Six-time Golden Guitar winner Amber Lawrence hits the road with her Cowgirl To Me Tour - a heartfelt, high-energy celebration of grit, freedom and modern country storytelling. Fresh from the […]

Bring your friends and family out for the first anniversary Tamworth Open Mic! Hosted by Owen Smith at the Press Basement bar. It will be a great evening of local […]

The Country Dancehall Project blends the best of classic Aussie bush dancing with the energy of today’s “90s Country Revival” capturing the imagination of the 18–25's and keeping the tradition […]

From cheeky drinking songs to powerhouse anthems, this show pops the cork & raises a glass to the trailblazers who broke barriers and the unforgettable hits that made them legends. […]

BROCK COUNTY (BC) is a country rock band from Sydney Australia, described by many as a high energy band featuring a front man that can handle a crowd. BC performs […]

Bring a song, a poem, or simply yourself. Whether you’re a festival-goer soaking up the atmosphere, an aspiring artist seeking community, or a well-seasoned performer, The Sharing Circle is a […]

12-1pm - Geoff Gates, Peter Salata, Gabi Forman and Daniel Sproule 1-2pm - Jane A Naoi, Marcus Cassells, Ruby Holden and Sandy Louise 2-3pm - Kaz Fuller, Anne Fraser, Mark Griffin and Kate Fitzgerald 3-4pm - Ricki Wood, Ava Bizzanelli, Carly Robinson and Kira J 4-5pm - Jordi Woods, Charlie Adams, Corey Colum, and Phil […]

Bring along your song ideas for small group cowriting sessions. Entry is free, but registration is essential. Your host for The Songwriters Hub is Owen Smith. A published, charting songwriter himself, Owen is a key bridge in the local music community. As a Tamworth Songwriters Association committee member, a CMAA Academy graduate, and the organiser […]

You knew them as Grand Finalists “Brothers3” on The X Factor Australia. Now join Mak & Shar for their free show at the Hats Off to Country Festival 2026! Mak & Shar are primed to unleash their instinctive musical talents & infectious camaraderie again. With their huge performance catalogue of songs by renowned artists like […]

Hold onto your mullets as acclaimed songwriter Owen Smith brings his high energy music—‘Upper Class Bogan’—to the Hats off to Country festival. He’s written with Australian music royalty and his songs have reached six continents. Now, acclaimed songwriter Owen Smith is sharing his sharpest, most satirical, utterly bogan work yet.

Adults $35; Concession $33; Kids 12 & under Free

Presented by Tamworth Regional Council If you’re travelling to Tamworth in July for this year’s Hats Off festival, make sure to mark Brendan Radford’s special Saturday evening Bluebird Room show in your calendar. A gifted vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Brendan’s second album, Start All Over Again won the Golden Guitar for Traditional Country Album of the Year at the 2026 CMAA […]

From the outskirts of Tamworth to the Sydney skyline, Dear Tommie effortlessly paints a cinematic landscape with her music. In 2025 she performed a packed show at Strummingbird Festival alongside Shaboozey, Jelly Roll & more with over 25,000 people attending. Though early in her career, Tommie has already seen strong support with editorial placements in […]

Cap off your festival with a rare opportunity to learn from one of Australia's most respected storytellers, ten-time Golden Guitar winner Lyn Bowtell. Lyn is a Toyota Star Maker winner, MO Award winner, 2022 Hands of Fame inductee, and 2026 Galaxy Of Stars inductee. With her remarkable voice, masterful songwriting, and magnetic stage presence, she’s […]

The Australian Bush Balladeers' Association Inc presents Aussie Bush Ballad Concert featuring Anne Fraser, Anthony Baxter, Dianne Lindsay, Greg Bain, Lorraine Pfitzner, Lyn & Phil Manning, Lynette Guest, Patti Morgan, […]

12-1pm - Greg McInnes, Becci Nethery, Gabi Forman and Anne Fraser 1-2pm - Daniel Sproule, Ruby Holden, Marcus Cassells and Jordi Woods 2-3pm - Ricki Wood, Corey Colum, Jane A […]

Jason Owen is one of Australia’s most recognisable and respected country music artists, rising to national prominence as the runner-up on The X Factor Australia in 2012. Hailing from Dubbo, New South Wales, and raised in the tiny rural town of Albert—home to just a handful of residents—Jason’s journey from country kid to national star […]

SUNDAY LEMONADE || “People’s Choice” Tamworth Country Music Festival 2024 Coming back for a big bouncing boogie & calling it a home town show! Tys and Loz acknowledge how pivotal their visits to Tamworth have been and this event will be no different. Celebrating a new single, an upcoming debut EP, A RECORD DEAL all […]

Presented by Tamworth Regional Council Strike A Chord brings together five of the most compelling voices with deep connections to Tamworth and the rich traditions of Australian country, blues and folk music. Featuring multi-award winning performers Aleyce Simmonds, Sally-Anne Whitten, Goldheist, Allison Forbes and Roz Pappalardo, Strike A Chord offers a rare opportunity to hear these remarkable artists […]