Talent Competitions

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<h2 id="talent-competitions-more">Talent competitions &amp; more</h2>
<p>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.</p>
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<p>The CMAA Australian Country Music Awards of Australia are owned and managed by the Country Music Association of Australia.<br />
<a href="https://www.tcmf.com.au/awards/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden Guitars page.</a></p>
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<h4 id="toyota-country-music-busking-championships">Toyota Country Music Busking Championships</h4>
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<div class="prose-no-my-ends">The <a href="https://www.tcmf.com.au/busking/">Toyota Country Music Busking Championships</a> 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.</div>
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<h4 id="toyota-star-maker">Toyota Star Maker</h4>
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<p><a href="https://starmaker.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toyota Star Maker</a> is Australia’s premier and most prestigious annual country music talent search. Aspiring artists are invited to compete for the coveted Toyota Star maker title and prize package including a full deal and the 12 month use of a fully-serviced new Toyota car.</p>
<p><strong>Phone:</strong> (02) 6767 5555<br />
<strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:info@starmaker.com.au">info@starmaker.com.au</a></p>
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<h4 id="golden-gig-sponsored-by-maccas">Golden Gig, Sponsored by Maccas</h4>
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<p>Golden Gig, Sponsored by Maccas gives young country music artists the opportunity to display their talent and kick start their musical journey.</p>
<p>Macca’s Stage will be located on Kable Avenue (near Toyota Park).</p>
<p><a href="https://www.tcmf.com.au/maccas">Find out more here.</a></p>
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<h4 id="capital-country-music-association-national-songwriter-award">Capital Country Music Association National Songwriter Award</h4>
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<p>All material submitted must be country music. Songs will be pre-judged and the decision of the judges will be final.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Contact President Peg Gilchrist<br />
<strong>Post:</strong> PO Box 209 Tamworth NSW 2340<br />
<strong>Phone:</strong> 0400 559 555<br />
<strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:ccmatamworth1@gmail.com">ccmatamworth1@gmail.com</a><br />
<strong>Web:</strong> <a href="http://www.ccma.net.au/">www.ccma.net.au</a></p>
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<h4 id="capital-country-music-association-national-talent-quest">Capital Country Music Association National Talent Quest</h4>
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<p>Various sections.  All contestants to provide their own backing during heats with backing tracks acceptable.</p>
<p>Contact Coordinator Marg Campbell<br />
<strong>Post:</strong> PO Box 209 Tamworth NSW 2340<br />
<strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:ccmatamworth1@gmail.com">ccmatamworth1@gmail.com</a><br />
<strong>Web:</strong> <a href="http://www.ccma.net.au/">www.ccma.net.au</a></p>
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<h4 id="2tms-discovered-quest">2TM’s DISCOVERED Quest</h4>
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<p>A yearly Country Music promotion!<br />
Prizes for the winning entrant include an exclusive 2TM Discovered trophy, airplay on 2TM and more.</p>
<p>Enter via their website.<br />
<strong>Web:</strong> <a href="https://www.2tm.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.2tm.com.au</a></p>
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<h4 id="australian-country-music-peoples-choice-awards">Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards</h4>
<p>The Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards give “the people” the right to vote and have a say in who they believe is the best. The 2025 Awards will be announced at a gala presentation in January.</p>
<p>More information via their website.<br />
<strong>Web:</strong> <a href="http://www.peopleschoiceawards.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.peopleschoiceawards.com.au</a></p>
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Golden Guitars – Australian Country Music Awards of Australia

Toyota Country Music Busking Championships

Capital Country Music Association National Songwriter Award

Capital Country Music Association National Talent Quest

Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards