Chayce Beckham & James Johnston headline Meatstock

Chayce Beckham, James Johnston and Casey Barnes headline Meatstock in Bendigo

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Australia’s Biggest Barbecue Festival Meatstock is heading to Bendigo in 2024 with one huge lineup.

Calling all meat-loving, music-enthusiast foodies, get ready for the return of Meatstock in 2024! This exhilarating festival is back, with events lined up in Toowoomba, Sydney, and a brand-new location in Bendigo, Victoria.

This year, Victoria gets a taste of Meatstock as the festival heads out west to its new home in Bendigo. On March 16th-17th, 2024, Meatstock takes over the Bendigo Showgrounds, bringing a breath of fresh air to the festival with a huge music lineup. Heading up the event is Chayce Beckham (USA).

Beckham will be joined by James Johnston, Casey Barnes, The Wolfe Brothers, Fanny Lumsden, Amy Sheppard, Zac & George, Lane Pittman and The Buckleys/

Bendigo Meatstock Lineup

Chayce Beckham (USA)
James Johnston
Casey Barnes
The Wolfe Brothers
Fanny Lumsden
Amy Sheppard
Zac & George
Lane Pittman
The Buckleys

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A gravelly-voiced country singer/songwriter and American Idol winner, Chayce Beckham parlayed his reality show triumph into mainstream success with the release of his chart-topping 2021 single 23.

The California native, who cites Jim Morrison, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings as influences, was crowned the season 19 winner of the popular singing competition after besting runner-up Willie Spence. Shortly after that, he released the self-penned 23 followed by the heartfelt ballad/duet Can’t Do Without Me with Lindsay Ell. Beckham issued his debut EP, Doin’ It Right, two years later, which included the hit Tell Me Twice.

Following the epic success of Meatstock 2023, which saw a whopping 60,000 attendees thronging through the gates, Meatstock is gearing up to bring you an unforgettable experience. Imagine an offset smoker and an electric guitar having a baby – that’s Meatstock for you. It’s a sensory explosion that combines the best live-fire barbecue experts and pitmasters in the country with an epic lineup of live music, wild entertainment, and nail-biting competitions.

But it’s not just about the meat and music. Meatstock promises an action-packed festival experience like no other. The Professional Bull Riding, with cowboys braving the toughest 8 seconds in sports, will be showcasing at all events.

For those with hearty appetites, the Competitive Eating Zone offers sausage sizzle throwdowns, burger eating contests, and hot wing challenges, among others. But there’s more than just food battles. Enrol or spectate in the Beard and Moe Wars, Mullet Comps, and Dad Bod Contests for some alternative hilarious showdowns.

And of course, Meatstock wouldn’t be complete without its legendary Butcher and Barbecue Wars, along with the ultimate test of strength in Strongman and Woman – showcasing Australia’s mightiest athletes. It’s a mixed bag of entertainment and stand-offs you simply cannot see anywhere else.