Country To Country Australia

Country To Country Australia

Typically when you think of major music festivals headlined by international acts you immediately think of electronic dance music, bright lights and lasers, pyrotechnics, and thousands of young people partying long into the night. Later this month though an all-new music festival arrives on the scene, bringing with it an entirely different genre of music. Country To Country (C2C) Australia will be making its debut in Sydney after already sweeping its way across Europe, entertaining thousands of country music fans.

Headlined by American country music superstars Tim McGraw and Kelsea Ballerini C2C will be showcasing the best of the best country music talent from abroad and locally. C2C will deliver 10 hours of country music across three stages, with something for every taste.

When speaking to City Hub ahead of the festival both headline acts, McGraw and Ballerini, were excited to return to Australia for one reason in particular… the knowledge and appreciation for music displayed by Australian audiences.

“I’ve gotten to play a couple of shows in Australia now and the thing that shocks me every time, and makes me want to come back, is that you can’t even tell which songs are the singles,” said Ballerini before continuing, “I feel like everyone listens to the full albums and invests in all of the songs, and that to me has been so noticeable every time I’ve gotten to play there.”

To which McGraw added, “That’s something as an artist, when you see an audience – especially an audience that’s not in America – that digs in and really feels what you’re saying and feels the music and really has a connection, that’s something pretty special.”

McGraw and Ballerini have become synonymous with the C2C festival, having headlined its inaugural outing in Europe and now repeating that feat in Australia. When asked what makes C2C so special to them Ballerini said, “the way that they’ve helped spread country music [in the UK and Europe] has been huge for Nashville and country music. So I’m very excited to continue waving our country music flag in Australia.”

A sentiment which was once again echoed by McGraw, “It’s been really cool to be a part of this and watch it grow and see country music spread all over the world, that’s what’s been the coolest thing.”

With this being the festival’s debut in Australia Ballerini, in particular, was incredibly excited to perform, and also be able to watch the other acts.

“This is the first time the festival has come to Australia so we’re all going to be very excited, but because I feel like Australia is my second home every time I get to come back I’m always fully fully in it… Also, Tim McGraw is a legend, so to be able to do my thing then get off stage and go watch him is a treat. My inner fangirl will be thriving.”

Sep 28. Qudos Bank Arena, 19 Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park. $101.75-$406.40+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.c2c-countrytocountry.com.au

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