Thousands travelled from all around to celebrate the 160th anniversary of one of the region’s most beloved country races.
Local festivals and shows
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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
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
‘Fired up’: how Tamworth ignites Aussie country acts
Singer-songwriter Andrew Swift was once reluctant to use the c-word – country – to describe his sound, but everything changed after an epiphany in Tamworth.
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The Wiggles ready to Giddy Up with new album in Tamworth
Warning parents: The Wiggles are coming to town with a catchy new tune, a Big Red Ute and a while lot of fun this Country Music Festival.
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Carter Street Campgrounds open for Music Festival Campers
The calvary has arrived with the first lot of campers putting down stakes for the Country Music Festival, and there are many more to come.
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The Australasian Recorder Festival 2025 – A Musical Journey to Armidale
The countdown is on for the Australasian Recorder Festival 2025, taking place from January 10 to January 17 at PLC Armidale.
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Christmas festivities under way
Christmas cheer is beginning to take over the region as many Christmas activities kick off this week.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Uralla
Uralla to Kick off the Festive Season
The entire Uralla Shire community is brimming with excitement and anticipation for their inaugural Uralla Christmas Street Fair, to be held on Friday
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tamworth
Tamworth Celebrates 136 Years as Australia’s First City of Light
Tamworth celebrated yesterday to mark 136 years since it became the first town in Australia to flick the switch on electric street lighting.