Tens of thousands flock to Ballarat for Strummingbird music festival
Tens of thousands visited Victoria Park for Strummingbird, a country music festival that drew fans from across Australia.
Tens of thousands of fans descended on Victoria Park in Ballarat on Saturday for Strummingbird. People travelled from across Australia, from places like Geelong, Adelaide, Perth, and Queensland.
Some fans drove 14 hours overnight to attend. Though headliner Post Malone cancelled at the last minute, sunny weather and a strong lineup made it a success.
Police reported no major incidents. Local shops saw a spike in business, staying busy for two weeks beforehand.
Line dancing was a highlight, with professional dancers reporting more people joining in over the past three years as country music climbs the charts.
- Victoria Park, Ballarat
- Festival location
- 14 hours overnight
- Rebecca Moreno's drive
- Tens of thousands
- Attendance
- Surge over past 3 years
- Line dancing growth
Why it mattersThe festival brought tourism spending to regional Ballarat and showed strong demand for country music events in towns that rarely get them.
AustraliaStrummingbird is the only major country music festival held in Victoria, filling a gap for South Australian fans who previously had to cross borders to attend similar events.
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