CMC Rocks Queensland

Max Jackson, Kaylee Bell, Travis Collins, Amy Sheppard, and legendary promoter Michael Chugg examine the rise of country music in Australia and CMC Rocks's role in the genre's explosive growth.

With headliners like Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi, and Thomas Rhett, this year’s CMC Rocks festival is shaping up to be massive. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of it.

“With the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, we’re strongly focused on ensuring Queensland is the events hub of Australia," says Minister Andrew Powell.

Of the 51 festivals surveyed by Creative Australia for its inaugural 'Soundcheck' report, EDM was the most popular, making up 23 percent of all events.

Bringing along Kip Moore too, off the back of CMC Rocks

The annual festival returns in March

CMC Awards winners here

Full list

Awards follow festival north

One of country's biggest stars joins the bill