C2C weekend is almost here — and London’s getting a head start. On Thursday 12th March, the UK’s original country pop-up Buck’ N Bull Saloon teams up with Fort Nash to deliver Top Country, the unofficial opening party for C2C 2026. If you’re looking to start the weekend with a proper Nashville-style blowout, this is the place to be.
Hosted at 194 Piccadilly, the night promises a full-throttle mix of country music, dancing, competition and community — everything fans love about C2C, just 24 hours early.
🤠 The Zach Top Lookalike Showdown
Think you’ve got the Zach Top swagger? The moustache? The shirt? The whole honky-tonk aura?
Top Country is on the hunt for London’s best Zach Top doppelgänger, and the winner walks away with an exclusive prize pack and bragging rights that’ll last all weekend.
To enter, simply select the Zach Top Lookalike ticket option — no additional entry ticket required.
How to Master the Zach Top Look (For Men and the Ladies)
Want to stroll into the Top Country pre-party looking like Zach Top’s long‑lost twin? Here’s your quick‑fire guide to nailing the vibe — moustache, swagger and all.
1. Start With the ’Stache
- Gents: Grow it, shape it, honour it. This is your badge of country credibility.
- Ladies: Stick‑on, drawn‑on, or borrowed from the craft box — all moustaches are welcome. The more dramatic, the better.
2. Western Shirt Energy
If it’s got snap buttons, a bold print, or a yoke that screams “I’ve listened to Cold Beer & Country Music at least 200 times,” you’re on the right track. Subtlety is not the assignment.
3. The Hat That Says It All
A cowboy hat is your crown. Wear it with purpose — slightly forward for mystery, slightly back for “I’m here to two-step and cause chaos.”
4. Denim That Can Survive Anything
You need jeans (or a denim skirt, shorts, or jumpsuit) that can handle a mechanical bull, a line-dancing misstep, and a sprint to the bar when your song comes on.
5. Channel the Zach Top Aura
Relaxed charm. Old-school cool. The kind of confidence that says, “I might break into a honky-tonk shuffle at any moment.”
This is 90% of the look.
6. Commit Like You Mean It
Once you’re in costume, go all in. If someone asks whether you’re entering the contest, the correct response is:
“Darlin’, I am the contest.”
🎶 What Else Is Happening?
Top Country isn’t just a warm-up — it’s a full-blown country night out.
Line Dancing
Whether you’re a seasoned two-stepper or a total beginner, the on-site instructor will have you moving like you’re on Lower Broadway.
Rodeo Bull
Reckon you can hang on? The mechanical bull is back, ready to test your grit, balance and pride.
Country DJ
Expect a high-energy mix of classics, modern hits and dancefloor favourites — the perfect soundtrack to kick off C2C weekend.
🎟️ Tickets & Key Info
- Date: Thursday 12th March
- Location: 194 Piccadilly, London
- Doors: 7:00 PM
- Age: 18+
- Bonus: First 100 people through the doors get a free moustache — ideal for last‑minute Zach Top transformations.
Top Country Tickets are required for entry, and with C2C weekend drawing fans from across the UK and beyond, this one’s expected to move fast. Tickets for C2C not required for entry to this event.
🌟 The Official Unofficial Start to C2C
Whether you’re entering the lookalike contest, taking on the bull or just want to dance the night away with fellow country fans, Top Country is where your C2C weekend truly begins.
London — saddle up.
It’s time to ride into C2C 2026!
