If your kids came home from the Tamworth Country Music Festival buzzing with big country music dreams, they’re not alone. Each year, the Festival becomes a launchpad for young performers from across Australia, and one of the most exciting opportunities for junior artists is the Golden Gig talent search.
Barry Harley
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Tamworth’s 54th festival celebrates ever-increasing crowds and plans ahead
The last notes have been played at the 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival and the city is celebrating an extra successful event.
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Country music’s quiet achiever steps into the spotlight
Tamworth Regional Council Festival and Events Manager Barry Harley has been recognised with two major accolades at the Golden Guitar Awards and a special town hall presentation, marking over 50 years of service.
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Jessica Holbrok claims top busking honour at Tamworth festival
Brisbane’s Jessica Holbrok has been crowned the 2026 Toyota Best of the Buskers champion.
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Schooners and Songlines: Tooheys pours it on for TCMF
There are a few certainties in life: country music will always find a stage in Tamworth, and there’ll always be a cold one not far from the action.
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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.
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Swags down, caravans rolling as Tamworth festival countdown begins
The countdown is well and truly on for the 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival with campers moving in snag their favourite swag spots and the city preparing for an influx of music-loving visitors.
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Trial Peel Street closure aims to grow Tamworth’s night-time Festival economy
A trial closure of the northern end of Peel Street during January’s Tamworth Country Music Festival aims to increase foot traffic, boost evening trade and better connect festivalgoers with the city’s food retailers.
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Tamworth Festival sets the stage: Toyota Park and FanZone line-ups announced
Tamworth’s Bicentennial Park will, once again, transform into Toyota Park – a centrepiece of the country music festivities in January – with the outdoor venue’s line-up announced yesterday along with Toyota FanZone.
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Barry Harley to take final bow after 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival
After decades behind Australia’s biggest country music stage, Barry Harley OAM is hanging up his hat. Read more here.