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WELCOME FROM THE TAMWORTH REGION MAYOR

While it has been a challenging year in many respects due to the ongoing drought and its widespread impacts, our community is showing its resilience, and we are delighted to welcome you to the 48th annual Toyota Country Music Festival, Tamworth.

he festival not only supports Australian country music, but with over 300,000 converging on Tamworth each year, it is a key economic driver for our community, and this is more important than ever during these especially difficult economic times. If you are one of the many who make the annual pilgrimage each year, you will know that the festival features the biggest country music stars, has the biggest line-up of artists, the biggest country music talent search, and the biggest country music awards show in the country. If this is your first time to Tamworth, get ready. The 2020 festival will remain true to its roots, offering something for everyone with a mix of traditional, Americana, blues, roots, alt-country, bluegrass, honky tonk and so much more. It starts with the Opening Concert on Friday, January 17 at Toyota Park. Traditionally one of the biggest concerts on the festival program, the Opening Concert, hosted by Pete Denahy, will be a snapshot of the diversity of music to be seen in Tamworth throughout the festival. Included among other highlights at Toyota Park are the Toyota Star Maker

Grand Final where we will launch the top 10 finalists into the country music spotlight; Americana in the Park, showcasing the fastest growing sub-genre of country music; Live and Loud featuring rock- and pop-inspired country music, Toyota Stars Under the Stars – Concert for Rural Australia, and the Best of the Buskers where we get to see the top buskers from across the festival battle it out to be crowned the 2020 Toyota Best Busker. There’s more than great music on offer too, with the festival Family Zone in full swing again featuring carnival rides, sideshow alley, and plenty of activities for the kids. Plus, for the first time, the festival will host a Fringe program of active elements designed to engage festivalgoers in the FanZone and Family Zone precincts outside of scheduled events. The Fringe will be home to street performers, art installations, food providers and more. And if you need a break from the pace of the festival program, there’s plenty to see and do around our beautiful city, and across the region with public art walks, mountain biking, award-winning parks and playgrounds, galleries and museums, cosmopolitan

cafes and restaurants and strong heritage links to discover. As Tamworth Region Mayor, it has been a privilege to welcome visitors to the festival these past ten years and, as I look toward the end of my term, it brings me immense pride to see how the festival has grown to have lots of appeal and become a vital fixture on the summer music festival, family-friendly holiday and grey nomad calendar. However, none of this would be possible without the

support of our sponsors, Toyota – which has been a partner for 27 years, Destination NSW, CocaCola, Qantas, ABC, KIX, WIN, Kennards Hire and XXXX. Tamworth Regional Council is committed to remaining the top destination for country music in Australia, and I am delighted to once again welcome all visitors to Tamworth for the 48th Toyota Country Music Festival. Let the music begin! COL MURRAY Tamworth Region Mayor

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Welcome from our sponsor

On behalf of Toyota Australia, I’d like to warmly welcome you to the annual Toyota Country Music Festival Tamworth.

his year marks the 48th year of the festival, which has featured Australia’s top country performers and newcomers breaking onto the scene. We have a proud history of supporting rural and regional Australia and we’re delighted to bring the largest country music festival in the Southern Hemisphere to all country music fans. Over 10 days, visitors can enjoy 700 performers across 2,800 events in 120 different venues. The variety of performances continues to attract people back to the festival, and to Tamworth as

the destination for country music in Australia. I also encourage you to take in our Hybrid Cavalcade while you are visiting Tamworth. There will be interactive, fun, educational and engaging activities to entertain visitors, all while learning more about Hybrid technology and the benefits it provides. I wish everyone an enjoyable time over the 10 days of this festival and thank you for your continued support of this iconic Australian event. WAYNE GABRIEL Chief Marketing Officer

We have a proud history supporting rural and regional Australia and we’re delighted to bring the largest country music festival in the Southern Hemisphere to all country music fans.

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Contents

Welcome from the Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Welcome from our sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Official Guide Foreword and Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Welcome Message from the Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Message from the Minister for Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Message from the State Member for Tamworth . . . . . . . . . . . 11

FOREWORD he Official Program to the 48th Toyota Country Music Festival Tamworth is published by Country Music Capital News – Australia’s leading monthly country music magazine, and Tamworth Regional Council.

The best country gathering of the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Battle royal in the golden circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Who will be the 41st Star Maker? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Sheik shows he’s a pretty handy bloke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 A cavalcade of colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 For many, it’s all about the busking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Country’s greatest honour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 A money-can’t-buy experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Activities and attractions for all the family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Our latest bronzed Aussie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Explore the country music capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 History on display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

The Official Guide is recognised as one of the world’s biggest festival program guide publications. All listings are supplied by artists, advertisers and venues. The publishers have made every attempt to publish all information as accurately as possible as supplied, but take no responsibility for inaccuracies or changes that may occur. Tamworth Regional Council believes all information printed is correct as at November 30, 2019. The publisher encourages the reader to cross-reference artists listing to the more detailed listing of events in the Daily Program. You may also consider downloading the Festival App for any changes that may have occurred since publication as well as consulting the daily updates and pictorials printed in Tamworth’s local newspaper The Northern Daily Leader for the latest information. Produced and published since 1975 by Country Music Capital News and published by Tamworth Regional Council since 2018. The team behind the Official Guide: Publisher: Barry Harley – Country Music Events Manager, Tamworth Regional Council Co-ordination: Cheryl Brown – Managing Editor Capital News Advertising Sales: Joanne Maiden Editorial: Anna Rose, C7Even Communications, Max Ellis, Tamworth Regional Council Design: Sam Woods Design Program: Aaron Harley, Anna Rose, Cheryl Brown TRC Art: Steve Livingstone, Nicola Allen Marketing: Karlee Cole, Eleanor Pengilley, Jessica Fitzsimmons, Kyla Hill, Josh Morton Distribution: Linda Bridges IT & App Development: Peter Howard, Aaron Harley Thanks to all the individuals and teams with the Tamworth Regional Council who assisted in the production. Printed by Australian Community Media Print & Logistics

Ballads to the fore at Salvo HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Songwriters’ on parade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Three exhibitions to entice you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Disabled services and access to Tamworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Reflect, celebrate, acknowledge Australia Day . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Taking the road together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Country battles Coca-Cola style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Up-and-comers learn from the very best . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Choose your experience, rhythm and escape . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Fantastic free entertainment in the heart of town . . . . . . . . . 111 Toyota takes Hybrid Cavalcade across Australia . . . . . . . . . . 117 Music to enjoy on the road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Hats Off to Tamworth’s coolest festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Help make Tamworth the sustainable festival . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 New national guitar museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Super-sized concerts at LBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Pure joy in this superb concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 A chance to shine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 A-Z Artist Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Artist Directory Intro Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Daily Official Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Official Program Intro Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Tamworth Venues Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-281 CBD Venues Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Tamworth Mobility Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Festival Express Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Festival Regional Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Festival Express Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286-287 Advertisers List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 TOYOTA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL TAMWORTH 2020 OFFICIAL GUIDE

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the best fun of your life

The Official Guide, the magazine you have in front of you, is your licence to have the best fun you can have in an upright position.

f you’ve never been to the Tamworth Country Music Festival, sit back, make yourself a cuppa and read on This Guide is a massive undertaking and is put together by a small, dedicated team headed by Cheryl Brown. It’s virtually our annual miracle. With all the setbacks along the way, obstacles and stumbling blocks, countless changes and corrections, it all comes out in the end. Published by Tamworth Regional Council, this Guide will paint a picture for you of all the colour and excitement that makes the Tamworth Country Music Festival one of the world’s best events. Unlike most councils, Tamworth Regional Council is a great multi-tasker. Not only does it look after rates, roads and rubbish – it also takes responsibility for marketing and communication to attract as many fans as possible to the Toyota Country Music Festival. An event of this magnitude cannot happen

without support and investment from strategic partners like Destination NSW and long-term sponsors Toyota and many others. The ongoing drought has had a serious impact on our region and each of our town water supplies is currently on Level 3 or above water restrictions. We ask that you familiarise yourself with the rules under these levels of water restrictions and abide by them during your stay in our region. There was never a question of cancelling the festival – not that we could if we wanted to. Some people believe council runs the whole event, but it is very much an individual stakeholdersrun festival. Council is one of many event organisers who put concerts and shows together in this melting pot of music. Flipping through the pages, you will discover there’s so much more than “country music” here …

and I’m pretty sure it’s this diversity that keeps people coming back for more. Whether you’re nine or 90, you’re sure to find lots to read about – and so much more to enjoy once it’s all under way. There’s nothing quite like seeing Tamworth in January, with all the artist banners fluttering in the breeze, the buskers doing their utmost to capture the attention (and a few coins) of the passing parade. It’s the most comprehensive, detailed encapsulation of this awardwinning festival you will find. Visitors from around the world come to Tamworth – so say g’day to those you meet in the street and join

the party. We do hope The Official Guide to the Toyota Country Music Festival, Tamworth and the 20-track On The Road CD assists you in making your own memories of one of the best festivals in the world. Valued at $20, this is your souvenir included in the $10 cover price of the Official Guide. You just can’t beat value like that! Flick through the pages, find your favourites or new experiences and go out and have some fun. You are now part of Australia’s Biggest Party. Thanks for coming! BARRY HARLEY Country Music Manager Tamworth Regional Council

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BACK TO THE BUSH SPECTACULAR

FRIDAY 17 JANUARY – 7.00PM

WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY – 7.00PM

A snapshot of the diversity of music to be seen in Tamworth 2020. Hosted by Pete Denahy and featuring the CMAA Academy of Country Music students and tutors, Buddy Knox Blues Band, Brewn, Zac & George, the 2019 Toyota Busking Champion Rhys Crimmin, popular duo The Long & Short Of It, 2019 Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor, and Golden Guitar winners Ashleigh Dallas, Lyn Bowtell, Andrew Swift, and Adam Brand topping off the night, with his only Tamworth appearance. Arrive early and take part in the first ever Tamworth ‘Git UP’ Challenge from 6:30pm. PLUS SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS AT 9.30PM.

Featuring more than 40 Bush Balladeers, including Jeff Brown, Graham Rodger, Ted Egan AO, Dianne Lindsay, Tom Maxwell, Ernie Constance, The Young Balladeers, Ashley Cook, Dean Perrett, Peter Coad, The Coad Sisters, Lindsay Butler, Anne Kirkpatrick, David Kirkpatrick, Trevor Tolton, Tom Kennedy, Keith Jamieson and many more.

‘BEST’ NIGHT OUT

If you like it LIVE and you like it LOUD this is a night in Toyota Park not to be missed. Featuring some of the best, emerging and established modern country artists including Melanie Dyer, Caitlyn Shadbolt, Kaylens Rain, Darlinghurst, The Buckleys, Glen Harrison, Leigha Moore, Juliet Oliver, Sophia Chesworth and Jessica Emily Odgers.

SATURDAY 18 JANUARY – 7.00PM Another stellar lineup in Toyota Park brought to you by Best Employment including Golden Guitar winners Amber Lawrence, Brad Butcher, Lyn Bowtell, Andrew Swift, Aleyce Simmonds and 2014 Toyota Star Maker Jared Porter.

TOYOTA STAR MAKER 2020 GRAND FINAL SUNDAY 19 JANUARY – 7.00PM Following in the footsteps of Keith Urban, Lee Kernaghan, Beccy Cole, James Blundell and many others, this marks the 41st staging of the Toyota Star Maker Grand Final which will launch the best from the Top 10 into the spotlight. The evening features a performance by 2019 Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor.

AMERICANA IN THE PARK MONDAY 20 JANUARY – 7.00PM Witness this fastest growing sub-genre of country music featuring established, award winning artists and the brightest stars on the horizon. On the Toyota Park stage in 2020 will be Dana Hassall , Gareth Leach, Michael Waugh, Ben Mastwyk, Emily Barker, Rose Zita Falko and Pete Cullen & The Hurt,

INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE TUESDAY 21 JANUARY – 7.00PM A strong line up of our neighbours from across the ditch including Brendan Dugan, Jodi Vaughan, Aly Cook, Jenny Mitchell, Ron Mitchell, The Mitchell Twins, Ainslie Allen and featuring winners of the NZ Gold Guitars Jaydin Shingleton and Ocean Waitokia. Joining the Kiwis will be the new sensation from Samoa, Mr Cowboy and a special group of award winning songwriters and performers from Nashville, USA including Jerry Salley, expat Phil Barton, Jason Duke and introducing Canadian rising star Danielle Todd.

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LIVE AND LOUD THURSDAY 23 JANUARY – 7.00PM

TOYOTA STARS UNDER THE STARS FRIDAY 24 JANUARY – 7.00PM This annual event features INXS co-founder Andrew Farriss, Casey Barnes, Jetty Road, Keith Urban’s original band members, SaltbushSix, as well as, Toyota Star Maker winners Luke Dickens (2011) and Karin Page (2016), and the 2020 Toyota Star Maker winner and more. The night will be hosted by Toyota ambassadors Sam and Mollie McClymont.

TAMWORTH PROUD CONCERT SATURDAY 25 JANUARY – 7.00PM A showcase of just a few who proudly call Tamworth home will feature The Redneck Gentleman, Allison Forbes, John Krsulja, Brett Clarke, Sally-Anne Whitten, Freddie Bailey-Cook, The Crosby Sisters, Brent Larkham, Ron Buckpitt with MD Alwyn Aurich and his All Star Band.

2020 TOYOTA BEST OF THE BUSKERS SUNDAY 26 JANUARY – 7.00PM The final event for Toyota Park is where the TOP TEN buskers selected by the judges through the 10 days, battle it out to be crowned 2020 Toyota’s Best of the Buskers. SPECTACULAR AUSTRALIA DAY FIREWORKS AT 9.30PM.

Welcome from the

NSW Government On behalf of the NSW Government, welcome to the 48th Tamworth Country Music Festival.

t is a major regional NSW event featuring many of the nation’s top country performers and emerging stars of country music. The NSW Government is proud to support the Tamworth Country Music Festival via its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. One of our most unique events, it’s Australia’s largest music festival and one of the top 10 music festivals in the

world, playing host to over 700 performers and 2800 shows across 120 different venues. I wish all visitors an enjoyable experience and encourage everyone to take in the many fantastic performances while enjoying the city’s great shopping, dining, accommodation and local visitor attractions. THE HON. STUART AYRES MP Minister for Tourism

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Message from State Member for Tamworth Wishing one and all a safe, happy and enjoyable festival

t’s party time in Tamworth and organisers of the annual Country Music Festival are rolling out the red carpet for the throng of visitors expected to arrive this month. This year’s Festival is framed in the circumstances of an unprecedented drought. So I’m hoping for a good, old-fashioned festival flood as we extend a warm welcome to all those visitors here in Tamworth. There is an expected influx of more than 50,000 visitors

to Tamworth for this iconic event, so I urge our many visitors to enjoy our sights and sounds in a sensible and calm manner. We’re all about being water-conscious and watersafe. Council has budgeted water for our Festival regulars and visitors, so we want you to know that we want you to come along, but be water savvy. Support our pubs, clubs, motels, venues and other businesses, this will mean so much to the owners and operators.

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Tamworth the best country gathering of the year … then and now

BY ANNA ROSE

It’s no secret that Tamworth has been the annual gathering of country music stars, their family, friends and fans for close to 50 years.

n years gone by, touring artists such as Buddy Williams, Stan Coster, Slim Dusty, Joy McKean, Rick and Thel Carey and many others made it their business to start the year off in Tamworth. It was the one place they could all come together and have a good catch-up, as touring life took all of them in different directions. All these years later, it’s

still the best place to catch up with your favourite artists – and your favourite people who you only ever see in Tamworth. This past year has been tougher than most, particularly with the relentless drought, widespread bushfires, water worries and tragedies of all description. Ironically, the first big

gathering of country fans was a huge concert at the Tamworth Town Hall to assist Tasmania’s bushfire victims in June 1966. It was so successful they staged another, on the January long weekend in 1967, drawing artists and fans from far and wide. Bushfires are a fact of Australian life. But then again, so is the indomitable Australian spirit. It was evident back then and it’s even more so today. When people are suffering, the natural urge is to help your neighbour, or in a lot of cases, complete strangers. If you look at the “country

music bible” in your hands, turn to the program and you’ll see Aussies coming together with that incredible spirit, wanting to help others in dire straits, or simply for really great causes. One of the largest supporters of charitable causes associated with this mighty festival is Toyota, which has directed more than half a million dollars in recent years through its Toyota hat sales. For the past two years, Rural Aid has been the main beneficiary and last year Toyota directed $32,465 to the Australian charity from hat sales.

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The 12th annual Country Music Cares concert at Tamworth Town Hall has raised money for a number of local causes – Lifeline, One of a Kind, and for the past three years, Lock the Gate Alliance has received 100 per cent proceeds. Here’s a Song I Wrote with Allan Caswell at Tamworth Services Club will donate 100 per cent proceeds to Support Act. Country Goes Pink in Blazes at Wests donates all proceeds to the McGrath Foundation. In recent years, the Wests Entertainment Group has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for breast cancer nurses. Also at Wests, Friends of Goonga’s Girls – A Tribute to Glen Hannah, will raise money for Support Act and the family of the much-loved musician, as well as R U OK? Music For Mates to raise

awareness and funds for suicide prevention. The star-studded Pure Country Spectacular at the Capitol Theatre also directs funds to mental health and suicide prevention programs. For the second year, The Pub Group, in conjunction with Fibber Parker, will stage Doing It For Our Farmers, a rural fundraiser close to many hearts.

spirit in action. Times are tough, but the Australian spirit is tougher. That’s why at this really hard time in all our lives, we need our spirits lifted – and what better way than with music! Tamworth is a big boost for everyone – not just for country music fans. It’s for families – for everybody. There are the 10 nights of free concerts in Toyota Park

of charge, but please support the venues because someone is paying somewhere down the line. Buying drinks and a meal does make a difference. You can start your day off with anything from bluegrass to bush ballads or bush poetry. Then carry on for the remainder of each day seeking out the best gigs, for the best value. Did you think you would

More than 75 per cent of shows in Tamworth are free of charge, but please support the venues because someone is paying somewhere down the line. A tribute concert to the late Brian Young OAM at the Balladeers’ Homestead will direct all proceeds to the installation of his bronze bust. All of these busts have been erected through fundraising efforts, such as these. The true Australian

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offering a range of musical styles through to a megagig in Scully Park at Wests starring Aussie rock icons Cold Chisel, along with Paul Kelly, Troy Cassar-Daley, Kasey Chambers and Charlie Collins. More than 75 per cent of shows in Tamworth are free

ever find a gig called Barry Morgan’s World of Organs on the Tamworth Country Music Festival program? He’s the bloke who put the yes into polyester – and he looks mighty fine in his 70s safari suit. The SpinDrifters, a

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world-class band, is in Tamworth for one show only – and it’s a fusion of some of the best in the business, led by golden girl Felicity Urquhart and featuring the fabulous Banks Brothers. Multi-instrumentalist and musical chameleon Andrew Clermont is presenting his 22nd International Supper Club at North Tamworth Bowlo, with more than 100 acts on the program – a true festival within a festival. If you can’t find music to suit your taste among the hundreds of gigs listed in the Official Guide, you’d better check your pulse. Houston, we have a problem ... While the year has been tinged with sadness, it’s also been a year of celebration, with success stories abounding within the country music industry. Lee Kernaghan has had a record-breaking year touring Backroad Nation, while Troy Cassar-Daley made it a real

family affair, taking daughter Jem on the road for a superbly successful Greatest Hits tour. Another of our favourite families in country music, The McClymonts had a great touring year in 2019, introducing Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor to their huge fan base across the country. It was smiles all round as Blake heard his name read

the block, Mirror Music Group, which is amassing quite a stable. Country really is cool these days, with major players like Michael Chugg putting his reputation behind events such as the sellout CMC Rocks events staged in Ipswich, Queensland. He’s also establishing a country component to his growing artist roster including recent

Tony Lockett on a good day. Hard workers like Morgan Evans, who took home the ARIA for Best Country Album, are really seeing results of their dedication and determination; Kristy Cox is an internationally successful bluegrass artist living and working out of Nashville, TN. Her husband Travis List, has formed a band called NEON, with fellow expats

Hard workers like Morgan Evans, who took home the ARIA for Best Country Album, are really seeing results of their dedication and determination. out – twice – at the 2020 Toyota Golden Guitar finalists’ announcement in Sydney. His predecessor, 2018 Toyota Star Maker Brad Cox was also on the receiving end of two Golden Guitar finalist nominations. Brad was signed to Sony Music and is now represented by impressive new kids on

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signing Casey Barnes. It’s great to see events such as C2C come to Australia, thanks to Live Nation. Events that bring people together for music have got to be great for the Australian morale. Internationally, Aussies have been kicking more goals than Johnathan Thurston or

Stuie French and Rusty Crook on board; expat Aussie Phil Barton returns to Tamworth as one of Nashville’s Hitmen – having amassed a string of international songwriting accolades and hits with leading artists in the USA, Canada and Australia. The French family – Stuie, wife Camille and children

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Whether you’re into sport, music, food and wine, action or adventure, you’ll find many exciting events for all ages, in amazing locations throughout Regional NSW. SNOWY MOUNTAINS

TREX CROSS TRIATHLON NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 29 February Swim, MTB and trail run in one of Australia’s most iconic offroad triathlons. Snowy Mountains

COUNTRY NSW

ORANGE F.O.O.D WEEK 27 March - 5 April Experience the best of the region’s food and wine at Australia’s longest running regional food festival. Orange, Blayney and Cabonne

NORTH COAST

NATIONAL TOUCH LEAGUE 11 - 14 March See Australia’s best touch football talent in action at this event. Coffs Harbour

NORTH COAST

SAIL PORT STEPHENS 27 April - 3 May An annual yachting regatta held on the pristine waterways of the Port Stephens Marine Park. Nelson Bay

COUNTRY NSW

NEWCREST ORANGE CHALLENGE 22 March An exciting cycling event over rolling hills, around beautiful vineyards and picturesque open plains. Orange

SOUTH COAST

NAROOMA OYSTER FESTIVAL 1 - 2 May Celebrate the region’s oysters and their growers, quality produce and chefs of the NSW South Coast. Narooma

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Chet, Sonny and Manaia, have recently moved to Nashville to make their mark. While Cam keeps the home fires burning, Stuie returns to Tamworth for some great gigs. Don’t miss seeing Stuie in action. Throughout the year the record companies are on the lookout for the next big thing; the venues who continue to support live music need your support; artists keep putting one foot in front of the other to follow their dream and

take their music out to the faithful. Then there’s the fans, the diehards who attend gigs and buy or download albums. Not one component of this industry can exist without the other. It’s a chain reaction, as our old mate John Farnham would say. Tamworth is a place where we all come together – where most of us start off our year … the country music family. While we’ve had struggles with water woes this year,

Tamworth does have enough water to cater to visitors, just so long as those visitors are mindful and respectful of water restrictions. Catch up with all your favourite acts – or discover someone new. Get out and see what there is to offer. Peel Street is fabulous for buskers, day and night, with new activities added this year to enhance family enjoyment. And getting around the festival has never been easier

with the Festival Express. You’ll find the timetable in the back of this magazine. Enjoy your festival, folks. Smile at the person coming towards you. Tamworth is like that. We’re all here for the one reason – we love our music and there’s nowhere else in the world we’d rather start off our year. Lots of festivals have something special, but Tamworth has it all. See you around the traps, folks.

