Strummingbird Festival Plans Debut Tour Across Australia With Jelly Roll, Shaboozey

The newly launched Strummingbird festival is set to debut in Australia in late October and early November 2025, with shows planned for the Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, and Perth. Headlining the festival are American country stars Jelly Roll and Shaboozey, both making their Australian debuts, with Jelly Roll's 2024 album Beautifully Broken having topped charts and Shaboozey's single "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" achieving significant success. The lineup blends international and local talent, including artists like Treaty Oak Revival, James Johnston, Kaylee Bell, Julia Cole, and The Dreggs, offering a modern take on country music culture. Organizers from Kicks Entertainment and Live Nation, also behind the Spilt Milk festival, aim to capitalize on the rising popularity of country music in Australia, highlighted by Jelly Roll's recent accolades and Shaboozey's global chart-topping presence. Tickets for Strummingbird go on sale in early August 2025, with a presale beginning on August 7. The festival promises a mix of country, rock, and hip-hop influences, reflecting the genre's expanding mainstream appeal.