The Stock Route' Country Music Festival

ABOUT THE EVENT

Lazy River Estate is excited to announce the creation of our inaugural ‘The Stock Route’ country music festival. The event will explode on stage on the 14th May 2022 and will join forces with the very best talent touring the country music circuit (their stock route).

It has been created somewhat selfishly by the directors due to their love of country music and will make country music accessible to the whole Central Western Region of NSW. The Stock Route Country Music Festival will become an annual event drawing visitors to not only Dubbo but the greater Central Western area.

Particularly, with live music returning from years of shutdowns; this will have a significantly positive impact on accommodation, hospitality, retail and tourism. The country music festival will take place on the grounds of Lazy River Estate, Dubbo, in partnership with our sponsors and Lazy River Estate.

Attendees and artists are promised a day of affordable and entertaining experiences suitable for all ages. We have a vision of food becoming a part of the experience, with multiple vendors encouraged to attend and that grows with the event over time.

After the devastation of the past three years, including droughts and COVID-19, we wish to shed a little ray of sunshine over the community. The festival will allow artists to get back to what they love doing and help promote our local businesses, generating jobs and an opportunity to celebrate the good things in life.

VIP EXPERIENCE

All-day grazing including;

• Antipasto/Cheese selection
• Canape assortment
• Walk and fork - selection of mini-mains served in small bowls and noodle boxes.
• Exclusive access to the Function Centre facilities including air conditioning, bar, and toilets
• Exclusive access to the deck and Function Centre lawn area

FEATURING ARTIST

BRAD COX

Brad Cox and his band have been a coupe to get. Brad earned wide-scale recognition in 2018 with his self-titled debut album that yielded the singles, ‘Red Light,’ ‘Too Drunk to Drive’ and ‘Lake House,' as well as the anthemic crowd favourite ‘Water On The Ground’ which has notched up over 550,000 Facebook views and growing (watch here).

The album earned the Jindabyne native two Golden Guitar nominations for Contemporary Album of the Year and New Talent of the Year. Cox also won the 39th Toyota Star Maker award and became the name on country music lover's lips around the country.

Brad has also picked up more Golden Guitar nominations this year, with ‘Give Me Tonight’ nominated for Apra Amcos Song Of The Year and Apple Music Single Of The Year and ‘Remedy (Feat. Adam Eckersley)’ for Vocal Collaboration Of The Year.

Hayley Jensen got nominated for a Golden Guitar for Female Artist of the year! The 50th Golden Guitar Awards are held in April 2022

Brad Butcher's feet “still haven't touched the ground” after winning a Golden Guitar for Best New Talent at the Tamworth Country Music Awards.

Melody Moko Melody Moko was the 2021 Golden Guitar Award winner for New Talent of The Year, Australian Music Prize finalist and her smash hit, “Like Hank Would”, was named the 2021 QMA Country Song of The Year. Her current album, “Two Kids and A Radio”, features seven chart hits including “Last Cigarette”, “Mama” and “Benjamin”.

Ben Ransom is an Australian country music songwriter and entertainer. Since 2001, Ransom has opened for major international artists like Tim McGraw. Recently winning (2022) 3 ICMA awards including most popular independent artist, album and music video.

Andy Penkow currently has the number 2 song on the Country Songs top 40.

Mickey Pye was the 2015 Toyota Starmaker Winner and has been previously nominated for 4 golden guitar awards. 2021 Golden Guitar Award winner

Sam Coon our very own hugely popular local talent.