Thirty new artists  including James Blundell and 2018 Tamworth Golden Guitar winners Brad Butcher (best new talent) and Dean Perrett (Best Bush Ballad) have been added to the bill which includes Jessica Mauboy, John Williamson, The Living End, Kip Moore and Sheppard.

The Saturday is also set to explode with an outback race meeting including five exciting local races, bookmakers and fashions on the field including $10,000 in prizes, with the authentic country experience included in the price of your ticket.

Winton Mayor Gavin Baskett said it was more than just a music festival.

“This event is about celebrating everything that’s great about life in the outback from our songs and poems like Waltzing Matilda, our races, our friendly locals and our iconic pubs,” he said.