As cars, caravans and campervans begin their annual migration for the Tamworth Country Music Festival, the road itself is once again coming alive with live music
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inArmidale, Sport, Sport and fitness events
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Posted inFundraiser, Good News, Tamworth
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Posted inLocal News
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Posted inGeneral News
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Posted inGood News, Local festivals and shows
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Posted inArmidale, Memorials and funerals
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