Some of the biggest names in country music perform in Tamworth during the Festival; there are a range of events which aim to discover the stars of tomorrow. The competitions are for singers, instrumentalists, poets, dancers, bands, songwriters and the youngest of performers.

 

 

2TM Discovered Quest The inaugural quest was held in January 2023 and staged at Centrepoint Tamworth. Submissions will be accepted via the 2TM website 2TM.com.au with five finalists chosen to perform at the Discovered concert on Saturday 27 January 2024. A panel of three judges will decide the winner on the day. For more infromation, visit 2TM Tamworth | Radio Station

 

The CMAA Australian Country Music Awards of Australia are owned and managed by the Country Music Association of Australia. See more information on the Golden Guitars at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
 

 

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Toyota Country Music Busking Championships

The Toyota Country Music Busking Championships have been designed to celebrate and recognise the talent in Peel Street during the festival. Registered buskers are judged throughout the week with a handful chosen to perform at the Best of the Buskers Concert on the final weekend of the festival.

 

 

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Capital Country Music Association National Songwriter Award

All material submitted must be country music. Songs will be pre-judged and the decision of the judges will be final. 
Entrants can enter as many songs per section as they wish. Winners will be notified via Facebook and awards will be presented at the CCMA National Jamboree.
 

Contact President Peg Gilchrist 
PO Box 209 Tamworth NSW 2340
M: 0400 559 555
E: ccmatamworth1@gmail.com
W: www.ccma.net.au

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Capital Country Music Association National Talent Quest

Various sections.  All contestants to provide their own backing during heats with backing tracks acceptable.

Contact Coordinator Marg Campbell 
PO Box 209 Tamworth NSW 2340
E: ccmatamworth1@gmail.com
W: www.ccma.net.au
 

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Australian Country Music People's Choice Awards