Winton's Way Out West Fest kicks off as big events return to outback Queensland Patrons are bringing camp chairs along and creating their own socially distanced space. ( Share Print text only Cancel Acts have returned to the main stage of Winton's Way Out West Fest, ushering in the start of big events returning to the outback since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key points: Winton's Way Out West Fest goes ahead a week after the Bluesfest in Byron Bay was cancelled due to community transmission of COVID-19 Festival organisers reshaped the festival's footprint to provide a COVID-safe experience Surrounding central-west Queensland towns are benefiting from an influx of tourists in the region