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flag Strummingbird, a new country music festival, debuted in Newcastle, drawing thousands with international and local acts.

flag Australia’s new country music festival, Strummingbird, drew thousands to Newcastle Foreshore on November 1, marking its debut in the city and the second leg of a national tour that included stops in the Sunshine Coast and Perth. flag International headliners Jelly Roll and Shaboozey made their Australian debuts, joined by Australian acts like Treaty Oak Revival, James Johnston, Kaylee Bell, Matt Hansen, and Hot Dub Time Machine. flag Attendees enjoyed live music, line dancing, themed lounges such as the Silver Spur Saloon, and tattoo sessions, reflecting the festival’s focus on community and country culture. flag Organized by the team behind Spilt Milk, Strummingbird follows the success of Newcastle’s Howlin’ Country, which attracted over 12,500 fans earlier in the year, signaling rising demand for country music events across regional Australia.

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