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SUMMARY:Jake Whittaker
LOCATION:Lefty's Music Hall
DESCRIPTION:JAKE WHITTAKER Jake Whittaker\, an emerging force in the count
 ry music scene\, has a passion for live performance and songwriting. His m
 usic intertwines country influences with a contemporary flair that's uniqu
 ely his own. In 2025\, Jake took the leap of faith and auditioned for Aust
 ralian Idol\, making it into the final Top 10 and garnering a legion of ne
 w fans around the country. His debut country singles\, "Round Here"\, "Dri
 nk To That” and “Later” have not only captured the ears of devoted l
 isteners but have also piqued the interest of radio and key figures within
  the music industry. These tracks have played on stations such as KIX Coun
 try\, ABC Country\, and 94One Today’s Country\, resonating not just loca
 lly but also internationally and not to mention their inclusion in playlis
 ts on Apple Music\, Spotify and consistent rotation on CMT. The South-East
  Queensland singer-songwriter has remained steadfast in his adoration for 
 country music. A beacon of authenticity\, Jake Whittaker pays homage to hi
 s roots by embracing influences from the likes of Brothers Osborne\, Zac B
 rown Band\, Lee Brice\, and Luke Combs. Jake's journey with music commence
 d at a young age\, a passion that steered him toward pursuing a Bachelor o
 f Popular Music. During his academic pursuit\, he found himself in the com
 pany of other musicians and friends in the Australian country music sphere
 \, such as Jared Porter (2014 Star Maker)\, Taylor Moss\, Jared Adlam\, an
 d Michael Cole. Post his academic endeavors\, music seamlessly continued t
 o weave itself into Jake's life\, with live performances occupying the spo
 tlight of his career. Notable highlights of his career include events like
 \; Bluesfest\, Toyota Star Maker Top 10 Finalist\, Teneriffe Festival\, Ye
 ppoon Village Festival\, Bleach Festival\, Glow Festival\, Barossa Valley 
 Bluesfest. Following a transformative five-year hiatus of global adventure
 s with his fiance\, Jake returned with a singular objective: to become a s
 uccessful country musician. Since re-emerging Jake has thrown himself into
  his songwriting and had the opportunity to write with many talented Austr
 alian songsmiths. One notable release would be the Number 1 charting singl
 e\, “Our Church”\, by Matt Cornell and Adam Brand. On August 8\, 2025\
 , Whittaker released his first new single since Australian Idol\, IN MY BL
 OOD\, a heartland anthem packed with grit\, heart and high-energy charm. R
 ooted in real life and sung straight from the soul\, this upbeat country t
 rack is a love letter to the moments that shape us. Co-written with countr
 y star James Johnston\, ‘In My Blood’ was instantly added to Apple Mus
 ic and Spotify Playlists with strong support coming through from KixFM\, T
 riple M Country and ABC country. On December 5\, 2025\, Whittaker followed
  up with the cracker single TROUBLE WITH YOU\, that was instantly added to
  iHeart Country Radio\, Spotify’s Heaps Country (#3 including the cover)
  and 5 x Apple Music playlists.\n\nBoletos: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/o
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