Charters Towers is a town in northern Queensland, Australia. It is 134 kilometres (83 mi) inland (south-west) from Townsville on the Flinders Highway. In 2016 the population was 8,120 people. During the last quarter of the 19th century the town boomed as the rich gold deposits under the city were developed. After becoming uneconomic in the 20th century, profitable mining operations have commenced once again.
We passed through on our way to Townsville, but came back as Fanny Lumsden one of our favourite singers was bringing her Country Halls sidehow tour to the Big 4 Aussie Outback Oasis Caravan Park.
We got to see three acts altogeather for free and thee rwere tasty $15 pizzas on offer, Yummo. Helped soak up the Hop Thief a treat.
Local girl Billie Rose opened the show. No clip to share but link to a track below. Great voice, we will be looking out for her at Tamworth in January.
https://billierosemusic.com/album/1063023/company-with-regret
Melody Moko up next, great tunes and a new album out soon.
Then the headliners Fanny Lumsden. Great show as always, no Totem tennis in the crowd as no kids to play it but still a great show. I Love Fanny. Had a good old chat with them afterwards. All the best to Fanny, Dan and the band. Touring with a baby can’t be easy. See you in Tamworth.
Please bring the Country Halls Tour to Lake Macquarrie.
Roll on has been a bit of an anthem for us on this trip
If you like that check out https://www.fannylumsden.net/welcome