG RED
If roll in is suspended at any time due to weather or site conditions, this road will be closed. Please remain in Birdsville until roll in resumes. We will be keeping all patrons updated.
BIG RED DUNE CLOSURE
Due to the earlier roll in, vehicle access to Big Red dune will be closed from 7am Friday 30th June until 7am Saturday 8th July.
CAMPING AT BIRDSVILLE
A quick reminder that there is no roadside camping around town or on the road to Bashville – it’s all private property. Don’t set up here – you’ll be moved on.
FREE camping is available on the Common: south of town between the first cattle grid and the Diamantina Bridge (no facilities).
THANK YOU 🙏
We’ve been inundated with your positive vibes and understanding! We know that outback travel can be challenging at the best of times, and with unseasonal weather thrown into the mix this can create uncertainty and anxious travelers. You’re willingness to roll with the punches, and take this experience as it comes is truly inspiring and keeps our team motivated to provide you all with the very best experience (weather included!) 🥰
