Allan Caswell
Allan Caswell is now easily Australia’s most recorded songwriter, in any genre, with, at last count, 1,000 recordings of his songs released worldwide and now inducted into the Australasian Country Music Roll of Renown at the 2024 Golden Guitar Awards.At the 2020 Golden Guitar Awards Allan Caswell picked up his 8th Award … (with Manfred Vijars for Bush Ballad of the Year). This represents a huge span of 40 years from his first Award in 1980.Caswell is Australia’s most recorded songwriter with 1,000 of his songs being released around the world by artists of the calibre of Cilla Black, Patti Page, The Irish Rovers, The Living End, Slim Dusty, Barry Humphries, Ricki May, James Blundell, McAlister Kemp, Graeme Connors, The Wolfe Brothers, Anne Kirkpatrick, Chad Morgan, Lynne Hamilton, Beccy Cole, The Wolfe Brothers and Ella Hooper among dozens of others.In 1979 Caswell wrote the theme for the Australian television series “Prisoner” (Cell Block H in England) … “On The Inside” was a number 1 hit in Australia and New Zealand in 1979 and later reached number 3 in the UK and the Patti Page version made the country charts in the USA. After the success of “On The Inside” he went fulltime and has made a living writing and performing ever since. Caswell has won 8 Golden Guitars from 50 finalist nominations … he has also been awarded 15 songwriting Awards from the Tamworth Songwriters Association, including The Songmaker Award He has won 9 Awards at the Independent Country Music Awards (Southern Stars) including Album Of The Year for 3 of his albums. He is the go-to cowriter for many of Australia’s top artists.At the end of 2020 Caswell formed Lynchburg with multi-instrumentalist Lindsay Waddington, resulting in 3 albums and a whole string of top 10 country hits.
Ben Walker
The great songwriter Guy Clark often referred to them a ‘workbench songs’. Songwriting is like that. Sitting alone at a bench, crafting words from endless possibilities. Adding melodies. Refining everything. Stitching it all together. Polishing the results. It’s a craft. The more you do the finer you become.Ben Walker follows in that tradition of hardworking, nuanced songwriters. Waiting for inspiration. Trying to manage that intangible combination of words and music.Many songwriters run out of inspiration. Many write the same song over and over. The best just get better. That’s what they do.Ben Walker keeps getting better. He’s been at this songwriting caper for a while now. He was pretty good when he started. But he’s a much finer songsmith these days.Is he folk? Is he country? Is he roots music? He’s all of those things - and none of them.Like Paul Kelly, Ben Walker is a songwriter. Nothing more. Nothing less. Words and melodies are what matter to him. And then singing those songs to you.“I love writing interesting songs and telling interesting stories,” Ben says. “I want to write songs where people listen and go ‘wow, I felt something listening to that.’There are a lot of different songwriters that I take influence from – and some might not seem that obvious. I’m really inspired by Paul Rodgers from Bad Company, and also the songwriter Paul Carrick.“With the people I relate to – who do what I aspire to – their songs are about building a connection with an audience. It’s about getting people to turn their phones off, to stop looking at them, and invest in hearing and thinking about what’s going on in the world. That’s the sort of songwriter I want to be.”OK, so who is this Ben Walker songwriter guy? For starters, as we’ve explained, he’s not your typical songwriter. This British-born artist, now calling Sydney's Northern Beaches home, writes songs of heart, soul, joy, sadness and hope. He writes them with nuance, poignancy and insight and combines them with soulful melodies with poignant storytelling that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect deeply.In 2020, Ben began releasing music and his heartfelt tunes earned him festival appearances, co-writing opportunities with other talented artists, and widespread radio play. But the real proof of his talent came in 2022 when his song "I Won't Forget" (a beautiful collaboration with Allan Caswell, Beth Lucas, and Stephen Dobson) was listed as a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition (Folk Category) and soared to number 1 on the Australian Country Radio Chart.In September 2024, Ben released his debut album “A Place I Like To Go To”. Commenting on the album music writer Stuart Coupe said: “The recordings of those songs on this album straddle many musical styles. Are they folk? Are they country? Does it really matter? They fall under a broad umbrella of music which is held together by a couple of essential tenants – they are beautiful written (and sung) observations on life, times and the emotions that we all experience. They rank amongst some of the finest examples of song writing coming from this country. In the same way that the likes of Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers, Don Walker, Julia Jacklin, and Grace Cummings aren’t labelled with a musical category – they’re simply known as great songwriters – nor should Ben Walker. He’s a writer of songs. That’s what he does.”Seeing Ben perform is an event you won't forget. His solo shows are intimate and captivating, with a disarming honesty that draws you in. Expect to be taken on an emotional journey, with each song a chapter in a larger narrative.Ben has a lot of new songs coming in 2026. And he’ll be on the road whenever possible playing them to anyone who wants to have a listen. Sometimes Ben will be solo – other times with a band. He writes the sort of songs that work in both environments. Why? Because they’re all about words and melodies and those two elements transcend formats.And great songs need to work as well with a strummed solo acoustic guitar accompaniment as they do with a full band sound.At their core Ben Walker’s songs are nuanced observations on life, times, emotions, dreams, disappointments and aspirations.Have a conversation with Ben and his songs. You’ll both be the better for the experience.
