The Hinterland Hoedown | Launch Night | Sat 5th Sep

Country • Americana • Folk • Bluegrass • Honky Tonk

Dust off your boots and join us for our very first Hinterland Hoedown - a brand-new live music

series at the Regent Cinema, Murwillumbah.

Carefully curated to showcase the very best in country, Americana, folk, bluegrass and honky

tonk, the Hinterland Hoedown brings together exceptional live bands, authentic storytelling and

plenty of opportunities to hit the dancefloor until midnight.

Featuring two outstanding live acts followed by a country music vinyl DJ spinning until midnight,

this is more than a concert - it's a celebration of great music, community and good times.

Whether you're a lifelong country fan, a lover of folk and roots music, or simply looking for a

fantastic night out in the hinterland, everyone is welcome. All ages (under 18 must be

accompanied by an adult). Come and discover incredible original artists before dancing the

night away with friends.

We're thrilled to launch what we hope will become a regular event, celebrating the vibrant

country and roots music scene right here in the Northern Rivers.

FEATURING

Abbie Cardwell

Following standout performances at Mullum Roots Festival and the Regent Cinema's Women of

Country showcase, acclaimed singer-songwriter Abbie Cardwell brings her unique

Electro-Twang live show to the Regent Cinema theatre for the very first time.

Blending heartfelt songwriting with banjo, acoustic guitar, harmonica, live sampling and

electronic beats, Abbie creates a captivating performance where old-world twang meets a

modern pulse. Produced by Matthew Engelbrecht, performing live as a three-piece with Rod

Coe and Warren Earl, this is a rare opportunity to experience music from her latest album

performed live.

A Triple J Unearthed winner and favourite of festivals including WOMAD, Woodford Folk

Festival and Splendour in the Grass, Abbie's music effortlessly moves between intimate

storytelling, toe tapping hooks and exciting genre blending.

The Honky Tonk Swingers

Keeping the spirit of traditional country and Western Swing alive, The Honky Tonk Swingers are

a six-piece band delivering timeless twang with pedal steel, fiddle, double bass and irresistible

rhythms. Proudly flying the flag for authentic honky-tonk across the Northern Rivers and South

East Queensland, they pay tribute to country music legends including George Jones, Buck

Owens, Merle Haggard and the King of Western Swing, Bob Wills, while weaving in original

tunes of their own.

Expect classic dancehall energy, toe-tapping tunes and a boot-scootin' good time that'll have

you smiling and dancing from the very first song.

DJ Holy Cowboy

When the bands finish, the night is far from over. DJ Holy Cowboy takes over with an all-vinyl

country set on the balcony, spinning classic country, outlaw, honky tonk and Americana

favourites until midnight. So stick around, grab your mates and keep the Hoedown rolling on the

dancefloor!

Be Part of the Beginning!

The Hinterland Hoedown is the start of something special. With your support, we're hoping to

build the concept and make this a regular live music event at the Regent Cinema.

Come for the music. Stay for the dancing. Help us build a new Northern Rivers tradition.

Grab your boots, bring your friends and join us for the very first Hinterland Hoedown. Giddy up!

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