Bailey Zimmerman at Strummingbird Sunshine Coast. Photo: Melissa Kendrick.
A packed crowd gathered for Bailey Zimmerman as Strummingbird took over Kawana Sports Precinct on October 18, with Sons of the East among 18 acts across two stages.
The crowd gathers at the barriers at Sunshine Coast Stadium for Strummingbird Festival. Photo: Melissa Kendrick.
Strummingbird staged its second Sunshine Coast edition after a sold-out 2025 debut that drew 28,000 fans. This year’s country, folk and Americana program brought Bailey Zimmerman, Tyler Childers, Cooper Alan, James Johnston, Noah Rinker, Sons of the East and more to Bokarina.
There was plenty beyond the performances, from line dancing to the festival’s Strummo Bowlo. Photographer Melissa Kendrick described the crowd for Zimmerman’s set as “packed”, and her photographs capture the scale and colour of the day.
Bailey Zimmerman
Bailey Zimmerman. Photos: Melissa Kendrick.
On stage during Bailey Zimmerman’s set. Photo: Melissa Kendrick.
Sons of the East
Sons of the East. Photos: Melissa Kendrick.
Noah Rinker
Noah Rinker. Photos: Melissa Kendrick.
On stage during Noah Rinker’s set. Photo: Melissa Kendrick.
Cooper Alan
Cooper Alan. Photos: Melissa Kendrick.
Cooper Alan. Photo: Melissa Kendrick.
Dexter & the Moonrocks
Dexter & the Moonrocks. Photos: Melissa Kendrick.
In the crowd
Fans at Strummingbird Sunshine Coast. Photos: Melissa Kendrick.
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