Musical Fence

The Musical Fence is an interactive public art installation located on the outskirts of Winton in central western Queensland. Created from a conventional wire fence modified to produce musical notes when struck, it allows visitors to play percussion along its length. Situated near the town centre on Winton-Jundah Road, it is a free, outdoor attraction that reflects the region's creative heritage and connection to Australian outback music and community art.

Visitors can expect an open-air fence line made of metal posts and tensioned wires tuned to different pitches, set in flat, arid outback surroundings on the edge of Winton. Visitors can walk along the fence and strike the wires with sticks or beaters to create percussive sounds and melodies. The site is unfenced and open, with parking and interpretive signage, offering a hands-on, interactive experience suitable for all ages.

Commissioned by Winton Shire Council and created in 2003-2004 by percussionist, composer and instrument builder Graeme Leak. The installation was developed as a community art project that transforms a typical outback station fence into a playable musical instrument, highlighting innovation in remote Queensland.

Represents Winton's strong association with Australian music, including its connection to 'Waltzing Matilda', and showcases outback community creativity and participatory public art. It is a distinctive cultural landmark that encourages visitor interaction with sound and landscape.