The CMC Rocks 18th anniversary event is packed to the brim with country music talent from near and far.
Celebrated country music festival CMC Rocks returns to home ground of Willowbank Raceway in Ipswich for the weekend of Friday 21 March until Sunday 23 March 2025 in a huge way. Becoming legally of age, celebrating its 18th anniversary event, 2025’s CMC Rocks will be spearheaded by US country talent Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi and Thomas Rhett, leading a lineup of international and national stars.
CMC Rocks QLD
- When: Friday 21 – Sunday 23 March 2025
- Where: Willowbank Raceway, Ipswich
Lineup
- CODY JOHNSON (USA)
- JON PARDI (USA)
- THOMAS RHETT (USA)
- COLE SWINDELL (USA)
- BILLY CURRINGTON (USA)
- KOE WETZEL (USA)
- MUSCADINE BLOODLINE (USA)
- WYATT FLORES (USA)
- LARRY FLEET (USA)
- DYLAN MARLOWE (USA)
- ASHLEY COOKE (USA)
- ZACH TOP (USA)
- KAYLEE BELL (NZ)
- ALANA SPRINGSTEEN (USA)
- OLE 60 (USA)
- TRAVIS COLLINS (AU)
- DALTON DOVER (USA)
- CARTER FAITH (USA)
- MACKENZIE CARPENTER (USA)
- KASHUS CULPEPPER (USA)
- LANE PITTMAN (AU)
- ZAC & GEORGE (AU)
- KEZIA GILL (UK)
- MAX JACKSON (AU)
- AMY SHEPPARD (AU)
- SINEAD BURGESS (AU)
- ABBIE FERRIS (AU)
- IMOGEN CLARK (AU)
- THE BUCKLEYS (AU)
- DENVAH (AU)
- VIXENS OF FALL (AU)
- Y.O.G.A. (AU)
- DEE JAYE BUX (AU)
- DJ KONSKY (AU)
- WITH STAGE HOSTS STORME WARREN, MIKE CARR & D.J. GRIZZLY ADAMS
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Known for his explosive live shows and electrifying stage presence, platinum-selling artist Cody Johnson will make his anticipated CMC Rocks QLD debut in March. After joining Luke Combs’ sold-out Australian arena dates just last year, ‘CoJo’ converted legions of fans across the country and is a true force to be reckoned with. He has 47 career RIAA certifications, a Pandora Billionaire Award, nearly 7.5 billion global streams and three No.1 singles.
Since first hitting the country landscape, Jon Pardi has long since separated himself from the pack, carving a lane that’s all his own by producing, writing, and singing songs he created from the melodies up, and garnering praise for it. This past year saw a series of career milestones for the California-native, including Jon Pardi’s induction into the Grand Ole Opry following his surprise invitation from Icon Alan Jackson. Currently headlining his Mr. Saturday Night World Tour, the ACM and CMA award-winning artist recently released new music from his upcoming album with his new single ‘Friday Night Heartbreaker.’ ‘Friday Night Heartbreaker’ marks the first new music from Pardi since his critically-acclaimed Album of the Year nominated project, Mr. Saturday Night.
One of country’s most dynamic modern stars, Thomas Rhett takes the stage at Willowbank five years on from his last visit and with a slew of new music under his belt. With both songwriting prowess and charisma, Thomas Rhett’s career has been fuelled by equal parts energy and emotion, connecting first-hand with his fans through his enthralling live show.
In ten years, Thomas Rhett has accrued a mammoth 22 No.1 hits, 16 billion global streams, and a swag of awards including eight ACM Awards, CMT, Billboard, iHeartRadio and CMA Awards, plus five Grammy nominations. On his return, Thomas Rhett will play fan favourites from his extensive catalogue, and wowing CMC Rockers with songs from his seventh studio album, About A Woman.
The heavyweights continue through a mammoth selection of starts including Cole Swindell, Billy Currington, Koe Wetzel, Muscadine Bloodline, Wyatt Flores, Kashus Culpepper, Alana Springsteen and more. First timers also include Larry Fleet, Dylan Marlowe, Ashley Cooke. Zach Top, Ole 60, Dalton Dover, Carter Faith, Mackenzie Carpenter and Kezia Gill.
From rising stars to all-time favourites, CMC Rocks QLD 2025 is shaping up to deliver an electrifying blend of talent and passion. As the heart of country music beats stronger than ever in Willowbank, fans can expect a weekend that’s not just about the music, but about the memories, the community, and the shared love for this timeless genre.
Ticket to CMC Rocks 2025 go on sale from 10am AEST Thursday 12 September. You can collect them here. More information on CMC Rocks can be found here.
