Tamworth’s award-winning country artist Aleyce Simmonds releases her heartfelt new single inspired by her baby daughter, Georgia.
Bec Gracie
Bec Gracie has been a country music journalist for more than 20 years, publishing her first story when she was 15 in a national newspaper. Since then she has served as the entertainment and country reporter at The Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth and a freelance writer with Country Music Capital News and Country Update, and is now a valued regular writer for New England Times as well as working as a publicist and artist manager in Australia’s Country Music Capital. She specialises in telling the stories of rural Australia, whether that be the artists singing the songs about regional areas, those working on the land or the residents of regional towns and cities.
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Arts Minister John Graham praises growth of Tamworth festival
A senior NSW Government Minister has expressed his enthusiasm for the growth of country music and the success of the Tamworth Country Music Festival, highlighting the government’s ongoing support for the industry.
Posted inAwards, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Troy Cassar-Daley dominates and New Englanders recognised at Golden Guitar Awards
Troy Cassar-Daley dominated last night’s Golden Guitar Awards
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Keith Urban in Tamworth for induction to Australasian Country Music Roll of Renown
It’s confirmed: Keith Urban will be in Tamworth in person to be inducted into the Roll of Renown at the Toyota 53rd Golden Guitar Awards on Saturday, January 25.
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Felicity Kircher crowned 45th Toyota Star Maker
Tingalpa’s Felicity Kircher has been crowned the 45th Toyota Star Maker, after a stellar showcase of emerging country talent at the 2025 Grand Final concert
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Kasey Chambers inspires students to forge their own paths
It’s not everyday you get the chance to jam with an ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and multi award-winning singer-songwriter, but this was the case for The CMAA Academy of Country Music students in Tamworth.
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Armidale Ute Show revs up for another year
Car enthusiasts from across the country with roll into Armidale this March to celebrate vehicles, mateship, and fun with Armidale’s Ute Show.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth, What's on
Spotlight on Night-Time Economy in Tamworth
The spotlight has turned to the night-time economy of the New England region, with NSW 24-Hour Economy Commissioner Michael Rodrigues visiting Tamworth to explore its unique opportunities and challenges.
Posted inEducation, Environment, Tamworth
Troy Cassar-Daley encourages Tamworthians and visitors to go slow on fashion
Nominated for six more Golden Guitars, Troy visited Nemingha students this week to spread the word on sustainability.
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Top 10 vie for coveted Toyota Star Maker title
A new generation of country stars will compete in Australia’s biggest country music talent search in January,in the Toyota 45th Star Maker.