The Ringers Western Gold Buckle Campdraft Championship 2024 at Willinga Park, Bawley Point is gearing up to be an exhilarating event, combining the excitement of elite-level campdrafting with a star-studded entertainment lineup.
Taking place from 1 to 4 May 2024, this event will showcase a diverse array of talent, from acclaimed musicians to thrilling trick riders and freestyle motocross daredevils.
Entertainment is included in admission tickets, ensuring that attendees can enjoy both the thrill of the competition and the excitement of the performances.
Felicity Dowd
The festivities kick off on Friday evening with a performance by Felicity Dowd, a rising star from the NSW South Coast.
Felicity Dowd has wowed audiences across the country, from main stages at Australia’s most prestigious events (National Folk Festival, Wanderer Festival and Cobargo Folk Festival) to support slots with music royalty, the Bushwackers, Josh Cunningham (The Waifs), Felicity Urquhart, Fanny Lumsden and Tex Perkins (The Cruel Sea).
Inspired by an eclectic and ever-changing landscape of genres her music is diverse, drifting between the boundaries of Folk and Country. She has always believed a song is only as good as its story, sharing stories of depth, heart and humour that intertwine the experiences of the world around her. This ideology and passion have been noticed by industry professionals, having already earned this young songwriter 4x Tamworth Songwriting Association Salute Awards, including the 2023 New Songwriter of the Year at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Saturday brings a day filled with adrenaline-fueled entertainment and as the sun sets, the entertainment continues with performances by two exceptional artists: Wade Forster and Sara Berki. These talented musicians are set to take the stage individually, promising an evening of unforgettable entertainment for attendees of the Ringers Western Gold Buckle Campdraft Championship.
The Airtime Freestyle Motocross Team
With two performances scheduled on Saturday, witness jaw-dropping stunts and gravity-defying manoeuvres as the Airtime FMX Team pushes the limits of what's possible on two wheels, promising an adrenaline-pumping spectacle for all in attendance. Regularly thrilling crowds at Australia’s major events including Sydney Royal Easter Show, Ekka, Adelaide, Melbourne and Canberra Royal Shows, Supercars, NRL and many more, it’s an incredible show for all ages, and one not to be missed!
Wade Forster
Hailing from North-Western Queensland, country artist and Professional Rodeo Circuit Cowboy Wade Forster is no stranger to the spotlight. With a passion for music ignited during his travels around Australia competing in rodeos, Wade's journey led him to release his debut album, "The Beginning," in 2022. This album garnered both international and local acclaim, solidifying Wade's reputation as a rising star in the country music scene. Wade's talent was further recognized when he became a part of The Academy in 2023, where he honed his skills and had the opportunity to perform at the opening concert of the 2023 Tamworth Country Music Festival on the main stage.
Sara Berki
Rising star Sara Berki, born in Bundaberg, Queensland, and raised in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, brings her fiery vocals and compelling songwriting to the stage. In just over eighteen months since the release of her debut single, Sara has established herself as one of the most exciting and prolific new artists in Australian country music. Her latest single, "Favour," has become her second Top 3 hit on the CountryTown Hot50 airplay chart, following the success of "A Boy That's Into Trucks," which earned Sara her first Golden Guitar Award nomination for New Talent of the Year.
With her dynamic performances and modern storytelling, Sara continues to captivate audiences and solidify her place as a rising star in the Australian country music scene.