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Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Let the fun begin: 6000 fans at TCMF opening concert

blankby Bec Gracie4 days agoJanuary 20, 2026

More than 6000 music fans packed into Toyota Park to launch 10 days of live music, celebration and community.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Chris Cobb emerges as a must-see this festival

blankby New England Times News Desk5 days agoJanuary 18, 2026

The Voice breakout builds momentum through original music, classic country influences, a culture of collaboration and a “Road to Tamworth” series drawing audiences in before the first note is played.

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Narrabri

New dates and theme confirmed for CREATE Festival 2026

blankby New England Times News Desk5 days agoJanuary 18, 2026

Narrabri Shire Council has confirmed new dates and a fresh theme for the 2026 CREATE Festival, with the popular community arts event set to run from Friday 2 October to Sunday 18 October 2026.

Posted inGuyra, Local festivals and shows, Quirindi, Werris Creek

Travelling to Tamworth? Get a live music hit on the way

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 16, 2026January 18, 2026

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

Posted inBundarra, Local festivals and shows, Rodeo and Campdraft

Rodeo back in the saddle at the 2026 Bundarra Show

blankby Penelope ShawJanuary 16, 2026January 18, 2026

The Bundarra Show is set to return in 2026, running over three big days from Friday, January 30 to Sunday, February 1, promising a full program of competition, entertainment and country hospitality as locals and visitors come together to celebrate one of the region’s most cherished annual events.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Golden Guitar Awards to showcase range of Australian country talents

blankby Bec GracieJanuary 16, 2026January 18, 2026

The countdown is on to the Australian country music night of nights, the Golden Guitar Awards, on Saturday, January 24.

Posted inEntertainment, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth, What's on

Xtreme Bulls and Broncs bring a bucking good time to Tamworth

blankby Bec GracieJanuary 14, 2026January 16, 2026

It’s not solely about hot music in Tamworth at the moment, the city will again stake its claim as Australia’s Rodeo Capital when the Xtreme Bulls Tour Finals and Xtreme Broncs Invitational take over the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) on Saturday, January 17.

Posted inEntertainment, Good News, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

James Johnston’s “Where You’ll Find Me” claims top selling Australian Country Album for 2025

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 14, 2026January 16, 2026

James Johnston takes out the 2026 Golden Guitar Award for Top Selling Australian Country Album of the Year for his sophomore album, Where You’ll Find Me.

Posted inArmidale, Sport, Sport and fitness events

Multi-sport high performance camp at NEGS next month

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 13, 2026January 14, 2026

NEGS Armidale will host a one day High Performance Camp next month, bringing elite coaches and specialist presenters to Armidale to mentor young athletes from across the region.

Posted inFundraiser, Good News, Tamworth

Country Turns Pink to support cancer patients this Sunday

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 13, 2026January 14, 2026

One of the Tamworth Country Music Festival’s most enduring charity events will again put music to work for a cause close to home, with Country Turns Pink returning to West Tamworth this Sunday.

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