Rodney Scott Heads Down Under | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Rodney Scott, the James Beard Award-winning pitmaster whose South Carolina BBQ spots shuttered in April, is lighting up the world stage — literally — with a major headlining gig at Australia’s PairD Margaret River Region Festival in November 2026. After closing his Birmingham locations and navigating legal turbulence with a lender over a $350K loan, Rodney’s still firing on all cylinders, with a Charleston pop-up and a global spotlight ahead. His two events — “Burnt Ends and Friends” and “An Evening with Pitmaster” — signal not just resilience, but a barbecue revolution on the horizon. Listen…