Briana Dinsdale

Briana Dinsdale plays Foreshore Park on Saturday 17 October, starting at 1:30 pm. It's a Saturday afternoon slot in Newcastle East, so it's an easy one to fit in if you're already out and about.

If you haven't come across her yet, Dinsdale is a rising name in Australian country music, and she's built her reputation on songwriting. She describes her sound as a blend of 70s-inspired storytelling with a modern edge, and that's a fair summary of what she does: the songs have that classic, narrative country feel, but they don't sound like they're stuck in the past. Her debut EP, Late Night Small Talks, is where you'll hear it best—emotionally rich, authentic, and focused on the lyrics.

She's been picking up some serious industry attention lately. She's a 2026 Countrytown Breakthrough Artist of the Year nominee, a Top 10 Australian Country Radio artist, and a Toyota Star Maker finalist. She's also played festivals like CMC Rocks and BIGSOUND, so she's well-used to a live crowd. A Keith Urban Scholarship recipient, she spent time refining her craft through collaboration and live performance, and that's the kind of background that usually translates well to a stage.

It's a solo bill, so the afternoon is all about her. The set will draw from Late Night Small Talks and the songwriting that's been getting her noticed. The gig is at Foreshore Park in Newcastle East, starting at 1:30 pm on Saturday 17 October.