Tamworth Area - Country music capital

A celebration of the Australian identity is how the Tamworth Country Music Festival can best be described.

Gone are the days when all country music sounded alike. These days 'Country' is mainstream and offers one of the broadest and most exciting musical styles around.

Visitors can enjoy some 2,000 events representing the many genres of country music. Choices range from contemporary to bush ballads along with bluegrass, bootscooting, busking, bush poetry, new talent, acoustic, country rock, gospel comedy and even a touch of Cajun.

There's everything from the glamour of the Toyota Country Music Concert to sitting on a fold-up chair in the middle of beautiful Peel Street Boulevard and listening to festival buskers. You can buy a ticket to enjoy the star of your choice or do it all for nothing by attending a different free show just about every hour of the day.

From day one there's plenty of action with the Opening Concert and Ceremony in Bicentennial Park. Following this are concerts in the Town Hall, major clubs and hotels, performed by leading country music artists. Major events include the awarding of the Golden Guitars and the Cavalcade of Stars.

The festival was launched by a small group of Tamworthians and is now attended by 40,000 plus visitors every year. Some are long time fans, an increasing crowd of others are brand new to the experience.

Whether you're one of the faithful or one wishing to discover this magic event, Tamworth looks forward to welcoming you.