• LATEST NEWS
  • LOCAL NEWS
  • DIRECTORY
  • ENGAGE
  • EVENTS
    • ADD AN EVENT
  • ABOUT
    • ADVERTISE
    • SUPPORT
    • CONTACT
  • #18142 (no title)
  • Facebook Page
  • Twitter
Skip to content
New England Times
SUNDAY, 11 JANUARY 2026
  • LATEST NEWS
  • LOCAL NEWS
  • DIRECTORY
  • ENGAGE
  • EVENTS
    • ADD AN EVENT
  • ABOUT
    • ADVERTISE
    • SUPPORT
    • CONTACT
  • #18142 (no title)

Bec Gracie

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Tamworth, Tourism

More than a place to sleep: Riverside camping brings Tamworth together

by Bec Gracie9 hours agoJanuary 9, 2026

Camping at the Tamworth Country Music Festival is not solely about finding a place to sleep. It is also about reuniting with friends you may only see once a year during the annual pilgrimage.

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Tamworth, Tourism

Swags down, caravans rolling as Tamworth festival countdown begins

by Bec Gracie1 day agoJanuary 9, 2026

The countdown is well and truly on for the 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival with campers moving in snag their favourite swag spots and the city preparing for an influx of music-loving visitors.

Posted inArts, Education, Entertainment, Feature, Tamworth

Global talent heads to Tamworth for the Academy’s Senior Course

by Bec GracieJanuary 3, 2026January 2, 2026

From New Zealand to Nashville, 29 emerging artists will converge on Tamworth this January for the 2026 Senior Course of The Country Music Association of Australia Academy of Country Music.

Posted inGeneral News, Tamworth, What's on

Trial Peel Street closure aims to grow Tamworth’s night-time Festival economy

by Bec GracieDecember 22, 2025December 22, 2025

A trial closure of the northern end of Peel Street during January’s Tamworth Country Music Festival aims to increase foot traffic, boost evening trade and better connect festivalgoers with the city’s food retailers.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Tamworth Festival sets the stage: Toyota Park and FanZone line-ups announced

by Bec GracieDecember 11, 2025December 14, 2025

Tamworth’s Bicentennial Park will, once again, transform into Toyota Park – a centrepiece of the country music festivities in January – with the outdoor venue’s line-up announced yesterday along with Toyota FanZone.

Posted inArts, Awards, Tamworth

Tamworth’s Lane Pittman among Golden Guitar nominees announced today

by Bec GracieNovember 18, 2025November 23, 2025

Former Tamworth-based artist Lane Pittman is among the Golden Guitar nominees announced today, November 18, at an industry event in Sydney.

Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate, Tamworth

‘No throwing plates around the kitchen’ – Barnaby Joyce plans peaceful political exit

by Bec GracieOctober 21, 2025October 24, 2025

Member for New England Barnaby Joyce says his decision to step away from politics in the New England at the next federal election was about finishing on his own terms.

Posted inArts, Tamworth

Aleyce Simmonds marks 20 years of Mighty Mighty Love

by Bec GracieSeptember 22, 2025September 23, 2025

Twenty years on, Tamworth singer-songwriter Aleyce Simmonds is celebrating the milestone with a new take on the song that launched her journey.

Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth Regional

Tamworth heats up for Hats Off to Country

by Bec GracieJuly 16, 2025July 18, 2025

The 25th annual Hats Off To Country proved its place on the country music calendar, with packed venues, standout performances and the debut of the Australian Bush Ballad Awards.

Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth

Tamworth serves up entertainment smorgasbord for 2026 festival

by Bec GracieJuly 2, 2025July 5, 2025

When it comes to bucket list music festivals, there’s no other that has the history of the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Posts pagination

1 2 3 4 Older posts

JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST

Sign up to get daily news updates so you don't miss a thing.

Adding you to our mailing list - won't be long

Thanks! You have been added to our mailing list.

Have your say

Most read stories

  • Visitors invited to explore the Liverpool Plains Sunflower Trail
    Visitors invited to explore the Liverpool Plains Sunflower Trail
  • Big swim meet puts Inverell’s new Aquatic Centre in the fast lane
    Big swim meet puts Inverell’s new Aquatic Centre in the fast lane
  • Coulda, shoulda, woulda stories of 2025
    Coulda, shoulda, woulda stories of 2025
  • Chaffey, Joyce want gun laws and Islamic extremism in the Bondi Royal Commission
    Chaffey, Joyce want gun laws and Islamic extremism in the Bondi Royal Commission
  • Airport café farewell as The Alternate Root closes Armidale location
    Airport café farewell as The Alternate Root closes Armidale location
  • Moree selected for NSW Police Drone Trial in crime reduction effort
    Moree selected for NSW Police Drone Trial in crime reduction effort
  • Why homelessness is rising so fast in New England
    Why homelessness is rising so fast in New England
  • Swags down, caravans rolling as Tamworth festival countdown begins
    Swags down, caravans rolling as Tamworth festival countdown begins
New England Times

An independent news site based in New England, NSW, Australia

NEWS

  • Armidale Regional
  • Glen Innes Severn Shire
  • Gunnedah Shire
  • Gwydir Shire
  • Inverell Shire
  • Liverpool Plains Shire
  • Moree Plains Shire
  • Narrabri Shire
  • Tamworth Regional
  • Tenterfield Shire
  • Uralla Shire
  • Walcha

ABOUT

  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Join our email lists
  • Support our Work
  • Careers
  • Send us a news tip
  • Advertise With Us
  • Websites by New England Times
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

QUICKLINKS

  • Directory
  • Events
  • Engage
  • Good News
 
© Copyright 2026 New England Times
New England Times is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. If you believe the Standards may have been breached, you may approach New England Times or make a complaint to the Australian Press Council in writing at www.presscouncil.org.au. The Council may also be contacted on 1800 025 712