Thousands turn out for Newcastle's Strummingbird country music festival
Thousands attended Newcastle's Strummingbird country festival on October 17, featuring US star Tyler Childers and Australian acts.
Thousands gathered at Newcastle's foreshore for the second Strummingbird country music festival on Saturday, October 17. Cool autumn weather and grey skies did not stop crowds.
Guests from noon wore country styles, double denim, cow print, cowboy hats and boots. Performers included US Americana star Tyler Childers, James Johnston, Bailey Zimmerman, Brad Cox, Loren Ryan and Max Jackson.
Some guests came from Tamworth, the country music capital of Australia, to see the festival. The sun came out and the weather warmed up soon after.
Strummingbird will also run events in Ballarat and the Sunshine Coast this season.
- Saturday, October 17
- Date
- thousands
- Attendees
- Newcastle foreshore
- Venue
- second in Newcastle
- Festival editions
Why it mattersMajor music festivals bring culture, tourism and community to regional Australian cities.
AustraliaNewcastle hosted a major country music event that attracted thousands of Australians to the city.
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