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Hats Off to Country

Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth Regional

Tamworth heats up for Hats Off to Country

by Bec GracieJuly 16, 2025July 18, 2025

The 25th annual Hats Off To Country proved its place on the country music calendar, with packed venues, standout performances and the debut of the Australian Bush Ballad Awards.

Posted inArts, Good News, Tamworth, What's on

Hats Off To Country brings new music, big laughs and plenty of heart this weekend

blankby RK CrosbyJuly 12, 2025July 15, 2025

Hats Off To Country is taking over Tamworth this weekend, and while it may be smaller and cooler than its January cousin, there’s no shortage of star power, singalongs or standout new music.

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 inArts, Entertainment, Tamworth Regional

Nominees Announced for Inaugural Tamworth Bush Ballad Awards

blankby Lia EdwardsMay 2, 2025May 3, 2025

The nominees for the inaugural Tamworth Bush Ballad Awards have been revealed… check them out here.

Posted inArts, General News, Local festivals and shows

Tania Kernaghan’s new single inspired by the sisterhood and their horses

blankby New England Times News DeskJuly 20, 2024

One of Australia’s endearing daughters of country music, Tania Kernaghan is back in the songwriting saddle with a brand-new single. 

Posted inArts, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Dust never settles as Slim’s son releases debut album in Tamworth tomorrow

blankby AAPJuly 19, 2024

David Kirkpatrick spent his early years on the road with his parents Slim Dusty and Joy McKean, memories that have inspired his band’s debut country album.

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tamworth

Succesful Hats Off to Country in Tamworth

blankby New England Times News DeskJuly 16, 2023

The highly anticipated Hats Off to Country festival exceeded all expectations as it played host to a number of sold-out crowds of country music fans in Tamworth

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