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Brock County
BROCK COUNTY (BC) is a country rock band from Sydney Australia, described by many as a high energy band featuring a front man that can handle a crowd. This “Headline” capable act is definitely what you’re looking for if your venue/event want your patrons to remember their night of entertainment. BC performs the best classic country/country rock songs from artists like Treaty Oak Revival, Luke Combs, Zac Brown Band, to name only a few and has a growing selection of original material. BC also are known to throw in the occasional “OZ Rock” classics as well, not to mention the odd old favorite “singalongs” to top oƯ the best vibe performance.
Whilst BC is relatively new in its entirety, the band’s portfolio of engagements is growing and with returned
performances at venues hosted by Outwest Country Events & the Rylstone Bullarama hosted by the BBA. BC have several performances locked in for the 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival and are set to impress all that attend their shows. The balance of seasoned performers, along with some of the best new talent makes this band what it is…BROCK COUNTY! Crowds are always left screaming for more!
Trevor Knight
Trevor Knight is one of Australia's most accomplished singer-songwriters, storytellers and poets. For more than five decades he has captivated audiences with songs that celebrate Australia's history, its people, its horses and its remarkable true stories.A two-time Golden Guitar winner and ARIA Award nominee for his classic The Days of Old Khancoben, Trevor has performed throughout Australia and overseas, sharing the stage with artists including John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Sedaka and Paul Simon. He was also honoured to perform for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and was a regular guest for seven years on television's iconic The Midday Show.Away from the stage, Trevor has lived a life as extraordinary as the songs he writes. A former Snowy Mountains stockman, he became one of Australia's most respected endurance horsemen, winning five Tom Quilty Gold Cup 100 mile buckles, representing Australia at the World Endurance Championships in the United Arab Emirates, where the Australian team won the bronze medal, and setting a world record with his Arabian stallion, Oasis Desert Song, over 250 miles.Trevor's songs are far more than country music, they are stories of courage, humour, mateship, loyalty and the enduring Australian spirit. Drawn from real lives, remarkable adventures and forgotten moments in history, his songs have become his signature and continue to touch audiences wherever he performs.Whether singing of the Australian Light Horse, forgotten heroes, pioneers of the high country or the horses that shaped his own life, every song is crafted to take listeners on an emotional journey. His performances are a unique blend of music, humour and storytelling that can have audiences roaring with laughter one moment and reaching for a handkerchief the next, rather than simply entertaining, In an age of disposable music, Trevor Knight has remained true to the timeless art of storytelling. He doesn't simply perform songs, he invites audiences on a journey through the people, places and moments that have helped shape Australia's spirit, ensuring that remarkable people and their stories continue to live on through music.
