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Strummingbird Ballarat | 2026 in Newington,

Oct 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM  ·  Victoria Park - Ballarat Victoria Park - Ballarat

Strummingbird
Oct 10
Strummingbird
Past Concert

Festival Info

Giddy up, country music fans! Strummingbird Festival is back for 2026, rolling into Newcastle, Sunshine Coast, and Ballarat this October. Strummingbird serves up a one-of-a-kind country music experience shaped by true blue Aussie spirit tailored for today's fans.

2026 Lineup

Just Added:
Sam Barber (Ballarat Only - Aus Exclusive)
James Johnston (All Locations)

Joining:
Bailey Zimmerman
Cooper Alan
Stella Lefty, Dexter & The Moonrocks
(A-Z) Brad Cox, Cam, Cigarettes @ Sunset,
Kaitlin Butts, Noah Rinker, Sons of the East
(A-Z) Briana Dinsdale, Mack Geiger, Max Jackson
Sara Berki, Late Night Riot with Willie Pake
Lewis Love*, Loren Ryan^, Sammy White+
& Line Dancing with Maddison Glover
*Ballarat, ^Newcastle +Sunshine Coast

Event Dates

  • Saturday 10 October - Ballarat
  • Saturday 17 October - Newcastle
  • Sunday 18 October - Sunshine Coast

Ticket Delivery

Collector Ticket orders placed before 5pm, Monday 3 August, 2026 will be delivered before the event. Any orders placed after this time, will be sent post-event and you will need to use your digital ticket to scan in at the event entry.

LineUp

Hailing from Boone, North Carolina, Cigarettes at Sunset is a five-piece band featuring frontman Garrett Dellinger, Wells Whitman, Ethan Moore, Sarah Vann, and Ryland Bagbey. They perform Possum Rock, a raw blend of Americana, Indie, Appalachian Folk, and Rock.
Country artist Cooper Alan, a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, built a massive fanbase through viral videos and genre-blending music. He released the concept EP Take Forever and his debut album Winston-Salem. Named a Pandora Artist to Watch, his breakout single Take Forever hit number one on SiriusXM.
Louisville, Illinois country singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman is known for his gritty sound and hits like Fall in Love and Rock And A Hard Place. He broke records with his debut album Religiously. The Album. and released his sophomore album Different Night Same Rodeo, featuring collaborations with Luke Combs, The Kid LAROI, and Diplo.
Stella Lefty, an Illinois-born, LA-based pop artist, captivates with her emotional sound, raw vocals, and authentic songwriting. Known for viral hits like "Thinking 'bout You" and "Kiss Me," her music explores relatable themes. She released the EP "Tragic, Really" and singles such as "Boston" and "The Kill." Lefty has gained over a million Spotify listeners and supported artists including Alessi Rose.
From Abilene, TX, Dexter and The Moonrocks blend "Western Space Grunge" into hits like "Couch" & "Where I Steer". Inspired by Nirvana & Rainbow Kitten Surprise, their EP soared in popularity.
Tulsa-born singer-songwriter Kaitlin Butts blends classic country, R&B, and musical theatre. Best known for her sharp songwriting and 2024 album Roadrunner!, she earned a MusicRow Award nomination for Breakthrough Artist of the Year and toured with Lainey Wilson.
Noah Rinker, from Shaver Lake, California, is a singer-songwriter known for his Americana, country, and folk rock sound. His heartfelt storytelling and acoustic anthems gained prominence through viral songs like "Save My Soul" and "Wherever I Go". He released EPs including "After Dark," "Burning Daylight," and "The Pines," and is signed with Warner Records. He has performed at major festivals and made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
Sam Barber is an American singer-songwriter from Frohna, Missouri, known for his blend of country, rock, and folk. Rising to prominence through social media, his 2024 debut album, "Restless Mind," features hits like "Straight and Narrow" and "Indigo." He has garnered over 2 billion global streams and is actively performing.
Brad Cox, from Jindabyne in NSW’s Snowy Mountains, is a country artist. His album My Mind’s Projection hit #1 ARIA Country and features “Give Me Tonight.” 2023’s ACRES debuted #1, won a Golden Guitar, and earned an ARIA nomination.
Cam broke through with 2015’s Untamed and 4x-platinum hit “Burning House,” earning a GRAMMY nod. Her GRAMMY-nominated album All Things Light is dedicated to daughter Lucy. She also wrote on Beyoncé’s GRAMMY-winning Cowboy Carter.
Sons Of The East are a Sydney’s Northern Beaches trio: Jack Rollins, Nic Johnston and Dan Wallage. Blending folk, blues, soul and classic country, they’ve earned 700M+ streams independently and released debut album Palomar Parade.
Rural Australia-born modern country singer-songwriter. Debut album “Raised Like That” broke records; hits: “Raised Like That,” “Seeing You Soon,” “My People,” “We Grew Up On,” “Blame.”
An Australian country music festival tour held at Victoria Park in Ballarat, Victoria, featuring prominent country music artists like Post Malone, Bailey Zimmerman, and Cooper Alan.

Venue Info

Victoria Park - Ballarat

31 Russell Street, Newington, 3350 Directions

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