If you’d like to study more about Tamworth and the history of Australian country music, visit www.historyofcountrymusic.com.au and www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au or while you’re in Tamworth, take some time out to visit the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame and delve into the history. It’s fascinating!

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Lee Kernaghan and Felicity Urquhart lead the field of Golden Guitar finalists by a country mile, with eight berths apiece in the 48th annual Country Music Awards of Australia.

ll finalists were announced last month by organisers, Tamworth Regional Council and the Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA), at the Seymour Centre, Sydney. The star-studded event was hosted by Australia’s favourite supergroup, the McClymonts, who introduced performers Lee Kernaghan and Robby X, Felicity Urquhart and 2019 Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor to entertain the industry crowd. CMAA chairman Daniel Biddle congratulated all finalists, saying country music was enjoying “a new golden era in Australia, which is a testament to the incredible

talent of artists such as those we are celebrating today.” “From the first-time finalists to our legends of the industry, we thank them for continuing to inspire the public with their music and lead the way for Australian country music to shine well into the future,” he said. ARIA contender Lee Kernaghan’s new album and single, Backroad Nation will vie for the coveted Toyota Album, Male Artist, Apple Music Single, CMC Video Clip, APRA AMCOS Song, Heritage Song, Contemporary Country Album, and Vocal Collaboration of the Year with The Wolfe Brothers for their song, Till It Ends.

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Also an ARIA finalist, Felicity Urquhart will contest Album (Frozen Rabbit), Single, Video Clip, Song (Chain of Joy), Heritage Song featuring Shanley Del (Where The Fruit Hangs Low) and Vocal Collaboration featuring Karl Broadie (Slow It Down), Female Artist and Traditional Country Album of the Year. With seven finalist nominations for her seventh studio album, Raindance, Sara Storer may well be adding to her collection of 21 Golden Guitar awards. International chart-topping singer-songwriter Morgan Evans comes in next with four finalist places. With his new album, Things That We

Drink To, the Nashville-viaNewcastle sensation is up for Album, Single, Contemporary Album, and Male Artist of the Year. Then come the treble finalists – Amber Lawrence, Brad Butcher, Luke O’Shea & Lyn Bowtell, and The Wolfe Brothers. Dual finalist placings in Male Artist and New Talent go to 2019 Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor, who tops off an amazing year. His celebrations continue as his debut studio album, Everything I Feel, lands at #1 on the ARIA Australian Country Charts. Also in contention for two Golden Guitars apiece are:

THE FINALISTS AND THE FINALISTS ARE … QANTAS NEW TALENT OF THE YEAR Blake O’Connor Casey Barnes Sinead Burgess Seaforth The Buckleys

Worth A Little More A Little More Reno Love That Daydream

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR Amber Lawrence Ashleigh Dallas Felicity Urquhart Gina Jeffreys Sara Storer

Spark Reflection Frozen Rabbit Beautiful Tangle Raindance

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Kevin Bennett and The Flood, Allan Caswell, Cornell and Carr, Brad Cox, Gina Jeffreys, Ashleigh Dallas, Busby Marou and Michael Waugh. Rounding out the list of artists up for one award each are: Andrew Swift & Gretta Ziller, Angus Gill, Dean Perrett, Fanny Lumsden, Graham Rodger, Hayley Marsten, Jenny Mitchell, Jetty Road, John O’Dea, Michael Fix, Mickey Pye, Mustered Courage, Phil Emmanuel with Jacob Funnell, Rod McCormack and The Viper Creek Band. Toyota Australia chief marketing officer Wayne Gabriel was delighted with the outcome at the finalists’ announcement. “As the proud long-term partner of the Toyota Country Music Festival, we love seeing Australian artists such as Lee

Blake O’Connor Brad Butcher Lee Kernaghan Michael Waugh Morgan Evans

Everything I Feel Travelling Salesman Backroad Nation The Weir Things That We Drink To

COUNTRY MUSIC CAPITAL NEWS GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR Busby Marou The Great Divide Cornell & Carr We Go Way Back Jetty Road Because We Can Blood Red Ties Kevin Bennett & The Flood The Viper Creek Band Beautiful Destruction

VOCAL COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR Kernaghan, Gina Jeffreys, Brad Cox and Blake O’Connor progress from Toyota Star Makers to Toyota Golden Guitar award finalists. “We look forward to seeing the nominated artists in Tamworth in January 2020.”

The 48th Annual Country Music Awards of Australia The Golden Guitars will be presented at a star-studded event on Saturday, January 25, 2020 during the Toyota Country Music Festival Tamworth.

Andrew Swift & Gretta Ziller Second Hand Felicity Urquhart feat Karl Broadie Slow It Down Lee Kernaghan with The Wolfe Brothers Till It Ends Luke O’Shea & Lyn Bowtell Sing Me A Story Sara Storer & Colin Hay Next Year People

BUSH BALLAD OF THE YEAR

Song Artist Writer/s Country Copper Allan Caswell Allan Caswell & Manfred Vijars His Last Cattle Drive Dean Perrett Carmelo Cacciola Knights Of The Saddle Graham Rodger Graham Rodger More Times Than I Remember Jeff Brown Jeff Brown, Kelly & Marian Dixon The Drover’s Friend John O’Dea John O’Dea

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Song Artist Writer/s Freshwater Lady Brad Butcher Brad Butcher & Vaughan Jones Where The Fruit Hangs Low Felicity Urquhart Felicity Urquhart Feat Shanley Del Mick Thomas The Trucks Came Through Lee Kernaghan Lee Kernaghan, Colin Buchanan, Garth Porter Sing Me A Story Luke O’Shea & Luke O’Shea & Lyn Bowtell Felicity Urquhart Hayrunner Sara Storer Sara Storer

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The Balcony Bunch Bridle Track Death Mountain Run Gallagher’s Lane Timeless Traveller

Michael Fix Mickey Pye Mustered Courage Phil Emmanuel with Jacob Funnell Rod McCormack

BLUEGRASS RECORDING OF THE YEAR

Bad Politics Allan Caswell Bleed Me Dry Hillbilly Goats Yesterday’s Heartache Kristy Cox Home Of Lost Lovers (The Ballad Of Glen Turner) – Mustered Courage Shimmers Rod McCormack

APRA AMCOS SONG OF THE YEAR

Song Artist Writer/s Rusty Strings Brad Cox Brad Cox & Jackson Besley Chain Of Joy Felicity Urquhart Felicity Urquhart & Kim Richey Backroad Nation Lee Kernaghan Lee Kernaghan, Colin Buchan, Garth Porter, Lindsay Rimes, Phil Barton Sing Me A Story Luke O’Shea & Luke O’Shea & Lyn Bowtell Felicity Urquhart Raindance Sara Storer Sara Storer & Greg Storer

APPLE MUSIC SINGLE OF THE YEAR Song Rusty Strings Chain Of Joy Backroad Nation Young Again Hey Brother

Artist Brad Cox Felicity Urquhart Lee Kernaghan Morgan Evans The Wolfe Brothers

CMC VIDEO CLIP OF THE YEAR

Song Artist Real Men Don’t Cry Fanny Lumsden (War On Pride) Chain Of Joy Felicity Urquhart Backroad Nation Lee Kernaghan Raindance Sara Storer Hey Brother The Wolfe Brothers

Video Producer Dan Stanley Freeman & Fanny Lumsden Glen Hannah Jay Seeney, Blacklist Productions Duncan Toombs, The Filmery Jay Seeney, Blacklist Productions

ALT COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR Album Artist Travelling Salesman Brad Butcher Spectacular Heartbreak Hayley Marsten Jenny Mitchell Wildfires Kevin Bennett & Blood Red Ties The Flood Michael Waugh The Weir

Producer Matt Fell Matt Fell Matt Fell Glen Hannah Shane Nicholson

CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR Album Artist Spark Amber Lawrence The Great Divide Busby Marou We Go Way Back Cornell & Carr Backroad Nation Lee Kernaghan Things That We Drink To Morgan Evans

TRADITIONAL COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR Album Artist Welcome To My Heart Angus Gill Reflection Ashleigh Dallas Felicity Urquhart Frozen Rabbit Beautiful Tangle Gina Jeffreys Sara Storer Raindance

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Album Artist Spark Amber Lawrence Frozen Rabbit Felicity Urquhart Backroad Nation Lee Kernaghan Things That We Drink To Morgan Evans Raindance Sara Storer

Producer Stuart Stuart Oscar Dawson Matt Fell Lindsay Rimes Chris DeStefano

Producer Angus Gill Brett Dallas Glen Hannah Rod McCormack Matt Fell

Producer Stuart Stuart Glen Hannah Lindsay Rimes Chris DeStefano Matt Fell

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“Felicity has a heart as pure as the wind.” Randy Scruggs (Grammy Award Winner)

“To me, Brad Butcher is a shining light for singer songwriters in our industry. He plays and sings with depth and tells the stories of this land like no other.” Troy Cassar-Daley

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REVEALED IN 41ST TOYOTA STAR MAKER F

ollowing the finalists’ announcement of this year’s Country Music Awards of Australia – Golden Guitars, where the 2019 Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor received two finalist nominations, organisers have announced the Grand Final Top 10 in the 2020 competition. From more than 100 entries received across all Australian states and territories, the finalists hail from just three states. The finalists include four previous entrants and in no particular order the top 10 are:- Chloe Styler (Runaway Bay Qld), Clancy Pye (Orange NSW), El Cosgrove (Dalby Qld), Hannah May (Mount

Cotton Qld), Jarred Taylor (Tamworth NSW), Juliet Oliver (McLaren Vale SA), Leigha Moore (Sippy Downs Qld), Sammy White (Mount Louisa, Townsville, Qld), Taylor Pfeiffer (Nailsworth SA) and Zoey Mills (Mirani Qld). In 2020, competition will be as tough as ever with previous winners setting strong examples of what is possible when committed to a career in the country music industry. Coordinator Cheryl Brown said when the results came in from the judges, they had to be double-checked. “We thought it was extraordinary that nine females and one male were in the final 10, so much

Star Maker has been a crucial launching pad for some of Australia’s biggest country music stars including Lee Kernaghan, James Blundell, Beccy Cole (reigning CMAA Female Artist of the Year), Travis Collins (reigning CMAA Male Artist of the Year), Samantha McClymont, and the biggest of them all … Keith Urban.

so that we checked, and double-checked the results numerous times to be sure we had calculated the 10 judges’ results accurately. “The females in this year’s competition were simply stronger, resulting in this unprecedented outcome, at a time when male artists dominate the country music industry. “As at January 2019, 141 Golden Guitars had been awarded to male artists and 61 to female artists so it’s very exciting to see this result at this time.” There have been many Australian female artists of influence over the past 50 years including Joy McKean, Norma O’Hara Murphy, Patsy

Riggir (NZ), Deniese Morrison and Jean Stafford. The current charge leading the way are Kasey Chambers, Sara Storer, The McClymonts, Beccy Cole, Melinda Schneider, Catherine Britt, Gina Jeffreys, Lyn Bowtell, Amber Lawrence, and Felicity Urquhart and there’s a new charge with Karin Page, Kirsty Lee Akers, Jasmine Rae, Ashleigh Dallas, Aleyce Simmonds, Fanny Lumsden, Melanie Dyer, Missy Lancaster and Christie Lamb, to name a few. Aussie ex-pats, working and living in Nashville include hit songwriter and 2000 Star Maker Kylie Sackley and bluegrass multi-award winner Kristy Cox.

STAR MAKER WINNERS 1979-2019

1979 Grand Junction * 1980 Tommy Miller * 1981 Leanne Douglas * 1982 Lee Kernaghan * 1983 The Vic Lanyon Band * 1985 Great Divide * 1986 Jane Maddick * 1987 James Blundell * 1988 Jenine Vaughan * 1989 Craig Robertson * 1990 Keith Urban * 1991 Gina Jeffreys * 1992 Warren Derwent * 1993 Beccy Cole * 1994 Clint Beattie * 1995 Tanya Self * 1996 Darren Coggan * 1997 Lyn Bowtell * 1998 Kate Ballantyne * 1999 Brendon Walmsley * 2000 Grant Richardson * 2001 Kylie Sackley * 2002 Kieran Lancini * 2003 Todd Williams * 2004 Travis Collins * 2005 Samantha McClymont * 2006 Cat Southern * 2007 Kirsty Lee Akers * 2008 Talia Wittmann * 2009 Liam Brew * 2010 Luke Austen * 2011 Luke Dickens * 2012 Bob Corbett * 2013 Kaylee Bell * 2014 Jared Porter * 2015 Mickey Pye * 2016 Karin Page * 2017 Rachael Fahim * 2018 Brad Cox * 2019 Blake O’Connor * 2020 Who Will It Be?

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Toyota Star Maker has a responsibility to deliver a new winner who is not only the ‘next big thing’ but who also becomes an automatic ambassador for the Australian country music industry. Star Maker’s current crop of winners kicking huge goals includes Brad Cox, Blake O’Connor, Kaylee Bell and Rachael Fahim. Cox, the 2018 winner is a perfect example of making an impact, having signed with Mirror Music Group management (Gang Of Youths and Middle Kids) as well as an exclusive worldwide recording deal in August, with Sony Music Entertainment Australia, just 18 months after winning Star Maker. In mid-November, Brad released his first single with Sony which was added to the Triple M Network and KIX Radio Network, nationally. This year’s winner, Blake O’Connor has taken advantage of every moment of his reign, performing at festivals, toured with Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont, and is currently touring with The McClymonts.

Blake performed at the launch the Toyota Country Music Festival Tamworth and the Golden Guitars in Sydney, where he received two final nominations. Tickets are on sale for Blake’s own ticketed show at The Albert Hotel, Tamworth on Thursday, January 23. Kaylee Bell won Star Maker five years ago in 2014 and through hard work and determination has just been announced as Spotify’s “Most streamed female Australasian artist for 2019”. Kaylee’s image was added to the cover of the worldwide media platform’s ‘Wild Country’ playlist which has over 700,000 followers. To date, her songs have been played more than six million times on Spotify. Last month, 2016 winner Rachael Fahim became the first Australian country artist since Morgan Evans to break commercial radio. Her new single Even If I Wanted To was the fifth most added song with day adds to both NOVA and SMOOTH alongside pop music royalty Harry Styles, Zayn and country icons Dan

+ Shay’s collaboration with Justin Bieber. Featured as Apple Music’s Artist Of The Week globally and appearing on major Spotify playlists ‘Fresh Country’ and ‘Wild Country’ the single lifted from her brand new Iconic EP features fellow Star Maker winner Brad Cox and has collected over 400,000 streams in its first month, with the EP tracks now collectively boasting more than 3.5million streams. The Toyota Star Maker Grand Final Top 10 will be

held in Tamworth as a part of the Toyota Country Music Festival and is the main event on the first Sunday, January 19, 2020. Blake O’Connor will perform for the last time during his reign as the 2019 Toyota Star Maker. Toyota Star Maker is organised and promoted by Tamworth Regional Council, publishers of Country Music Capital News and the Official Guide To The Tamworth Country Music Festival.

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recorded an EP with Jordan Power (Kasey Chambers, Karin Page) in a mountain studio near Bangalow with Honey released as the first single.

CHLOE STYLER Resides: Gold Coast Qld Age: 22

old Coast singersongwriter Chloe Styler, 22, was a grand finalist in the 2018 Toyota Star Maker, so is no stranger to the process. From age five, when Chloe attended her first live concert with her parents, she fell in love with music, drawing her influences from Fleetwood Mac, Kacey Musgraves and Joni Mitchell. At six took piano lessons followed by singing lessons at seven, saxophone at 10 and taught herself guitar at 13. She recorded her debut, self-titled EP in 2017, having written or co-written all six tracks. Since the 2018 grand final, Chloe has continued to hone her craft. Her song, cowritten with Fanny Lumsden and produced by Matt Fell, When Your Light Burns, was awarded the TSA 2019 Alternative Country Song of the Year. She’s performed at the 2019 Groundwater Festival, Gympie Muster and Deni Ute Muster and supported Lee Kernaghan, James Blundell and Amber Lawrence. Her new single, Patient Heart, was released in October 2019 through ABC/ Universal Music.

CLANCY PYE EL COSGROVE Resides: Orange NSW Age: 27

Resides: Dalby Qld

Born and raised in rural Oberon, Central West NSW, Clancy Pye grew up surrounded by country music. At age six, she picked up the guitar and proceeded to learn every instrument in the house. With major influences being Kasey Chambers, The Dixie Chicks, Cold Chisel and Shania Twain, Clancy developed a love for music, performing and songwriting. By 12, she was playing solo and with bands in Central Western venues. In recent years, Clancy has played guitar, mandolin and provided backing vocals for a number of country artists including Tania Kernaghan, Travis Collins, Adam Harvey, Mickey Pye, Chelsea Basham and Kaylee Bell. She’s travelled widely and performed on Australian country’s biggest stages including CMC Rocks, the Gympie Muster, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Sydney Country Music Festival and Caboolture’s Urban Country Music Festival. She won the 2015 Aristocrat Country Entertainer of the Year and was a grand finalist at the 2016 Gympie Muster Maton Talent Search. Her debut EP is self-written.

Hailing from the Darling Downs region of Queensland, El Cosgrove wrote her first songs about mustering cattle and working on her family farm. She was eight at the time. Since then she’s travelled widely, to the Rocky Mountains and cattle ranches of Alberta, Canada and numerous cattle stations across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Continuing to write songs, El describes herself as an alt-country artist with a unique take on life. Working alongside Golden Guitar-winning producer Matt Fell, she released her debut EP, Guitars and Cigars in 2017. Some career highlights include supporting Golden Guitar winners Luke O’Shea, Tom Curtain and 2018 Toyota Star Maker Brad Cox, Seleen McAlister and Liam Brew. She entertained the Ladies of Canadian Pro Rodeo Luncheon in Edmonton during the Canadian Finals Rodeo. As a graduate of the CMAA Academy of Country Music, El has enjoyed the mentorship of Catherine Britt, Lyn Bowtell, Karl Broadie, The Bushwackers, Amber Lawrence, Aleyce Simmonds and Kasey Chambers. El recently

Age: 22

HANNAH MAY Resides: Brisbane Qld Age: 25 Hannah May is an emerging country-pop singer and songwriter originally from New Zealand, now residing in Brisbane, QLD. She came to national attention in New Zealand as a top 10 finalist in NZ X-Factor, as one half of the duo, Mae Valley, which was signed to Sony Music. They released their single, Brightside, which reached #1 on the Australian country charts, followed by two more singles, Glitter and Turns Out. Mae Valley released their debut self-titled EP, which has accumulated more than one million streams. Mae Valley tour New Zealand’s North Island and in 2017, opened for American country-pop superstar Kelsea Ballerini for her iHeart Radio show at the Tuning Fork, Auckland. They also opened for country music icons Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood, playing before 10,000 people at Westpac Stadium, in Wellington. In 2018 after breaking away from Mae Valley, Hannah May went on to release her selfwritten debut country-pop

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JARRED TAYLOR Resides: Tamworth NSW Age: 27 Born in the small northwestern NSW town of Wee Waa, Jarred moved to Tamworth with his family when he was six months old. In his early teens at high school, Jarred discovered his love for music, singing and playing drums, forming his first band at 16. Playing at school performances and charity events saw Jarred gravitate to guitar and his skill for songwriting became apparent. Jarred’s interest in music took a country turn – and his songwriting soared. His first studio release reached #1 on the All Australian Top 20 Country charts and he was chosen as the first recipient of the John Minson Scholarship for the CMAA Senior Academy of Country Music. Learning from some of the best – Lyn Bowtell, Amber Lawrence, Kevin Bennett, Ashleigh Dallas, Lachlan Bryan and Matt Scullion – he soaked it all in. He’s played on the Maton Showcase and at festivals including Tamworth, Yeppoon, Ariah Park BnS, Monkerai BnS and on the Wolfe Brothers’ Country Heart tour.

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Resides: Newcastle, NSW Age: 22

Age: 21 Hailing from the South Australian wine region of McLaren Vale, 21-year-old singer-songwriter Juliet was a grand finalist in the 2019 Toyota Star Maker. She first discovered country music through watching Disney program, Hannah Montana as an 11-year-old. She taught herself guitar, a gift from her parents. Like many young country artists her age, Taylor Swift pulled her into the genre, which guided Juliet to begin crafting songs about her experiences as a teenager. She was inspired by the songs of Patsy Cline, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton and Jason Isbell. She recorded her debut, selftitled EP with Simon Johnson at Hillbilly Hut, gaining national airplay for her songs. She followed up her Star Maker grand final opportunity by releasing her latest single, Blame It On The Song, produced by multi-awardwinning Matt Fell at Sydney’s LoveHz Studios. Juliet will perform on Live and Loud in Tamworth 2020, A true country girl, she doesn’t write pop songs decorated in country feels.

Age: 27 Queensland-born songstress Leigha Moore backs up for her second consecutive year as a Toyota Star Maker grand finalist. Following her 2019 performance, she was invited by Travis Collins to perform at Country at the Beach, at Rainbow Beach, Qld. She released her debut single, See You Around, in May, written by Carly Pearce. Leigha will perform at the Live and Loud concert in Tamworth 2020, alongside acts like, Caitlyn Shadbolt and Kaylens Rain. Ain’t Your Girl No More, written by Kelsea Ballerini, is the second single and title track from her EP. During TCMF2020, Leigha will be the support act for Melanie Dyer at her Family Hotel concert. Her four-track EP will debut on January 17. It’s been a dream of Leigha’s to win Toyota Star Maker since she saw Kaylee Bell take out the 2013 title. Leigha is living for that magic moment on the Toyota Park stage when she gets her second shot at the biggest quest of them all.

Since the release of her debut single, Drowning My Sorrows, in May last year, Townsville singer-songwriter Sammy White has been in full tilt. Within 24 hours, it headed straight up the iTunes Country Charts to #5! Since then, she’s appeared at festivals, rodeos and even found time for a week-long songwriting trip to Nashville in amongst it. Sammy returned to Australia and hit the ground running, arranging a tour with longtime friend Jack McDougall to take their songs on the road. The two musicians travelled from Bundaberg to Atherton over two weeks, performing seven successful songwriter-inthe-round shows. Sammy has recently relocated to Newcastle, NSW and is now making preparations for Tamworth 2020 in and around her role as a private vocal and guitar coach. As a child she was shy and reserved, but strangely enough, found her true calling on stage. Now Sammy lives for those moments when the audience sings her songs back at her.

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TAYLOR PFEIFFER Resides: Adelaide SA Age: 22 Twenty-year-old Taylor Pfeiffer was a Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist in 2018. She is an Americana singer, songwriter, banjoist, and guitarist. She continually strives for an eclectic mix of soulful vocals, melodic

banjo, and just the right amount of twang in her guitar. Taylor’s intuitive music style has gained the attention of numerous artists, including American hip-hop artist, Post Malone, Lee Kernaghan, Kasey Chambers, Troy Cassar-Daley, Beccy Cole, and 15-time Grammy Award winner, Béla Fleck. With new music on the way, it’s no doubt the young songstress will add to her achievements, including airplay on Triple J Roots N All, an appearance on Nashville’s Music City Roots aired nationally in the US, The Voice Blind Auditions, ABC’s Spicks & Specks, spots on AmericanaFest in Nashville, and two attendances at Béla Fleck’s Blue Ridge Banjo Camp in North Carolina. Taylor’s love for the banjo began as a sevenyear-old, watching Skippy the Bush Kangaroo on TV. Taylor is proudly sponsored by Australian company Bellbird Banjos and USA firm, D’Addario Strings.

