Emu Creek Hall, QLD, Jarowair, Garumga, and Dalla Country
Emu Creek Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Jarowair, Garumga, and Dalla People.
The Emu Creek Hall has served the local farming and timber community for over 75 years. The rustic, corrugated iron hall is nestled amongst the ironbark trees approximately 30 kms north of Crows Nest and continues to be a focal point for the community. It will be cold, so rug up! The Hall committee will be providing soup and bread along with a bar (Beer, Wine, Mulled Wine, limited spirits and soft drink) – please bring cash as there are no EFTPOS facilities.
Attendees are welcome to pitch a tent of park their van on the old tennis court, otherwise the closest accomodation is in Crows Nest. The town of Crows Nest is growing rapidly with plenty to see and do including visiting the Crows Nest National Park, enjoying the restaurants, cafes and pub. For those keen on bicycle riding there are bike paths available in Crows Nest and Emu Creek.
Festival of Small Halls rolls into Emu Creek on Friday, 22 May 2026 with
Barleyshakes Duo and Old Man Luedecke (CAN).
Opening the show will be local outfit, The House of El!
From the band:
G’day, I’m Kalel 👋 I first started playing guitar and singing when I was 8 years old, I didn’t enjoy guitar or singing when I first started but I continued learning, and I have learned to love it. Whenever I’m down, I just pick up my guitar and get lost in song. I haven’t done too many live performances and am still getting the hang of it, but I’m here for the ride and wanna see where the art of music takes me… Hi I’m Caira, I first started piano and singing lessons when I was 6 years old. I would perform for my family and friends and then one day, my friend asked if I would like to perform for church. I started performing for more events and was led to the Toowoomba Busking Festival and then the Open Mic – and that’s how I got invited to perform at the Festival of Small Halls. I love music and the feeling it gives me and can’t wait to share it with everyone again… Hi my name is Konel! I started to play drums at 7 years old on the PlayStation 2, just at home, and would play for my family and friends. My first teacher helped me to learn drums, and now I can play songs without sheet music. I also got taught how to play in a band. Last year was the first time I performed at the Toowoomba Busking Festival with my siblings. It was a real big deal for me as I am shy around crowds, and I’m working on it.
Tickets are priced at:
Full Admission – $25
Child Admission (Aged 15 and Under – must be accompanied by adult) – FREE
Doors Open 5:30pm (for meals and gathering)
Show Starts 7.00pm
Emu Creek Hall has accessible entry (concrete path to the hall) and has accessible bathrooms (concrete path to the toilet with one accessible toilet available).
This show is supported by the Toowoomba Regional Council.
