THE BEND CLASSIC 2025: HOMECOMING QUEEN KASEY CHAMBERS TO HEADLINE SA’S CELEBRATION OF AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY MUSIC
South Australia’s biggest country music festival,The Bend Classic, has announced the return of its Homecoming Queen. That’s right, none other than Australian country music icon Kasey Chambers is back for 2025.
The full program for The Bend Classic is now live with all the details of this ultimate three-day celebration of cars, country, and camping from October 24-26 at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park.
Following the release of her #1 her album, Backbone, and a sold-out national tour Kasey returns to the Saturday night line-up and she simply cannot wait.
“I’m looking forward to hitching up the caravan and heading back to one of my favourite gigs to play in South Australia – THE BEND CLASSIC,” says Kasey. “I can’t wait to play all my old favourites to the country music fans from all over my home state who come together for this great event. See ya there!”
The Bend Classic 2025 Country Music Festival proudly presents:
KASEY CHAMBERS
CASEY BARNES | KAYLEE BELL
THE WOLFE BROTHERS | TRAVIS COLLINS
KINGSWOOD | MAX JACKSON
Hurricane: The Australian Luke Combs Tribute
The Flying Squad, Scott Rathman Jnr,
Brad Chicken & The Bootstraps, Shake N Bake DJ’s
Kasey is joined by the cream of Australian country music talent. Friday night sees Travis Collins (Lead Image) and Kaylee Bell lead the charge while on Saturday Kingswood, The Wolfe Brothers – who have a new album, Australian Made, to be released on August 29 – and Casey Barnes keep the good times rolling. Kingswood, who have just signed a new record deal with ABC Music, will return to the main stage for a big Sunday send-off.
This year The Bend Classic is teaming up with the South Australian Music Development Office to host a hotlist of emerging local country artists, providing them with a launchpad to wider audiences. These featured artists include The Flying Squad, Nancy Bates, Scott Rathman Jnr and Brad Chicken & The Bootstraps, all of whom have new releases out now.
“The Flying Squad are more revved up than a chainsaw cutting through Mallee to announce we’ll be tearing it up alongside country and rock’n’roll royalty at The Bend Classic,” says vocalist/guitarist, Tris Beaumont.
“Line-ups as good as this one don’t happen every weekend, so you’d better believe we’re packing every ounce of chaos and charm. October can’t come quick enough, so dust off your dancing boots, grab your favourite stubbie holder and make some noise with The Flying Squad. See ya trackside!”
South Australian Minister for the Arts Andrea Michaels says that the opportunity for local artists to perform alongside iconic and beloved musicians will make The Bend Classic a not-to-be-missed event.
“The Malinauskas Government is proud to support The Bend Classic to provide an opportunity for some of our state’s emerging country musicians to take to the stage and perform in front of thousands of people alongside legendary Australian country artists like Kasey Chambers and Casey Barnes at this event. The Bend Classic demonstrates perfectly how arts and culture go hand in hand with major sporting events, it’s going to be an extraordinary weekend.”
Shell V-Power Motorsport Park CEO Alistair MacDonald concurs.
“The Bend Classic is building year-on-year with our country music theme,” he says. “A passion of our Directors is investing in local talent and working with the Music Development Office we are looking forward to providing an opportunity for some of our local emerging artists to play alongside the greats.”
Elevating the festival experience by opening another stage and bar will be Adelaide’s hottest saloon bar, Shotgun Willie’s, who will be cranking out the coolest country tunes each night at The Bend Classic until late… and yes, there will be line dancing!
The Bend Classic is an accessible and affordable weekend away for the whole family, with cars and camping under the stars and featuring the greatest that Australian country music has to offer. Head to thebend.com.au for tickets and more details. Tickets start at $49* (*transaction fees applicable).
