Tamworth is embracing everything country this week with the ABCRA National Finals Rodeo galloping into the city and hundreds of competitors travelling from across the country to compete.
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Would you like fries with that tune? Even fast food gets into TCMF
As festival crowds descend on the Boulevard of Dreams, the local Hungry Jack’s restaurant has become an unofficial side stage, offering live country music alongside burgers, chips and a reliable place to find a clean ladies room.
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Let the fun begin: 6000 fans at TCMF opening concert
More than 6000 music fans packed into Toyota Park to launch 10 days of live music, celebration and community.
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Chris Cobb emerges as a must-see this festival
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.
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Sound Sensitivity Stations a first at Tamworth Country Music Festival
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, Parenting and kids, Tenterfield, Tourism
Tenterfield to honour Peter Allen with new festival
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, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth
Golden Guitar Awards to showcase range of Australian country talents
The countdown is on to the Australian country music night of nights, the Golden Guitar Awards, on Saturday, January 24.
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Nashville’s Kacie Grenon finds Academy family in Tamworth
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
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.
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2AD Armidale celebrates 90 years
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.