Blak Country

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Blak Country is a First Nations–led music and storytelling platform founded by Barkindji singer-songwriter Nancy Bates, presenting country music concerts and programs that centre Indigenous voices and connection to Country. It produces live shows and community-based projects across South Australia and beyond.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

About Blak Country

Blak Country is a First Nations–owned music and storytelling platform created and curated by Barkindji songwoman Nancy Bates. Based in South Australia, it showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander country musicians through concert events, festival appearances, and touring productions, often in collaboration with organisations like Adelaide Guitar Festival and Country Arts SA. The project highlights how country music connects with stories of land, family, hardship and resilience, and has appeared in major venues and regional centres across the state, including dedicated concert events under the Blak Country banner.

A Blak Country charge on your card is most likely related to tickets, merchandise, or other purchases made in connection with a Blak Country live event or program—such as an Adelaide Guitar Festival or Country Arts SA tour stop in a regional town like Wallaroo, South Australia. Because Blak Country often tours and uses mobile point‑of‑sale systems (e.g., Square) at venues, the descriptor can include the city name where the concert took place and may appear only around the event dates.

If you’re unsure about a Blak Country transaction, first check your email for ticket confirmations or receipts from Adelaide Guitar Festival, Country Arts SA, or the specific venue hosting the Blak Country show, as these presenters often handle ticketing. Review your calendar to see if you or a family member attended a Blak Country performance or bought merch at a gig around the transaction date. For further clarification or to dispute a charge, you can contact the venue or ticketing provider listed on your ticket confirmation; if you still can’t match the charge, reach out to your card issuer with the date, amount and descriptor so they can investigate whether it was an authorised purchase.

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These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Blak Country.

  1. SQ *BLAK COUNTRY Wallaroo

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from Blak Country on my card after a night out in Wallaroo or another regional town?

Blak Country frequently tours regional South Australia as part of programs like Country Arts SA and Adelaide Guitar Festival’s On The Road initiative, selling tickets and merchandise via mobile terminals. If you recently attended a Blak Country concert or related event in a town such as Wallaroo, the charge will appear under Blak Country with the local town name in the descriptor and is likely for tickets or merch purchased at the show.

Is Blak Country a separate company or part of Adelaide Guitar Festival or Country Arts SA?

Blak Country is a First Nations–led music platform and business name registered to Barkindji singer-songwriter Nancy Bates, while individual concerts are often presented in partnership with organisations like Adelaide Guitar Festival and Country Arts SA. This means your payment may have been processed either directly under the Blak Country business name (e.g., via Square at the venue) or through a partner’s ticketing system, depending on how and where you purchased.

Can Blak Country charges be recurring or subscription-based?

Blak Country is primarily an event- and project-based music platform, so charges are typically one-off payments for tickets, merchandise or participation in specific programs. It does not commonly operate consumer-facing monthly subscriptions; if you see repeating charges labelled Blak Country, review who in your household is attending events or workshops and contact your card issuer if you cannot identify them.

How can I request a refund or exchange for Blak Country tickets?

Refunds and exchanges for Blak Country shows are usually governed by the ticketing terms of the presenting organisation (for example, Adelaide Guitar Festival, Adelaide Fringe or Country Arts SA) and the venue where the event is held. Check your ticket confirmation email for the ticketing provider (such as the festival or theatre box office), review their refund policy, and contact their customer service directly with your booking reference if you need to request a change.

Why does my Blak Country receipt mention Adelaide Guitar Festival, Country Arts SA, or Adelaide Fringe instead of Blak Country?

Blak Country is a curated program and platform that is often presented within larger festivals or seasons, so official tickets may be sold under the host organisation’s name, such as Adelaide Guitar Festival, Country Arts SA or Adelaide Fringe. In those cases, your bank descriptor might show Blak Country if you bought merch or paid at a mobile terminal after the show, while advance ticket purchases are labelled with the festival or venue’s name.

How do I verify that a Blak Country charge is legitimate?

Compare the transaction date and amount with the schedule and pricing of any Blak Country events you or your family attended, and search your email for terms like “Blak Country”, “Nancy Bates”, “Adelaide Guitar Festival” or the venue name. If you still cannot match the charge, call the venue box office or presenting festival listed on recent Blak Country advertising for that town to confirm whether your card was processed at their event; if they cannot locate the payment, contact your card issuer to report it as potentially unauthorised.

Who should I contact if I have questions about accessibility or community programs linked to Blak Country that might have generated a charge?

For community-focused Blak Country programs delivered through partners such as Country Arts SA, Adelaide Guitar Festival or health and community organisations, use the contact details provided on the event flyer or website (usually an email or phone number for the presenting organisation’s box office or community team). They can confirm whether any participation fees or donations were processed under the Blak Country name and help clarify or resolve any billing questions.

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