Mundi Mundi Bash: The family and dog-friendly music and camping festival


The Mundi Mundi Bash


In the heart of Outback NSW, where the vast expanse of red earth meets the infinite blue sky, a unique and exhilarating celebration comes to life—the Mundi Mundi Bash. Nestled near the historic mining town of Silverton, this annual family-friendly and dog-friendly music and camping festival has evolved into a must-attend event that draws people from all corners of the country and beyond.

In this article, we talk about what the Mundi Mundi Bash is all about, what you’ll experience there and answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Mundi Mundi Bash, such as dates for 2024, where to get tickets and which bands are playing.

If you’d rather watch a video on what the Mundi Mundi Bash is all about, check out our YouTube video below, but make sure to keep scrolling down for more information.

Here’s what the Mundi Mundi Bash is all about

It’s all about the live music

In 2023, we rocked out to Icehouse, The Angels, Hoodoo Gurus, Furnace and the Fundamentals, Jack Jones, Mi-Sex, Dragon, Kate Cebrano, Thirsty Merc, Pete Murray, Human Nature and many more. It was epic. Dance up close in the mosh pit, or plonk your camp chair and watch in comfort from further back. There’s even a special section for those watching with their pooch!

The 2024 Mundi Mundi Lineup was released in October 2023 and is set to include:

  • James Reyne
  • The Living End
  • Daryl Braithwaite
  • Tim Finn
  • Vanessa Amorosi
  • The Rolling Stones Revue
  • Casey Barnes
  • Chocolate Starfish
  • Shane Howard
  • Fanny Lumsden
  • Sarah McLeod
  • Mundi Mundi Bash Band
  • Leroy Johnson & The Waterbag Band
  • Jon Stevens
  • Ian Moss
  • Diesel
  • Baby Animals
  • Mark Seymour
  • Richard Clapton
  • Bjorn Again
  • Pierce Brothers
  • Ash Grunwald
  • Furnace & The Fundamentals
  • Hayley Mary
  • Tha Boiz
  • AllStar Tina Turner Tribute
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Views from the moshpit at the Mundi Mundi Bash 2023 © Jessica Palmer

It’s all about the Mundi Undi Run

Staged to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), the Mundi Undi Run is a one-kilometre family-friendly fun fun through the Mundi Mundi Bash. This event sees festival-goers dress up or down in a wild array of whacky outfits. The Mundi Undi Run guarantees a laundry load of laughs and if running isn’t for you, don’t worry, many of the participants take it at a walking pace.

It’s all about fun for all ages (and dogs)

Families are well catered for at the Mundi Mundi Bash. There’s a huge open area near the concert arena for kids to play as well as plenty of activities for them, such as dunny door painting, a treasure hunt, a talent show, camel rides, a petting zoo and more. It’s so family-friendly you’ll even find kids with their parents in the moshpit right in front of the stage.

Dogs are also welcome at the Mundi Mundi Bash. There’s a special section for those camping with dogs and also a section for those wanting to watch the bands with their dogs. Make sure to tell your dog to dress to impress, as there’s even a Doggy Fashion Parade.

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Dogs dressed to impress at the Mundi Mundi Bash 2023 © Jessica Palmer

It’s all about the camping

You’ll need to bring your own caravan, camper trailer, motorhome or tent as there is no-onsite accommodation at the Mundi Mundi Bash. There is also no power, showers, or water hook-up, so you’ll need to be a fairly self-sufficient camper.

However, plenty of compost toilets are scattered around the Mundi Mundi Bash. Don’t worry, though. These smell nothing like the old-fashioned festival port-a-loos of the past.

Unless you’ve brought along a Starlink dish, you will have no phone or internet service. You can purchase some connection time at the festival however, the purchase line is pretty long. Alternatively, you can do it ‘the old-fashioned way’ by making use of the Mundi Mundi Bash message board, where you leave a handwritten note for your friends telling them you’ve arrived and where to meet.

The message board to communicate with your friends the old fashioned way © Jessica Palmer

It’s all about the sunsets

The sunset is epic. It sets behind the stage and with the wind turbines in the distance, it’s a pretty memorable scene from your campchair in the concert arena.

It’s all about breaking world records

2023 saw the Mundi Mundi Bash in NSW wrestle back the world record for the most people doing the Nutbush dance at the same time from the Big Red Bash in QLD. Will this ultimate state-of-origin play out again in 2024? You can also join in a world-record attempt for the most people dressed up in Mad Max costumes.

2024 will see a new Guiness world record attempt at the Mundi Mundi Bash for the largest human image of Australia. Festival-goers will dress in blue and, once again, try to wrestle the record back from the Big Red Bash in QLD.

Big Blue Day at the Big Red Bash in 2023

It’s all about trying new things

From the compost toilets that, surprisingly, don’t smell to the variety of food trucks to learning the Nutbush through to running a race in your undies, the Mundi Mundi Bash provides plenty of opportunities to try new things.

It’s all about raising money for a good cause

Given that the Royal Flying Doctors Service receives one-third of its funding from donations, the money raised by the Outback Music Festival Group (OMFG) at the Mundi Mundi Bash by attendees is critical to allow them to continue providing the finest care to the furthest corner.

Greg Sam, CEO of the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section, said after the 2023 Mundi Mundi Bash, “…It is also a great fundraising boost for the RFDS when it comes to delivering critical healthcare in the bush. On behalf of rural communities, I would like to thank everyone for their effort.”

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Doing the Nutbush to break the record (we only learned it 10 minutes before go time) © Jessica Palmer

Frequently asked questions about the Mundi Mundi Bash


What are the dates for the Mundi Mundi Bash 2024?

The Mundi Mundi Bash will run from Thursday, 15th August to Saturday, 17th August, 2024. However, you can opt to arrive on site and set up camp from Monday, 12th August, depending on which Vehicle Entry Pass you choose when you buy your tickets.

Where can I get tickets to the Mundi Mundi Bash?

Buy them from the link on the official Mundi Mundi Bash webpage to ensure you are not getting scammed. If the tickets sell out or you can no longer attend, you can buy and sell re-sale tickets from the website also.

What is the 2024 lineup?

We went through a list a little further up the page, however, here’s another one to save you scrolling back up.

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Where is the Mundi Mundi Bash?

The festival is set on the same Mundi Mundi Plains that Midnight Oil filmed their iconic ”Beds are Burning” film clip. It’s around 13 kilometres further on from Silverton and around 40 kilometres from Broken Hill in NSW.

What about camping at the festival?

Camping is included in your festival ticket. There is a special section for those with pets and a section closer to the action for those with disabilities. More information on camping at the Mundi Mundi Bash can be found here.

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Aerial view of the festival © Matt Williams

As the final notes fade into the vastness of the outback, and the sun sets behind the Mundi Mundi Plains, the echoes of the Mundi Mundi Bash linger in the hearts and memories of those who have experienced its magic. If you’ve been on the fence about attending this festival, I get it, it’s a significant investment for most families. However, speaking from experience, the Mundi Mundi Bash is worth both the expense and the effort to get there.


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