Some of Australia’s biggest names in country music are coming to Logan for the launch of a new festival.
The likes of Lee Kernaghan, Casey Barnes, Sarah Storer and Troy Cassar-Daley will take to the stage at the first Legends of Country festival.
Audiences will also be treated to performances direct from Nashville, with former Australian Idol Wesley Deane (Carr), Toyota Star Maker Tamworth Finalist and local Briana Dinsdale, and local swingers Rusty Pickups.
The festival will be held at the Youth Enterprise Trust’s (YET) Woodstock Farm in Tamborine.
While the 122ha working farm is well-equipped to host festivals, during the week it is used to arm young people with the essential tools they need for life.
YET is a social enterprise that uses its profits to support disadvantaged people in the area, including through its educational hub, youth space, adventure education precinct and environmental programs.
The organisation funds these services by hosting concerts, weddings, camping and now a festival.
“We are thrilled to present this extraordinary event that will bring together country music legends and a passionate community of fans. Woodstock Farm is the perfect venue… and we can’t wait to share this unforgettable day with music lovers of all ages,” YET spokesperson Don McDonald said.
“The Legends of Country festival is not just about incredible music, it’s also an opportunity to support youth programs that inspire and uplift the next generation.”
By day, YET puts young people aged 12 to 19 through a six month program aimed at finding them employment and training, as well as at building resilience and self-worth.
Program participants learn manual skills on the farm, hospitality skills at the on-site weddings, and leadership skills during an ANZAC-themed program run at the nearby adventure park Emu Gully.
Over the last 2.5 years, around 150 young people have participated in the Woodstock program.
Around 96% of participants graduated, 74% gained employment, and 22% went back into education.
