Entertainment
5 October, 2025
Savannah to return
THE popular Savannah Sounds at Port Douglas has been secured for three more years.
Douglas Shire Council has officially locked in the return of Savannah Sounds, the much-loved three-day music festival that lit up Rex Smeal Park during the 2025 Port Douglas Carnivale.
Following the success of its debut – drawing over 3200 participants and contributing to a $5.3 million economic boost – the council has agreed to enter into a three-year resource and performance agreement with Sound Australia, the production team behind the event.
The agreement includes $80,000 in funding and $7000 in in-kind support for 2026, with options to extend into 2027 and 2028 based on annual outcomes.
Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon and councillors praised the festival’s vibrant energy, diverse musical lineup and its seamless integration into the Carnivale program.
“Savannah Sounds has quickly become a signature experience for locals and visitors,” she said.
Sound Australia chief executive James Dein said the multi-year agreement would help secure the future of Savannah Sounds as a key feature of Port Douglas Carnivale.
