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Big Red Bash takes place in Australia's Simpson Desert from July 7-9, 2026, featuring an impressive lineup of Australian pop, rock, folk, and country artists. Headliners include acclaimed singer-songwriter Missy Higgins, iconic rock band Hoodoo Gurus, and soul-rock favorites The Teskey Brothers, alongside established acts like The Living End, Birds of Tokyo, and Jessica Mauboy. The festival showcases a diverse range of Australian talent spanning multiple generations, from rock legends like Ross Wilson to contemporary country artists like Fanny Lumsden and Troy Cassar-Daley. With 21 artists representing the best of Australian music across pop, rock, folk, country, and singer-songwriter genres, Big Red Bash offers a comprehensive celebration of the nation's musical heritage in one of the country's most remote and unique desert locations.