ZOEY MILLS Resides: Mackay Qld Age: 20 (21 on January 5, 2020) As an only child, Zoey was raised on the music of her parents’ generation as they travelled Australia for the first few years of her life in a caravan. These influences, ranging from Fleetwood

Mac to The Eagles, and more recently from Angus and Julia Stone to Kasey Chambers, have shaped the sound of Zoey’s debut EP, Gypsy Girl. She picked up a guitar at 13, singing at local country music festivals. By age 14, she was travelling the talent quest circuit, gaining exposure and experience on stage. Her love for songwriting began when she was chosen to participate in the Songmakers’ program at her school. Empowered by songwriting, Zoey attended both the junior (2016) and senior (2017) CMAA Academy of Country Music and The DAG Songwriters’ Retreat (2017). The plucky songwriter has just finished renovating a 1978 Millard caravan, touring Queensland and NSW with Catherine Britt and the Cold Cold Hearts. Catherine produced Zoey’s debut EP, released in September 2018.

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Sheik shows he’s a pretty

handy bloke He’s pretty handy, the Sheik from Scrubby Creek – and he’ll be presiding over a very special announcement this festival.

n Saturday, January 18, at 10am in front of the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame, Chad Morgan will host the function where the names of those going into the Hands of Fame will be announced. As well as the official proceedings, it wouldn’t be a country gathering without music, so that will be taken care of extremely well by

country queen Jean Stafford and popular balladeer Ashley Cook. The host with the most might even be persuaded to sing a song or two. Two broadcasters will be inducted into the Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame and an Australian writer will be presented with the Eric Watson Literary Award. This relatively informal

gathering on the first weekend of the festival is a great way to mix and mingle with some of your favourite country stars. The following Saturday

at 10.30am those chosen to place their palms in cement will be honoured at Hands of Fame Park. Be there to witness country music history in the making.

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A Cavalcade of Colour If you’ve never experienced the magic of the Country Music Cavalcade on the last weekend of the festival – you don’t know what you’re missing!

his bustling procession of floats, decorated vehicles, performers on horseback, dancers, street performers, buskers, and other colourful participants brings locals and visitors alike to the heart of the city to share the camaraderie of country music.

It is another exciting opportunity to see some of Australia’s biggest country music performers, with each cavalcade float hosting an artist while showcasing some of the incredible businesses, products and services that the Tamworth region has to offer.

Participants and their accompanied artists will parade right through the heart of the festival, down Peel Street, on Saturday, January 25 with floats carrying the theme, Cavalcade of Colour. Toyota Country Music Festival Tamworth manager Barry Harley said the Cavalcade was the pinnacle event of the festival. “It’s a great opportunity for fans to see some of their favourite performers, for locals to showcase their

businesses to the huge crowd that lines the street during festival and for everyone to have a bit of fun while doing it,” Mr Harley said. The Toyota Country Music Cavalcade begins at 9am, and as many streets are blocked off ahead of this time, it’s best to grab your vantage point early. The procession leaves from the corner of Peel and Hill Streets. It really is a must-see event of the 2020 Toyota Country Music Festival Tamworth.

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For many, it’s all about the

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Busking in Tamworth is internationally recognised as the launch-pad for many Australian country music artists.

amworth’s main thoroughfare, Peel Street, has long provided the backdrop to their dreams. From early January, buskers begin to appear on the streets, just waiting for the crowds to thicken and their guitar cases to start tinkling with the drop of coins from appreciative passersby. More than 400 buskers register to perform across the 10 days, so festivalgoers can enjoy the free entertainment that’s all along the street. Topping off the 10 days of busking, the Best of the Buskers concert showcases 10 selected acts to vie

for the major title – Best Busker of Tamworth 2020. There are so many reasons to entice artists to take to the pavement. All buskers have the chance to take part in the Toyota Busking Championships, offering more than $5000 in cash and prizes, plus the chance to earn a guest spot on the 2021 Opening Concert. For the passing parade, there are undiscovered talents to explore, fabulous musicians you’ve never seen before and atmosphere plus – so where else would you be!

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Roll of Renown country’s greatest honour

The man credited with transforming the face of Australian country music in the ’80s, James Blundell, was elevated to the Roll of Renown in January 2019.

ver since he won Star Maker in 1987, James has forged a clear path to stardom, winning a variety of accolades along the way, including an ARIA, MO award and no less than 10 Golden Guitars. Since 1976, the Roll of Renown has honoured Australians who have made a significant and lasting contribution to country music. The award was inaugurated by Radio 2TM in 1976 when legendary entertainer Tex Morton was the first to be honoured with the first Roll of Renown at the Golden Guitar Awards in the historic Tamworth War Memorial Town Hall. Since then 52 country music greats (individuals and groups) including

such names as Slim Dusty, John Williamson, Phil and Tommy Emmanuel, Jean Stafford, Arthur Blanch, Anne Kirkpatrick, Lee Kernaghan, Kasey Chambers and Graeme Connors have been immortalised on the giant granite boulders in the nation’s Country Music Capital. Originally these boulders were situated in the lawns in front of Radio 2TM but in 2000 they were moved to a more prominent position in front of the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC). The 2020 Roll of Renown recipient will be revealed during the Golden Guitar Awards announcements at TRECC and will be formalised the following day outside on the granite rocks. TOYOTA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL TAMWORTH 2020 OFFICIAL GUIDE

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have it all Immerse yourself in the local culture and all things country music at the 2020 Toyota FanZone for a unique, up-close-and-personal fan experience.

am-packed full of seriously good talent, Toyota FanZone is a 100 per cent free program of events that gives festivalgoers the chance to get up close and personal with their favourite country music artists and have them sign souvenirs and merchandise for their country collection.

Pull up stumps in the new “chill-out area” right in front of the FanZone stage and watch the popular daily broadcast by ABC Radio, featuring live performances by Australia’s best country artists. Catch one of the huge range of showcases on offer including the annual Cultural Showcase, HSF Artist Showcase, Tamworth Songwriters’

Showcase, and FretFest. From 10am Toyota FanZone is in full swing, bringing country music to the heart of Tamworth. With three free performances every hour, it’s the perfect place for musical discovery. Located in the heart of the festival on the corner of Peel and Fitzroy Streets, Toyota

FanZone is more than just a place to visit. It’s a place to be seen! You can make sure everyone knows you’re there by sharing the experience with your friends and family on social media. Don’t forget to #TCMF2020. The 2020 Toyota FanZone: it truly is an experience that money just can’t buy!

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Activities and attractions

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here are free concerts every night, busking, activities, food trucks, culture, rides and so much more for the whole family to enjoy. Young kids will find endless enjoyment at Festival Family Zone, where there are carnival rides, sideshows, and familyfriendly entertainment all day long. Open from 10am to 9pm, the Festival Family Zone is

located at Fitzroy Plaza. For the older children, call in at FanZone and catch a free show and maybe even grab an autograph from your favourite artist. Or head to Coca-Cola Country in the Tamworth Town Hall to witness the talent quests in the airconditioning, or maybe even jump on stage and become the next big star. Every night Toyota Park comes alive with free

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concerts featuring up and coming artists performing alongside household names. Grab a bite from one of the many delicious food vendors and pick your spot in the tree-lined park for some of the best free concerts of the festival. One of the biggest events of the festival program, and a favourite among families, is the annual Toyota Country Music Cavalcade. Head down to Peel Street to watch as hundreds of floats make their way to Viaduct Park, to the music of the artists featured throughout the festival. The family-friendly nature of the Toyota Country Music Festival makes it easy for families to just wander down Peel Street and enjoy the

buzz of the buskers, street performers, food traders and random guest appearances from the big stars. But if you want to get away from the buzz of the festival, the Tamworth region has plenty of things to keep the kids entertained including the award-winning Regional Playground with water park and bike track; Tamworth skate park featuring large flow bowl, and loads of fun street elements; Marsupial Park; ten-pin bowling; horseriding; hang-gliding and even gold panning. If you want a place that’s easy to get to, great on budget, and offers something for the whole family, then the Tamworth region in January is the place to be.

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Youngie to become our latest

bronzed Aussie Funds are still being raised for the bronze bust of Brian Young OAM and it’s anticipated it will be ready to reveal in the coming months.

t was hoped to have the bronze ready for unveiling this festival, but that was not meant to be. Known widely as The

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Within a few years of combining the two careers, he stopped chasing bulls and began pursuing song words – and he secured a spot on the Rick & Thel Carey touring show. Youngie created a record for the world’s longest-running air charter

tour. Taking his troupe of musicians by air rather than road allowed them to access remote locations across Queensland, the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia. Quite a few who toured with the great man will donate their services for a

concert to honour Youngie on Sunday, January 19 from 6pm to 9pm at the Balladeers Homestead, located within the Salvation Army complex on Goonoo Goonoo Rd. Host Lorraine Pfitzner OAM, a champion of the bronze busts cause, will introduce Lindsay

Waddington (Waddo), Jeff Brown, Royden Donohue, Pete Denahy, Laura Downing and Ashley Cook among others. There’s sure to be more than a few reminiscences about life on the road with Youngie during these memorable musical moments.

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So much more to explore in the

Country Music Capital There’s no denying that the Toyota Country Music Festival is the headline act each January in the Tamworth region.

t’s the front man on the social calendar, offering up 10 amazing days of nonstop music, fun, friendship, parties and excitement. But don’t for a minute assume that Tamworth is a one-trick pony. Behind the front man is a whole backing group of other amazing country music attractions.

AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME The Australian Country Music Foundation (ACMF) was

started in 1991 to establish an archive for Australian country music. It was opened to the public in its current location inside the guitarshaped building on the corner of Peel and Murray streets in 2016. Today, the Hall of Fame contains a comprehensive archive and a fascinating display featuring more than 40 themed exhibits from the pioneers, their costumes, posters, recordings and personal effects. It sits in the same building as the Walk

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BIG GOLDEN GUITAR

Standing prominently on the New England Highway on the southern approach to Tamworth, the Big Golden Guitar is an Australian icon and the perfect place to stop and grab a selfie. It’s a replica of the famous Golden Guitar Award presented to artists at the annual Country Music Awards of Australia, the Toyota Golden Guitar Awards (that’s why it doesn’t have strings!). It stands 12 metres tall and was officially opened by Slim Dusty in 1988.

COUNTRY MUSIC HANDS OF FAME PARK Unveiled in 1978 by Radio 2TM, this park honours individuals who have made an ongoing contribution to Australasian country music

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industry. Featuring more than 250 handprints, the first “hands” in the popular tourist attraction belonged to Tex Morton, Buddy Williams, Smoky Dawson, Slim Dusty and Joy McKean. New hands are added each January on the final Saturday morning of the festival.

ROLL OF RENOWN

The Roll of Renown was established in 1976 to honour those who have made a significant and lasting contribution to Australian country music. The recipients are announced at the Toyota Golden Guitar Awards and unveiled the following morning on location at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre. The first to be recognised was the Father of Australian Country Music, Tex Morton in 1976. Since then, 51 country music greats (individuals and groups) have been acknowledged, including

Slim Dusty, John Williamson, Phil and Tommy Emmanuel, Jean Stafford, Arthur Blanch, Anne Kirkpatrick, Lee Kernaghan, Troy CassarDaley, Kasey Chambers and James Blundell have received Australian country music’s highest accolade.

COUNTRY SINGER STATUE IN GRANITE

Located in Bicentennial Park across from Fitzroy Street is a granite sculpture of a

female country music singer, crafted by Silvio Apponyi. It was created for Tamworth’s bicentennial celebrations in 1988 and was unveiled by then-Premier Nick Greiner.

GALAXY OF STARS

The Galaxy of Stars is located in the forecourt of TRECC, and features the engraved faces of stars with their signatures below. They’re set in circular brass plaques and recessed into the centre of

blue ceramic stars. Slim Dusty was the first artist to be honoured in 2000, followed by John Williamson and Arthur Blanch.

GALLERY OF STARS WAX MUSEUM

The wax museum was opened in 1988 by Slim Dusty and features the likenesses of more than 20 Australian stars and pioneers including Buddy Williams, Jimmy Little, Beccy Cole, Chad Morgan and dozens more. They’re outfitted in original stage costumes and showcased in settings with their personal histories. The original wax figures were made in Nashville by the Seigenthaler family in the early 1980s, at a cost of more than $100,000. The museum is located within the Tamworth Visitor Information Centre at the Big Golden Guitar.

GOLDEN GUITARS 10TH ANNIVERSARY PLAQUE Situated in a small garden next to the Tamworth Town Hall on Fitzroy Street is plaque commemorating 10 years of 2TM’s Australasian Country Music Awards (now known as the Toyota Golden Guitar

Awards). It was unveiled in January 1983 by the thenmayor of Tamworth, Alderman Warwick Bennet and chief executive of the Golden Guitar Awards, Max Ellis.

GUITAR-SHAPED POOL

If you thought the Big Golden Guitar was big, there’s one even bigger just down the road. In the grounds of the Savannah Park Motor Inn (formerly Sundance Park Motel), is a giant swimming pool in the shape of a guitar that features an Australian flag picked out in the tiles. You’ll find it on the New England Highway on the southern outskirts of Tamworth, right opposite the City Lights Caravan Park. The 25-metrelong pool was officially opened by Slim Dusty in January 1983 when the motel was known as the Alandale.

HAWKING BROTHERS SALUTE

Outside the Country Capital Motel on Goonoo Goonoo Road, the Hawking Brothers are acknowledged on a plaque. This famous country duo won eight Golden Guitars. The tribute was unveiled in January 1982.

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country music legends. The first bust, Tex Morton, was unveiled in July 1991. Today, it also includes depictions of Buddy Williams, Gordon Parsons, Stan Coster, Barry Thornton, Jimmy Little, Reg Lindsay, Shirley Thoms and Chad Morgan. A bust of Frank Ifield was unveiled in January, 2019.

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JOE MAGUIRE’S PUB

This historic pub in the northern end of Peel Street was one of the first country venues in Tamworth. It later became the site for the infamous Noses of Fame, a spoof of the Hands of Fame, some of which are still intact in the driveway beside the famous hotel.

NATIONAL GUITAR MUSEUM

Be one of the first visitors to the Tamworth region’s

newest attraction, the National Guitar Museum. Dedicated to unique and specialised instruments and their players across all genres from all over the world, it’s an audio and visual experience sharing the story behind this great instrument. You can see also ‘Instrumental – The Strings, Skins and Keys that shaped Australian Music’, a brilliant photographic exhibition by expat American photographer Chuck Bradley. It features over 50 large

prints of famous guitars and instruments, with photographs of the ‘tools of trade’ from the likes of Cold Chisel, Mental As Anything, Midnight Oil, The Backsliders, Hunters & Collectors, Troy Cassar-Daley, Jimmy Little and many others.

PIONEERS’ PARADE

Located in Bicentennial Park as an extension of Fitzroy St to the other side of Kable Ave, the Pioneers’ Parade bronze busts pay tribute to

The success of Radio 2TM’s program, Hoedown, laid the foundations for the establishment of the Golden Guitar Awards and the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Ultimately this led to the development of a genuine Australian country music industry and Tamworth’s ongoing reputation as the Country Music Capital. Radio 2TM went to air in 1937 and in its first decades only played country music (or as it was known then, “hillbilly” or “country and western”) during its breakfast programs. In late 1965, the country music program was moved to an evening timeslot and renamed Hoedown. With its freakish, far-flung night-time signal, Hoedown

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audiences grew rapidly and it was expanded to five nights, sparking other activities such as live concerts and shows.

SLIM DUSTY AND JOY MCKEAN BRONZE STATUE

You can salute the legendary Slim Dusty and his wife Joy McKean (or at least a bronze, life-sized statue version of the famous couple) on Peel Street in the Tamworth CBD. Located outside Best and Less, the tribute honours Slim and Joy for their great contribution to Australian culture, Australian country music and to Tamworth itself. The statues were unveiled by then-NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and John Williamson in 2014.

SMOKY AND DOT DAWSON’S MEMORIAL TREE

Planted in 2005, this young flowering red gum is located beside the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame on Peel Street and commemorates and honours the Dawsons’ great contribution to Australian country music.

SMOKY’S BAR AND GRILL AT DIGGERS

Inside Wests’ Diggers Club in Kable Avenue, you’ll find Smoky’s Bar and Grill on the upper level. Named after the legendary Smoky Dawson and decorated with some of his and other artists’ memorabilia, it features a private bar and balcony and is a great spot for country music enthusiasts to enjoy a meal.

SMOKY DAWSON BRONZE STATUE

Located outside the Tamworth Regional Council building, at 437 Peel St, is a bronze statue of Smoky Dawson. Seated on a bench, you can rest a while and have a quiet chat with old Smoky. The statue, recognising his outstanding contribution to Australian country music, was unveiled in 2012 by Dick Smith, a longtime friend of both Smoky and Dot. Have your photo taken alongside Smoky when next you meet in Peel St.

STAR MAKER CAFÉ AT WESTS’ DIGGERS

Check out the Star Maker Café, which salutes the winners of Australian country music’s favourite talent quest. The nationally-recognised talent search began in 1979 and has launched the careers of Keith Urban, Lee Kernaghan, Beccy Cole and Travis Collins, among a host of others. Enjoy fuss-free dining and learn about each of the Star Maker winners from the informative wall panels. It’s located on your right as you walk through the main entrance of

Wests’ Diggers, in Kable Ave, Tamworth.

THE TAMWORTH GUITAR WALL

A symbol of the festival, the guitar holds a special place in the heart of the city. Check out the Tamworth Guitar Wall at the Tamworth Visitor Information Centre, featuring guitars signed by both local and international artists as well as Golden Guitar and Star Maker winners on their visits to play in the Country Music Capital over time.

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corner of Peel and Murray streets. The Song Maker award was inaugurated in 1982 by the Tamworth Songwriters’ Association. A songwriter who has made a lasting and important contribution to Australian country music songwriting is announced at the TSA Salute Awards and Concert each year at the festival.

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TAMWORTH REGIONAL ENTERTAINMENT AND CONFERENCE CENTRE (TRECC)

TRECC was opened with a star-studded gala Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA) Concert of the Century in September 1998 before a capacity crowd of 5000. Slim Dusty opened the show by walking on stage and declaring: “Welcome to the new home of Australian country music”. Today, TRECC is home to the Roll of Renown, the Galaxy of Stars and hosts the Toyota Golden

Guitar Awards each January. It is also home to concerts, expos and other events year-round. Its stage has seen shows from international artists Keith Urban, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson and Carrie Underwood among many others.

TAMWORTH SONGWRITERS’ ASSOCIATION SONG MAKER TRIBUTE

This prestigious tribute is located in the grounds adjacent to the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame on the

Located in Fitzroy Street in the CBD and home to Coca-Cola Country during the festival, the Tamworth Town Hall has been at the heart of the Country Music Capital since the first guitars were tuned in Tamworth. Opened in 1937 as a memorial to World War I, it saw the very beginnings of the Tamworth country music evolution, playing host to the first Golden Guitar Awards in 1973, and the first Star Maker quest in 1979.

WALK A COUNTRY MILE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE Opened in 2001, Walk A Country Mile is an interactive centre which tells the story of Australian country music with video, displays, music and audio. It is accessed by the same building as the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame on Peel Street, and located next to the Tamworth Songwriters’ Association Song Maker tribute.

WINNERS’ WALKWAY

As you walk on Peel Street between Brisbane and White Streets in the CBD, keep an eye out for the bronze plaques set into the footpath along both sides which recognise the Golden Guitar winners for each year since 1973.

To learn more about immersing yourself in country music in the Tamworth region, visit www.destinationtamworth. com.au, and don’t forget to stop by Festival HQ in the Tamworth CBD or the Tamworth Visitor Information Centre (see page 10 for opening hours) on the New England Highway for some local tips and advice on how to make the most of your visit.

Escape the heat with our brand new air-con and enjoy our range of burgers, desserts, shakes, beers and cocktails!

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REVVING UP IN OCTOBER • BIKES • MUSIC • FOOD OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND FRIDAY 2ND – MONDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2020 The inaugural annual National Thunder Motorcycle Rally will be held across the October Long Weekend in 2020. The rally will offer four days of action and camaraderie and will be built around the theme of bikes, music and food. The rally will include all motorcycle manufacturers’ brands, catering for individual riders, club members and organised groups.

AUSTRALIAN EQUINE & LIVESTOCK EVENTS CENTRE (AELEC) TAMWORTH NSW

Find out more at www.nationalthunder.com.au

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Country music history

on display

For those keen to get a feel for the real story behind the Country Music Capital, there’s a top spot to start your journey – the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame.

ocated on the corner of Peel and Murray streets, Tamworth adjacent to Paradise Tourist Park, you’ll find the whole story of country music in interactive and static displays. Many of our pioneers’ stage outfits, guitars, and other memorabilia are part of a rotating display, so if you’ve visited the hall before, go again – as you’re sure to see something different every time. Part of the complex is dedicated to the Walk A Country Mile interpretive

centre, which has audiovisual displays of various aspects of our country music history. The Hall of Fame is a must-see for fans who come to Tamworth any day of the year.

From January 17-26, you can enjoy the extended opening hours of 9am to 5pm daily.

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Ballads to the fore AT SALVO HQ

For great bush ballad and traditional country music concerts, you can’t go past the Australian Bush Balladeers Association’s Balladeers’ Homestead.

ocated within the Salvation Army complex at 328 Goonoo Goonoo Rd, you’ll find entertainment plus from Friday, January 17 to Friday, January 24. Kicking things off is Peter Coad the Coad Sisters, followed by Hillbilly and Country Gold, after which ABBA members will

showcase their songs. On Saturday, begin your day with A Yodel and A Song, and at 1.30pm, it’s the ABBA Australian Country Music Hall of Fame fundraising concert. At 6pm, Dianne Lindsay presents her very popular Memories Trail concert. Gospel, bluegrass and ballads are the specialty of Runaway Dixie, who get

the ball rolling on Sunday, followed at 1.30pm by the Bronze Bust fundraising concert, and a tribute to Brian Young, featuring many of the artists who toured with the legendary outback showman. Throughout the week, you’ll hear Yodelling Pete Smith, The Gunbarrel Highwaymen, Dean Perrett and Jeff Brown’s Two Old Mates concert, Ernie Constance, Anne Kirkpatrick Family and Friends, Slim, Bazza and Stan tribute,

Brian Letton, John O’Dea and Dean Perrett. ABBA member showcases run on Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 5.30pm to 9pm. The Salvos’ Kitchen supplies top value meals, snacks and hot and cold drinks from Friday to Friday. From 8am to 8.50am Monday to Friday, the Homestead Breakfast Concert features two artists daily.

For a full listing of artists and shows see the Festival Gig Guide or the Balladeers’ Homestead full-page ad.

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o, when songwriters get together, there’s bound to be new discoveries, new friends made, new artists found and lots of good times.

