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LOCATION: XXXX STOCKMEN’S BAR & GRILL NEW!Jarrad Wrigley WHEN: Saturday 15 August, 8pm to 10.45pm Emerging Australian country artist Jarrad Wrigley will bring his high-energy country sound to Ekka, performing songs that celebrate rural life with honesty, humour and heart. The 22-year-old sheep farmer from Stanthorpe grew up with a deep admiration of the land and developed a love for the stories and sounds of country music. Jarrad’s high-energy country twang and heartfelt ballads are helping him win audiences wherever he goes. After spending the last few years on stage, he won Ekka’s 2025 Country Music Showdown Open Category and was recently crowned 46th Toyota Star Maker in Tamworth. Will Day WHEN: Friday 14 August, 8pm to 10.45pm With a genuine gift for storytelling, compelling vocals, and the ability to connect with a crowd, Will Day is fast becoming one of Australia’s premier country artists. Fresh off the release of his powerful new single, Red Dirt Church, Will is bringing his heartfelt lyrics and high-energy performance to the stage at Ekka. Recently he has performed at some of Australia’s most iconic country music festivals including the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Groundwater Country Music Festival, Savannah in the Round and the Gympie Music Muster. NEW! Sam Snape WHEN: Saturday 15 August, 3pm to 5pm Australian country music artist Sam Snape will bring his modern
country sound and authentic storytelling to Ekka. Hailing from Boggabri in New South Wales, Sam is building a loyal following with his honest lyrics inspired by life on the land, family, friendship and the Australian spirit. A 2025 Ekka Country Music Showdown People’s Choice winner, Sam delivers a live show packed with genuine country charm and feel-good energy. Other highlights include :
NEW! Bo’Ness Brother Band Country rock with sibling harmonies NEW! Eleea Country and Folk Singer- Songwriter NEW! Jaydin Shingleton 2026 Toyota Star maker Grand Finalist and contestant on The Voice
Sunday 9 August from 8pm
Monday 10, Tuesday 11 and Thursday 13 August from 12pm
Thursday 13, Friday 14 and Sunday 16 August from 3pm
LOCATION: PLAZA MUSIC STAGE NEW! Chris Cobb with special guest country superstar James Blundell WHEN: Friday 14 August, 2.45pm to 3.30pm Chris Cobb will perform at Ekka with special guest and country music legend James Blundell, bringing heartfelt storytelling and a modern country sound to the Plaza Music Stage. Originally from Papua New Guinea and now based on the Sunshine Coast, Chris is one of the headline singers in EkkaNITES Celebrate 150 and has just released his debut album, More Questions Than Answers, a powerful collection of country songs inspired by home,
ekka media kit | Page 66
ekka media kit | Page 66
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