Entertainment
18 July, 2025
Yee-haa, let’s make a bolt for casino
COUNTRY music, cowboy hats and high-energy hoedowns are galloping into town as The Reef Hotel Casino hosts the official hoedown of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) from July 15-20.
Dubbed “PBR Week” by Reef Hotel Casino entertainment manager Blaze Stewart, this year’s Reef Stampede promises six days of chart-topping country acts, meet-and-greets with the stars of the PBR and some seriously bucking good times.
Headlining the celebration is country powerhouse Hayley Jensen, who will take to the stage at BAR36 on Friday and Saturday night. A former Australian Idol finalist and The Voice standout, Ms Jensen has ridden a wave of chart success in recent years, with her 2021 album Breakin’ Hearts hitting No.1 on both the ARIA and iTunes country charts.
Fans will have the chance to meet their favourite PBR riders during the official welcome night on Friday at 8pm, followed by Jensen’s first performance at 9pm. Expect crowd favourites like 'Just Gonna Party', 'Fireworks' and 'Country Town' to have the dancefloor stomping.
The celebrations kicked off Tuesday, July 15 with Big Pups, followed by rising star Anais Campbell on Wednesday and again Thursday. On Saturday night, Dusty Haven will open for Jensen, while The Good Ol Boyz bring the energy to the Sports Arena from 9.30pm.
After five nights of boot-scootin’ fun, guests can wind down with a relaxed Sunday session featuring Dusty Haven from 5.30pm.
The Stampede is always one of the biggest weeks of the year at the casino.
