The Bend Classic
| THE BEND CLASSIC 2025 COUNTRY MUSIC COMES BACK TO TOWN FOR EXCLUSIVE SA APPEARANCES – South Australia’s biggest country music festival, The Bend Classic, is back for 2025. For three incredible days the ultimate celebration of cars, country, and camping shifts into overdrive from October 24-26 at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park at The Bend. Book your tickets and campsite now at thebend.com.au. At a time when country music has never been more popular, Australia’s hottest country music artists will converge on The Bend Classic for a weekend of good times and great memories for the whole family. These will be the only South Australian shows in 2025 by these headline acts: CASEY BARNES | KAYLEE BELL THE WOLFE BROTHERS | TRAVIS COLLINS KINGSWOOD | MAX JACKSON Hurricane: The Australian Luke Combs Tribute Shake N Bake DJ’s …with more huge names to follow! CHECK OUT ALL THE ACTION HERE |
| Casey Barnes, whose new single, Buy That Girl A Beer, is the country anthem everyone is talking about: “We’re pumped to finally be heading back to South Australia this October for The Bend Classic! We’ve got a massive show planned and we’re sharing the stage with one hell of a lineup. It’s gonna be an epic weekend, can’t wait to see you all there!” Australasia’s most streamed female country artist, Kaylee Bell is excited about her first SA show: “We are so excited to be coming to play our first ever show in South Australia. It’s a part of Australia we have wanted to visit for a long time and I’m excited to be bringing the band and full show!” The Bend Classic is a three-day funfest of family entertainment, with free admission for kids 15 and under. Camping – available on the in-field of the racetrack, just 100 metres from the Country Concert Stage Nostalgia Drags – capturing the classic look, feel, and spirit of drag racing from the past BBQ at The Bend – contestants compete for $10k in prize money and a potential ticket to the biggest BBQ competition in Texas Motor Circuit Racing – featuring national touring sedans, historic touring cars and historic open wheelers Wood Chopping and Whip Cracking – skilled competitors and performers showcase the art and technique of chopping wood using axes or saws. A mix of sport, tradition, and spectacle – with a bit of a lumberjack flair Car Cruises & Displays – mingle with and marvel at nostalgic and exotic cars including the Nostalgia drags Family Zone – including FREE kids’ rides, facepainting and interactive activities for families to enjoy Line Dancing – for beginners and seasoned country music afficionados Hill Climb – Channeling our ‘Goodwood festival of speed’ The Bend will host its inaugural Bend Classic Hill Climb. |
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