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Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Chris Cobb emerges as a must-see this festival

blankby New England Times News Desk11 hours agoJanuary 16, 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 inEntertainment, Feature, Social issues and services, Tamworth

Sound Sensitivity Stations a first at Tamworth Country Music Festival

blankby New England Times News Desk17 hours agoJanuary 16, 2026

For the first time, Sound Sensitivity Stations will be available at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, offering free earplugs to support people with sensory needs. 

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Parenting and kids, Tenterfield, Tourism

Tenterfield to honour Peter Allen with new festival

blankby Kate Brown1 day agoJanuary 17, 2026

Parks has Elvis, Trundle has ABBA – and now, Tenterfield may soon have Peter Allen. Plans are underway to bring the story of the iconic Australian performer to the New England.

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Golden Guitar Awards to showcase range of Australian country talents

blankby Bec Gracie2 days agoJanuary 16, 2026

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

Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Tamworth

Nashville’s Kacie Grenon finds Academy family in Tamworth

blankby Bec Gracie2 days agoJanuary 16, 2026

Singer-songwriter Kacie Grenon said her time at the CMAA Academy of Country Music was intense and rewarding after travelling to Australia from Nashville.

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

Xtreme Bulls and Broncs bring a bucking good time to Tamworth

blankby Bec Gracie3 days agoJanuary 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 inArmidale Regional, Entertainment, Feature, Good News

2AD Armidale celebrates 90 years

blankby Penelope Shaw4 days agoJanuary 14, 2026

This year marks a significant milestone for Armidale’s radio station, 2AD, as it celebrates 90 years on air, and prepares to move to FM.

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 Desk4 days agoJanuary 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 inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth, Tourism

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

blankby Bec GracieJanuary 11, 2026January 13, 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, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Tom Curtain to debut new song at Tamworth Country Music Festival, inspired by the love story that changed his life

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 10, 2026January 13, 2026

Golden Guitar Winner Tom Curtain is returning to the Tamworth Country Music Festival to debut his new song, Red Hot Summer. 

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