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Hello - We are the Barnyard Band - Queensland's Country Show band
THE BARNYARD BANDQueenslands Country Show BandThe Barnyard Band has become one of the most prominent and in-demand country show bands on the North Queensland rodeo circuit. Throughout 2026, we performed a lion’s share of North Queensland’s biggest rodeos. Thank you to the Bowen River, Charters Towers, Laura, Ingham & Mount Isa Rodeo Committee's for the outstanding events we got to rock out this year, what an absolute wild ride. Our rodeo season concluded with incredible concerts at Buchanan...
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Still available for weddings. Our focus now is the big nights.
The Barnyard Band still plays the right weddings — but our focus now is ticketed country shows, festivals, town shows and rodeos. If you like what you see in our videos, get in touch.
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Country Music Events in North Queensland: Late 2026 Guide
A guide to country music and regional live events across North Queensland in late 2026, with key dates, planning insights and what makes a great country event.
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Why Country Music Is Booming in Townsville and North Queensland in 2026
Country music is surging across Townsville and North Queensland in 2026. Here’s what the growth of festivals, rodeos and live events means for organisers and audiences.
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Mount Isa Rodeo 2026 After Dark: Live Country Music, Red Dirt and a Huge Weekend
Heading to the 2026 Mount Isa Mines Rodeo? Here is what to expect after the arena action, including Friday and Saturday night live country music from The Barnyard Band.
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Townsville Country Music This Weekend: Cold Beer, Live Music and a Real Concert Experience
Looking for live country music in Townsville this weekend? The Barnyard Band brings its Cold Beer & Country Music Show to the Herbert Hotel on Saturday 1 August 2026, with concert-grade sound, lights and classic country favourites.
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How Ableton Automation and Click Cues Elevate Modern Concerts
A great concert feels loose, alive and human. Behind that feeling, the best modern shows are often running on tight systems: click cues, in-ear monitoring, automation, lighting triggers and video switching that all work together. That does not make the performance less real. It gives the band more freedom to perform with confidence. For a growing act like the Barnyard Band, this is the difference between playing the gig in front of them and preparing for the stages they want next. If the goal...
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Mixing Vocals Perfectly in Live Settings
A practical guide to getting clear, consistent and professional vocals in any live performance.
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We are headed to Laura Rodeo
Saddle Up for Two Big Nights at the 2025 Laura Rodeo: June 28–29 With The Barnyard BandLaura Rodeo Advert.m4v Saddle Up for Two Big Nights at the 2025 Laura Rodeo: June 28–29 Get ready for a weekend of dust, thrills, and country charm as the 2025 Laura Rodeo & Campdraft kicks off on Friday, June 27, with the main events lighting up the arena on Saturday and Sunday nights—June 28 and 29. This iconic Far North Queensland tradition is set to deliver two unforgettable nights of live music, rodeo...
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Pro just got more pro - with projection + our new Fiddle Player Katisha !
🎻 Welcome Katisha Adelaide – Fiddle Firepower Joins The Barnyard Band! 🎶 We’re thrilled to officially welcome the incredible Katisha Adelaide to The Barnyard Band! If you’ve been to one of our recent shows, you’ve probably seen (and heard!) the energy and excitement she brings to the stage with her fiddle skills. Adding Katisha has taken our show to a whole new level – not just musically, but visually too. With our new time-coded light show, massive 5000-lumen projection, and our thunderous...
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Nebo Campdraft 2024
Real interesting fact, I flew a drone for 5 minutes out of the 18+ hours of Campdrafting and happened to be lucky enough to capture one of the winning runs of the event! If you want to turn an old Pantech truck into a rock stage, and have a dynamic new country band playing all the hits of today and yesteryear, contact us today for a quote. Laurence@thebarnyardband.com
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The Barnyard Time Coded Lightshow
Information related to our Time Coded Interactive Light Display
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