Jimmy Barnes Headlines New At Sea Music Festival Great Southern Sounds

The Working Class Man will be joined by Jon Stevens, Kate Cebrano, Daryl Braithwaite and many more.

Rock the Boat and Cruisin’ Country have teamed together for new at-sea festival, Great Southern Land.

Billed as a “celebration of Australian music”, the festival takes place on the cruise ship Carnival Splendor over six nights from 21-27 January 2027.

The lineup comprises artists who have performed on previous music cruises Rock The Boat, Cruisin’ Country and Flashback, with the great Jimmy Barnes headlining this music spectacular.

Performing alongside Barnsey are the likes of Jon Stevens, Kate Ceberano, Daryl Braithwaite, Lee Kernaghan, Kasey Chambers, Troy Cassar-Daley, Marcia Hines, Glenn Shorrock and many more great Aussie acts. Check out the full lineup below.

There’s a stack of accommodation options available that are on sale right now, from twin rooms to those with balconies and luxurious suites for anyone keen to splash the cash.

Book your cabin now at greatsouthernsounds.com.au.

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While music is the main drawcard, like any cruise, Great Southern Sounds has daily activities, additional entertainment options and a plethora of restaurants and bars.

There will be themed dress-up nights and trivia competitions, a sprawling serenity pool, hot tubs, WaterWorks waterslide park, a video game arcade, Cloud 9 Spa wellness centre and much more.

Have a drink in any number of watering holes dotted around the ship, including the Blueiquana Tequila Bar and Alchemy Bar, and dine at top-quality restaurants such as celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s Burger Bar, Lido’s Marketplace Buffet, Swirls Icecream Bar and the famed steakhouse restaurant.

Great Southern Sounds takes place aboard Carnival Splendor from Thursday 21 January to Wednesday 27 January 2027. Cabins are on sale now via greatsouthernsounds.com.au.