The Pilbara’s favourite festival IS BACK FOR 2025...bigger and better than ever!
The Shire of East Pilbara and Newman Lions present two jam packed days of onstage entertainment by Australian icons and talented locals alike, free amusement rides, carnival favourites, chill zone, food trucks, craft markets, activities and so much more.
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SATURDAY HEADLINER - CHRISTINE ANU
Christine Anu is one of Australia’s most popular recording artists and performers of all time, with 17 ARIA nominations, including for the unofficial National Anthem, My Island Home and her platinum album Stylin’ Up.
Her acclaimed 27 year career spans across all forms of media including music, theatre, dance, film, television, radio and children’s entertainment as an inspirational advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Christine will be bringing her incredible music to the main stage on Saturday, August 16.
SUNDAY HEADLINER - SAN CISCO
Indie pop royalty San Cisco are a three-piece band from Fremantle, Western Australia. Throughout their illustrious ten-year career, the trio have become one of Australia’s most successful independent artists amassing multiple accolades, gold & platinum records and Top 5 ARIA charting positions.
San Cisco have toured the world selling out headline shows, appearing at flagship global festivals such as Splendour In the Grass, Laneway Festival, Groovin’ The Moo and many more.
Headlining the Outback Fortescue Festival stage on Sunday 17 August
ONSTAGE - ZIPPORAH
Zipporah Corser-Anu is a descendant of the Samu and Suy clans of Saibai in the Torres Strait. She has been performing since age 5, across stage, screen and radio, and graduated from Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts in 2020. With a strong passion for her culture, she has been dedicated to sharing and educating audiences, through her love for music, dance and storytelling.
Catch Zipporah on the Outback Fortescue Festival stage on 16 August!
ONSTAGE - REUBEN DE MELO
Reuben De Melo is an Australian singer who took out Season 13 of The Voice Australia, managing to turn the chairs of all four coaches including Guy Sebastian, Kate Miller-Heidke and Adam Lambert before ultimately being selected in the team of the iconic Leann Rimes.
Born in Goa, India and based in Western Australia, Reuben crafts an uplifting blend of indie folk, roots, country and pop, delivered with a soulful voice and undeniable authenticity.
Reuben’s journey hasn’t been your typical rise to fame. A FIFO worker in WA’s mining industry and proud dad of three, he traded his steel-caps for a guitar and hasn’t looked back.
Even before finding notoriety on the television platform, he racked up over 7 million Spotify streams and sold out headline shows in Western Australia.
Don't miss to see Reuben LIVE on the Outback Fortescue Festival stage!
ONSTAGE - BLUEY LIVE INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE
Everyone’s favourite loveable Blue Heeler and her energetic sister Bingo will join us on stage for a live interactive experience with dancing games and much more!
Keep your eyes peeled around the grounds after each show to meet Bluey and Bingo for a meet and greet and snap your pic with the stars.
LOCAL CAMEOS
Joining our acts onstage will be a host of local
legends and visiting DJ’s including:
+ Outback Karaoke All Stars
+ Darren Field
+ DJ Wyatt Gordon
+ DJ Viv
OUTBACK FORTESCUE FESTIVAL - MASTER OF CEREMONIES- PETER ROWSTHORN
Peter Rowsthorn is one of Australia’s most well-loved comedy icons and character actors, best known as the long-suffering husband Brett Craig on the hugely successful television series Kath & Kim.
Peter has also appeared on Thank God You’re Here, I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and with his daughter Frankie in The Amazing Race, Celebrity Edition.
Peter has performed on stage in multiple Black Swan State Theatre Company productions and starred as Bernadette in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
His film credits include Crackers, Paper Planes, Looking for Grace and feature film Three Summers, the first Australian movie from British writer and comic Ben Elton.
See Pete onstage and creating chaos at the Outback Fortescue Festival on August 16+17.
Featuring:
- Christine Anu
- San Cisco
- Reuben De Melo
- Zipporah
- Bluey Live Interactive Experience
- Live Local Music and DJ's
- Outback Karaoke All Stars
- Fireworks Finale
- Plus:
- Free Inflatable Amusements
- Carnival Rides
- Food Trucks
- Market Stalls
- Workshops and Activities
- Chill Zone
- and HEAPS more!
To create the festival vibes all week long, keep your eyes peeled for our series of free workshops and masterclasses in the leadup to the festival.
The Outback Fortescue Festival is presented by Shire of East Pilbara and Newman Lions Club.
Dates and Times
Location: Capricorn Oval
Saturday, 16 August: 2.00pm to 10.00pm
Sunday, 17 August: 10.00am to 8.00pm
We are thrilled to announce the opening of expressions of interests (EOI) for Market Stalls at the 2025 Outback Fortescue Festival!
A collaboration between the Newman Lions Club and the Shire of East Pilbara, the Festival is your chance to be part of an extraordinary weekend of entertainment, workshops, activities, and rides.
By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your products and services and connect with a vibrant community.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity - submit your EOI today and be a part of something truly special!
If you have any questions, or would like an EOI form please email the Newman Lions Club on [email protected]
