Lane Pittman Heads Up Fresh Country Festival Tour

22 April 2025 | 12:00 pm | Megan Hopkins

Set to light up the east coast this July, Lane Pittman is bringing his friends Max Jackson, Dylan Wright and The Wet Whistles out on the road.

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If you’ve ever wondered where the future of Aussie country music is headed, look no further than Fresh Country, the new touring showcase that’s all about spotlighting the stars of tomorrow. Coming this July, the tour is hitting the east coast with a stacked lineup, so grab your boots or your Birks and get ready for some big energy.

Headlining the shows is none other than Lane Pittman. Fresh off the road from a national stadium tour with Luke Combs, Pittman is still riding high on the success of his breakout single Amen For The Weekend - which snagged him the title of Song of the Year at the inaugural Countrytown Awards - as well as his win for New Talent of the Year at this year’s Golden Guitar Awards. At just 18, Pittman’s proving he’s not just one to watch, he’s the one leading the charge.

Joining him is powerhouse vocalist and Golden Guitar triple-threat Max Jackson. Originally from Coonamble and now repping Newcastle, Jackson’s journey from small-town beginnings to major festival stages both at home and abroad is a real-life country song in the making.

Also on the bill is 2024 Australian Idol winner Dylan Wright, whose soul-soaked voice and poetic lyrics are guaranteed to command attention in the room. And rounding out the lineup? The Wet Whistles, a four-piece from Brisbane who bring the party wherever they plug in.

Presented by Chugg Music, Wheelhouse Agency, and Spotify, and backed by Countrytown and RISE Australia, Fresh Country is your invitation to get a little dusty, stomp your feet, and discover your next favourite artist.

Fresh Country Tour Dates:

Friday, July 18 – The Princess Theatre, Brisbane
Thursday, July 24 – King Street, Newcastle
Friday, July 25 – Factory Theatre, Sydney
Saturday, July 26 – Northcote Theatre, Melbourne

Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 24 at freshcountry.com.au