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Barry Harley

Posted inGeneral News, Tamworth, What's on

Trial Peel Street closure aims to grow Tamworth’s night-time Festival economy

by Bec GracieDecember 22, 2025December 22, 2025

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.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Tamworth Festival sets the stage: Toyota Park and FanZone line-ups announced

by Bec GracieDecember 11, 2025December 14, 2025

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.

Posted inTamworth, Tourism

Barry Harley to take final bow after 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 6, 2025November 8, 2025

After decades behind Australia’s biggest country music stage, Barry Harley OAM is hanging up his hat. Read more here.

Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth

More artists added to stellar Tamworth line-up

blankby New England Times News DeskSeptember 23, 2025September 24, 2025

Performance programs for venues across Tamworth are filling fast, with less than four months to go until the Toyota 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Posted inArts, Parenting and kids, Tamworth

New wave of artists set to take on The Golden Gig, sponsored by Macca’s

blankby New England Times News DeskSeptember 17, 2025September 18, 2025

Australia’s youngest emerging country music talent will take the stage in January for The Golden Gig, sponsored by Macca’s, during the Toyota 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tamworth

Keep warm and be entertained at Hats Off!

blankby New England Times News DeskMay 13, 2025May 17, 2025

Tamworth’s popular mid-year ‘Hats Off To Country’ music festival will return this winter from July 11-13 with a number of Australia’s best country artists set to perform.

Posted inTamworth

Tamworth’s Taste festival kicks off

blankby Tom PleveyApril 4, 2025April 6, 2025

Tamworth’s Taste festival kicked off today, with over 25 events being held from the 4th to the 13th of April.

Posted inGood News, Tamworth

More than $13 thousand raised for Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW

blankby New England Times News DeskFebruary 21, 2025

Festivalgoers helped raised a whopping $13,386.50 for Ronald McDonald House in the New England.

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tamworth

Taste Tamworth returns with fresh flavours

blankby New England Times News DeskFebruary 16, 2025

A brand-new line up of degustation experiences featuring the best food in the region will be on offer during this year’s Taste Tamworth Festival.

Posted inAwards, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Felicity Kircher crowned 45th Toyota Star Maker

by Bec GracieJanuary 20, 2025

Tingalpa’s Felicity Kircher has been crowned the 45th Toyota Star Maker, after a stellar showcase of emerging country talent at the 2025 Grand Final concert

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