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Country music is growing into a bigger movement in Australia, with the genre continuing to find new audiences nationwide and a passionate fanbase getting behind artists putting their own take on its well-worn traditions.
Strummingbird is celebrating that growing appetite, bringing its touring festival to Ballarat, Newcastle and the Sunshine Coast this October. The lineup features major international acts like Tyler Childers and Sam Barber, alongside Australian country artists including James Johnston and Max Jackson and plenty of opportunities to get amongst the music.
There’ll also be plenty happening at Macca’s House of Country, a dedicated space at the Ballarat and Newcastle festivals celebrating the local country scene. Expect performances from local artists, food drops, merch giveaways and karaoke moments, with a McDonald’s icon rumoured to be making a surprise appearance.
If you’re keen to witness it all for yourself, you’re in luck. Thanks to Macca’s, you could be heading to Strummingbird with VIP tickets, a Macca’s House of Country merch pack and a Money Can’t Buy festival experience.
To enter, tell us what makes a great country song in 25 words or less.
WIN Your Way to Strummingbird With VIP Tickets
Entries open Monday, September 21 and close Sunday, October 4.
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There are four VIP tickets valued at $468.95 each up for grabs at Ballarat, Newcastle and the Sunshine Coast. Winners will also receive a Macca’s House of Country merch pack, which even includes a cowboy hat — and plenty more. There’s an extra prize for the Ballarat and Newcastle winners, too, with a Money Can’t Buy experience that includes side-of-stage viewing for specific sets.
Few places in the world are more closely associated with country music than Nashville. The Tennessee city has been at the centre of the genre for generations, with its musicians, songwriters, recording studios and venues helping shape the sound and culture of country music.
But ask a country fan what makes a great song and you’re likely to get a different answer every time. It could be the storytelling, the melody, the vocals or something that’s harder to pin down — and that’s where you come in.
If you’ve got a strong opinion on what makes a country song great, share it now for your chance to experience Strummingbird as a true VIP with Macca’s.
