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Posted inArts, Education, Entertainment, Feature, Tamworth

Global talent heads to Tamworth for the Academy’s Senior Course

by Bec Gracie5 days agoJanuary 2, 2026

From New Zealand to Nashville, 29 emerging artists will converge on Tamworth this January for the 2026 Senior Course of The Country Music Association of Australia Academy of Country Music.

Posted inArts, Good News, Tamworth

Global talent heads to Tamworth for the Academy’s Senior Course

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 16, 2025December 16, 2025

From New Zealand to Nashville, 29 emerging artists will converge on Tamworth this January for the 2026 Senior Course of The Country Music Association of Australia Academy of Country Music.

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 inTamworth, Training and courses

Applications closing soon for CMAA junior course

blankby New England Times News DeskMarch 25, 2025March 25, 2025

Applications for the 2025 CMAA Academy of Country Music Junior Course, held in Tamworth from July 5-12, close next week.

Posted inGeneral News

Kasey Chambers inspires students to forge their own paths

by Bec GracieJanuary 16, 2025

It’s not everyday you get the chance to jam with an ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and multi award-winning singer-songwriter, but this was the case for The CMAA Academy of Country Music students in Tamworth. 

Posted inArts, Tamworth

Senior Academy of Country Music draws students from overseas and across the nation for January course

by Bec GracieNovember 8, 2024

Students from as far away as Nashville, NZ and across Australia will head to Tamworth for The Academy of Country Music Senior Course.

Posted inArts, Tamworth

Academy of Country Music now open for senior student applications

by Bec GracieSeptember 23, 2024

LAST CALL: Applications are now open for the 2025 Academy of Country Music Senior Course. Where will you start your music career?

Posted inArts, Tamworth

Junior Academy Announces Australasian Class for July

blankby New England Times News DeskJune 6, 2024

Talented young artists have their maps set for Tamworth in July, with The CMAA Academy revealing their successful students this week.

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