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Posted inEntertainment, Good News, Tamworth

Applications for Keith Urban scholarship now open

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 21, 2026January 27, 2026

A new international pathway has opened for emerging Australian country music artists, with applications now open for the Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Would you like fries with that tune? Even fast food gets into TCMF

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 19, 2026January 21, 2026

As festival crowds descend on the Boulevard of Dreams, the local Hungry Jack’s restaurant has become an unofficial side stage, offering live country music alongside burgers, chips and a reliable place to find a clean ladies room.

Posted inAwards, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Jarrad Wrigley takes 46th Star Maker crown in Tamworth

blankby Bec GracieJanuary 19, 2026January 21, 2026

Freshly crowned 2026 Toyota Star Maker winner Jarrad Wrigley  is still coming to terms with what the title means, but he has big plans for the year ahead.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Let the fun begin: 6000 fans at TCMF opening concert

blankby Bec GracieJanuary 18, 2026January 20, 2026

More than 6000 music fans packed into Toyota Park to launch 10 days of live music, celebration and community.

Posted inTamworth

Tooheys signs on as official beer partner for Tamworth Country Music Festival

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 2, 2025December 6, 2025

Tooheys will take centre stage at the 2025 Toyota Tamworth Country Music Festival, with the iconic New South Wales brewer announced as the event’s new official beer partner.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

One week left to enter Toyota Star Maker

blankby New England Times News DeskAugust 27, 2025August 26, 2025

There’s just one week left to enter Toyota Star Maker- Australia’s longest-running and most prestigious country music talent search.

Posted inArts, Education, Tamworth

TCMF partners with Keith Urban

blankby New England Times News DeskAugust 19, 2025August 22, 2025

The Tamworth Country Music Festival and global superstar Keith Urban have announced the creation of the “Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship”.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Wiggles to return as ramp up to TCMF26 continues

blankby New England Times News DeskAugust 10, 2025August 12, 2025

Venue seats are filling and campsites are being claimed as the ramp up to the Toyota 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival 2026 begins.

Posted inEntertainment, NSW Politics, Tamworth

Arts Minister John Graham praises growth of Tamworth festival

blankby 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.

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