CMC Rocks Unveils 2025 Tailgate After Party

CMC Rocks is the festival that just keeps on giving.

If you have camping tickets and are preparing your schedule for this year’s festival, which will start in just a few weeks, you should know that the Tailgate After Party is returning exclusively for campers to attend.

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While more acts will be announced soon, festival organisers have already revealed some exciting artists who will perform at the Tailgate After Party. On Friday, 21 March, Dalton Dover will perform from 11:15 pm until midnight, while Dee Jaye Bux will ensure the fun continues from 12:15 am to 1:30 am.

On Saturday, 22 March, from 11:15 pm until midnight, Kashus Culpepper will take to the stage, followed by an epic set from DJ Konsky from 12:15 am until 1:30 am.

Proceedings begin and end earlier on Sunday, 23 March. Ole 60 will perform from 10:40 pm until 11:25 pm, and Australia’s own Y.O.G.A. (the country-inspired side project of Peking Duk’s Reuben Styles) will close the night from 11:45 pm until 1 am.

Are you ready to party at CMC Rocks, night owls?

“CMC Campers - your Tailgate After Party line-up is here,” the festival team wrote on Facebook this week (10 February). “Tunes, tins, and top vibes keeping the party rolling. Full line-up dropping soon - get keen!”

In September, CMC Rocks marked another consecutive year of sold-out events, with this year’s highly anticipated event selling out months in advance.

American country music icons Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi, and Thomas Rhett will headline CMC Rocks 2025. In addition to the headliners, the festival has secured numerous impressive international acts, including Dylan Marlowe, Alana Springsteen, Cole Swindell, Larry Fleet, Kaylee Bell, and many others.

The Australian contingent is also showing up, with Travis Collins, Lane Pittman, Zac & George, Max Jackson, Amy Sheppard, Denvah, and many more set to perform.

Still looking for more information about this year’s festival? Check out Countrytown’s detailed guide on everything you need to know about CMC Rocks 2025 here.