To get the 2020 festival started off on a high note, a free concert at Tamworth City Bowlo on Friday, January 17 will feature the Gunbarrell Highwaymen (Terry Gordon,

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Owen Blundell and Reg Poole), supported by Two Gals. The concert starts at 6.15pm. The annual TSA Gala Awards and Concert showcases an amazing pool of talent with Catherine Britt, Peter Pratt, Col Thomson, Felicity Kircher, Lucy Parle, Virginia Coad saluting Lily Conners, Steve Passfield & Handpicked band and hosts Greg Champion and Amber Lawrence. The popular night of awards and artists is on again at the legendary Longyard Hotel on Tuesday, January 21, starting at 7pm, with tickets available from the venue at $20 per person. Throughout the week, songwriting fans can catch dedicated singer-songwriters at FanZone, with TSA on Peel shows from 6pm-9pm on January 17-20. Songwriters on Show can be found at the City Bowlo

from Saturday, January 18 to Friday, January 24 from 2pm to 4.30pm. The TSA will also present All Kinds of Country at the bowlo at various times. The popular talent quest is back with the heats from Monday to Thursday, followed by the finals on January 24. TSA president Duncan Hill is looking forward to a busy and productive festival. “We’re doing our best to support Aussie songwriters and we invite everyone to come along and support these worthwhile events,” he said. From humble beginnings, the TSA began 42 years ago spearheaded by Joy and Heather McKean, Max Ellis, Eric Watson, Tim McNamara, Smoky Dawson, Stan Coster and Shorty Ranger attending the inaugural meeting in 1977 with the motto, First the Song.

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Three exhibitions to entice you into

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Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of the Tamworth CBD and duck into Tamworth Regional Gallery for free entry, delightful air-conditioning, pop-up music performances and access to unique exhibitions.

019 was a big year for the gallery; the second oldest gallery in regional NSW celebrated its 100th anniversary in June last year with a huge celebration of its collection. In November, the gallery’s collection was also

recognised as Nationally Significant. Alongside well-known Australian and European works, the National Textile Collection and strong Aboriginal content including the Utopia Collection, Tamworth Regional Gallery’s country

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music collection provides social significance through its meaningful relationship with the region and its connection to the genre. This month, drop by to experience for yourself three unique exhibitions on display; Wonders of the night sky through our eyes explores the amazing astrophotography works of observers of the night sky from the New England and North West; Hugh Oliveiro’s

Out of this World exhibition celebrates fantastic cosmic themes using mixed media and inspired by ancient cultures, history, myths and legends, music and more; and Postcards from the North West is an exhibition of metal artworks made from recycled tin evoking images of shops, houses and landscapes in the North West NSW region from Lightning Ridge to Tamworth.

Tamworth Regional Gallery, located at 466 Peel Street, is open to the public throughout the festival from 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday, and from 10am to 4pm on weekends (closed Mondays and public holidays).

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ACCESS TO TAMWORTH 2020

Getting around the Toyota Country Music Festival in Tamworth is easy if you have the right information – and it’s right here! MOBILITY MAP

To get the best information on accessible businesses and how to travel around the city, a mobility map is available from the Tamworth Community Centre in Darling Street. There is also a listing of accessible toilets included on the map for your convenience.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Many of the Festival Express

buses, our recommended mode of public transport during the Festival, are wheelchair-friendly and lower, to make it easier for all festivalgoers, including families with prams.

VENUE ACCESSIBILITY Tamworth Regional Counciloperated venues and its outdoor concert venue (Toyota Park) have specific

wheelchair and accessible designated areas for patrons to view concerts and performances. For the main street parade, the Toyota Country Music Cavalcade, a specific and designated area is located at the front of Festival HQ (Tamworth Regional Council) in Peel Street. Large screens at outdoor

concert venues assist visitors with sight difficulties to more easily view the performances on stage. Major venues including the Capitol Theatre and the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) are fitted with hearing loop systems for the hearing impaired.

DISABILITY PARKING

The Festival Traffic Management Plan includes the creation of additional disabled parking spaces throughout the festival precinct to improve accessibility during this busy time. If festivalgoers require any further special assistance, staff at the Tamworth Community Centre in Darling Street are on hand to assist.

Fri Jan 24 Tamworth Services Club, 8:30PM ALL ABOUT AUSTRALIA! Special Guest Kate Hindle.

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REFLECT, CELEBRATE, ACKNOWLEDGE AUSTRALIA DAY 2020

No matter where you are in the Tamworth region this Australia Day, your celebrations are covered.

f you’re chasing somewhere cool to celebrate our national day, head to the Manilla Memorial Pool, where the Australia Day Awards ceremony commences at 11am followed by food, entertainment and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Barraba’s celebrations this year will be combined with a special drought relief concert with country star Amber Lawrence. The awards ceremony will be held from 5pm at the Barraba Sportsground, followed by the concert

starting at 6pm. Entry is via a gold-coin donation and there will be food and entertainment. Join in the fun from 8am at Nundle Public School for an Australia Day breakfast followed by an awards presentation. Continue to enjoy the entire day in Nundle with a variety of country music shows across the village. Bendemeer Bowling Club hosts an Australia Day brekky from 8.30am, with celebrations then moving to the Bendemeer Hotel beer garden. There will be a flag-raising ceremony, billy boiling, crosscut sawing and “platypus” throwing (not real ones!) and other entertainment. Enjoy breakfast at Memory Park, Kootingal for a

gold-coin donation, followed by games and activities including thong fling, pumpkin bowling, gumboot tossing and even the best decorated gumboot. Australia Day in Tamworth starts bright and early with an Australia Day church service at the Community Centre at 7.30am. From 8.30am enjoy a bush breakfast at 8:30am and the Australia Day Citizenship and Civic Ceremony at 10am. Complete your Australia Day from 7pm at Toyota Park for the Toyota Best of the Buskers where the top 10 busking performances selected by the judges through the 10 days battle it out to be crowned 2020 Toyota’s Best of the Buskers! And, of course, don’t miss those spectacular fireworks from 9pm.

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For more than 40 years, Coca-Cola has been giving opportunities to new Australian artists through walk-ups, battles and talent shows during the Toyota Country Music Festival in Tamworth.

ear in year out Coke’s schedule of events has been a massive hit, both with those who want to perform and those content to watch. So, if you’ve ever dreamed of performing live, now’s your chance. You just have to head to Coca-Cola Country. You never quite know who will take the stage at CocaCola’s Walk Up and Sing.

As the name implies, members of the audience can get up on stage and perform their favourite country song with a professional live band behind them. Just imagine it. You’re on the stage. The very same stage that Keith Urban cut his teeth on as a youngster, and only in the past few years as a world-class superstar. Behind you is the band,

ready to play whatever you tell them. In front of you is an audience, eager with anticipation, ready to cheer and clap and yell out your name. You sing the song. The crowd erupts. Suddenly you’re famous. The whole festival is talking about you the next big thing in country music. Just imagine the bragging rights with your mates afterwards. You’ll never have to buy a round again. Another hugely popular part of the Coca-Cola concert schedule is the Battle of the Young Stars. The best and brightest talents of tomorrow (under 18) battling it out for the right to be called the best young star of 2020.

It’s competitive, it’s intense, and it makes for one hell of an enthralling show. Battle of the New Stars is another firm favourite with the crowds, offering performers over 18 the chance to make a name for themselves in front of the largest collection of county music fans assembled in Australia. It’s a huge opportunity for an up and coming performer to launch their career into the stratosphere, and as you could imagine, they give it everything they’ve got. Next, we move on to that perennial crowdpleaser, the Coca-Cola Battle of the Bands. Country bands from all over Australia fiercely compete for $1000 and a

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fully-paid live gig. But even more importantly, they compete for the right to call themselves the Best Band in Tamworth 2020. It’s fun, it’s fast, and it’s furious. And if you’re lucky enough to be sitting in the audience, you’re in for one hell of ride. Finally, there is the Battle of the Bluegrass, a foot-stomping talent quest to find the top bluegrass performers in Australia with judges all the way from Nashville. Four finalists from each section, (banjo, fiddle, and guitar) go head to head for a prize of $200 and the coveted title of Best Bluegrass Player at the 2020 Country Music Festival. It’s blue-chip bluegrass at its absolute best, and we guarantee you’ll be out of

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even-time Golden Guitar winner Lyn Bowtell heads the intensive two-week course as director, with Roger Corbett as general

manager and a stellar team of group leaders in Kevin Bennett, Lachlan Bryan, Catherine Britt and Mickey Pye. Industry guest speakers

will deliver the real story from behind the scenes, to help the students avoid the pitfalls of a career in the arts. “The academy is a premier educational opportunity for those wanting a career in the music industry,” director Lyn Bowtell said. For the first time, the academy staff members will welcome at least one student from India, and others will

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invaluable, with most groups staying in contact for years, even decades after they’d graduated. “As well as the worldclass tutors, songwriters, and industry professionals that the students are able to meet and learn from, the relationships they form are priceless for their development as artists,” he said.

“The education that students receive at the academy cannot be found anywhere else.” Lyn said the success of the academy and the

experiences gained from the course came from a range of factors including the support of new friends they made, the teaching, and industry contacts.

The Academy Live! performance is on Friday, January 17 at 4pm in Blazes Auditorium at Wests. Tickets are available at West Tamworth League Club www.wtlc.com.au

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Spirit of Australia Music Tour with John Howie

Join John Howie for an experience you will never forget. This is a fabulous tour, visiting many of Australia’s most iconic sites, museums and art galleries. Highlights include the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, the Bradman Museum in Bowral, and the Slim Dusty Centre in Kempsey. See amazing artefacts, like Ned Kelly’s armour, the Eureka flag, and one of the landing craft that took ANZAC soldiers ashore at Gallipoli. Plus, enjoy outstanding Aussie entertainment, including Pete Denahy, Slim Dusty Tribute 5 - 19 September, 2020 performance, and the Outback Spectacular.

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Join popular Australian country music/comedy entertainer, Terry Gordon, on this fabulous 15 day coach tour. The tour visits many of the most remote and iconic places in outback Australia, including the famous Burke & Wills ‘Dig Tree’. Tour includes a feast of great Aussie music & bush poetry. Visit Mildura, Broken Hill, White Cliffs, Tibooburra, Innamincka, Birdsville, Marree, Flinders Ranges, Barossa Valley, Hahndorf and Adelaide.

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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Enjoy a comprehensive sight-seeing tour of Ireland & Scotland, plus Liverpool & the Lakes District (in the UK). Sightseeing highlights include Dublin, Belfast & Galway in Ireland, & Glasgow, Edinburgh, Isle of Skye & Orkney Islands, in Scotland. There will be many musical highlights, attending concerts & informal performances most evenings, plus the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. PLUS Optional Extension tour to

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with Bryce & Mahney from The Hillbilly Goats Bryce & Mahney’s group, The Hillbilly Goats, is one of Australia’s most popular, and most entertaining, acts. Join Bryce & Mahney, as you discover America’s best music. Visiting New York, Lancaster (Amish region, Pennsylvania), Washington DC, Floyd (Virginia), Bristol (Tennessee), Pigeon Forge (eastern Tennessee), Nashville, Memphis, Baton Rouge, & New Orleans.

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heritage, where one day you can go adventuring in the great outdoors, soaking up the natural beauty of the

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stunning surrounds and the next, experience cosmopolitan nightlife in the Tamworth CBD. Tamworth itself is the gateway to some of the state’s most spectacular bushland, national parks, mountain ranges, rivers and dams. Not only does this make for beautiful scenery, it also provides endless opportunities for exploring and relaxing in the great outdoors.

A DESTINATION FOR FAMILY FUN

Create family memories that’ll last a lifetime in the Tamworth region, exploring attractions and activities perfect for those travelling with kids. Check out the award-winning Tamworth Regional Playground with giant slides, a skywalk, water features and a sway bridge,

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or head up the hill to the Tamworth Marsupial Park and Adventure Playground and get up close with some Australia’s cutest native residents. For active kids, burn off some energy at the Bike Safety Park, the Mountain Bike Track or at the new Viaduct Park Youth Recreation Hub, which includes a state-of-the-art

skate park. If the heat is getting to you, take the kids to check out one of our great indoor playgrounds, challenge them at bowling or spend some time out at the cinema.

A DESTINATION TO IMMERSE Yourself in History

Home to the Kamilaroi/ Gamilaroi/Gomeroi people, the Tamworth region boasts a long and fascinating history. From discovering Indigenous rock art preserved across the region to learning how Tamworth became the first City of Light, get out and explore our cultural experiences, monuments and museums including Calala Cottage,

Tamworth Powerstation Museum, Moonbi Museum and the Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum. Out of town, head to Manilla to explore the past through historic buildings, monuments and museums or visit Nundle and Hanging Rock to discover their rich gold mining history.

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A DESTINATION FOR THE ARTS AND CULTURE

A growing community of artists, creatives and performers call the Tamworth region home, with the natural beauty of the region, unique history and laidback pace of life no doubt inspiring incredible talent. For a taste of the arts in Tamworth, visit galleries in Tamworth itself like Tamworth Regional Gallery, Weswal Gallery and the Gomeroi gaaynggal Centre and explore our growing display of public art. You can also take a drive out to Barraba, just over 60 minutes’ north of Tamworth where you’ll discover an arts and culture hub including a gallery, museum and boutique shops. On the southern entrance to town,

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A DESTINATION FOR ADVENTURE

High speed adventure or lowkey relaxation; whatever your pace, the Tamworth region is a fabulous place to enjoy the great outdoors. You won’t even have to go far beyond the CBD to find it, with great spots for bushwalking, river walks, golf, mountain biking and much more close by. If you’ve got time, we recommend heading out for a day trip to enjoy the beautiful scenery. You’ll find it at Mount Kaputar National Park, Rocky Creek Glacial Area, Horton Falls National Park, Sawn Rocks, Split Rock Dam, Glenriddle Reserve, Chaffey Dam, Sheba

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Dams, Warrabah National Park and Lake Keepit to name just a few.

A DESTINATION FOR FOODIES

We’re a region that’s big on foodie experiences, where locally-sourced produce meets international flavours. Whether you’re looking for an Instagramworthy brunch, fantastic coffee, leisurely lunch in the sunshine or a sophisticated dinner complete with award-winning wine list, the only problem will be deciding where to go! Make Memories in the Tamworth region And if you’re a keen photographer or just love sharing your holiday snaps with friends and family, the Tamworth region is

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To learn more about what you can get up to in the Tamworth region all year round, visit www. destinationtamworth. com.au. Don’t forget to stop by Festival HQ in the Tamworth CBD or the Tamworth Visitor Information Centre (see page 10 for opening hours) on the New England Highway to pick up a Tamworth region Visitor Guide and get some local tips and advice on how to make the most of your visit.

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Calling all country music lovers! Grab your cowboy hat, boots and polish up your line dancing moves as we take country music to the high seas.

Experience country music at sea with a fantastic line-up of Australia’s best country music acts from morning to late.

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One of the major attractions of the Toyota Country Music Festival Tamworth is the high-quality music readily available at no cost to festivalgoers.

estival hotspots – Toyota FanZone and Toyota Park – are well primed for the 2020 event with stellar line-ups each night. It all begins on Friday, January 17 with the sashing of the 2020 Queen of Country Music entrants. FanZone will once again be a thriving hub of activity across the 10 days.

Performances from 2019 Roll of Renown recipient James Blundell, the Adam Eckersley Band, Amber Lawrence, Andrew Swift, Felicity Urquhart, Andrew Farriss, Brad Cox, Fanny Lumsden, 2019 Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor and many more will keep audiences smiling. As Country Music Festival manager Barry Harley says,

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FanZone is more than a space for fans to gather to see their favourite artists up close and personal, it’s an opportunity for them to engage with emerging talents as well. “Tamworth hosts a festival of opportunity and experiences for both the guests who visit our city and every single artist who performs on our stages,” he said. “A true TCMF experience is as much about discovering new artists and music as it is about seeing the biggest names in the game, and that’s why FanZone is such a popular destination each year.” Toyota FanZone will offer a shaded haven for fans, located in the centre of Tamworth’s bustling CBD on the corner of Peel and Fitzroy streets.

FanZone will host a midmorning ABC broadcast, Tamworth Songwriters’ and Cultural Showcases, the annual Galaxy of Stars, and so much more. And the activity doesn’t stop once the sun begins to set. Patrons can continue to enjoy outstanding live and free music well into the evening on the biggest stage at the festival, Toyota Park. With a different theme each night, there’s always something new happening at Toyota Park, making it the evening destination of choice. The Toyota Park 2020 will feature the following line-up of free performances: Friday, January 17: Opening Concert Kicking off with Tamworth’s very own “Git Up Challenge,” the Opening

Concert will be a snapshot of the diversity of the music to be seen in Tamworth. Hosted by Pete Denahy, the show will feature performances from the CMAA Academy of Country Music graduates, Buddy Knox Blues Band, Brewn, Zac & George, the 2019 Toyota Busking Champion Rhys Crimmin, popular duo The Long &

Short Of It, 2019 Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor, and Golden Guitar winners Ashleigh Dallas, Lyn Bowtell, Andrew Swift and Adam Brand, who will top off the night with his only Tamworth appearance. Watch out for the spectacular fireworks display at 9.30pm. Saturday, January 18: Best Night Out

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Another stellar line-up in Toyota Park brought to you by Best Employment, Best Night Out will feature Golden Guitar winners Amber Lawrence, Brad Butcher, Lyn Bowtell, Andrew Swift, Aleyce Simmonds, Montgomery Church and 2014 Toyota Star Maker Jared Porter. Sunday, January 19: Toyota Star Maker 2020 Grand Final Following in the footsteps of Keith Urban, Lee Kernaghan, Beccy Cole, James Blundell, and many others, this concert will mark the 41st staging of the Toyota Star Maker Grand Final. Reigning Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor will deliver his final performance in that role, ahead of the announcement of the 41st Toyota Star Maker.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21: INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE

MONDAY, JANUARY 20: AMERICANA IN THE PARK

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22: BACK TO THE BUSH SPECTACULAR

Offering something a little different from the traditional, witness this fast-growing sub-genre of country music with award-winning artists and bright, new stars – Dana Hassall, Gareth Leach, Michael Waugh, Ben Mastwyk, Emily Barker, Rose Zita Falko and Pete Cullen & The Hurt.

There’s a strong contingent of our neighbours from across the ditch on this great gig – including Brendan Dugan, Jodi Vaughan, Aly Cook, Jenny Mitchell, Ron Mitchell, The Mitchell Twins, Ainslie Allen, and featuring winners of the NZ Gold Guitars Jayden Shingleton and Ocean Waitokia. Joining the Kiwis will be the new sensation from Samoa, Mr Cowboy 62, and a special group of award-winning songwriters and performers from Nashville, USA, including Jerry Salley, ex-pat Phil Barton, Jason Duke and introducing Canadian rising star Danielle Todd.

More than 40 bush balladeers, including Jeff Brown, Graham Rodger, Ted Egan AO, Dianne Lindsay, Tom Maxwell, Ernie Constance, The Young Balladeers, Ashley Cook, Dean Perrett, Peter Coad, The Coad Sisters, Lindsay Butler, Anne Kirkpatrick, David Kirkpatrick, Trevor Tolton, Tom Kennedy

and Keith Jamieson will take the stage in this popular event.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23: LIVE AND LOUD

If you like it LIVE and you like it LOUD, this is a night in Toyota Park not to be missed. Showcasing some of the best emerging and established modern country artists, you’ll find Melanie Dyer, Caitlyn Shadbolt, Kaylens Rain, Darlinghurst, The Buckleys, Glen Harrison, Leigha Moore, Juliet Oliver, Sophia Chesworth and Jessica Emily Odgers on this exciting program.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24: TOYOTA STARS UNDER THE STARS

This annual event features INXS co-founder Andrew Farriss, Casey Barnes, Jetty Road, Keith Urban’s original band members, SaltbushSix, as well as Toyota Star Maker winners Luke Dickens (2011) and Karin Page (2016), the 2020 Toyota Star Maker winner and more. The night will be hosted by Toyota ambassadors Sam and Mollie McClymont.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25: TAMWORTH PROUD CONCERT

This concert showcases several artists who proudly call Tamworth home including The Redneck Gentlemen, Allison Forbes, John Krsulja, Brett Clarke, Sally-Anne Whitten, Freddie Bailey-Cook, The Crosby Sisters, Brent Larkham, Ron Buckpitt with MD Alwyn Aurisch and his All-Star Band. Sunday, January 26: 2020 Toyota Best of The Buskers The final event for Toyota Park is where the Top 10 buskers selected by the judges throughout the festival battle it out to be crowned 2020 Toyota’s Best of the Buskers. In celebration of Australia Day there will also be a spectacular display of fireworks at 9.30pm. “Tamworth is one of the only non-gated music festivals on the Australian calendar, and we are so proud to be able to continue to host exceptional and affordable entertainment each year,” Barry Harley said. “We encourage everyone to make the most of the atmosphere at the shows on offer at Toyota FanZone and Toyota Park during the 2020 festival.”

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hilst currently a star feature of the festival, the Hybrid Cavalcade will be making its way through regional Australian towns throughout the year, dispelling common myths about Hybrid vehicles and providing information on the critical role these

sustainable vehicles can play in shaping regional Australia’s transportation needs. Toyota first locally introduced this technology in the Prius in 2001 and now offers a Hybrid option in six models, with a further three arriving by midyear, and plans for a tenth by the end of 2020.

Toyota Vice President Sales & Marketing Sean Hanley said, “The Hybrid Cavalcade is evidence of our commitment to supporting regional Australia with responsible and sustainable motoring solutions. Our goal is to educate and demonstrate to regional communities just how valuable this technology can be to both the hip-pockets of motorists and also to our environment”. The Hybrid Cavalcade will be visiting a number of dealerships and other major events around the country. Each major event

will play host to a festivallike display involving a collection of interactive, fun, and educational activities designed to draw people into the Hybrid space and help them learn more about the benefits this technology can provide. Toyota invites all festivalgoers to join in the fun and take a complimentary test drive in a Toyota Hybrid vehicle and see how they are changing the Hybrid game. The Toyota Hybrid Drive Experience is open 10am to 5pm everyday throughout the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

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ON THE ROAD You have in your hands some pretty cool music – and it’s our free gift to you with your purchase of The Official Guide to the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

n The Road – A Taste of Tamworth 2020 will give you just that – a real taste of some of the great artists performing at this year’s festival. If you don’t get a chance to listen to it during the festival, with all your running between gigs, press play on the trip home and enjoy. We trust you have a safe trip to and from Tamworth and visit us again, any time of year.

