From BIGSOUND To Nashville: How Austin Mackay Is Capitalising On His Buzz

Austin Mackay is the newest name to enter the zeitgeist of Australian country music, leveraging his recent performance at the industry event BIGSOUND to release a brand new single, Worth The Wait. 

While Mackay may be at the top of his game right now, the new single, which dropped today, is a soundtrack to the growth it took to get there.

“Worth The Wait is a reflection on my own personal journey dealing with the struggles of anxiety and the constant pressures of the industry,” says the singer. 

“This track and the EP it’s part of are all little snapshots of my recent life experiences. These songs all hold a place in my heart, and to get to share them with the world, knowing that they may offer a little comfort and reassurance to those listening, makes them all the more special to me”.

Worth The Wait exemplifies Mackay's trademark blend of thoughtful lyrics with upbeat country rock. The song's thoughtful words explore themes of patience and personal progress, while the energetic rhythm and uplifting melody serve as an anthem for anybody who believes in the motto that “perseverance pays off.”

The Novocastrian was recently selected to play Brisbane’s esteemed music industry festival BIGSOUND in the first week of September, playing in the city’s newest country venue Honky Tonks as well as Black Bear Lodge throughout the week. 

Rising above the pressure of industry expectations, Mackay takes the current landscape as a strategic time to snowball the momentum of his BIGSOUND shows, releasing this latest single as a teaser for an EP to come.

The October 4th release date of Mackay’s third EP isn’t the only item on the agenda, with a series of Australian festival appearances on the horizon, including Crafted Festival on the Gold Coast and Wild As Country on the Sunshine Coast.

Worth The Wait is available now on all major streaming platforms. More details about securing tickets for Mackay’s upcoming festival appearances are available on his website.