As the first chords of Horses were strummed, the Red Hot Summer Tour crowd started cheering, their hands thrown in the air.

Australian rocker Daryl Braithwaite turned the microphone to the enthusiastic crowd and a resounding chorus rang out across the grounds on Saturday night.

The putting greens at Country Club Tasmania were transformed into a sea of picnic chairs and rugs for the Red Hot Summer Tour.

Despite his years in the industry, headliner and music legend John Farnham’s voice was ageless.

He lead an energetic set, even paying tribute to the grey day by performing Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head to an excited crowd.

Farnham finished with You’re the Voice before returning for an encore performance.

While there was a brief downpour during the early afternoon, it didn’t dampen any spirits as festival-goers donned their ponchos and danced on.

Already sights have been set on a 2019 Tasmanian leg of the tour.

Tour promoter Duane McDonald said the Red Hot Summer Tour would definitely be returning and the team had a date in mind.

“We’re looking at Australia Day next year,” Mr McDonald said.

With Australian rocker John Farnham and American artist Suzi Quatro each headlining one of the two 2018 tours, more than 11,000 people attended the two shows in total, he said. The success came down to a great venue and quality music, he said.

Baby Animals rocked out through the smattering of rain while those early through the gate were treated to performances by The Black Sorrows with Vika and Linda, and 1927.

Country Club Tasmania marketing director Bede Clifton said he was thrilled by the turn out with 5000 people attending the event.

“People turned up and had a great time,” Clifton said.