The Toyota Country Music Busking Championships is one of the most anticipated aspects of the Festival each year - up to 400 buskers performing on Tamworth’s “Boulevard of Dreams” in Peel Street.
Some of the buskers are here in the hope that they’ll be spotted for their talent and follow in the footsteps of some of country’s biggest stars. Troy Cassar-Daley, Kasey Chambers, Beccy Cole, and of course Keith Urban all started by busking on Peel Street.
Some buskers, however, are just here to experience all the fun and excitement of the Festival. Whatever your reason for busking, get ready to register for one of the biggest busking events in the world!
The Toyota Busking Championships, Tamworth
Each year, ten buskers are chosen by judges and invited to perform at the Toyota Busking Championships in Toyota Park on the last weekend of the festival. Buskers compete for a cash prize, as well as the coveted People's Choice. The People's Choice Prize is voted by audience members via SMS.
Did you know...?
Busking is totally free! Though registration is required for identification and insurance purposes.
Busking at TCMF2022
Busking registrations will open in the second half of 2021 for TCMF2022. Stay tuned for more info.
Busking Map and Exclusion Zones
It all starts on the streets of Tamworth!
Previous Toyota Busking Championships Winners include:
2020: Naomi Connell
2019: Rhys Crimmin
For further information please contact:
Email: trc@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 6767 5555
