Brad Cox is a rising star in Australian country music who has harnessed the fervour in the genre around the country and found his own lane. Hailing from Jindabyne, New South Wales, he continues to impress with his rich style of country music that feels incredibly marketable at the moment and yet with a power that evokes Randy Houser and even Teddy Swims. With country music all the rage in Australia, it was no surprise to see the Enmore Theatre packed to the brim for his homecoming concert.

The audience were treated to a number of fantastic openers, headlined by The Vanns, who did a fantastic job of warming up the crowd for Cox. As Cox took to the stage, he received rapturous applause from the audience as he opened with “Sunset Psalm”, from his latest album, before moving into arguably his biggest hit, “Give Me Tonight”. It was an interesting move given how powerful and popular the song is to lead with the song but Cox really revved up the audience from the outset, which meant that it felt like a great move.

He then moved into more emotional songs like “Lake House” and “Vertigo”, before delighting the audience with a beautiful rendition of “The High Cost of Living”. Cox’s songwriting is introspective and deeply in touch with Australian issues and his voice is so rich and powerful that it carried effortlessly throughout the Enmore Theatre. The crowd backed Cox at every moment, creating a powerful atmosphere, with the show almost feeling familial in a way, with many in the audience having supported Cox from the moment he first broke onto the scene. Cox repaid the favour with a performance that showcased both his rich tone and outstanding artistry, providing the audience with some special moments. 

Cox also showed off some new material with “What Are the Odds”, which really connected with the audience as he showed off the power in his voice. He took time to showcase emerging artists as well, with Piper Butcher joining him on stage in the middle of the set and Cox remarking that one day he’d be opening for her, which was a lovely moment that reflected both his humility and willingness to champion new talent.

Afterwards, he moved to the back of the mosh pit to play some acoustic numbers, with “Kickin’ Stones”, “Now She Ain’t” and “Acres” feeling incredibly powerful and poignant as Cox sang from amongst the audience, harnessing their energy and drawing them even closer into the performance. He closed the show with “Seven Bridges Road”, bringing the night to a stirring conclusion.

“If there’s one thing that AI will never rob us humans of, it’s this,” he said. “It’s special and it means something.”

Overall, this was a great show with a lot of heart and passion, with Cox showing off both his rich country voice and his penchant for audience connection. The set was lengthy but it remained well focused, balancing crowd favourites with thoughtful songwriting and new material. Everyone in the audience was willing Cox on and clearly had a wonderful night as he performed with heart, soul and conviction, meaning that this was a fitting celebration of both his artistry and the strength of Australian country music.

Rating: ★★★★1/2

Brad Cox – Enmore Theatre – 1 August 2026

Photo credit: Nick Hargans