MAIN STAGE |
The Festival’s premier venue with an indoor capacity of 3,500, height of 7m and covering 3,311 m2 located in the Budawang Building (site of the National Tally Room during the Federal Election). This is where you will see contemporary chart country music and most of the Festival’s international artists performing. Key events within this venue include:
Celebrity concert
Canberra Country Music Regional Awards
Festival Opening Concert
But Is It Country?
Dreamtime Country
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TRUE BLUE STAGE |
The Festival’s heritage venue with an indoor capacity of 650 and covering 600 m2 located in the Parkes Room of the Conference Centre. This is where you will see traditional Australiana, bush ballads, bluegrass, bush poetry, gospel, blues and folk country music. Key events within this venue include:
National Bush Poets Breakfast
CMAC Country Walkup
International Country Breakfast
Bush Balladeers Showcase
Country’s Got Talent Awards
National Country Dance
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ABLETTS SOUTHERN CROSS STAGE |
The Festival’s main outdoor venue with an grassed seating capacity of 1,000 and covering 829 m2 located near the Festival entrance. This the home of country with a beat and rhythm so expect to experience linedancing, bluegrass, country rock, country blues, swing and a touch of rockabilly. Great toe tapping times at this stage. Key events within this venue include:
Sunset Concert
Bluegrass Heaven
Linedancing
Country All Stars Concert
Country Rock
Alternate Country & Blues
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BUNDY BAR BLACKBOARD STAGE |
 One of the most popular attractions that includes the festival’s Blackboard Stage, so you never know who might be performing! The bar stocks all range of spirits and beers to suit thirsty fans on hot November days and nights. So grab your favourite drink and sit back to enjoy whatever comes up! Key events within this venue include:
Blackboard Concerts
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EXHIBITION SHOWCASE STAGE |
Situated in the Music Industry Exhibition (Quokka Building), this stage is designed for demonstration of new product models, technique and promotional purposes. A highlight of this stage is when performers sign their new CD releases They might even do a quick unplugged version of their music whilst appearing on stage! Key events within this venue include:
Exhibitor promotions
Country's Got Talent Instrumental Finalists
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MUSIC ROW |
 The carpeted link hallway from the Budawang and Conference Buildings is home to a range of music industry associations and clubs, not just locally, but from across the nation. Here can be found the grassroots country music clubs, dance groups, institutes and festivals that keep the country music industry alive and innovative. This is the place for networking and promoting country music.
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BUSKERS CENTRAL |
Everyone passes through this area as it forms the link between the main concert stages, Music Industry Exhibition and the Canberra Ute Van & Truck Muster. As the home of up and coming amateurs musicians and singers, this area attracts parents, grand parents and youngsters who appreciate those who seek stardom. It also provides the main viewing area for the Teams Challenge event on Sunday:
Buskers
Teams Challenge
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VB GOLD OUTBACK CLUB |
 The VIP lounge and unplugged stage for exclusive access only for sponsors and supporters. This is the perfect place to meet and greet performers for that up close and personal experience! Artists visit to kick back and perform unplugged on the informal stage for a select audience. You want to get a taste of country from Australiana to Nashville – this is the place to be. Located on the second level of the Conference Centre building
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