Davisson Brothers BandChris and Donnie Davisson – better known as Davisson Brothers Band – have been announced as the International Ambassadors of this year’s Gympie Music Muster.
The brothers, performing at this year’s festival, which takes place from Thursday, 27 to Sunday, 30 August, at the Amamoor Creek State Forest, are no strangers to Gympie, having numerous special memories from performing at the event.
“Gympie Music Muster has a special place in our hearts. From the moment we stepped out at the Amamoor General Store and Post Office, we knew we were somewhere special,” Chris Davisson explained.
Donnie Davisson added, “We love you guys and carry you in our hearts and in our music every single day.
“Everywhere we go, we talk about Australia and how wonderful everyone has been to us. We’ve made so many friends and so many memories, and it seems like it gets better every time. I hope we get to do this forever.”
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Additionally, Chris outlined the similarities between regional Queensland and his home in the Appalachian region. “The people were the highlight for us,” he shared. “Getting to go through the campground and pick a few songs is a memory we will hold close forever.
“We felt like we were back home; the families that have been staying there for years and years blew us away with their hospitality and open arms. The friendships, the traditions, and the sense of community reminded us so much of the way we were raised in Appalachia.”
Donnie concurred, adding that the Gympie Music Muster reminds him of home. “On the drive to the Muster, I knew we were in for a treat. We were on dirt roads, driving through creeks, across open cattle country, and it just felt like home,” he said.
He continued, “Then we drove through the campgrounds and saw everyone’s camps set up with trailers, tents and even their own little bars. We stopped in with friends, played a couple of songs and before long everyone was singing along.
“That’s what it’s supposed to be like, and that’s what makes the Gympie Music Muster so special. It felt like home and the perfect place for The Davisson Brothers.”
The festival’s Australian Ambassador, Amber Lawrence, explained that Davisson Brothers Band are the perfect choice to represent the Gympie Music Muster on the international stage.
“I’m so excited to hear that the Davisson Brothers are the international ambassadors - Australia loves them and so do I,” she shared.
“We’ve been mates since 2018, and it’s safe to say they have made Australia (and Gympie) their second home and will bring their American charm to the big stage in August. I can’t wait!”
Gympie Music Muster CEO Greg Cavanagh concluded, “One of the wonderful things about the Gympie Music Muster is its ability to create lifelong connections with people from all over the world.
“The Davisson Brothers didn’t just perform here; they embraced everything that makes the Muster unique. Their genuine appreciation for our community and the friendships they formed during their visit made them the perfect choice as our 2026 International Ambassadors.”
Along with Davisson Brothers Band, this year’s Gympie Music Muster will feature acts such as Amber Lawrence, Lee Kernaghan, The Wolfe Brothers, James Johnston, Larry Fleet, Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley, Beccy Cole, Sara Berki, Taylor Moss, Steph Strings, Lyn Bowtell, Y.O.G.A, Kingswood, and many others.
Tickets to this year’s Gympie Music Muster are now available.
