The Ekka's Country Music Showdown is the ultimate search for Queensland's next country music star.
Musicians aged 12 years and over compete for career-boosting prizes, performing two songs in either the Junior or Open category.
Put on your boots and cheer on the best country music talent Queensland has to offer.

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The Ekka’s Country Music Showdown is back, and bigger than ever in 2025!
With a massive prize pool valued at over $70,000, this is your chance to take the stage, be discovered, and kickstart your country music career.
Congratulations to our 2025 winners:
Junior Category - 1st Place

Tia Hannah
Junior Category - 2nd Place

Mackenna Rose
Junior Category - 3rd Place

Torin Peat
Open Category - 1st Place

Jarrad Wrigley
Open Category - 2nd Place

Imogen Hall
Open Category - 3rd Place

Tahnee Rose
People's Choice

Sam Snape
Expression of Interest 2026