★ 2026 ★
The Line-Up
Join us at Stomping Groundz
STOMPING GROUNDZ is bringing a huge day of live country music to The Groundz, featuring national award-winning artists alongside an exciting lineup of rising country talent! With music running across the afternoon and evening, this stacked lineup delivers everything from chart topping country hits to the next generation of Australian country music stars.
GATES OPEN AT 12PM AND LIVE MUSIC KICKS OFF AT 1PM!
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Headliners
The Wolfe Brothers
One of Australia’s most successful country acts, The Wolfe Brothers have become a powerhouse of Australian country rock.
After rising to national fame on Australia’s Got Talent, the Tasmanian band has built an extraordinary career including multiple Golden Guitar Awards, over 20 No.1 singles on the national country charts, and a run of ARIA No.1 country albums.
Their latest album "Australian Made" debuted at No.1 and earned major honours at the Golden Guitar Awards including "Album of the Year". Known for their explosive live shows, massive national tours and headline performances at events such as CMC Rocks and the Tamworth Country Music Festival, The Wolfe Brothers remain one of the most exciting and successful bands in Australian country music.
Casey Barnes
ARIA Award winning country star Casey Barnes is one of Australia’s biggest modern country artists and a dominant force in the national country charts.
His breakthrough album "Light It Up" produced multiple No.1 country singles and earned Golden Guitar Awards including "Album of the Year" and "Male Artist of the Year", cementing his reputation as one of the country’s leading performers.
Known for his powerful country rock sound and major festival appearances, Barnes has toured extensively across Australia and shared stages with some of the world’s biggest country acts.
His latest single “Made For It” has been selected as the official theme song for the 2026 NRL season, further cementing his place at the forefront of Australian country music.
Travis Collins
A true crowd favourite, Travis Collins is one of the most decorated and respected artists in Australian country music.
The nine time Golden Guitar Award winner and three time Male Artist of the Year has built an incredible career spanning chart topping albums, hit singles and powerhouse live performances.
Collins has released multiple ARIA Top 20 albums, accumulated more than 40 million streams, and toured alongside international country stars including Tim McGraw and Luke Combs.
Known for his commanding stage presence and unmistakable voice, Travis continues to headline festivals and major tours across Australia, cementing his reputation as one of the country’s premier live performers.
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Featured Artists
Max Jackson
Golden Guitar winning artist Max Jackson is one of the fastest rising stars inAustralian country music.
The Toyota Star Maker winner has quickly built an impressive career with chart topping singles including “Little More Country,” which reached No.1 on the Country town National Airplay Chart. With multiple Golden Guitar awards including "Female Artist of the Year" and "Single of the Year", Max continues to captivate audiences across Australia with her powerful vocals and high energy country sound.
Sara Berki
Sara Berki is one of the most exciting emerging voices in Australian country music. Her breakout singles including “Fallin’ Off The Heartline” and“ Tear You Apart” received strong national country radio air play and streaming traction, helping establish her as arising artist to watch. With powerful vocals and modern country storytelling, Sara continues to build a growing national audience through festivals and live performances.
Liam Maihi
Local artist Liam Maihi proudly represents the region on the Stomping Groundz stage. A Grand Finalist on The Voice Australia and Toyota Star Maker Finalist, Liam has been building strong momentum across the Australian country scene.
His Big Break 2025 competition win secured him a major festival main stage slot, while his music has gained airplay on KIX Country and ABC Country.
TAMEKA
Singer songwriter and guitarist TAMEKA is an exciting emerging artist in Australian country music. A winner of Tamworth Country Music Festival’s Battle of the New Stars, she has gained attention across the national country scene. Having toured with artists including Catherine Britt, Ashleigh Dallas and Troy Cassar-Daley, and as a KIXSTART Top 10 finalist, Tameka continues to establish herself as an artist to watch.
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More Artists
Bianca Joulianou
Sydney singer songwriter Bianca Joulianouis gaining attention across the Australian country scene with her powerful vocals and modern country rock sound. Her single “Bad Routine” reached the Countrytown Hot 50 Airplay Chart, while songs including “Fool”, “Gambling Man” and “Cowboy Casanova” have helped establish her as a compelling new voice in the genre.
A 2025 Semi Finalist in the Listen Up Music Songwriting Prize, Bianca has shared stages with artists including Shannon Noll, Dylan Wright and Diesel.
Jemma Beech
Australian singer-songwriter Jemma Beech has carved out a respected place in the country music scene with her authentic storytelling and powerful vocals, blending heartfelt country roots with emerging folk and Celtic influences.
A 2024 Top 10 Toyota Star Maker Finalist at the Tamworth Country Music Festival and two-time graduate of the CMAA Academy of Country Music, her debut album “That’s Just Me” reached No.1 on the iTunes Country Album chart and No.19 on the ARIA Australian Country Albums chart.
Tania Nichamin
Wollongong's own country singer/songwriter Tania Nichamin has been gaining huge momentum across the Australian country music scene over the past 3 years. Her viral wedding song captured global media attention including a feature on a current affair and reached number 5 across all genres in the iTunes.
A graduate of the 2024 CMAA Academy of Country Music, Tania launched her debut album “Turn It Up” at the 2025 Tamworth Country Music Festival and is heading to Nashville in June this year to continue honing her craft and build her reputation as a heartfelt country storyteller.
Tania has written songs with some of the country's best songwriters including Kevin Bennet, Alan Caswell, Damien Leith and Anthony Snape.
Vanessa Jade
Singer songwriter Vanessa Jade is an experienced Australian artist whose powerful voice and fearless songwriting have seen her perform across major festivals including Woodford, BIGSOUND and Tamworth. Previously fronting Sydney indie band Hot Spoke (Mercury Records) and collaborating with artists including Josh Pyke and Shane Nicholson, Vanessa brings years of industry experience to the stage. Her debut solo single “The More I Lie” was produced by Nash Chambers and recorded in Nashville, marking the arrival of a compelling new voice in Australian alt-country.
Kora Naughton
Country singer songwriter Kora Naughton has been building a strong reputation within the Australian Country Music scene. A Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Kora has released 2 studio albums; “Ride or Die” and “Nineteen”, and a series of singles which have reached the Top 10 of several Australian Radio Charts. Having played some of Australia’s biggest Country Music Festivals and shared stages with artists including Travis Collins, Amber Lawrence and Catherine Britt, Kora continues to grow her presence as ane xciting artist on the rise
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Special Appearance
Maddison Glover
Maddison Glover is one of Australia’s most recognised line dance choreographers and instructors and a multiple UCWDC World Champion line dancer.
Known internationally for her choreography and teaching, Maddison travels extensively across the USA, Europe, Asia and Australia, performing and teaching at major dance events and festivals. At Stomping Groundz she brings the global energy of country line dancing to the even.
Justin Thomson
The main stage will be hosted by Justin Thomson from iHeart Country and KIX Country, one of the most influential voices in Australian country music media.
A CMA International Country Broadcaster Award winner, Justin is recognised globally for his contribution to country music broadcasting and regularly connects Australian audiences with the biggest artists and events from Nashville and beyond.