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Route 33 are the fan-favourite Aussie country duo known for their laid-back vibe, big harmonies, and the kind of energy that lights up every stage they step on. Made up of Jock Barnes (vocals, guitar) and Trent McArdle (vocals, keys), the boys’ story started where most great Aussie stories do — on the footy field. A post-game jam turned into something bigger, and they’ve been chasing that spark ever since. Since their debut single Last First Kiss in 2016, Route 33 have become regulars at some of the country’s biggest festivals, including CMC Rocks, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Savannah in the Round, Groundwater Country Music Festival, and the Gympie Music Muster, where they wowed crowds again in 2025. Fans love their easygoing humour, honest storytelling, and the way they make every crowd feel like part of the show. Their debut album The Switch hit #6 on the ARIA Country Chart and is now closing in on 2 million streams, while their follow-up Coro Drive went all the way to #1 with fan-favourite Showing Off racking up more than 1.6 million streams. Their third album Chapters (2024) debuted as both the #1 ARIA Australian Country Album and #1 AIR 100% Independent Album, marking another milestone in their unstoppable rise. In 2025, Route 33 took their music global, proudly representing Australian country as the only Aussie act invited to perform at the world-famous Calgary Stampede in Canada. Hot off their Live from Tamworth EP, they’ve teamed up with producer Tom Garnett for their new single Best of Me — an upbeat modern country track all about love, connection, and finding the person who brings out your best. With almost 5 million streams across all platforms and a reputation for mixing heart, humour, and good-time country grooves, Route 33 are the real deal — two mates making music that’s honest, fun, and made to be shared.