The official music video for Owen Smith’s cheeky single Upper Class Bogan is out today, August 8 – filmed entirely in Tamworth with a cast of Owen’s real-life mates bringing full bogan energy to the screen.
“I shot it myself and roped in some mates and it was 100% effort from everyone, and we had a lot of fun making it,” Owen said. “It captures exactly what the song is about; not taking ourselves too seriously and having a laugh.”
The release of the video follows a strong response to the single, which dropped on July 11 and was launched live at the 2025 Hats Off To Country festival in Tamworth. The track is gaining consistent radio airplay and is currently charting on the TMFM Top 20 Australian Country Music Chart.
Co-written with Golden Guitar winner Matt Scullion during the CMAA Academy of Country Music, Upper Class Bogan is a sharp, tongue-in-cheek look at modern Aussie culture.
“I was driving through Sydney and saw a Porsche four-wheel drive and thought, ‘Who goes out and buys a sports car that can fit 12 kids and six dogs?'” Owen said.
“That’s where the idea of Upper Class Bogan came from – people who’ve made it big but still love to live their best bogan life.”
Owen first performed the song at The Academy’s Graduation Concert in January 2024, joined by fellow students in Hawaiian shirts borrowed from Roger Corbett and Dobe Newton.
The track features a cast of seasoned country musicians:
🎶 Dobe Newton (spoons)
🎶 Matt Scullion (vocals)
🎶 Simon Johnson (bass and production)
🎶 Brad Bergen (guitar and drums)
🎶 Gabi Louise (fiddle)
Upper Class Bogan is receiving widespread radio support, including airplay from:
ABC Country (Grass Roots, Saturday Night Country)
Today’s Country 94One
Big Country Radio
Australian Country Radio
Tamar Valley Country
ABC stations across Australia
2SER
Capital Country Radio
Coral Coast Radio
TMFM
Logan FM
…and many more community stations.
The single is also featured on Apple Music’s New In Country playlist.
“This song has really helped build my audience,” Owen said. “It reflects who we are – and Aussies love a laugh at our own expense.”