ASHLEIGH DALLAS

Settling Down from the album Reflection The third generation in a country music family dynasty – it’s no surprise multiple Golden Guitar winner Ashleigh Dallas took to the music scene like a duck to water. Born in Australia’s Country Music Capital of Tamworth NSW, Dallas celebrates Australian country music history in a three-generation family of Golden Guitar winners. With four studio albums under her belt, Ashleigh’s latest

album Reflection celebrates her stories through song, taking her audience through a journey of love, loss, growth and family. Ashleigh’s second single from Reflection, Settling Down, captures the uplifting essence of falling in love, building a life with your partner, who supports every aspect, both good and bad, the manic and the calm in a poetic, catchy melody. www.ashleighdallas.com.au

BRAD BUTCHER

I’m All In from the album Travelling Salesman

It may sound surprising for a man releasing his fourth long-player, having already won a Golden Guitar for New Talent of the Year at Tamworth, and Country Song of the Year in the 2018 Queensland Music Awards, but Travelling Salesman (2019) is a landmark for the former Mackay boy whose hallmark is sometimes brutal honesty. Co-produced by Matt Fell and Butcher, in Sydney’s Love Hz Studios, the result is an album which focuses even more Butcher’s mix of country, folk and blues, brings some different toughness to the sound, and highlights his ability to write about families, the natural world, and something close to his heart, mental health. Brad’s got a message ot share and he’s coming to a town near you. www.bradbutcher.com

BLAKE O’CONNOR

Worth a Little More from the album Everything I Feel The 2019 Toyota Star Maker winner has ended his year with two Golden Guitar Finalist nominations for Qantas New Talent and Male Artist of the Year, testament to the class act this teenage artist is. It’s also no coincidence that he had one of the bestselling albums at the 2019 Groundwater and Gympie festivals. “Worth A Little More is a song I wrote about meeting somebody pretty special and having them making you feel better about yourself by taking away your insecurities; and having you realise the importance of that person. We tried to record it with sparseness to assure the focal point of the song was on the

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lyrics and capture as much emotion in the vocal as possible,” Blake said. www.blakeoconnormusic. com

and outlines many emotions including love, hope, fear and dreams, to name a few. Produced by Glen Hannah and Kevin Bennett at Studio Goonga, this one is for the people. www.facebook.com/ brendan.nawrocki/

BRENDAN NAWROCKI & RICHO RICHARDSON Push Me Higher Daddy

This Nawrocki/Richardson collaboration also features the writing talents of Golden Guitar winner Kevin Bennett on this heartfelt track, Push Me Higher Daddy. Its inspiration was an old tyre swing on an age-old Moreton Bay fig tree in the beautiful undulating hills of Maleny in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. The track is well crafted and metaphorically describes the circle of life, both melodically and lyrically,

with smooth finesse, in the tasty authentic style of the old legends. Armed with his signature 335 Gibson, or more recently in acoustic sets, the Maton, his devotion to the art form is genuine. Yearning to play like rocker Chuck Berry as a teenager, Buddy now has a style all his own that exudes the essence of blues. His children – Teangi, Quarralia and Googoorewon – and nephew Bareki are in his band. Buddy’s new album, Ticket to Memphis, will be released this year by Ambition Records. www.buddyknox.com.au

BUDDY KNOX

Buddy’s Got the Blues Again Buddy’s Blues from the album Buddy’s Blues ((Written by Buddy Knox/ Gareth Hudson/Nick Higginbotham)) Buddy has carved up the blues scene around Australia since 2007, notching his belt with all the big-ticket events from Bridgetown to Bluesfest. He won the Sydney Blues Society Performer of the Year, twice. Buddy plays

Don Williams, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Hank Williams, Chad Sinclair’s current crop of inspiring artists includes Troy CassarDaley and Shane Nicholson. He learnt Slim Dusty songs while working as a ringer in the Northern Territory, listening to Hoedown on a small, crackly radio and in western NSW shearing sheds. A late-bloomer, Chad began his musical journey after winning the overall CCMA National Talent Quest in 2017. Two further awards in the Trans-Tasman Entertainer of the Year inspired Chad to begin writing for his debut album – Sunday Town which he recorded at Tamworth’s ENREC Studios. facebook.com/chad. sinclair.7355

CHAD SINCLAIR

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CORNELL & CARR

Things I Leave Behind from the album We Go Way Back This song was inspired by the emotional rollercoaster Matt Cornell went through, leaving his home in Sydney where he was born and raised: all the things I’m taking with me, are just a measurement of time, don’t mean as much as the things I leave behind. The track was produced by multiple ARIA and Golden

Guitar-winning producer Matt Fell and recorded at his Love HZ Studio. The video was shot in Cornell’s childhood suburb of Ermington. The performance was filmed at Matt Fell’s studio in Leichardt, while the video was shot and directed by Jay Seeney of Blacklist Productions. Cornell & Carr are dual Golden Guitar finalists in 2020 – in Contemporary Country Album and Capital News Group or Duo of the Year. www.cornellandcarr.com.au

DARLINGHURST

Sorry Won’t Get You Back It’s a long way from the Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst to Nashville – even further if you start from Melbourne and go via London. After spending several years in the UK cowriting, then another two years in Nashville, Jason Resch said after spending several years in the UK co-writing, then two years writing in Nashville, he

returned to Melbourne. With a love of country music and the desire to write great songs, he met up with three like-minded individuals … singer-songwriters Cassie Leopold, Pagan Newman and guitarist Matt Darvidis. Darlinghurst was formed and Jason began writing Sorry Won’t Get You Back while in Nashville and finished the song in Melbourne with Cassie and Pagan. “It’s got a universal theme, about betrayal and heartbreak, and we hope it resonates with people.” www.darlinghurst-band. com

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GLEN HARRISON Both Sides of The Linecx With an uncanny ear for melody, Glen Harrison brings so much to the table. As one third of Australian country music’s hottest acts, Kaylens Rain, his stirring guitar and fine harmony vocals, it is no wonder we see him on stages alongside Amber Lawrence, Travis Collins and Melanie Dyer. Co-written with Matt Scullion, Both Sides of The

Line shows there’s often two sides (or more) to a story … we can be so quick to judge and form strong, one-sided opinions. Glen views things with a more chilled-out approach … I can be flexible, more understanding of both sides of the fence – left or right. While Glen’s enjoying the solo aspects of this new project, he’ll says he’ll be making more music with Kaylens Rain in future. www.facebook.com/ glenharrisonmusic Instagram @glen_harrison_ music

GRAHAM RODGER

Knights of The Saddle The title track of Graham’s new album, Knights of The Saddle is a song in recognition of the old-time drovers who, with horse and pack horse, brought big mobs of cattle across the far inland droving routes of Australia, like the Barkly stock route and Birdsville track. These hard, tough men epitomised the romantic figures entrenched

in the writings of Lawson and Paterson. Golden Guitar winner Graham Rodger has become synonymous throughout the land with quality Australian ballads. Keeping Australia and Australians as the major themes for his writings ensures Graham will always uphold the traditions cemented by the pioneer ballad songwriters. A gifted entertainer and fulltime professional artist, Graham has built up a strong and loyal following of supporters. www.grahamrodger.com.au

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HOMEGROWN

People Change from the album Wildflower Bruises Exciting times continue for family band Homegrown with the release of their sixtrack EP, Wildflower Bruises and a trip to Nashville to write and record their debut album. Siblings Katelyn, Liam and Kasey O’Donoghue (21, 18, and 16) possess musical maturity beyond their years. They have their own sound but

are reminiscent of Little Big Town, Fleetwood Mac and The McClymonts, but are fast making their own name in music. Homegrown made it through the blind audition (turning all four chairs) and battle rounds on TV’s The Voice: ‘I feel like I’m in the living room singing with them, I want to buy the record, I want to go to their concert’ - Kelly Rowland (The Voice coach/Destiny’s Child). www.homegrownmusic. org.au

from the Northern Hemisphere in an empty hotel room in Leichhardt (Sydney). An ode to the life of a travelling musician, the song explores the internal tug of war between wanting to settle down and find stability and the burning desire to discover and explore. Mitchell’s versatility and storytelling is rapidly capturing fans across the globe. She’s comfortable with a country twang or softly spoken ballad. www.jennymitchell.co.nz

JENNY MITCHELL

Travelling Bones from the album Wildfires The 2019 Country Artist of the Year is a storyteller from the deep South of New Zealand. Influenced by Norah Jones & Gillian Welch, Jenny Mitchell is a songwriter who blends altcountry, folk, and Americana into her own captivating style. ‘The voice of a lioness, the soul of a sage,’ said Luka Bloom (Ireland) Travelling Bones was written shortly after her return

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JOHN WILLIAMSON

Please Don’t Forget Me from the album Butcherbird This year John Williamson will celebrate his stellar 55-year career. He is recognised as one of Australia’s greatest singer-songwriters. It was 1970 when he penned his first song, Old Man Emu, which shot to #1 on the charts and stayed there for five weeks. The ultimate songwriter, he writes from the heart and from personal experiences.

John has written and recorded close to 600 songs, releasing 52 albums. His most recent offering, Butcherbird, released in 2018, resulted in his 27th Golden Guitar award for the song, Please Don’t Forget Me. Unquestionably, there is no other artist who stirs the Aussie spirit as he does and 2020 could be the final time to experience his concert in your town or city. www.johnwilliamson.com. au

KARIN PAGE

Box from the album Walk Away Acclaimed singer-songwriter Karin Page has been working tirelessly on music for her debut album Walk Away to create songs that are a true reflection of her nomadic lifestyle and restless spirit. Produced by Jordan Power (Kasey Chambers, Angus Stone), Box, featuring Ash Grunwald, is a powerful song with a sassy feel, that encourages you to be yourself and draws you in from the opening beat. Box remains in The Music Network Country Airplay charts 16 weeks after its release. The alt-country sound of follow up single Jessie was cowritten with Kevin Bennett at The DAG songwriters’ retreat in Nundle. It sends a strong message about standing

up for yourself and having a voice, no matter what the situation. www.karinpage.com

KELLY BROUHAHA

Benjamin from the album Kelly Brouhaha ‘She’s known for having an extraordinarily rare voice,’ said Clare Bowditch of Shortlisted for the Americana Music Prize in 2018, Kelly Brouhaha’s brand of Americana-soul is as real as it gets. The South

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Australian songwriter and multi-instrumentalist spends most of the year around a campfire, travelling in her 1992 Toyota Hiace van called “Pamela Vanderson”. Her debut album 40,000 Star Hotel tells the story after leaving her marriage and mortgage behind in pursuit of happiness. The single of the same name, co-written with Aleyce Simmonds is a big, ballsy, freedom-esque blues which captures the heart of the Australian landscape and the lure of off-grid living. Choosing to pursue the road less travelled after her father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, this album captures heartbreak and grief in a way that leaves you breathless. www.kellybrouhaha.com.au

LUKE DICKENS

Snake Woman from the album After The Rain This one wrote itself. A dark tune popped into my head and past experiences, mixed with feelings of betrayal, stories from poisonous relationships I’d seen other people go through just gave pieces of themselves to the melody. I’ve always loved a good cowboy movie, so I gave it the western vibe. If I were to make a film clip, this one would be in cartoon, and

the snake would have perfect teeth. The disc was recorded in Nashville with producer, Sam Hawksley and showcases Luke’s distinctive voice and impressive songwriting. Luke covers more than just country staples on his third album. “Dickens may have written songs about serial killers, cyber trolls, reptilian women and wolverine stalkers but this is pure roots country,” said journalist Dave Dawson. www.facebook.com/ lukedickensofficial

ROO ARCUS

Tumbleweed from the album Tumbleweed Roo Arcus is as real as they come. He sings the way he lives, honest, true and country. He’s a cowboy, a storyteller, a songwriter and one heck of a recording artist. This Australian cattleman, who to this day works the family farm, oozes authenticity and is true to his country roots. He’s now released three albums resulting in a string of radio hits, awards and nominations. Roo’s resilience, hard work, honesty and pride in his music, has earnt the respect of industry and his loyal fan base. Turning the focus to the future, Roo is set to release his fourth studio album in 2020, recorded on Music Row at SonyTree Studios, Nashville. The lead single lifted from the record, Tumbleweed.

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In 2018 the band decided to record a new album of their own material and brought on board a young award-winning vocalist, Darcy Crawford. www.facebook.com/ SaltbushSix/

travels extensively throughout Australia, entertaining and researching new material. He was declared Territorian of the Year in 2000 and listed as a Living National Treasure in 2002. Ted served as Administrator (Governor) of the Northern Territory from 2003-2007. www.tedegan.com.au

SALTBUSHSIX

That’s Our Thang from the album Beyond The Ranch From humble beginnings in southern Queensland, SaltbushSix boasts a roll call of performers who’ve backed artists ranging from Lee and Tania Kernaghan and James Blundell, to Doc Neeson’s Angels, Trisha Yearwood, Big House and Slim Dusty. The band became the launch pad for the most successful global act to come out of Australia in the new millennium – Keith Urban. The members of SaltbushSIx were Keith Urban’s original backing band, from the inception of his Australian recording career right through to the first deal he signed in the cradle of country music, Nashville Tennessee. These members are Peter Clarke, Marlon Holden, Brad ‘Hoola’ Hooper and Allan Cameron.

highlighting the band’s three-part harmony blend. The growing confidence of the ensemble is reflected in the variety of styles and material on the album. From Americana, to straight countrybluegrass twang, to weighty roots ballads all the way to rocking stompers, this album is a true showcase of a band willing to stretch the dynamic shape of their repertoire. It was produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by Carpenter at Love Hz Studios, Sydney. www.facebook.com/ theaprilfamily

TED EGAN AO Paragon Café

Born in Melbourne, Ted Egan has lived most of his life in the Northern Territory. For many years, from 1949 to 1973, he worked in outback postings as a patrol officer, reserve superintendent and teacher. He was also an outstanding sportsman. In 1974 he commenced a new life as entertainer, writer, historian and TV presenter. He has produced 30 albums of music, mainly his own songs, covering a wide range of observations of the people of Australia. He has written many books and

THE APRIL FAMILY

Champagne from the album House of Cards Sydney-based alt-country trio The April Family released their second album, House Of Cards in 2019. The album shows the band pushing the ensemble sound they’ve been refining in their shows. The 11 songs were all written by vocalist Kylie Whitney and multi-instrumentalist Michael Carpenter. It’s a more rootsy sound and feel, with the raw but considered production

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TO COUNTRY – TAMWORTH’S COOLEST FESTIVAL From Thursday, July 9 to Sunday July 12, venues in the region welcome you to four days of music, dancing and fun.

ast July, some of country’s brightest stars took part in the Tamworth City Toyota Hats Off to Country Festival. Among them were Luke O’Shea, Shane Nicholson, Brad Cox, Kevin Bennett, Brad Butcher, Andrew Swift,

2019 Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor, Anthony Taylor, Col Finley, Will Day, Michael Bryers, Dan Murphy and many more. Albums were launched, as was Allan Caswell’s new book. A variety of fundraising events and concerts gave

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patrons plenty of choice. Always a highlight, the CMAA Junior Academy Graduation was extremely well attended. Tamworth Regional Council country music coordinator Cheryl Brown said the midyear festival was an event for everyone. “We like to shine the spotlight on singersongwriters, but it’s also a long weekend for those wanting to party with friends,” Cheryl said. “Tamworth is renowned for bringing together artists and avid music lovers for the annual Toyota Country Music Festival held each January, and Hats Off is another wonderful opportunity to enjoy that festive atmosphere. “It’s also a great opportunity to support our local entertainment venues

who provide fantastic entertainment and service. They really come together each year to make this festival such a success.” The Cowboy Crawl is proving to be a popular way to get around the city and you can jump on board on Saturday, July 11 from 6pm and be taken to a selection

of local venues, guaranteed a safe arrival and a good time, while assisting the local Ronald McDonald House with much-needed funds. The DAG Sheep Station is a must-see on your Hats Off agenda. John and Belinda Krsulja host the Songwriters’ Retreat and Songwriters Live On The Deck featuring

artists from the retreat. There will also be a number of showcases at The DAG, an award-winning venue. With more to be revealed in the coming months, jump on the Hats Off to Country Facebook page and “like” it, so you’re kept up to date with all the latest news. hatsofftocountry.com

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When the Toyota Country Music Festival drew to a close last year, it left us with tonnes of great music, tonnes of great memories and tonnes of recycled rubbish. Eight tonnes to be precise … the equivalent of 520,000 aluminum cans. Now, that’s a lot of tinnies!

ost of this recyclable material was processed through the Challenge Recycling Centre in Tamworth. Those guys are rock stars as they do most of the sorting by hand. But this year promises to have even bigger crowds in attendance, so it stands to reason there will be even more rubbish. And that’s why it’s vitally

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job in spreading the message of sustainability and waste management. But while Troy might be the frontman for this campaign, he needs some help from support crew. And that means you! As part of the campaign this year, festivalgoers are encouraged to think carefully about their waste disposal and are reminded to use the correct bins to make it easier for the crew at the other end. As an added incentive, look for the Tune into Recycling January TCMF promotions via social media pages for competitions and giveaways of Troy concert tickets or merchandise. So, get behind Troy and let’s ensure the Toyota Country Music Festival is the litter-free festival to set the benchmark for all others.

BE WATER WISE Water is vital to our way of life, and during the Toyota Country Music Festival, we are encouraging visitors and locals alike to remain vigilant with water use. Level 5 water restrictions are currently in place across the Tamworth region, and this means that all outdoor residential water use is banned, public parks, gardens, and sporting facilities will cease to be irrigated with treated water, vehicle windows, windscreens, number plates, and mirrors can only be cleaned using

buckets and caravanners are encouraged to bring their own water to town with them. As the Toyota Country Music Festival draws up to 50,000 people to the region each day during the Festival’s ten days in January adding more than $50M to our economy, the Festival must proceed to support our local business community during these especially difficult economic times, but we urge people to consider our water while here. Visitors to the region will be expected to follow water restrictions just like

any resident and will be subject to the same enforcement activities if they are seen breaching restrictions. Festival organisers will continue to find innovative ways to support Tamworth’s water supply during the TCMF2020, and Festival-goers will see lots of information on how you can save water during your time at the Festival. For essential information visit Council’s Water Portal: https:// yourvoice.tamworth. nsw.gov.au/town-watersupplies

Back to its roots

The Australian Country Music Foundation’s (ACMF) main objective is to collect and celebrate our nation’s strong country music heritage. See just some of the wonderful collection on display now at the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame! 2020 Hands of Fame and Broadcasters Hall of Fame will be announced at 10.30am Saturday 18 January at the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame. The Hands of Fame imprinting will take place at 10.30am on Saturday 25 January at the Hands of Fame Park on Kable Avenue Tamworth.

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variety of unique and specialised guitars and musical instruments from many sources will be augmented with a range of visual presentations of Australia’s – and the world’s – greatest guitar players. Guitars on show will include originals from Tommy Emmanuel, Slim Dusty, Smoky Dawson, Buddy Williams, Troy Cassar-Daley, Andrew Farris and many others. A unique photographic exhibition called ‘Instrumental’ by renowned photographer Chuck Bradley will add to the collection with more than 40 instruments that shaped Australian music from INXS, Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel and many more. The National Guitar Museum will be located within the highprofile site of The Big Golden Guitar Visitor Information Centre and be initially established, at

no additional cost, adjunct to the already famous Country Music Wax Museum. The Big Golden Guitar precinct attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year and provides the logical signposting for the National Guitar Museum. Like its nearby neighbour the Longyard Golf Course, which was designed by golfing great Greg Norman, the National Guitar Museum will have the endorsement of Tommy Emmanuel cgp, who will also help in its establishment. In its early days, the museum will need to rely on instrumental contents from many sources. These will include donations to the museum from famous exponents, loans from collectors or institutions around the world (TRC has already spoken to some of

these individuals and bodies), and some support from major guitar builders and custom luthiers. Other historical museums, such as the Australian Country

Music Hall of Fame, have many guitars from some of the pioneers of country music, which will be available for exhibition. Tamworth Regional Council is

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confident that as the collection builds, the museum will become one of the city’s most significant and accessible locations. The council is a long-time supporter of the music industry and continues to make a significant commitment to country music by underwriting and producing the annual Golden Guitar Awards, the Tamworth Country Music Festival and Hats Off to Country Festival in July. The council also supports the annual CMAA Academy (both junior and senior), and the Australian Country Music Foundation; it produces the Tamworth TV programs, organises and promotes the Toyota Star Maker talent search, publishes Australia’s most widely-distributed country music magazine, Country Music Capital News and manages many other major musical events. The National Guitar Museum will salute both the

instrument and the players and provide the opportunity to share the story behind the guitar to a wide, appreciative audience. If you have a guitar with a story, antiquity or you just think it deserves to be seen, then the National Guitar Museum would love to hear from you. Donors or lenders can be offered security and care of their prized instrument, and a guarantee that the instrument’s story will be told. Each display will include reference to ownership and terms of inclusion in the museum. The plan is that the significant displays will rotate, so a donor/lender’s guitar could be programmed for return whenever desired. For more information contact the Visitors Information Centre.

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NUNDLE WOOLLEN MILL OPEN 7 DAYS

Machines operate Monday to Friday Free 2:00PM Tour – Monday to Friday

Each year, over 30,000 visitors make the journey to our little town to tour Nundle Woollen Mill. In our regular tours, visitors marvel at our antique machines humming away as they work their magic to turn bales of the finest Australian merino wool into yarns in the vibrant colours for which we have become famous.

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TRADITIONAL CONCERTS

SUPER-SIZED AT LBS Lindsay Butler and Shaza Leigh host a string of major package shows in Butler’s Auditorium at the rear of their LBS recording complex on Goonoo Goonoo Road.

he Butlers have been producing major concerts together for 30 years, featuring many of the finest traditional classic country stars on their shows.

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featuring over 25 recording stars all backed by The Butler Showband. This event is still one of the biggest and best traditional country music shows in Tamworth. Then Monday at 10am, The LBS Super-Concert 1, with special guests Tom Maxwell, Lynette Guest, Ashley Cook, Greg Bain, Peggy Gilchrist and others join Shaza, Lindsay and the band for an action-packed professional showcase.

This year’s Wall of Honour recipients perform and are then inducted onto the wall as part of the three-hour presentation. This year on the Tuesday Super-Concert at 10am, All-Star Legends Concert, the Queen of Country Music, Jean Stafford, teams with the Butlers to present her popular Up Close and Personal show. Lindsay and Shaza have always supported the wider

country music community and have this year donated their auditorium for several industry events, all with only gold-coin donations upon entry. The Capital Country Music Association will hold Members’ Showcase and social on Thursday, January 16 – festival eve – and the National Talent Quest the following day. The Traditional Country Music Awards will be

presented at the completion of the LBS Open Day on Sunday. The Gold Medallion Media Awards Gala Concert, featuring winners and finalists, will be held on Wednesday, January 22 at 11am. If you enjoy traditional classic country music, Butlers Auditorium presents a selection of the very best.

