SATURDAY
16th January
10:00am - Open Mic Session
1:00pm - Featured Artists Show
6:00pm - Saturday Night Show. Headlined by Marian Burns
Marian Burns MNZM is one of New Zealand's most iconic, energetic, and celebrated fiddle players. Originally trained in classical violin from the age of six, she transitioned to country and bluegrass fiddling in the early 1990s after being inspired by local legend Cath Newhook. Known for her blistering, high-speed performances of anthems like "The Orange Blossom Special", she has spent decades touring globally and performing for massive crowds.
SUNDAY
18th January
FRIDAY
15th January
10:00am - Open Mic Session
1:00pm - Featured Artists Show
6:00pm - Friday Night Show. Headlined by Cooper’s Run
Based out of the Waikato region, this husband and wife style duo blends traditional and contemporary country music. Ashley Cooper (a former New Zealand Idol finalist) and Michael Tipping are multiple time winners of the New Zealand Country Music Songwriter of the Year award. They have shared the stage with major acts like Lady Antebellum, Kenny Rogers, and Glen Campbell.
10:00am - Open Mic Session
12:00pm - Festival Ends