James Stewart Keene
After an EP, two full length albums and a stack of Top 40 radio singles in Australia, singer/songwriter JAMES STEWART KEENE made a bold move into the world of film in 2018, writing and producing an Australian period drama/western feature film “Sherbrooke Down: Valley of Tears”, a very personal story about his family and the forgotten place where they once lived.The brave call to do new things outside of his comfort zone has seen James transform his creativity, as well as his musical direction. James made the conscious decision to write and create music for the story, and to explore new ground within the traditional country and folk genres. Set in early 20th century Australia, the “Sherbrooke Down” story lends its self to folk, bluegrass and celtic folk sounds. James has embraced these and is working with some of Australia’s finest writers including Allan Caswell and Graeme Connors, as he develops his project for the big screen. James’ successful collaboration with Australian country music legends The Bushwackers and their 2019 Top 10 radio hit “Stroke of the Governments’ Pen” is a fine example of what is to come.James’ latest work features a vocal collaboration with long -time co-writer, business partner and friend Steve McNaughton on new single Start Again (written by Steve, James and Janssen Langlands) is the closing theme to James’ award-winning Australian western/period drama short film Sherbrooke Down: The Road to Cataract, featuring the much-loved Australian TV soap stars Patrick O’Connor, Sophie Dillman and Tim Robards. This heartfelt and emotional song showcases powerful vocal performances from the two friends. With its uncomplicated melancholic sound and its dramatic tone worthy of inclusion in a film, Start Again debuted on the PlayMPE Top 20 Country Download and Streaming charts upon its release.It’s clear that James’ new sound is certainly hitting all the right chords.
Cameron Cusack
Cameron Cusack is a two-time Toyota Star Maker finalist who in his early career toured with Troy Cassar-Daley plus performed at recent Festivals and events across Australia including the most recent Savannah in The Round, Winton Way Out West Fest, North Queensland Cowboys home games.
After 6 Single releases and 1 Ep ‘Cars & Guitars’ (2012), Cameron Cusack is set to release the first single on May 27, 2022 from an upcoming new album ‘They’re Gonna Know Who We Are” with the single titled ‘Twin Flame’.
'They're Gonna Know Who We Are Tour' will be Cameron's first major national tour since the beginning of the pandemic with shows scheduled across the country from July 10 through into 2023.
The contemporary country artist can break your heart with a beautiful country ballad in one breath, and in the next ignite your spirit with a sultry reggae tune that transports you to an idyllic far-away holiday destination.
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No PROMISES
LNo PROMISES are an alt-country duo unafraid to blur lines between genres, creating a sound
that’s as unpredictable as it is authentic. Rooted in country storytelling but driven by restless
creativity, Janine and Eric weave elements of rock, folk, soul, and even indie grit into songs that
defy easy labels. Their music feels both familiar and new—dusty boots with electric edges,
heartache with a pulse.
Now working on their third album, No PROMISES are expanding their sonic palette,
experimenting with textures that push beyond their early sound while holding tight to the
emotional core that defines their music. Every track is a balancing act between the raw and the
refined, the traditional and the daring. It’s country music for people who don’t like boxes—songs
that move from quiet confession to roaring catharsis without missing a beat.
On stage, the duo’s chemistry shines through—two voices locked in harmony, trading lines like
conversations in real time. Their performances are charged with honesty and energy, blending
storytelling with a fearless approach to sound.
With three albums deep and no interest in standing still, No PROMISES continue to prove that
boundaries are meant to be crossed—and that the best music lives in the in-between
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Larry Cann
Larry Cann has a passion for country music through a lifetime of country living. Fuelled by many personal experiences, from growing up on a farm as a young lad in Chinchilla, Queensland to competing across North America as a pro rodeo cowboy. Larry has lived the lifestyle of the lyrics he sings. Larry resides in Kingaroy, Qld these days and promotes his music as cowboy rock n country. Show choices include solo, duo or full band options.
