Talent competitions & more
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.
Golden Guitars – Australian Country Music Awards of Australia
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.
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.
Toyota Star Maker
Email: info@starmaker.com.au
Golden Gig, Sponsored by Maccas
Golden Gig, Sponsored by Maccas gives young country music artists the opportunity to display their talent and kick start their musical journey.
Macca’s Stage will be located on Kable Avenue (near Toyota Park).
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
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
Tamworth Bush Poetry Competition
Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards
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.
More information on the website.