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Posted inEntertainment, Good News, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

James Johnston’s “Where You’ll Find Me” claims top selling Australian Country Album for 2025

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 14, 2026January 16, 2026

James Johnston takes out the 2026 Golden Guitar Award for Top Selling Australian Country Album of the Year for his sophomore album, Where You’ll Find Me.

Posted inFundraiser, Good News, Tamworth

Country Turns Pink to support cancer patients this Sunday

blankby Lia EdwardsJanuary 13, 2026January 14, 2026

One of the Tamworth Country Music Festival’s most enduring charity events will again put music to work for a cause close to home, with Country Turns Pink returning to West Tamworth this Sunday.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth, Tourism

More than a place to sleep: Riverside camping brings Tamworth together

blankby Bec GracieJanuary 11, 2026January 13, 2026

Camping at the Tamworth Country Music Festival is not solely about finding a place to sleep. It is also about reuniting with friends you may only see once a year during the annual pilgrimage.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

Tom Curtain to debut new song at Tamworth Country Music Festival, inspired by the love story that changed his life

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 10, 2026January 13, 2026

Golden Guitar Winner Tom Curtain is returning to the Tamworth Country Music Festival to debut his new song, Red Hot Summer. 

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth, Tourism

Swags down, caravans rolling as Tamworth festival countdown begins

blankby Bec GracieJanuary 10, 2026January 13, 2026

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.

Posted inGood News, Local festivals and shows

The Wiggles set to return to Tamworth with biggest show yet

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 29, 2025January 13, 2026

The Wiggles are heading back to Tamworth, bringing one of the most recognisable names in children’s entertainment to the city once again as part of the 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival celebrations.

Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth

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

blankby Bec GracieDecember 11, 2025January 13, 2026

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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