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Briar Sharp
Briar is 15 years old, and she has been singing and playing guitar since 4 years old. She loves all things country, including riding her ponies, farm life in rural NZ, playing hockey, and attending school at St Margaret's College in Christchurch.Briar Sharp is the 2026 NZ Gold Guitar winner of the New Country section . In 29025 Briar won NZ Country Music Junior Entertainer of the Year, a title she held previously in 2023. She won the overall NZ Junior Gold Guitars in 2024, winning all 3 sections (solo, country rock and gospel)In January 2025, she attended the Tamworth Country Music Festival and won the Best Vocal Section award at the Fretfest Original Song Competition, as well as performing on Fanzone and in the NZ Showcase. In 2026 at Tamworth she won the Junior (u18) CCMA title at the Tamworth National Jamboree. Other highlights included singing at the Tamworth Town hall in Music for McGrath with Adam Harvey and at a Luke O’Shea gig. She also sang with Tahla Ward and Ruby Jane at various venues, plus featuring in the NZ Showcase.In winter of 2025 Briar performed live with the French Family Band and Adam Harvey on a Mediterranean Cruise and has just recently returned from Nashville where she performed and recorded original songs for her first album release.In 2025 she was invited to apply to the Australian Musical Academy and was very fortunate to be the recipient of the Robyn Johnson Memorial Scholarship. Honing her songwriting skills and learning how to connect better with her audience, as well as meeting many new friends, were highlights.Back in NZ Briar opened the Southern Stomp for Adam Harvey in November 2025 and also sang two duets with him. Briar performs regular gigs in her home town including in the city and at local RSAs and country music clubs and school concerts
Brad Marks
Brad Marks is a 30 year old Brisbane based countrymusic artist, originally from the Southern Highlandsin NSW. He grew up singing around campfires andperforming in talent quests and various competitionseventually moving on to sing all over the east coast.Brad has released a number of charting singles in thepast and co-written with the likes of Troy Kemp, AllanCaswell, Luke O’Shea but has taken a step back overthe past three years to start a family with his fiancé.Along with Covid 19 slowing his return to doing whathe loves, Brad also had to overcome some heath issues having 2 surgeries on his nose and sinuses but is completely healed and couldn’t be happier to getback out there.He has spent some time working with Australian,Nashville based producer Michael Flanders and plansto spend the next 12 months writing as much as hecan with as many people as he can and is excited toget some new music out for everyone to hear!
Chantell Alexi
Chantell Alexi has always had a passion for music, however her humble beginnings as a singer didn't start until 2002 at the age of 19, training with various vocal coaches in the styles of Contemporary, Classical and Blues.After fronting a few rock bands and a Blues Duo throughout the early 2000s, Chantell began a solo career in early 2012. With a new-found passion for Country music she started collaborating with different artists and working on her first solo album. The album 'Road To Redemption' was released in May of 2013 on CD and itunes. Upon the album's release Chantell released 3 music videos to promote songs off the album. The first Official Music video was for the track 'The Darkest Road', which she wrote with Singer/Songwriter Linda Mizzi, The second video was 'Grandfather's Hat', which was beautifully pieced together and filmed by Ben Kalgovas and the song was co-written by Eliot Reynolds. The last was Chantell's most creative video production for 'The Garden' a dark country song that she filmed along with her then band members, also produced by Ben Kalgovas.Throughout the next several years Chantell started gigging acoustically with Guitarist Steve England, as well as performing with her band and released her second solo Album 'Leather Holster' in 2016, which she wrote and recorded with late guitarist David J Bull. That same year she signed up with C.S Management and released a few singles off her new album including the title track 'Leather Holster', an upbeat and sassy country rock song, and the love ballad 'A Simpler Life'.In 2018 Chantell released the single 'Lucky Girl', which she co-wrote with multiple Golden Guitar award winner Allan Caswell. This song had much success making it to number 4 on the Country Music Radio Charts and earning an award nomination in Mildura that year. The accompanying album 'Forever Changed' was released in 2020 featuring a mix of styles, showing off Chantell's versatility and highlighting the ups and downs of her life at the time. A few more singles were released for this album including 'Don't Know What I'd Do' and 'Crawl', which was released along with another creative music video in 2021, produced by Lyn Taylor. After performing at the 2019, 2020 and 2023 Country Music Festivals and promoting her 3rd album during that time Chantell took a bit of a break from music to focus on her Art Career and Married life, however she can't be held back from her music passion for too long, so she continued writing songs in the background before recording 2 singles at the end of 2025 with Golden Guitar winner and well respected Country Music Guitarist Lawrie Minson. Now in 2026 Chantell is ready to get back on the horse, so to speak, and release these 2 new songs starting with the quirky song 'Testosterone'. The second 'Every Bonnie Needs Her Clyde', will come later this year.
