# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ekka Country Music Showdown 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Ekka Country Music Showdown is the ultimate search for Australia’s next country music star, returning in 2026 as part of Ekka’s 150th anniversary.

Artists aged 12 and over will take to the stage at the XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & Grill, performing live in front of Ekka crowds and industry professionals.

There are two categories:
Junior (12–17 years) and Open (18+ years), with a prize pool valued at over $80,000.

More than just a competition, the Showdown offers a genuine pathway into the industry, with opportunities including performances, recording sessions, professional development workshops, and media exposure. Past winners have gone on to national success, including Toyota Star Maker titles and major festival performances.

Event Details
? Saturday 15 August 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 6:00pm
? XXXX Stockmen's Bar & Grill | The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka)
? Brisbane Showgrounds, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, QLD 4006

Whether you're an aspiring artist or a country music fan, this is your chance to be part of the action.

https://bit.ly/4xhgSWM

Entries are open now and close 30 June 2026!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bowen-hills/ekka-country-music-showdown-2026/200030229702735
- **Event Categories**: country-music-festivals, art, performances, festivals, workshops, live-music, entertainment, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bowen Hills
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4006
- **lat**: -27.45019
- **long**: 153.03253
- **full address**: 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4006

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ekka Country Music Showdown 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Ekka Country Music Showdown 2026 takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4006.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ekka Country Music Showdown 2026?
  - **A:** Ekka Country Music Showdown 2026 is organized by Ekka.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ekka Country Music Showdown 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bowen Hills, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ekka Country Music Showdown 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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