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IN THIS SUPERB CONCERT Like most people, Joy McKean is looking forward to her next birthday – her 90th – and she can’t help but look back.

or the past 40-something years, if Joy hasn’t celebrated her birthday in Tamworth – it was immediately before the family made that annual trek. Often those birthdays were enjoyed with family over the extended Christmas break, and

sometimes on the family farm at Metung, in Victoria. To celebrate her status as a nonagenarian, the matriarch of Australian country music will be saluted by the industry in what’s being billed “the concert of the festival”. And why not – with the

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huge line-up of artists paying tribute to the unassuming wordsmith? They come from all genres and have one thing in common – they are all in awe of the body of work created by this Singleton-born songwriter who says she doesn’t feel “qualified” to give pointers on songwriting. Asked if she had a secret formula for writing songs, Joy said she didn’t – although she always liked to marry the melody and the words pretty much as soon as she began a new song. “I see people hosting songwriting workshops and I couldn’t do that – I don’t feel like I have the qualifications,” she said. From someone who’s written hits such as Lights On The Hill, Indian Pacific, Biggest Disappointment, Wind-Up

Gramophone, Peppimenarti Cradle and countless other gems, that’s quite a call. But then again, Joy is quite a woman. “I think the most exciting part of the whole Concert for Joy for me will be watching other people interpret my songs,” Joy said. “I keep asking David ‘who’s going to sing this one, or that one?’. It’s going to be quite a birthday party.” The concert will feature a star-studded line-up of Joy McKean fans: Paul Kelly, Troy Cassar-Daley, Beccy Cole, Don Walker, Graeme Connors, Sara Storer, Adam Harvey, Bill Chambers, Melinda Schneider, Dean Perrett, Jeff Brown, Glenn Jones, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Simpson, James Blundell, Catherine Britt, Travis Collins, Kevin Bennett, Felicity Urquhart, Lyn Bowtell, Luke

O’Shea, Amber Lawrence, Adam Eckersley, Gina Jeffreys, Colin Buchanan, Brad Butcher, Davidson Brothers, Tania Kernaghan and Lawrie Minson. Then there’s the talented Kirkpatrick clan – daughter Anne Kirkpatrick, son David Kirkpatrick, and grandchildren James Arneman and wife Flora

Smith (Small Town Romance), Hannah Kirkpatrick, Daniel Kirkpatrick and Kate Arneman. It will be held at TRECC from 1.30pm on Wednesday, January 22, eight days after her actual birthday. It’s advisable to secure your tickets early for this event, as it’s sure to be a sellout.

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A CHANCE TO SHINE There’s one show in Tamworth that exposes the most exciting young talent around – the Shine Showcase.

onceived by Golden Guitar winners Carter & Carter, in the past performers have included Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor, Golden Guitar winner Christie Lamb, The Voice

winner Judah Kelly and X-Factor finalists Brothers3 and Caitlyn Shadbolt. This year’s crop of performers is sure to thrill the capacity audience at the

Capitol Theatre in the city’s heart. In its ninth year, the Shine Showcase will shine the spotlight on 12 multiaward-winners, all of whom

are graduates of the CMAA Academy of Country Music. They are: Allegra Dunning, Bella MacKenzie, Bo’Ness (Callum and Jackson), Emmagen Rain, Felicity Kircher, Grace Amos, Hudson Rose, Jacinta Byrne, Jorja Belle, Mitch Rolfe and Rory Phillips. Who knows? You might find the next Kasey Chambers or Troy Cassar-Daley among them. Backed by an A-grade band, with professional audio and lighting these artists really all have their chance to Shine. Major sponsors of the Shine Showcase Ross and Robyn Johnson believe in nurturing young Australian talent. Other sponsors proudly supporting the annual event are Britton Morrison, Capital News and the Capitol Theatre.

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ARTIST DIRECTORY

A complete alphabetical listing of performers, venues and times.

his exclusive Artist Directory is compiled using listings supplied by individual artists and promoters via www.tcmf.com.au/officialguide The publishers have made every attempt to correlate and publish all information as accurately as possible but

take no responsibility for inaccuracies or changes that may occur. All information is correct as downloaded from the website on November 30, 2019. The publisher encourages all readers to consult the daily updates printed in The Northern Daily Leader for the latest

information during the festival. A smartphone app is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play which will have live updates of all information contained in the Official Guide directly from www.tcmf.com.au/officialguide

Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson ... pure magic. Come along and join the band for a world-class performance that will stir your memories of the days of real country music!

Canada, Asia, and Europe. Eight years ago he relocated to Nashville where he has honed his songwriting, guitar playing, and showmanship with some of the best in the blues business today. “I’d hoped for both albums, Swamp Blues and Swamp Blues 2, to fit together as a continuously-themed body of work and I believe we achieved this. We refined the swampy sound to another level on the second time around.” 8 Ball Aitken penned 10 of the songs alone. He co-wrote The Bed That You Made with Harmony James, and the New Orleans inspired Tremolo Rain and feel good Living on the River, with Dallas, Texas bluesman Guthrie Kennard. 8 Ball is performing across Australia this summer before a 2020 UK tour with Hayseed Dixie.

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4 HIGHWAYMEN

4 Highwaymen are back On The Road Again! Australian’s own 4 Highwaymen - Bruce McCumstie, Alan Bowles and Bryen Willems, along with new recruit Chris Callaghan, have joined together to recreate the memories of The Highwaymen tours of Australia. Launched to great acclaim at the 2011 Tamworth Country Music Festival, this group has returned to sell-out performances every year since. 2019 was a sad year for all performers as their great mate and entertainer Rob Wilson, who always gave a first-class portrayal of Waylon, passed away just before the festival after a short battle with cancer..After quite a spell they’re back, celebrating the music of the great Highwaymen - Willie Nelson,

Tuesday, 21 January 5:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 9:00am Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Thursday, 23 January 11:00am

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Internationally acclaimed Australian swamp-blues rocker, 8 Ball Aitken, delves deeper into the lowdown grooves with his 11th album, Swamp Blues 2. It’s a funkier follow-up album to last year’s Swamp Blues release that hit #2 in the Australian Blues Charts. For more than a decade, 8 Ball Aitken has performed worldwide, touring 200+ gigs annually. His live shows have rocked music festivals across Australia, USA,

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AARON D’ARCY

Aaron D’Arcy, the Josie Music Awards winner for Rising Star of the Year 2019 (Americana, bluegrass, folk) released the iTunes Country top 3 album Charcoal and Ash. This disc was produced, recorded, mixed, mastered and performed by Aaron in his own Melbourne studio. The new single, Drink It Up follows the successful single Postcard, featuring Dani Young, which hit top 10 on the iTunes country charts and was heard on radio stations all over the country. “Aaron is an original. It is hard to compare him with others ... he has a certain energy that is very rare and a sound that is different,” wrote Kaz Johnson, in an album review. Aaron D’Arcy, the multi-instrumentalist and songwriter behind Jeanie had a breakthrough 2016 with the #1 radio hit This Cannot Be Love, featuring Aleyce Simmonds. Known for his energetic live performances, Aaron has played Toyota Park for the TFSS family night where, in the spirit of things, Aaron dressed up as Woody from Toy Story and performed a country version of You’ve Got a Friend In Me. Other performances include the Gympie Muster, Broadbeach CMF and Aaron’s hometown Yarraville Festival. 12:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Tuesday, 21 January 4:00pm Oxley Bowling Club Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am South Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 3:30pm Capitol Music Store Thursday, 23 January 4:15pm Toyota FanZone 11:00am The Atrium Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January 1:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Friday, 24 January 6:00pm City Bowling Club Saturday, 25 January 2:30pm Welder’s Dog

AARON JURD Thursday, 16 January Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January

8:00pm 12:00pm 9:15am 7:30pm 7:00pm

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ABBY CHRISTO

Tuesday, 21 January 12:30pm Toyota FanZone Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Wests

Husband and wife duo, Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont released their debut album Adam & Brooke in February 2018, charting #1 on the ARIA Country Album chart and Top 20 on the ARIA Album Chart before undertaking the 65- date Highway Sky Tour. That tour took them across Australia and the UK. The self-produced, 10-track album has been praised by fans and critics alike with Country Update Magazine stating “It is a body of work in a class all of its own and may well be the best Australian country duets album ever. I can’t think of a better one. It is a treat for the ears - lyrically and in terms of real people making real sounds playing real instruments really well…” Adam & Brooke was nominated for Country Album of the Year in the 2018 ARIA Awards and four Golden Guitars. Saturday, 18 January

5:00pm Albert Hotel

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Tuesday, 21 January

1:00pm Toyota FanZone 11:15am Centrepoint 8:30pm Albert Hotel

ADAM BRAND Friday, 17 January

7:00pm Toyota Park

ADAM ECKERSLEY Saturday, 18 January 5:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Thursday, 23 January 1:00pm Friday, 24 January 11:15am Friday, 24 January 8:30pm

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ADAM HARVEY

Adam Harvey had a very busy and productive 2019. Touring widely with his latest album, The Nashville Tapes, he capped off the year touring with a few old mates. The Young Stars of Country, 20 Years On, have re-formed to mark the two decades since the formation of the group with Beccy

A TO Z ARTIST DIRECTORY Cole, Darren Coggan and Felicity Urquhart. Following the Young Stars’ commitments, Adam returned to the studio where he has been working on his new album, Songs From Highway One, which is due for release in June this year. He will return to his favourite Tamworth venue, Wests, to present two big shows for his fans. You might even see him pop up as a special guest on one or two other shows. Whatever you do, don’t miss seeing this bloke. He’s country to the core. Saturday, 18 January 8:30pm Wests Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC Friday, 24 January 5:00pm Wests

AIMEE FRANCIS

Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm City Bowling Club Thursday, 23 January 11:00am Family Zone Friday, 24 January 12:00pm SiderDiner

AINSLIE ALLEN

Friday, 17 January 3:00pm Saturday, 18 January 1:15pm Saturday, 18 January 7:00pm 7:00pm Sunday, 19 January 6:00pm Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am

AL BUCHAN Sunday, 12 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January

Sunday, 19 January

12:30pm Peel St O/S Easy Living Sunday, 19 January 3:00pm Wests Monday, 20 January 9:30am Peel St O/S Easy Living Monday, 20 January 4:00pm Riverside Camp Grounds Monday, 20 January 7:30pm St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church Tuesday, 21 January 2:00pm Peel St O/S Easy Living Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am South Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm Peel St O/S Easy Living Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Balladeers Homestead Thursday, 23 January 9:30am Coca-Cola Country Thursday, 23 January 6:30pm Balladeers Homestead Friday, 24 January 9:45am Peel St O/S Easy Living Friday, 24 January 6:00pm Riverside Camp Grounds

ALICE BENFER Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

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Monday, 20 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January

9:00am Balladeers Homestead 6:00pm Balladeers Homestead 11:00am Post Office Hotel 12:30pm Family Zone 8:00am Balladeers Homestead 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church 2:00pm City Bowling Club 9:00am Balladeers Homestead 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church

12:00pm Imperial Quirindi 4:00pm Toyota FanZone 12:00pm Family Zone

ALEYCE SIMMONDS

Aleyce Simmonds is the 2018 Golden Guitar Winner for Female Artist of the Year, 2017 APRA Country Work of the Year winner, 2017 Australian Independent Female Vocalist of the Year, 2017 Australian Independent Artist of the Year and a fivetime CMC Music Awards finalist. Aleyce is based in Tamworth, Country Music Capital, and releases her fourth Studio album at the 2020 Tamworth Country Music Festival.

ALEXIS AND SUZIE DUO Friday, 17 January

Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January

3:00pm Peel St O/S Easy Living 10:00am Peel St O/S Easy Living 5:00pm Toyota Zone 8:00pm Riverside Camp Grounds 9:30am Peel St O/S Easy Living 12:00pm Coca-Cola Country

Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January

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ALISHA SMITH

Alisha plays bush ballad lead guitar in a style similar to the late Barry Thornton, the father of bush ballad lead guitar. He created the sound behind Slim Dusty in the early years. She started out on rhythm and bass guitar and was very fortunate to have Barry teach her a few licks before he passed away. Over the years Alisha has developed her own style but is keeping alive the bush ballad sound. Alisha has toured Australia four times with her partner, Keith Jamieson and their daughter, Caitlyn. They regularly LISTING CONTINUED NEXT PAGE >>

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tour from Queensland down through NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, performing in clubs, pubs, halls and festivals all over Australia. Alisha has been nominated for several awards over the years including the 2008 Golden Guitar finals with Charley Boyter for the instrumental, Tanami Track. She won the instrumental award at Bungendore 2015 with Rabbit Flat Polka. In 2005 she took out the won the Tasmania/NZ Instrumental album and the Barry Thornton Encouragement Award at Bungendore. Alisha has recorded two full instrumental albums and two albums with Keith Jamieson. Saturday, 18 January

11:00am Southside Uniting Church Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Friday, 24 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm Southside Uniting Church

ALLAN CASWELL Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January

7:00pm Services Club 11:00am Big Golden Guitar 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am LBS Music Complex Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Town Hall Friday, 24 January 9:00am Services Club Friday, 24 January 7:00pm SiderDiner

ALLAN GUMM Saturday, 18 January Tuesday, 21 January

2:00pm South Tam Bowlo 2:00pm South Tam Bowlo

ALLAN TOMKINS Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

7:00pm 12:00pm 3:30pm 12:00pm

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ALLY HAWKINS Friday, 17 January Tuesday, 21 January

10:00am Post Office Hotel 10:00am Square Man Inn

ALWYN AURISCH Saturday, 25 January

7:00pm Toyota Park

ALLEGRA DUNNING

Allegra Dunning is an 11-year-old singersongwriter from the NSW Blue Mountains. She’s already making a name for herself before hitting her teens, having performed at several festivals including Tamworth 2019, Gympie Muster, Illawarra Folk Festival, Sydney Folk Festival and many more. Allegra was named 2019 NSW Folk Federation Young Artist of the Year and has won several awards for her songwriting and performance ability. Allegra performs a mix of rearranged covers and her originals with a maturity beyond her years and an air of eras past. She writes songs about experiences, emotions and things we fear, with a distinctive folk/Americana feel. She performs with her guitar, yet also plays ukulele, drums and piano. 2020 is looking to be a big year for Allegra, with bookings throughout the year and Invitations to perform internationally. You can join the journey by following her on instagram, Allegra_Dunning or Facebook. Saturday, 18 January 10:00am Sunday, 19 January 10:00am Tuesday, 21 January 12:30pm Tuesday, 21 January 4:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 2:30pm Thursday, 23 January 10:00am Friday, 24 January 10:00am Saturday, 25 January

Wests Wests’ Diggers Wests Wests’ Diggers

10:00pm 11:30am 1:00pm 7:00pm

Family Zone Post Office Hotel Southgate Inn Oxley Bowling Club Capitol Theatre Square Man Inn St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall 11:00am Family Zone

ALLISON FORBES Sunday, 12 January Monday, 13 January Friday, 17 January

7:30pm Wests’ Diggers 7:30pm Wests’ Diggers 11:00am The DAG Sheep Station Friday, 17 January 7:00pm The Press Saturday, 18 January 12:00pm Albert Hotel Saturday, 18 January 7:00pm The Press Sunday, 19 January 1:00pm Tudor Hotel Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm The Press Monday, 20 January 11:00am Big Golden Guitar Monday, 20 January 7:00pm Services Club Tuesday, 21 January 1:00pm Tudor Hotel Wednesday, 22 January 1:00pm Tudor Hotel Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm The Tamworth Wednesday, 22 January Midnight SiderDiner Thursday, 23 January 1:30pm Wests

ALY COOK

Aly Cook’s latest album is Caught in the Middle, was released in September 2019. Already the first single Red Dirt Road Trip has reached #1 on both the Country Songs Top 40 Australian Airplay Chart and the Tasmanian independent Country Airplay Chart. The album has appeared on the ARIA albums charts and the official NZ Top 40 album chart. Aly Cook is a New Zealand-based multi-award-winning recording artist with a deep passion for all things musical. She is a consummate songwriter and performer, who has taken her music to the world, delighting audiences wherever she roams and carving a career as a respected live performer. She has used her vast entrepreneurial experience to crowd fund all of her recordings to date and also dedicated much of her life to furthering the careers of other independent artists. Aly co-ordinates most of the New Zealand Showcases at Tamworth. She has twice been a finalist for NEXT New Zealand Woman of the Year for her contribution to the arts. Although based in New Zealand Aly has had one foot either side of the Tasman for many years, touring the length and breadth of Australia. Friday, 10 January 1:00pm Friday, 17 January 2:00pm Saturday, 18 January 7:30pm Sunday, 19 January 7:30pm Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm

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ANDERSONLANE

Monday, 20 January 10:00am South Tam Bowlo 10:00am South Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am The DAG Sheep Station Wednesday, 22 January 12:30pm Family Zone Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Services Club

ANDREA ROBERTSON (DUO) Saturday, 18 January

Sunday, 19 January 6:00pm Sunday, 19 January 9:00pm Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Monday, 20 January 9:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 9:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 9:00pm Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Thursday, 23 January 9:00pm Friday, 24 January 9:00pm Saturday, 25 January 6:00pm Saturday, 25 January 9:00pm

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AMBER LAWRENCE

Amber Lawrence is a multi-Golden Guitar winning Australian singer-songwriter who has captured the nation’s attention and heart with her uplifting songs of self-belief, love, family and ordinary Australians. 2019 has seen Amber launch her 6th studio album, Spark! Celebrating her recent wedding and introduction to motherhood, Spark and its 10 songs perfectly represent a new chapter in Amber’s life, with a fun and energetic vibe interwoven with heartfelt ballads. The first single, Outrageous, was a Music Network and CMC Number 1, and the second most played song in Country Radio for the June 2019 quarter, proving the popularity behind the relatable message in the song. In 2018 Amber took home 3 of the most prestigious Golden Guitar awards at the CMAA Golden Guitar Awards - APRA Song of the Year, Single of the Year and Vocal Collaboration of the Year, for the song Our Backyard, a collaboration with Travis Collins, a follow-up to her 2015 Golden Guitar for Female Artist of the Year. Amber’s live shows are always enjoyed, talked about, and not to be missed!! Catch Amber for her one show only at Blazes, West Tamworth League Club on January 24. Amber has a trio of finalist berths in the 2020 Toyota Golden Guitar Awards - in Toyota Album of the Year, Contemporary Country Album of the Year and Female Artist of the Year with her new album, Spark. Saturday, 18 January 11:45am Saturday, 18 January 7:00pm Saturday, 18 January 8:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Friday, 24 January 1:30pm Sunday, 26 January 5:00pm

AMOS MORRIS

Shoppingworld Toyota Park Capitol Theatre Longyard Hotel TRECC Services Club Wests Barraba Sportsground

Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park

ANDREW FARRISS ANDREW CLERMONT

Renowned multi-instrumentalist Clermont performs in and directs the International Supper Club at North Tamworth Bowling Club. Very grateful to have sponsors, Better Care Central NSW & Clearview IT. Welcoming the return of Totally Gourdgeous (delectable 4-part harmonies celebrating 20 years together!); the class of Shenzo Gregorio (back from Rio festivals); the uncanny Niq Reefman adding gypsy. Plenty of bluegrass through the week with international guests. A feast of powerful Celtic flame from String Loaded (NSW) along with gentle fiddle giant Jude Iddison (WA). Brookie and Daniel Gillett (stage stars) add features from originals to Joni Mitchell. The 6pm shows are A-Mix-ofAll-the-Nights with the last Saturday being a bluegrass-only feature. Note no 6pm show on Fri Jan 24. The 9pm shows lean to Hot Fiddle and Mandolin (Sat 18); Mighty Ukulele Night with The Grubby Urchins (Sun 19); Oldtime and Banjo/ Dobro (Mon 20); Girls’ Night including The Gottani Sisters & Penelope Swales(Tues); Guitar (Wed) Aly Cook (NZ) with many Champions; Piano (Thu 23) with the amazing Garry Steel, a guest from South Africa & a host of friends; Fri 9pm special - Totally Gourdgeous hour followed by a Psychedelia treat then the Grand Finale. Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January

6:00pm North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm North Tam Bowlo

Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January Thursday, 23 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

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ANDREW SWIFT

Dual 2019 Golden Guitar winner Andrew Swift is once again in the winners’ circle. He and duo partner Gretta Ziller are finalists in Vocal Collaboration of the Year at the 2020 CMAA Awards. Swift made a big first impression on the country music world as a Toyota Star Maker grand finalist in 2017. Despite not taking LISTING CONTINUED NEXT PAGE >>

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home the title, Swift has gone from strength to strength. His album, Call Out For The Cavalry debuted at #1 on the ARIA Australian Country Chart and singles lifted from it topped airplay charts (Runaway Train, Ball and Chain and Fire and Ice, featuring Catherine Britt). Swift is no stranger to the road, constantly touring Australia either solo or in support of some of Australia’s finest, at festivals such as Groundwater, Gympie and C2C and created and annual summer tour of the Great Australian Caravan Park Country Music Showcase with Gretta Ziller. Swift’s hard work ethic and talent were recognised at the 2019 Golden Guitar Awards when he took home Qantas New Talent of the Year and Alt Country Album of the Year. Friday, 17 January 7:00pm Saturday, 18 January 7:00pm Sunday, 19 January 4:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 4:00pm Thursday, 23 January 2:15pm Friday, 24 January 7:30pm

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ANDY GOLLEDGE BAND Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

7:00pm 6:00pm 10:00pm 10:00pm

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The Gympie Music Muster, Major’s Creek Music Festival, Cygnet Folk Festival and in February will be touring Western Australia and performing at the Nannup Music Festival.

