Jungle Love Music & Arts Festival 2016

Overview

Think music festivals are dying out? Think again. Sure, plenty of bigger events have called it a day — but as the old guard finish up, they're giving a swathe of smaller, more specialised, boutique, curated fests the chance to carve out their own niche.

Since 2014, the two-day Jungle Love Music & Arts Festival has been one such smorgasbord of creative activities, taking place in the Borumba Deer Park in the Sunshine Coast. Instead of ridiculous queues and heaving crowds clamouring for space in an ordinary city showground, you'll find a laidback vibe, a campground surrounded by luscious greenery, and the chance to go for a swim in the creek while you watch a gig. Oh, and did we mention that it's a BYO festival as well (though no glass is allowed)?

Plus, rather than boogying to all the usual bands, you'll check out a combo of funk, soul, disco, pop, rock, jazz, fusion, prog rock, psychedelia, punk and gypsy acts. Visual arts displays are also part of the Jungle Love experience — and, for the first time, panels and workshops will also feature.

While this year's lineup is a "watch this space" kind of deal at the moment, we think buying tickets now is a safe bet based on previous outings. In fact, if you get in early, you can subscribe to a payment plan. Yep, this just might be our new favourite festival.