The Chris Staff Band
The Australian Brooks & Dunn Tribute Show celebratesthe unmistakable energy, harmonies and heart of themost successful country music duo in the world.With seasoned musicians, strong vocals and authenticinstrumentation, the Australian Brooks & Dunn TributeShow delivers a sing along concert experience thattransports audiences straight to Nashville.With faithful renditions of classics like Boot ScootinBoogie, Neon Moon, Only in America and more, deliveredwith rich lead and harmony vocals, and the full bandsound, the Australian Brooks and Dunn Tribute Showdelivers a professional product, suitable for festivals,venues, and corporate / ticketed events.The Australian Brooks & Dunn Tribute Show features fourcore members at its heart, joined by a dedicated fifthmember, and an extended lineup of exceptional worldclass musicians, who bring the full and powerful soundsof country music’s most successful duo to life.
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Dane Sharp
Dane Sharp is an Australian singer/songwriter, filmmaker, writer and former professional soccer player. Signing a Recording Contract in 2007 with record label Touchwood Productions, Sharp began a business relationship with the Record Labels owner and producer Duncan Wood which has led to them working together on a variety of music and film productions.Originally from the small New South Wales coastal town of Nelson Bay, Sharp's professional football career saw him play in England, Austria, United States and Australia until a series of serious knee injuries forced him into early retirement which lead him into the music and film business.Touchwood Productions released Sharp's debut studio album Nothing To Lose in 2008 and released five radio singles in which four charted in the Top 40 country music charts with the single "One Way Ride" being the highest entry peaking at number 6. In Jan 2012 Dane was named Patron of Camp Autism Qld. In 2013 Sharp along with producer Duncan Wood wrote and recorded the theme song for the Australian National Deaf Soccer Team titled "Our Time to Fly" which was used as the theme song for the team at the Asian Pacific Football championships. On April 4, 2018 Sharp performed with Christine Anu and Mau Power at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony as part of the Four Winds Didgeridoo Orchestra. In March 2023 Sharps hit single "When the Sun Goes Down" hit the number 1 position on the IMC Country charts. " Sharps second release in 2023 titled "What would you say" also reached number one.
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Jacob's Warning
Jacob’s Warning happened as a band because of a recording session that went better than expected. The intention was to get some acoustic tracks down for posterity purposes. Josh and I (Rob) wanted some songs recorded and when Jake (sound man) heard the songs he became more certain that other people needed to hear them as well. A couple of weeks later we formed Jacob’s Warning and the fun began.Rob Escott: lead vocal, rhythm guitar, slide guitar and harmonicaJosh Frith: backing vocal, lead and rhythm guitar, slide guitar and occasional mandolinJake Byers: backing vocals, bass guitar and sound man dutiesJohn McInerney: drumsClassification of style is a little problematic. There is definitely a chunk of Country, but there is also Blues, Bluegrass, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll and just plain Rock......keeps it interesting.The inclusion of John on drums has come along in time to start on our second album which we are all looking forward to. Also thanks to John joining we can now seriously launch into gigging and spreading the good word......Jacob’s Warning.
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Phil Doublet
Phil Doublet is a multi award-winning artist/musician/singer/songwriter/producer and International session musician for numerous artists around the globe.He is no stranger to the music scene for just over 4 decades. In 2019 The Australian southern cross music association inducted him into the entertainment honour roll for being a NZ music ambassador in Australia.Phil is best known for his performances with Luke O’Shea and the New Zealand Showcase each year during the Tamworth Country Music Festival.He played at the 2024 Gympie Muster.