ANN PENMAN Sunday, 19 January

10:00am LBS Music Complex

Friday, 17 January

11:00am The DAG Sheep Station Friday, 17 January 5:30pm Welder’s Dog Saturday, 18 January 4:30pm The Tamworth Sunday, 19 January 12:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle Monday, 20 January 4:15pm Toyota FanZone Monday, 20 January 6:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Tuesday, 21 January 4:00pm The Tamworth Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Tudor Hotel Thursday, 23 January 5:00pm The Press

ANDY PENKOW Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January Saturday, 25 January Saturday, 25 January Saturday, 25 January

9:45am 6:00pm 9:00am 2:00pm 1:00pm 2:45pm 6:30pm

Coca-Cola Country Square Man Inn Services Club City Bowling Club Post Office Hotel Toyota FanZone Manilla Bowling Club

ANGELA EASSON Saturday, 18 January Tuesday, 21 January

12:00pm Post Office Hotel 9:00pm North Tam Bowlo

ANGUS GILL Tuesday, 21 January

1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Tuesday, 21 January 8:00pm Capitol Theatre Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Services Club Friday, 24 January 11:00am Big Golden Guitar Friday, 24 January 8:00pm Capitol Theatre

ANNE KIRKPATRICK

Singer-songwriter Anne Kirkpatrick seemed destined to be a performer, being the daughter of country music legends Slim Dusty and Joy McKean. A talented songwriter with a unique vocal style, Anne has been recording since she was 12 years old, and first appeared on stage at age 10 in her parents’ travelling country music show. She rose to prominence as a solo artist in the mid-’70s, releasing 14 albums along the way. Emerging from within the First Family of Australian country music to claim her own identity and her own following, Anne has been fondly described as “the godmother of Australian new country” after her 1991 release Out Of The Blue was heralded as a watershed album in Australian country music. There’s been endless accolades along the way - six Golden Guitars, a couple of MO awards and, honouring Out Of The Blue as Best Country Album, a coveted ARIA award. Anne was elevated to the Australasian Country Music Roll of Renown in 2010, the industry’s highest accolade. Monday, 20 January 8:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Thursday, 23 January 9:00am

ANDY NELSON

In 2017, Andy Nelson began playing around the local venues in his native Central West NSW region. It didn’t take long before the troubadour decided he would enter the realm of song writing – and has never looked back. In just a few months Andy wrote and recorded his debut EP, enveloping songs about family, love and loss with his rustic Americana style. Quickly taking it to the people he has supported the Small Halls Festival Tour and played at several festivals such at the National Folk Festival, The End Festival, Inland Sea of Sounds and was a semi-finalist in the 2018 Bluesfest busking competition. In 2019, Andy spent 10 days in a secluded farm house in Kangaroo Valley, with award-winning producer and drummer from the highly-acclaimed band 19-Twenty, Syd Green. There, they recorded his debut album Man on the Mountain. Since then Andy has shared his beautiful music with audiences all over the country, including

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ANTHONY BAXTER Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

ANITA REE

Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

6:00pm Toyota FanZone 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Tuesday, 21 January 10:00am Square Man Inn Tuesday, 21 January 11:00am Family Zone Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Thursday, 23 January 8:00am Balladeers Homestead Thursday, 23 January 1:00pm Balladeers Homestead Friday, 24 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm Southside Uniting Church

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ANTHONY TAYLOR Thursday, 16 January Friday, 17 January Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January

6:00pm 12:00pm 6:00pm 12:00pm 6:00pm 12:00pm 2:30pm 6:00pm 11:00pm 12:00pm 6:00pm 11:00pm 12:00pm 6:00pm

South Tam Bowlo Wests South Tam Bowlo Wests South Tam Bowlo Wests Capitol Theatre South Tam Bowlo Wests Wests South Tam Bowlo Wests Wests South Tam Bowlo

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BEC HANCE

Wests South Tam Bowlo Wests Wests South Tam Bowlo Wests South Tam Bowlo Wests Wests Wests Wests

Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January

Tuesday, 21 January 12:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Friday, 24 January 6:00pm Saturday, 25 January

ARLENE STAPLETON Thursday, 16 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January

7:00pm 10:00am 1:30pm 1:30pm 9:00pm

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ARUN O’CONNOR Sunday, 19 January

7:00pm Town Hall

ASHLEIGH DALLAS Friday, 17 January 8:00pm Saturday, 18 January 3:30pm Sunday, 19 January 3:30pm Sunday, 19 January 8:30pm Monday, 20 January 3:30pm Monday, 20 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Thursday, 23 January 8:00pm

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ASHLEIGH DALLAS BAND Saturday, 18 January 3:30pm Sunday, 19 January 3:30pm Monday, 20 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Thursday, 23 January 8:00pm

Wests Wests Wests Wests Wests

6:00pm 7:00pm 2:30pm 6:00pm

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BEC LAVELLE

Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 4:30pm Thursday, 23 January 7:30pm

ASHLEY COOK

9:00am Peel Street 10:00am Australian Country Music Hall of Fame Saturday, 18 January 1:00pm Peel Street Saturday, 18 January 6:00pm Balladeers Homestead Sunday, 19 January 10:00am LBS Music Complex Sunday, 19 January 2:30pm Peel Street Sunday, 19 January 6:00pm Balladeers Homestead Monday, 20 January 10:00am LBS Music Complex Monday, 20 January 1:30pm LBS Music Complex Monday, 20 January 3:15pm Peel Street Tuesday, 21 January 1:30pm LBS Music Complex Tuesday, 21 January 3:15pm Peel Street Wednesday, 22 January 9:00am Peel Street Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Thursday, 23 January 9:00am Peel Street Thursday, 23 January 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Friday, 24 January 8:00am Balladeers Homestead Saturday, 25 January 9:00am Toyota Cavalcade

South Tam Bowlo SiderDiner Toyota FanZone Southside Uniting Church SiderDiner Post Office Hotel Southside Uniting Church Southside Uniting Church

Family Hotel Centrepoint Toyota FanZone Wests’ Diggers

Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January

BARRY MORGAN’S WORLD OF ORGANS Thursday, 16 January 11:00am Thursday, 16 January 3:00pm Friday, 17 January 11:00am Friday, 17 January 3:00pm Saturday, 18 January 11:00am Saturday, 18 January 3:00pm Sunday, 19 January 11:00am Sunday, 19 January 3:00pm Monday, 20 January 11:00am Monday, 20 January 3:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 11:00am Tuesday, 21 January 3:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Wednesday, 22 January 3:00pm Thursday, 23 January 11:00am Thursday, 23 January 3:00pm Friday, 24 January 11:00am Friday, 24 January 3:00pm Saturday, 25 January 11:00am Saturday, 25 January 3:00pm

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BECCI NETHERY

Becci Nethery has been in the country music world since she was knee-high to a grasshopper. Now 22, she is in the process of recording her third studio album in Sydney. Becci has had wonderful success with her current album, Beautiful Life, taking out many awards, achieving two Australian Country Songs #1 singles, and making her first video clip for Can’t Just Kiss You, which is receiving airplay on CMC. Becci has received accolades including an Australian People’s Choice, a Silver Brumby, a GMMA Female and National artist, multiple Tasmanian Independent Country Music awards and two TSAs (Tamworth Songwriters Association) awards. From her home town of Chillagoe in FNQ (population 200) to now residing in Sydney, Becci’s focus is 100% on her songwriting and performing, with the new album set for release later this year, things are only going to get busier. This will be Becci’s eighth consecutive Tamworth festival, after graduating from the CMAA Academy of Country Music in 2012. Becci looks forward to catching up with all her friends, fans and fellow musicians in Tamworth 2020. LISTING CONTINUED NEXT PAGE >>

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Wednesday, 22 January 2:30pm Capitol Theatre Friday, 24 January 4:00pm Family Zone

BEN LEECE Friday, 17 January

Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January

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It’s been 20 years since Beccy Cole thundered into the Australian country charts with her top-selling release Wild At Heart. To celebrate the anniversary of this iconic album, Beccy will hit the stage with the Sisters Of Twang, armed with the most requested songs from Wild At Heart in a show aptly named, Wilder Tart. Songs such as Too Strong to Break, Storm In A D Cup, Lazy Bones, Mother Knows Best (featuring Beccy’s Mum) and the Golden Guitarwinning Do I Ever Cross Your Mind (featuring Adam Harvey, Felicity Urquhart and Darren Coggan) will all make a comeback in the Wilder Tart show along with the charttopping title track. Best known for a highenergy and hilarious performance, Beccy will not disappoint her Tamworth audience. A journey back to a triple-Golden Guitarwinning, gold-selling album to the present day Lioness, we are in for quite the ride! Saturday, 18 January 5:00pm Wests Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC Friday, 24 January 8:30pm Wests

With two albums to date nominated for Best Country Album (The Age Music Victoria Awards), high rotation on national radio and clips airing on CMC, Melbourne artist Ben Mastwyk has certainly caught the attention of fans and industry alike. Mastwyk’s whiskey-tinged warble imbues his image-laden storytelling with echoes of Gene Clark, Willie Nelson, Townes Van Zandt and Hank Williams. Along with his band, The Million$, songs erupt into psychedelic honky-tonk gems. Mastwyk has toured his songs around Australia, New Zealand and the USA including a solo performance at Nashville’s iconic Bluebird Cafe and supports for Sam Outlaw and Robbie Fulks. 2018’s Winning Streak “explodes the delicate poise of excellent debut Mornin’, Evenin’ with lashings of cosmic American pedal steel and psych-guitar glitz. For fans of Flying Burrito Bros, Daniel Romano and their ilk, Winning Streak will be a hard album to top in 2018,” enthused Country Update. “…A direct line to heartache, Mastwyk has captured the soul of country music,” wrote Post To Wire. “The songs are rich with meaning and truth … real and raw, just as true country music should be,” wrote Rhythms Magazine. Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Saturday, 25 January

Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

11:00am 7:00pm 2:30pm 7:30pm 1:30pm

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BEN WESTPHAL Sunday, 19 January

2:30pm Family Zone

BENNETT, BOWTELL & URQUHART

BEN MASTWYK BECCY COLE

BEN RANSOM

6:00pm 12:30pm 7:30pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 8:00pm

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There’s certainly a golden glow to the individual talents who comprise this rootscountry super-group. Between them, they have 13 Golden Guitar finalist berths in the 2020 CMAA Awards: Felicity with 8, Lyn (with Luke O’Shea) has 3, and Kevin Bennett and The Flood are up for 2 categories. The group came together in 2015 to present Bennett, Bowtell Urquhart (BBU). As multiple Golden Guitar winners with stellar individual careers, the combination of these three highly-acclaimed artists to form BBU was a true masterstroke. They released their debut self-titled album in 2016 and were rewarded in 2017, winning two Golden Guitars at the 45th CMAA Golden Guitar Awards in Alt Country Album of the Year and Best Group or Duo of the Year categories. In 2019 BBU won their third Golden Guitar in Best Vocal Collaboration for their song Every Hello with the late Karl Broadie, from their latest album Weeds. Bennett, Bowtell and Urquhart’s live performance is a beautiful thing to witness, acoustic instruments, threepart vocal harmonies, a deep respect for each other and an almost spiritual quality that will lift your spirits and enrich your soul. Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Wests

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BILLIE ROSE Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January

10:00am LBS Music Complex

3:00pm Welder’s Dog 5:15pm Toyota FanZone

BENNY ALLEN

With nominations and finalist positions from songwriting competitions around Australia, it’s hard to believe Benny Allen Never Knew I Was Country. With the album making it to No. 7 on the iTunes Country Chart, the critical response to Benny’s recordings exceeded all expectations. The first single, Day One of Missing You, had a heartwarming reception, and subsequent radio releases from the album have consistently charted in the AMRAP Top 10, and the album, songs and Benny have been recognised within the Americana, Indie and alt-country music scene, with multiple award nominations and finalist positions, both in Australia, and the USA. Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January

10:15am Toyota FanZone 6:00pm Riverside Camp Grounds 9:30am Hopscotch Monday, 20 January Restaurant & Bar Monday, 20 January 2:00pm St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church 4:00pm Oxley Bowling Club Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 4:30pm Riverside Camp Grounds Thursday, 23 January 1:00pm SiderDiner Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Services Club 10:00am South Tam Bowlo Friday, 24 January 5:00pm Riverside Camp Friday, 24 January Grounds

BLAKE O’CONNOR

BLAKE DANTIER

If Chris Stapleton lit a joint with Alan Jackson and started jamming you might catch a whiff of what Australian alt-country rocker Blake Dantier is about. 2019 was a great year for the singer-songwriter - off the back of winning the Country Music Stampede’s Maton Rising Star and receiving a Song of the Year award from the Tamworth Songwriters’ Association, he also released his debut single, Mary Jane, to radio. Produced by Australian heavyweight Shane Nicholson, the energetic debut highlights Blake’s witty songwriting and unique soundscape. In 2020 his sights are set on a debut EP; blurring the lines between alt- and neo-traditional country with his bittersweet ballads of desperation, drugs and heartbreak. Tuesday, 21 January 2:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 2:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Thursday, 23 January 2:30pm

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Friday, 17 January 7:30pm Friday, 17 January 8:30pm Saturday, 18 January 11:00am 7:30pm Saturday, 18 January Wednesday, 22 January 1:15pm Thursday, 23 January 4:00pm

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6:00pm Imperial Brew House 12:30pm Family Hotel Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January 12:00pm Hungry Jacks Tuesday, 21 January 12:30am Southgate Inn Tuesday, 21 January 9:00pm Imperial Brew House Wednesday, 22 January 2:30pm Capitol Theatre Wednesday, 22 January 5:15pm Hungry Jacks Thursday, 23 January 7:30pm Imperial Brew House Friday, 24 January 10:15am Shoppingworld 7:30pm Imperial Brew Friday, 24 January House Saturday, 25 January 10:00am Imperial Brew House

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2019 Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor returns to the Toyota Country Music Festival following a whirlwind of a year. Securing two finalist nominations in the 2020 Golden Guitar Awards was the icing on Blake’s cake. He’s in contention for Male Artist of the Year and Qantas New Talent of the Year. The singersongwriter made his first trip overseas last year performing as a guest at the Buckle & Boots Festival in Manchester, UK and on the Spotlight Stage at CMA Fest in Nashville, TN, USA. He also performed on Cruisin’ Country as part of his prize. Blake’s Star Maker album Everything I Feel was produced by Adam Eckersley. Blake spent a great deal of both 2018 and 2019 touring with Adam and Brooke and also with The McClymonts in 2019.

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LBS Music Complex West Tam Bowlo 12:00pm City Bowling Club 6:00pm City Lights Caravan Park

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12:00pm City Bowling Club 6:00pm West Tam Bowlo 8:00pm City Lights Caravan Park Monday, 20 January 12:00pm City Bowling Club Tuesday, 21 January 12:00pm City Bowling Club Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm West Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm City Bowling Club Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm City Lights Caravan Park Thursday, 23 January 12:00pm City Bowling Club Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm City Lights Caravan Park Friday, 24 January 12:00pm City Bowling Club Friday, 24 January 3:00pm West Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm City Bowling Club Saturday, 25 January 6:00pm West Tam Bowlo Sunday, 26 January 12:00pm City Bowling Club Sunday, 26 January 1:00pm City Lights Caravan Park

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with his previous albums, Butcher returned to multi-award-winning Australian producer Matt Fell, at Sydney’s Love Hz Studio. His third album, From The Bottom of a Well, encompasses Butcher’s take on an evolving country music landscape to create a sound that is uniquely his. It resulted in him taking home a little extra baggage back to Mackay - the QantasLink New Talent of the Year trophy - from three finalist nominations. This fine wordsmith is also the recipient of a Queensland Music Award for Country Song of the Year. Butcher has put his stamp on the Australian country music industry and is widely regarded “a songwriter’s songwriter”.

Saturday, 18 January 7:00pm Saturday, 18 January 7:30pm Saturday, 18 January 8:00pm Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm Monday, 20 January 8:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 5:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Thursday, 23 January 9:00am Thursday, 23 January 11:45am Friday, 24 January 12:15pm 8:00pm Friday, 24 January

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BRADLEY HALL BAND Friday, 17 January

4:30pm Toyota FanZone

BRANDON DODD Saturday, 18 January Tuesday, 21 January Friday, 24 January

7:00pm The Press 7:00pm Welder’s Dog 9:00pm The Press

BRENDAN DUGAN

KIX Radio Toyota FanZone Services Club Town Hall Square Man Inn Toyota Park Big Golden Guitar

BRENDAN NAWROCKI

Saturday, 18 January 2:00pm SiderDiner Monday, 20 January 8:00am Almond Inn Tuesday, 21 January 8:00am Almond Inn Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm The Pub Wednesday, 22 January 8:00am Almond Inn Thursday, 23 January 8:00am Almond Inn Friday, 24 January 8:00am Almond Inn Saturday, 25 January 8:00am Almond Inn Sunday, 26 January 8:00am Almond Inn

12:00pm Peel Street 10:00am South Tam Bowlo 11:00am Family Zone

BOWEN & CLARE

Services Club 12:30pm Family Zone

Friday, 17 January 1:00pm Friday, 17 January 2:15pm Saturday, 18 January 7:00pm Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am

BONNIE KELLETT Friday, 10 January Friday, 24 January Sunday, 26 January

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Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

Toyota FanZone Post Office Hotel Post Office Hotel Post Office Hotel

BRAD COX

BRAD BUTCHER

With his stunning fourth studio album, Travelling Salesman, Brad Butcher is a finalist in three categories of the 2020 CMAA Golden Guitar Awards. He secured berths in Alt Country Album and Male Artist of the Year and Freshwater Lady, co-written with Vaughan Jones, is a Heritage contender. Like

2018 Toyota Star Maker Brad Cox is a dual finalist in the 2020 Toyoya Golden Guitars. He’s vying for APRA-AMCOS Song of the Year and Apple Music Single of the Year for Rusty Strings. After a month-long songwriting trip to Nashville in 2015 he entered Golden Guitar-winning producer Matt Fell’s Love Hz Studio to record his debut album, released as a part of his Star Maker journey. The two Golden Guitar nominations complete the year nicely. Brad has been on tour with Adam Eckersley and Brooke McClymont as well as The McClymonts and has also booked and arranged his own promotional tours, taking his music to the masses across the northern and southern parts of Australia. In 2019 Brad joined the Mirror Music Group, headed up by Kurt Bailey. Then in August, he was signed to Sony Music. Friday, 24 January

4:00pm Albert Hotel

BRENDAN SMOOTHER Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January

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Wednesday, 22 January 8:00am Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Thursday, 23 January 8:00am Thursday, 23 January 11:00am Friday, 24 January 8:00am Friday, 24 January 10:00am 8:00am Saturday, 25 January Saturday, 25 January 11:00am Saturday, 25 January 4:30pm Sunday, 26 January 8:00am Sunday, 26 January 11:00am

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Country singer-songwriter Brett Clarke, from Tamworth NSW, started his music career in early 2003. Brett’s passion for singing became stronger when he picked up a guitar for the first time and taught himself to play. Through the years Brett entered many competitions including Telstra Road to Tamworth, Australian Idol and the CCMA Talent Quest, but the biggest was the TV series, The Voice. Brett auditioned with a very brave song choice, Making Memories Of Us, with high hopes that Keith Urban would turn his chair. Within seconds Keith turned to welcome Brett into Team Keith and making “the top 24 of Australia”. Brett’s current album, Standing Back is available on Spotify and Apple Music. Brett is now planning to release new music to radio, film his new music video clip and a release his second album in 2020. 12:00pm 8:00pm 7:00pm 3:30pm

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BROOK CHIVELL BRIAN LETTON

Brian Letton writes and sings of his country and his fellow man with rare feeling. He writes of the things he knows, understands, loves and believes in. His songs have won him Australian and international acclaim. Brian has had a succession of top 10 radio hits and his first ever nomination for the Country Music Awards of Australia rewarded Brian with a final five nomination in the 1991 New Talent of the Year. Over the ensuing years, Brian has been a finalist in these awards on 16 occasions. Since those early inspirational years on the family farm in Western Australia, Brian cemented his position as one of the premier entertainers in the Australian music industry. His professional career spans three decades of non-stop touring, legions of fans and long-lasting successful recording history. Brian has accumulated many of Australia’s most prestigious music awards and accolades. Possibly the best description of Brian Letton is “passionate”. Brian stands tall as a shining example of the success that is possible. He is totally committed to his music, his songwriting, recording and his supporters. His commitment remains unwavering and the future holds much more in store for this extremely talented performer. Sunday, 19 January

1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Tuesday, 21 January 2:00pm Kootingal Bowling Club 6:00pm Southside Uniting Tuesday, 21 January Church Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Friday, 24 January 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead 2:00pm West Tam Bowlo Sunday, 26 January

BRIANA DINSDALE

Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

1:00pm SiderDiner 11:30am Family Zone

7:00pm Family Hotel 9:00am Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar

BROOKE LAMBERT Saturday, 18 January

Saturday, 25 January Saturday, 25 January

4:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box 11:00am Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar 3:30pm Toyota FanZone

BROOKE MCCLYMONT Saturday, 18 January

5:00pm Albert Hotel

BROOKE SCHUBERT Friday, 24 January

4:15pm Toyota FanZone

BROOKE THOMPSON Saturday, 18 January

1:00pm Family Zone

BROOKIE GILLETT Saturday, 18 January

6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 18 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Sunday, 19 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Sunday, 19 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Friday, 24 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo

BRITTANY ELISE

BRETT DALLAS Thursday, 23 January

6:00pm The Press

BRONWYN

Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

BRETT CLARKE

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Friday, 24 January

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Monday, 20 January

10:00am The DAG Sheep Station Tuesday, 21 January 11:00am Post Office Hotel Tuesday, 21 January 4:00pm Oxley Bowling Club Wednesday, 22 January 10:30am Family Zone Thursday, 23 January 5:00pm Family Zone Friday, 24 January 2:00pm SiderDiner Friday, 24 January 6:00pm City Bowling Club

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BRYEN WILLEMS Monday, 20 January Thursday, 23 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

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BUDDY GOODE

Wednesday, 22 January 8:00pm Wests’ Diggers

BUDDY KNOX

Friday, 17 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Toyota FanZone Saturday, 25 January 4:00pm Toyota FanZone

BROTHERS3

Makirum, Tayzin and Shardyn, three farm boys from Mudgee, made their musical debut at the ages of 10, 11, and 12 years old respectively, delighting crowds with their unique sibling harmonies and instrumental skills. The dynamic trio won the hearts of Australia when they placed third on X Factor in 2014 and after the show had success with their single, The Lucky Ones. In 2015 they released their second single, Brothers Never Part, and this was followed by their new studio album of the same name on January 15, 2016. The album placed at #11 on the ARIA charts, as well as #1 on the Country ARIA charts and #2 on the Australian ARIA charts. Working extensively across the metro and regional areas of Australia, Brothers3 then departed on their brand new tour, A Decade Strong, which celebrated the boys reaching the 10-year mark since the creation of their act. Brothers3 continue their trailblazing work reshaping Australian modern country music with the release of their latest original album Brand New Day. The boys have stayed true to their country and folk roots, knowing that their closeness as brothers and their unique harmonic style has captivated audiences all across the world. Tuesday, 21 January 10:00am Tuesday, 21 January 8:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm Saturday, 25 January 1:30pm

BUZZ TALAY AND STONE RIVER FEVER

Friday, 17 January 7:00pm 7:00pm Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm Monday, 20 January 7:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Friday, 24 January 7:00pm Saturday, 25 January 7:00pm

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11:00am Southside Uniting Church Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Friday, 24 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm Southside Uniting Church

CAITLIN HARNETT & THE PONY BOYS Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

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CAITLYN SHADBOLT

Community Centre Wests Toyota FanZone Wests

BRYCE SAINTY

2:30pm Imperial Brew House Sunday, 19 January 11:45am Shoppingworld Monday, 20 January 11:15am Toyota FanZone Monday, 20 January 1:00pm Southgate Inn Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Toyota FanZone Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am The Pig & Tinder Box Friday, 24 January 2:30pm Imperial Brew House

age of 2 and plays guitar, ukulele, fiddle and bass, sings a great country song and writes a little as well. She tours regularly during school holidays and on weekends with her Mum and Dad, performing at clubs, pub, halls and festivals all over Australia. Caitlyn has recorded a couple of songs on Keith Jamieson’s album, Plain and Simple Drifter from which she won the New Talent Award and the Barry Thornton Encouragement Award at the Bungendore Muster in 2016. She also played a bit of fiddle on one of her Mum’s instrumental albums when she was only about eight years old. She features on a DVD with her parents called I Love Australia and has a duet with her Dad on the latest Bush Balladeers DVD called Good Morning Australia.

