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Dylan Wright, Wet Whistles and more to play ABC Country BIGSOUND party
The walls of Honky Tonks in Brisbane's pulsing Fortitude Valley are still shaking after the enormous ABC Country party we threw there as part of BIGSOUND in 2024.
We're coming back to rock the joint's foundations again in 2025, with a seriously scintillating line up of songwriters and performers that will remind you of the rude health Aussie country music finds itself in right now.
This year we've invited five incredible artists to join us, each of them delivering a unique take on country music and all of them at the absolute top of their respective games.
Buddy Knox is a legendary Australian guitarist who has carved up the fretboard for legendary artists including Troy Cassar-Daley, Jimmy Little and his dad Roger Knox. He's been one of Australia's finest blues artists for decades and he'll have BIGSOUND guitar nerds enraptured come September.
If you haven't heard Briana Dinsdale yet, it won't be long before you do. She's had a hell of a year, with a Grand Final spot in the Star Maker competition at Tamworth and the release of a cracking new single called 'Resentment' which has us very excited for the next chapter of this young artist's career.
Chloe Styler just released a brand-new tune called 'Push & Pull' that signals an evolution and broadening of her sound. Don't get us wrong, she's still country, but this is a song that proves both her voice and writing style work in a variety of contexts. BIGSOUND will give the Gold Coast artist a perfect opportunity to show us the breadth of her powers right now.
Dylan Wright won Australian Idol last year, but when you hear his solo work or the music he makes with his duo Sons Of Atticus, you'll soon realise that's probably the least interesting part of his story. He has a knack for creating an instant intimacy with his restrained yet soul-filling songs and his show at the BIGSOUND showcase is going to be a real vibe.
Rounding out the bill is The Wet Whistles, the self-proclaimed 'beer drinkin' blokes from Brisbane' who are going to bring big energy to the stages of BIGSOUND this year. They've dropped a string of great singles over the past year or so and their bold sound has caught the ears of many. Hell, they even played at half time at a recent Broncos game, which is better than playing the Grand Ole Opry for a lot of Southeast Queenslanders.
It's gonna be a heck of a night out, and the other BIGSOUND venues are within striking distance, so you can easily duck off to any of the other amazing showcases happening in between acts.
Here's all the details:
What: ABC Country BIGSOUND Showcase
Who: Buddy Knox, Briana Dinsdale, Chloe Styler, Dylan Wright, The Wet Whistles
Where: Honky Tonks on Wickham St in Brisbane's beautiful, bustling Fortitude Valley
When: Wednesday 3 September, 7:30pm
How: Search for BIGSOUND Live tickets and you'll find out how to snag one (don't worry, they're cheap)
Why: Because we're going to have a good time
