Organisers of the world's most remote music festival, the Big Red Bash, have announced the festival will not be held in 2026.

Held outside the village of Birsdville in Queensland's own back country, the Big Red Bash was first held in 2013.

My husband, Jason Gee and I travelled to the Big Red Bash in 2021.

"The Birdsville Big Red Bash will be taking a breather in 2025," organisers posted on social media.

"After running non-stop since 2013 (with a covid break in 2020), our team is ready for a reset and recharge.

As the most remote music festival in the world, building our mini desert city from scratch each year is a massive undertaking. After 11 massive years, it’s time for a well-deserved break - think of it like a gap year after 12 years of school! Just like Glastonbury’s 'Fallow Year', we’re taking a pause to come back even stronger."

The post went on to recognise the impact the festival has on inland tourism each year, when around 10,000 descend on the corner of the wide Australian outback.

"We know this might be a letdown for those planning to attend in 2025 and for businesses in Outback Queensland that benefit from the event. That’s why we wanted to give you plenty of notice."

Organisers then released the dates for the 2026 festival - 7th to 9th of July.

"The Birdsville Big Red Bash will be back, refreshed, and ready to 'Rock the Simpson' once again."

The sister festival, the Mundi Mundi Bash held near Silverton in NSW since 2021, will be held unchanged.

"If you’re looking for a Bash fix next year, check out the Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash from 21-23 August 2025 at Belmont Station. The line-up drops mid-October, and tickets will be available at the end of the month. We’re keeping the numbers fairly steady to ensure a great experience for everyone!

"Thanks for all your incredible support. We’ll miss you in 2025 but can’t wait to see you in 2026! Rock on!"