ABOUT US

Calling all country fans who love a good party!

Groundwater Country Music Festival (CMF) gathers some of the best country artists in the industry for three days of FREE live music on the Gold Coast.

Following the massive success of previous years – where the festival brought together close to 60 artists, 135 shows, and thousands of country music lovers – Groundwater CMF has proven itself as a standout event on the Australian Festival calendar. 

Set only steps away from the iconic golden beaches of Broadbeach, there’s no other country music festival quite like it. 

The name Groundwater draws from both the Aboriginal people’s close spiritual connection, as well as the farming community’s reliance on groundwater for survival. To our core, Groundwater CMF is a festival that celebrates community, brought together by the shared love of country music.

So whip out your cowboy boots, dust off your hat and come for the party at Groundwater CMF 2025 from 17 – 19 October!

Here's What You Missed Last Year

Play Video

We Aim to Be Environmentally sustainable!

Groundwater CMF is committed to being an environmentally responsible event, with the Experience Gold Coast team working closely with event partners to plan and implement a festival which will reflect green event best practices.

With your support we can continue to proactively lessen the carbon footprint, and ensure that the Groundwater CMF remains an environmentally friendly event.

You can do your bit to help by:

  • Utilising the recycle bins provided whilst at Groundwater CMF.
  • Using public transport as detailed on the transport section of this website.
  • Bringing a reusable water bottle and filling up at the water fountains situated throughout the festival.
  • Staying in one of the many local Broadbeach accommodation houses, all located within walking distance to the Festival outdoor stages and venues.

Awards

Groundwater has been recognised by both the Australian and Queensland Tourism Awards winning a number of prestigious awards across the years:

GOLD WINNER

Festival & Events at the 2019 Australian Tourism Awards 

GOLD WINNER

Festival & Events at the 2018 Queensland Tourism Awards

SILVER WINNER

Festival & Events at the 2017 Queensland Tourism Awards

SILVER WINNER

Festival & Events at the 2016 Queensland Tourism Awards

ABOUT THE ORGANISER

Groundwater Country Music Festival is proudly produced by Experience Gold Coast (EGC).

Groundwater CMF invites country music lovers from near and far to come for the party on the beautiful Gold Coast!

With stages throughout the streets, parks and venues of Broadbeach, EGC demonstrates how a country music festival can blend in at this iconic beachfront location.

Stay up to date

Keep up to date with all of the news and announcements surrounding the 2024 Groundwater Country Music Festival, with updates sent directly to your inbox.