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8 November, 2024
Come camp and jam
In the midst of cancelled music festivals across the country, Esk is continuing their annual event, Camp and Jam, with Esk Show Society member, Jessica Miller, saying “ticket sales for 2025 have been enthusiastic so far”.
Ms Miller also acknowledged the risks and financial considerations the Esk Show Society has to take into account for holding the Camp and Jam festival, but added they “are feeling confident”.
“Organising a festival always involves some level of risk, but with the experience we’ve gained over the years and our dedicated team, we’re well-prepared,” she said.
“We’ve always had great numbers for this event and the money raised goes back into providing free rides at the Esk Show for the local community.
“We’ve carefully planned to ensure Camp and Jam 2025 remains a high-quality, sustainable event that brings joy to the Esk community.”
Ms Miller said attendees can expect “an incredible line-up” next year, including Disgraceland, Plumbdogs, Rock N Roll Boys and Deep Blue.
These headline acts will be on Friday and Saturday with open, walk-up mic opportunities on Saturday and Sunday.
“As always Esk’s welcoming atmosphere and warm hospitality will be front row,” Ms Miller said.
“The community loves the energy Camp and Jam brings to Esk, and it’s great to see so many locals excited about the festival.
“Many have shared their appreciation for how the event brings the community together and supports local businesses.”
According to Ms Miller, the festival has steadily grown over the years, with the event now welcoming attendees “far and wide”.
“The word is spreading, and it’s wonderful to see people coming from all over to experience what our event and even more, the local town,” she said.
“We want to thank the residents of Esk for their continued support of Camp and Jam event.
“Camp and Jam wouldn’t be the same without the local passion and energy, especially those who give up their time to volunteer at the event and help make it run seamlessly.”
Ms Miller is inviting all music lovers from across the Somerset, Moreton Bay and beyond regions to come along and enjoy the performances on March 21 - March 23, 2025.
“We can’t wait to see everyone there.”
This comes just a month after Esk’s monthly open mic event, Jammin in Esk, had to announce it had to stop taking place due to the lack of financial viability.
Jammin in Esk was held at the Somerset Civic Centre for over 10 years, having welcomed 10,000 attendees and raising over $15,000 for local charities.
“It is no longer financially viable to continue due to falling attendances as a result of there being so many other choices for entertainment these days, and the difficulty of our band and sound engineers being able to commit due to their growing professional engagements,” Jammin in Esk organiser Peter wrote on Facebook.
“I would sincerely like to thank all the people who have helped and supported us over all those years, extra specially all of the band members and sound engineers, because without them Jammin in Esk would have never existed.
“Special thanks to the Somerset Regional Council particularly the Civic Centre Staff for their support and faith in us, which enabled us to run for all these years.”
Tickets for Camp and Jam are on sale at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2025-camp-and-jam-blues-country-and-rock-concert-tickets-1031758987907?aff=erelexpmlt.
