With more than a decade under its belt, the award-winning Groundwater Country Music Festival returns this October bringing some of Australian country music’s most iconic artists to the Gold Coast.

Announced on the festival’s first lineup is none other than the Queen of Country, legendary songstress Kasey Chambers. The multi-award-winning Aussie artist leads a star-studded 2024 line up alongside acclaimed acts including Canadian singer-songwriter Tim Hicks, country music legend Jim Lauderdale (USA) and Grammy-nominated artist Gord Bamford (CAN).

They are joined by some of Australia’s favourite names in country including the multiple Golden Guitar winning Felicity Urquhart & John Cunningham, Taylor Moss, Josh Setterfield and rising stars Max Jackson and Sweet Talk, as well as local Gold Coast performer Emily Grace Taylor just to name just a few.

More than 20 artists have been announced in the first lineup to play the three-dayGroundwater Country Music Festival  (CMF) from 18-20 October 2024 held just steps from one of the Gold Coast’s most iconic beaches. The unique country festival by the coast has long been a favourite for artists and fans alike and has become an annual pilgrimage for lovers of country music.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience some of Australia’s best country music acts and incredible international acts, in one of the most beautiful and vibrant beachside destinations in Australia. Mark your calendars for 18-20 October 2024!

Groundwater Country Music Festival is produced by Experience Gold Coast and supported by the Queensland Government, via Tourism and Events Queensland.

Groundwater Country Music Festival is completely free to attend and there will be plenty happening across a variety of stages so bust out your denim tuxedo and spruce up your cowboy boots, because you’re in for a boot-scootin’ good time. Take a peek at the whole program of events to ensure you don’t miss a minute of the action.

Image credit: Groundwater Country Music Festival