The Silverline
The Silverline have enjoyed an outstanding 2026, taking home Country Song of the Year andSong of the Year at the Tamworth Songwriters Awards, along with Song of the Year at the 2026Tamworth Country Music Festival People’s Choice Awards. These accolades reflect the duo’sgrowing impact as distinctive Australian Americana/country artists, recognised for strongsongwriting, tight harmonies and authentic storytelling.With six #1 singles on the Australian National Country Charts, The Silverline also won BestDuo at the 2025 TCMF ICMA Awards and placed in the Top 10 Country section at the 2025Australian Songwriters Association Awards. Drawing from American country, Australianstorytelling and modern rock sensibilities, creating music that is distinctive, authentic andunmistakably The Silverline.Michael, originally from Seattle, is an accomplished guitarist, vocalist and songwriter whoperformed extensively across the U.S. West Coast before securing a development deal with MercuryPolyGram Records. His 25-plus years in country radio also provided extensive industry experiencealongside artists including Shania Twain, Garth Brooks and Brooks & Dunn.Catherine is an accomplished vocalist who toured nationally with the Australian Army Band and hasperformed at major Australian venues and on television, including New Faces, Wesley Impact andThe Voice Season 7.Together, The Silverline bring decades of musical and industry experience to a partnership built ongenuine musical chemistry. Their songs connect with audiences through powerful stories,memorable melodies and heartfelt performances, while their support of causes including Buy aBale, The Exodus Foundation and the Charlie Teo Foundation reflects their commitment to using music to make a difference.
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Sue Dyson
Born and raised in the Wairarapa, New Zealand, with family roots stretching back to Barraba in New South Wales. Sue learnt the values of hard work and dedication from an early age, which helped to fuel her ambitions as a recording artist.Sue has appeared on The Good Morning Show in NZ as a solo artist and has worked on other televised events, including The New Zealand Music Awards and has been the first choice demo singer for several productions.In January 2014, Sue performed at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in Australia and has recently been traveling around the north island of New Zealand performing at festivals such as The Bay Of Islands Country Rock Festival, The Stetson Country Rock Festival in Auckland and the Clareville Country Music Festival in the Wairarapa New Zealand.Having released her first single 'How I'll Remember You' which is being played on a number of radio stations worldwide, Sue is about to release her second single with production by Simon Johnson at Hillbilly Hut in Sydney. I See Him Everywhere (written by Simon Lynch) is a contemporary tale of love and loss, telling the story of a young woman left alone in an empty house. Feelings of desperation and abandonment haunt her, as everywhere she turns she encounters reminders of the lover who has recently left her.Sue is currently preparing and looking forward to more live shows and country music festivals throughout New Zealand and parts of Australia over the coming months.
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Susanna Colley
Early Life and BackgroundBorn and raised in the Scenic Rim town of Beaudesert, Queensland, Susanna Colley is surrounded by a rich cultural heritage and a close-knit community. Her passion for music was evident from a young age, and she continues to pursue her dreams with unwavering determination.Career HighlightsSusanna's career has seen her support some of Australia's most iconic artists, including Slim Dusty, Troy Cassar-Daley, Rick Price and The Radiators. Her versatility and ability to connect with audiences have made her a sought-after artist in the industry. As a backing vocalist, she contributed to the song "Heart" by Amber Lawrence, showcasing her remarkable vocal range and harmonizing skills.Collaborations and AchievementsSusanna Colley's debut album, Steel Toes to Stilettos, is marking a significant milestone in her career. This album is a testament to her evolution as an artist, blending her country roots with contemporary influences. The album features three co-written songs with country music legend, Allan Caswell, further cementing her reputation as a talented songwriter. Steel Toes to Stilettos was produced, mixed and mastered by Stuart Stuart of Analog Heart Records and Susanna attributes her dream becoming a reality due to his incredible talent and unwavering support.Personal Life and InfluencesThroughout her illustrious career, Susanna has drawn inspiration from her experiences and the people she has encountered. Her deep connection to her hometown, Beaudesert, as well as her family and friends who are family remains a driving force behind her music.Future EndeavorsSusanna Colley is poised to reach new heights in her musical journey. Her dedication, talent, and commitment are set to leave an indelible mark on the Australian music landscape.