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Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Good News

Peter Allen to be honoured with Blue Plaque in Armidale

blankby Lia EdwardsMarch 24, 2025March 25, 2025

One of Australia’s most celebrated entertainers and proud son of the New England, the late Peter Allen, is being honoured with a blue plaque at the site of his early performances at the New England Hotel in Armidale.

Posted inArts, Entertainment, Tamworth

Aleyce Simmonds spreads life lessons in Things I’ve Learned

by Bec GracieFebruary 11, 2025

Tamworth’s award-winning country artist Aleyce Simmonds releases her heartfelt new single inspired by her baby daughter, Georgia.

Posted inEntertainment, NSW Politics, Tamworth

Arts Minister John Graham praises growth of Tamworth festival

by Bec GracieJanuary 30, 2025

A senior NSW Government Minister has expressed his enthusiasm for the growth of country music and the success of the Tamworth Country Music Festival, highlighting the government’s ongoing support for the industry.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

33 years of Jubilee at TCMF

by Hamish BatleyJanuary 28, 2025April 6, 2025

Nestled in between the romping Diggers club, the riverside campground is the Jubilee Cafe, a local TCMF Christian initiative running for 33 years.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Local musos an important part of TCMF

by Hamish BatleyJanuary 27, 2025April 6, 2025

Tamworth Country music Festival isn’t all Keith Urban and other big name stars. Home Grown Bands night at Tamworth Park is a chance for Tamworth’s best locals to cut loose […]

Posted inAwards, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Troy Cassar-Daley dominates and New Englanders recognised at Golden Guitar Awards

by Bec GracieJanuary 26, 2025

Troy Cassar-Daley dominated last night’s Golden Guitar Awards

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Keith Urban in Tamworth for induction to Australasian Country Music Roll of Renown

by Bec GracieJanuary 21, 2025

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.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

‘Fired up’: how Tamworth ignites Aussie country acts

blankby AAPJanuary 14, 2025

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.

Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth

Line up announced for Tamworth’s country music night of nights

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 13, 2025

The final countdown is on, with just over two weeks to go until the 53rd Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth. Check out who will be on stage here.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

The Wiggles ready to Giddy Up with new album in Tamworth

blankby AAPJanuary 12, 2025

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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