Saturday, 18 January

CAITLYN JANE JAMIESON

Caitlyn Jamieson is 13 years old and has toured all over Australia her parents (Keith Jamieson and Alisha Smith) since she was two months old. At this tender age she attended her first Katherine Muster where she was nursed backstage by the legendary Gus Williams. Caitlyn started singing at the

She’s been lauded as ‘one to watch’. Caitlyn Shadbolt returns to the Tamworth Country Music Festival 2020 for one show only. With special guest the new 2020 Toyota Star Maker winner. Caitlyn will be performing songs from her debut album ‘Songs On My Sleeve’, including her #1 single ‘My Break Up Anthem’, which topped the charts for eight consecutive weeks. Not only will she be performing her hits, but Caitlyn will have brand new music to showcase from her forthcoming album due in 2020. Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

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Wednesday, 22 January 3:00pm The Press Friday, 24 January 5:00pm The Press Sunday, 26 January 8:00pm The Press

CARL THE BARTENDER Friday, 17 January 7:00pm 1:30pm Sunday, 19 January Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 1:00pm Saturday, 25 January 3:00pm

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2:00pm City Bowling Club

CARTER & CARTER Sunday, 19 January 2:30pm Tuesday, 21 January 2:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 2:30pm Thursday, 23 January 1:00pm Friday, 24 January 10:00am Friday, 24 January 8:00pm

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CASEY BARNES Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January

3:15pm Toyota FanZone 7:00pm Toyota Park

CASSIDY-RAE Sunday, 19 January

9:30am Toyota FanZone

CATHERINE BRITT

Saturday, 18 January 3:00pm 12:00pm Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January 1:30pm 7:00pm Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 4:00pm

CEC PETERSON

Tuesday, 21 January 1:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 1:00pm Thursday, 23 January 10:00am Thursday, 23 January 1:00pm

The Pub Family Hotel Centrepoint Longyard Hotel TRECC Longyard Hotel

LBS Music Complex Post Office Hotel Square Man Inn SiderDiner

CHAD MORGAN Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January

CAROL CHANEY

I was raised in a musical family living on dairy and wheat farms on the Darling Downs, Qld. Our family put on concerts for the local community with Dad and my brother also performing various comedy skits, me singing and dancing (in an untrained manner). Lots of fun. In my teens, I found a Brisbane music teacher who suggested I enter a talent quest. Brisbane agent Ellie Lavelle saw me and I was booked for my very first performance as Carol Rogers - solo artist. Over the following years there have been some standout times performing at hotels and clubs in Brisbane and throughout Queensland; joining an all-girl group, Daughters of Zeus, following Colleen Hewitt; backing artists such as John Farnham, Lonnie Lee; two tours of Vietnam 1969 and 1971, entertaining American troops; and joining The Shilos band, with Tommy and Phil Emmanuel. After many years and a marriage, I’d been out of the industry for some time when I met Lindsay Butler, Shaza Leigh and Peg Gilchrist in Tamworth. The outcome is my first CD, recorded at LBS Studio in Tamworth as Carol Chaney, with Lindsay Butler, Shaza Leigh and Peggy Gilchrist. Thursday, 16 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Sunday, 26 January

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CAROLYNE MORRIS

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CASH ONLY - THE JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE BAND

Cash Only is Sydney’s premier Johnny Cash tribute show. Relive the music of The Man in Black with this sevenpiece show. It features more than 30 of Cash’s songs including I Walk The Line, Folsom Prison Blues, Jackson, Ring Of Fire, It Ain’t Me Babe and A Boy Named Sue. Mark Vassallo recreates the deep baritone and soulful presence of Johnny Cash, one of last century’s must influential country singer-songwriters. Mark is joined by Wendy Lindsay, who portrays Cash’s soulmate, June Carter-Cash. They keep their audiences involved from start to finish, and perform a mix of all-time favourites and duets. They hope to see you at one of their shows! www.cashonly.com.au Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January

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CASSI MARIE

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Southgate Inn Hungry Jacks Hungry Jacks Toyota FanZone Williamsburg Toyota FanZone The Pig & Tinder Box 7:30pm Imperial Quirindi 9:30am Shoppingworld 11:00am The Pig & Tinder Box

12:30pm Shoppingworld 10:00am Australian Country Music Hall of Fame 12:30pm Shoppingworld Saturday, 18 January 1:30pm Balladeers Saturday, 18 January Homestead 12:30pm Shoppingworld Sunday, 19 January 12:30pm Shoppingworld Monday, 20 January 12:30pm Shoppingworld Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Tuesday, 21 January Church Wednesday, 22 January 12:30pm Shoppingworld Thursday, 23 January 12:30pm Shoppingworld 12:30pm Shoppingworld Friday, 24 January 12:00pm Southside Uniting Saturday, 25 January Church 12:30pm Shoppingworld Saturday, 25 January

CHAD SINCLAIR Monday, 20 January

11:00am Big Golden Guitar

CHALKIE WHITE Saturday, 18 January

2:30pm Toyota FanZone

CHANTELL ALEXI Thursday, 23 January

7:00pm Services Club

CHARLIE COLLINS Saturday, 18 January 7:30pm Sunday, 19 January 3:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 8:30pm Friday, 24 January 4:00pm

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CHELSEA BERMAN

CHARLIE FITTLER

From Armidale NSW, this 16-year-old has achieved some milestones artists twice his age aspire to. Inspired by the range of country music he grew up with, mainly Lee Kernaghan, he attended the CMAA Academy in Tamworth in 2018. Since then, he took out the Mount Hunter Music Stampede Rising Star Talent Search, placed second in the EKKA’s Country Music Showdown and co-wrote a song with award-winning artist Travis Collins. The song, This Guitar Can’t Drink, went to #1 on My Country Australia radio program chart and successfully charted locally and nationally. The young singer-songwriter is cutting his teeth playing in bars with his own band composed of fellow academy graduates. Watch out for this young talent. He has exciting goals in sight this year. Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January

7:00pm The Pub 11:00am The Pig & Tinder Box Saturday, 18 January 3:00pm Toyota FanZone Saturday, 18 January 7:00pm Family Hotel Sunday, 19 January 8:30pm Wests Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Toyota FanZone Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Family Zone Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Joe Maguires Pub Friday, 24 January 7:00pm The Pub Saturday, 25 January 6:00pm Nemingha Tavern

Chelsea Berman is one of the brightest new faces on the Australian country music scene. Berman’s debut release (2018) Better Than Ever exceeded expectations, achieving the Apple iTunes Country Album #4 chart position. Demonstrating the strength of the release, Berman was both the highest placed Australian artist, and highest placed female artist on the iTunes chart. The year 2019 has seen her rise to a new level. She brought in the new year by securing a finalist spot in the Toyota Star Maker competition at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Hot on the heels of this achievement she released a brand new single Kiss Me Like You Miss Me that positioned her music up against the best in the business. That track has now exceeded 70,000 streams on Spotify and it was added to the New Nashville Music playlist. It also crashed the charts into the top 10 on the KIX Country Hottest 20, and the Country Music Channel chart reaching the #22 position. In 2019, Berman performed at the Groundwater Country Music Festival for the first time and supported Travis Collins, Reece Mastin, Brad Cox, The Viper Creek Band, Kirsty Lee Akers and more on tour. Sunday, 19 January Thursday, 23 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January

12:00pm Longyard Hotel 9:30am Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar 12:00pm Tamworth Square 3:00pm Imperial Brew House 11:00am Toyota FanZone

CHELSEA ROLLINGS Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

11:00am Post Office Hotel 2:00pm City Bowling Club

CHERYL LETHLEAN Friday, 17 January

5:30pm Balladeers Homestead Monday, 20 January 5:30pm Balladeers Homestead Wednesday, 22 January 5:30pm Balladeers Homestead Thursday, 23 January 5:30pm Balladeers Homestead 8:00am Balladeers Friday, 24 January Homestead

CHLOE CHRISTINE Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

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kixcountry.com.au

11:30am Family Zone 12:00pm Welder’s Dog

CHLOE STYLER

2020 is off to a flying start for Gold Coast born and bred artist Chloe Styler. She is a grand finalist in 2020 Toyota Star Maker. Not your typical country artist, she draws influences from Fleetwood Mac, Kacey Musgraves and Joni Mitchell. The 22-year-old has allowed herself the freedom to explore a more personal approach to her music while creating a timeless sound. Chloe has been going from strength to strength, since her 2018 Toyota Star Maker grand finalist’s appearance. Her latest release, Patient Heart debuted at #5 on the iTunes Country Chart. TCMF 2019 saw Chloe receive the TSA Alternative Country Song of the Year Award for her single, When Your Light Burns. Last year was Chloe’s biggest year yet, having been on the official line-up for Groundwater Country Music Festival, the Gympie Muster, Country Rocks the Capital and the Deni Ute Muster. Chloe’s songs provide listeners with a personal insight into her life and thoughts as well as reflect an artist of class and maturity well beyond her years. Her unique, youthful and captivating voice has attracted a variety of loyal followers, who will be able to cheer Chloe on at Toyota Star Maker in the park on the first weekend of the festival. Friday, 17 January 5:00pm Friday, 17 January 7:00pm 11:00am Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January 6:00pm Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm Monday, 20 January 5:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 11:00am Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 3:00pm

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Cavalcade Come and see some of the country’s biggest performers take part in the Toyota Country Music Cavalcade!

9AM Saturday 25 January Peel St, Tamworth

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CHRIS WATSON & DARE 2 DANCE LINE DANCERS Sunday, 12 January 1:00pm Monday, 13 January 6:00pm Friday, 17 January 2:00pm Monday, 20 January 2:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 2:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm Thursday, 23 January 2:00pm Friday, 24 January 2:00pm

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CHRIS CALLAGHAN

Chris Callaghan is a singer, songwriter and entertainer, with an extensive and successful history in the Australian country music scene. He has performed to a wide range of audiences, both nationally and internationally, delivering musical versatility with an easy listening voice and a down to earth sense of humour. Callaghan’s distinctly Australian writing and performance style has enabled him to build a strong and loyal following among locals and tourists, and his natural ability to connect with people ensures his performances are always highly entertaining and popular. This has been pivotal in establishing Chris’s place as a well known and well regarded entertainer where he has for many years performed residencies at Heavitree Tavern Alice Springs, Tamworth Country music festival at the Good Companions Hotel and West Diggers Club, and more recently at El Questro, a tourist property in the Kimberley WA. He also appeared as Johnny Cash in the 2018 national Two Men in Black tribute tour, with Dean Bourne as Roy Orbison. His latest album, Songs of a Modern Day Troubadour is a compilation of favourite songs and stories. He has recently joined 4 Highwaymen and will perform at the Longyard with that great act, as well as his own show at North Tamworth Bowling Club. Saturday, 18 January

2018 by Australian country music fans. The talented songstress has been the recipient of a Golden Guitar for CMAA New Talent of the Year 2016 and was also voted CMC New Oz Artist of the Year 2015 again by country music fans. Christie recently released her eagerly-awaited third album Broken Lines through ABC/Universal Music, which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Country Album Chart and topped the ARIA Country Album Charts at #1. Christie is no stranger to being on the road. She has been a part of national tours with Lee Kernaghan for four years, opening the show and playing piano and mandolin as part of his band along with The Wolfe Brothers. Christie’s performance at The Deni Ute Muster caught the eye of Keith Urban, who invited her back on stage to perform a duet with him in front of thousands of country music fans. “I reckon Christie Lamb is the one to watch. She is a star!”, says Lee Kernaghan. Wednesday, 22 January 1:00pm Toyota FanZone Thursday, 23 January 12:30pm Albert Hotel Friday, 24 January 12:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box

CK & THE 45S CHRISTIAN POWER & LONESOME TRAIN Friday, 17 January 7:30pm Saturday, 18 January 7:30pm Sunday, 19 January 4:00pm Monday, 20 January 7:30pm Tuesday, 21 January 7:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 5:30pm Thursday, 23 January 7:30pm 5:30pm Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January 7:30pm

Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January

8:00pm The Tamworth 8:00pm The Tamworth

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2:00pm North Tam Bowlo

CHRIS MATTHEWS Saturday, 18 January 1:30pm Monday, 20 January 9:30am Monday, 20 January 1:30pm Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 9:30am Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm Thursday, 23 January 1:30pm Friday, 24 January 9:30am Friday, 24 January 1:30pm Saturday, 25 January 4:15pm Saturday, 25 January 5:30pm

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CLANCY PYE CHRISTIE LAMB

Christie Lamb has been described as ‘the full package’, a vibrant multi-instrumental and award-winning singer-songwriter. Adding to her ever-growing mantle of awards, Christie was voted CMC Female Artist of the Year

Her brother Mickey Pye knows what it is to win Star Maker - now little sister is giving it a red hot go in 2020. Clancy was thrilled to be named a grand finalist in the prestigious talent search. Country music has been part of her life from the beginning, in Oberon NSW, where she was surrounded by it. Drawing influences from her childhood LISTING CONTINUED NEXT PAGE >>

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idols Kasey Chambers, The Dixie Chicks and Shania Twain, Clancy developed a love for music and first picked up a guitar at age six, going on to work as a musician and solo artist from age 12. At TCMF 2015 Clancy won Aristocrat Country Entertainer of the Year. She has had the privilege of playing guitar, mandolin and providing backing vocals for numerous country artists including Tania Kernaghan, Travis Collins, Adam Harvey, Mickey Pye, Chelsea Basham and Kaylee Bell, leading her to perform on Australia’s biggest country music festival stages including CMC Rocks, the Gympie Muster, Tamworth CMF and Sydney CMF. She’s played solo support spots for touring artists such as Busby Marou and alongside her brother, Mickey Pye, performed overseas at Big Valley Jamboree in Canada and during CMA Fest in Nashville. As a songwriter, Clancy scored her first two cuts on her brother’s debut album Unleashed. In 2019, she’s been recording her debut EP, set for release at the beginning of 2020, featuring all of her own compositions. Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 3:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm 12:30pm Friday, 24 January

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COL FINLEY Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

2:30pm Family Zone 6:00pm The Press

8:30pm 3:30pm 12:00pm 3:00pm

Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 8:30pm Thursday, 23 January 9:00am Thursday, 23 January 12:00pm Friday, 24 January 6:00pm Sunday, 26 January 4:00pm

CLELIA ADAMS

Internationally acclaimed, multi-awardwinning singer-songwriter Clelia Adams returns to the stage after a two-year absence due to ill health. Clelia has been an integral part of the very fabric of Australian country music for four decades, where she began as a session singer on thousands of tracks recorded in all Tamworth studios for 25 years. Throughout the 2000s Clelia started her solo career and became the darling of the European charts with each successive album. Her evocative music mix captivated the Australian and International music world with the infectious blend of traditional roots classic country,western swing, honky tonk and rockabilly. Clelia is a captivating entertainer and a favourite performer at many country music festivals around Australia.

COL HARDY Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January

Albert Hotel Services Club Services Club Imperial Brew House Services Club Albert Hotel Services Club Services Club Manilla RSL Club Albert Hotel

7:00pm Community Centre 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church

COL THOMSON Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Thursday, 23 January

1:30pm Balladeers Homestead 2:00pm City Bowling Club 5:30pm Balladeers Homestead 6:00pm Toyota FanZone 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead

Tuesday, 21 January

6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am LBS Music Complex Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Friday, 24 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church

COLD CHISEL

CLARA DURBIDGE Friday, 17 January

3:00pm Family Zone

CLAUDIA TRIPP Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Tuesday, 21 January Friday, 24 January

Saturday, 25 January

6:30pm 2:00pm 6:30pm 5:00pm

Hungry Jacks Southgate Inn Hungry Jacks The Pig & Tinder Box 11:45am Toyota FanZone

CLINT WILSON

Clint Wilson is an acoustic troubadour, part of the new wave of Australiana artists whose influences draw from country, folk and Americana. His debut album, Dark Water tells a distinctly Australian story. With a nostalgic, alt-country sound reminiscent of Paul Kelly, Wilson draws from artists such as John Prine and Tom Petty and brings local context and real world experiences to his music.

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There’s nothing more Australian than hot sun, warm waves and Cold Chisel. The band’s classic songs like Khe Sanh, Flame Trees, Bow River, My Baby, Cheap Wine, Saturday Night and You Got Nothing I Want have become the soundtrack to our summers. Since their legendary Last Stand way back in 1983, Cold Chisel has reformed for just four national tours, but they almost always played indoors and those gigs didn’t happen over the holidays. Now, for the first time ever, this legendary Australian band will play 14 very special outdoor shows in Australia and New Zealand during summer. Between New Year’s Eve and the second weekend of February, they’ll do gigs on the beach, gigs by the river and gigs in the bush. You’ve never seen anything like it before. You’ll never see anything like it again. It’s called the Blood Moon Tour 2020 – named after

A TO Z ARTIST DIRECTORY a rare lunar eclipse where the sun, earth and moon all briefly align before returning to their own orbits. Sunday, 19 January

3:00pm Wests

COLIN BUCHANAN

Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC

COLIN PETERSON Saturday, 25 January

8:00pm Wests

COLT SEAVERS BAND Saturday, 18 January

7:00pm Imperial Brew House Sunday, 19 January 3:00pm Imperial Brew House Wednesday, 22 January 8:00pm Southgate Inn Thursday, 23 January 9:30am Shoppingworld Thursday, 23 January 3:30pm Imperial Brew House 7:00pm Services Club Friday, 24 January 1:30pm Longyard Hotel Saturday, 25 January 8:00pm Southgate Inn Sunday, 26 January

CONOR SMITH Friday, 17 January

12:30pm Family Zone

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Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Thursday, 23 January 3:00pm Friday, 24 January 6:00pm

Tuesday, 21 January 1:30pm Longyard Hotel Tuesday, 21 January 5:30pm Southgate Inn Wednesday, 22 January 3:00pm Imperial Brew House Thursday, 23 January 5:30pm Southgate Inn Friday, 24 January 10:00am Longyard Hotel

Saturday, 25 January

DALLY CROFT BAND

CUSH RYDER

Thursday, 16 January

Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January

11:00am The Atrium 6:00pm Peel St - O/S Cheesecake Shop Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Peel St - O/S Cheesecake Shop Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Peel St - O/S Cheesecake Shop Friday, 24 January 11:30am The Atrium Friday, 24 January 1:00pm Peel St - O/S Cheesecake Shop Saturday, 25 January 11:30am The Atrium Saturday, 25 January 1:00pm Peel St - O/S Cheesecake Shop

Tuesday, 21 January

CORAL LEE Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January

Albert Hotel The Atrium Family Hotel Centrepoint Hungry Jacks Imperial Brew House 2:00pm The Atrium 5:30pm Hungry Jacks 11:00am Big Golden Guitar

Friday, 24 January

7:00pm Wests’ Diggers

11:00am Big Golden Guitar 7:00pm Toyota Park

Wednesday, 22 January 1:00pm Southgate Inn

DAN HIGGINS Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January

9:15am 6:00pm 1:00pm 6:00pm

DAN MURPHY

Thursday, 16 January 8:00pm Friday, 17 January 2:00pm Friday, 17 January 7:30pm Saturday, 18 January 4:00pm Sunday, 19 January 2:00pm Monday, 20 January 3:30pm Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 3:30pm Thursday, 23 January 2:00pm Friday, 24 January 7:00pm Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm Sunday, 26 January 7:00pm

Toyota FanZone City Bowling Club Post Office Hotel Square Man Inn

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DANA HASSALL

12:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle 12:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle

CROSBY SISTERS Monday, 20 January Saturday, 25 January

11:30am Family Zone

1:00pm Post Office Hotel 6:00pm City Bowling Club 11:45am Toyota FanZone

CORNELL & CARR

DAN FREEMAN

Monday, 20 January 5:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 2:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 2:15pm Wednesday, 22 January 7:15pm Thursday, 23 January 10:00am

DAISY SPRATT

Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 26 January

7:00pm LBS Music Complex

D HENRY FENTON

Thursday, 23 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

COPPERLINE

West Tam Bowlo Wests West Tam Bowlo Bears Footy Oval Club House 3:00pm West Tam Bowlo

DALE HOOPER Monday, 13 January

Tuesday, 14 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January

Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Friday, 24 January

7:00pm Toyota Park 9:00am Services Club 4:00pm Toyota FanZone

6:00pm Bears Footy Oval Club House 6:00pm Bears Footy Oval Club House 10:00am Wests 12:00pm Toyota FanZone 3:00pm West Tam Bowlo

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Monday, 20 January 2:00pm 2:00pm Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Thursday, 23 January 11:45am Friday, 24 January 12:00pm Sunday, 26 January 10:00am

SiderDiner City Bowling Club Coca-Cola Country Peel Street Peel Street Post Office Hotel

DANI YOUNG Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January

9:00am Services Club 1:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Monday, 20 January 2:00pm St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church 5:00pm Toyota FanZone Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 1:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Welder’s Dog Saturday, 25 January 11:30am Tamworth Square

Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Friday, 24 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January

Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

12:15pm Toyota FanZone 12:00pm Services Club 2:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Monday, 20 January 3:00pm Imperial Brew House Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Wednesday, 22 January 11:00pm Wests’ Diggers Thursday, 23 January 1:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Saturday, 25 January 11:00pm Wests’ Diggers Sunday, 26 January 4:00pm Albert Hotel

DARLINGHURST Saturday, 18 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

1:15pm 5:00pm 11:00am 7:00pm 3:00pm 7:00pm 11:00am

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2:00pm South Tam Bowlo

DARREN CARR & OTHER DUMMIES DANIELLE TODD (CANADA) DANIEL GILLETT

Daniel has performed on stage as an actor and musician for many years. He most recently toured a one-man show, I Am My Own Wife, playing over 30 characters in a powerhouse performance. Daniel is also the president of the Tamworth Dramatic Society and hopes to make community theatre more accessible around the region. As a musician, Daniel began training in classical music at the Tamworth Con, before picking up ukuleles because they are easier to carry than bass clarinets. He has also undertaken Mongolian singing masterclasses and loves annoying people with teacup percussion ... but just as likely mesmerising ... he’s also been adding spice for over a decade to Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club Orchestra! Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North

Dynamic Canadian singer-songwriter, Danielle Todd is delivering an exciting fresh new sound to country music. Her single Crazy is highlighted by passionate and compelling vocals, a universal message about the disarming nature of love, and a vibrant production that will please music lovers across many genres, Todd has seemingly solved the magical formula of how to meld the best elements of modern musical styles with a singer-songwriter’s touch for lyrical depth and literacy. Crazy and follow-up single, Back Burner are strong statements from an artist who is unafraid to be herself, to write music that is perhaps a little outside the country mainstream, but an artist who truly knows how to connect with an audience. After years of performing in venues across Ontario, Danielle is now Nashville-based, where she has dedicated herself to honing her chops as a writer. She has learned from countless songwriting sessions across the breadth of musical genres, ending up with a classic country sound infused with the exceptionally wellcrafted, memorable pop sensibilities of her first musical inspirations. With strong Canadian and Australian airplay on both singles, Danielle is excited to be visiting Tamworth for her debut performances. Friday, 17 January

3:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box

Saturday, 18 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January Saturday, 25 January

5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm

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DARREN CARR & THE COWPATS Friday, 17 January 8:30am Saturday, 18 January 8:30am Sunday, 19 January 8:30am Monday, 20 January 8:30am Tuesday, 21 January 8:30am Wednesday, 22 January 8:30am Thursday, 23 January 8:30am Friday, 24 January 8:30am Saturday, 25 January 8:30am Sunday, 26 January 8:30am

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Multi Golden Guitar award-winning performer Darren Coggan returns to his country roots Like A Rhinestone Cowboy, delivering the vocal authenticity and guitar prowess of the great Glen Campbell. Awarded Album of the Year and Male Artist of the Year at the 2019 Southern Stars Australian Independent Country Music Awards, Darren respectfully honours the indelible voice behind the golden hits of the ’60s and ’70s including Gentle On My Mind, Wichita Lineman, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Try A Little Kindness, Galveston, Rhinestone Cowboy and many more. At the age of 81, following his long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Glen Campbell took his final bow, but the legacy he leaves behind is expansive, songs that the whole world sang along with, now, remarkably re-created live, by Darren Coggan. Saturday, 18 January 2:30pm Capitol Theatre Tuesday, 21 January 2:00pm Toyota FanZone Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm Services Club

DARREN COLSTON

Saturday, 18 January 11:00am Toyota FanZone Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am South Tam Bowlo

DARREN SMITH Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

2:00pm SiderDiner 1:30pm Family Zone

Winner of the 2019 Bluegrass Song of the Year (Tamworth Songwriters Salute) Melbourne’s Dave Diprose performs Americana and alt-country from both the traditions and his own highly-regarded catalogue. Drawing inspiration from bluegrass and the great Texas songwriters, his insightful stories and songs of real Australian experiences and humorous domestic situations has great appeal. With gritty vocals and superb guitar arrangements, Dave’s songwriting sets him apart. He has a unique ability to write into the context of older times and yet sound genuine, fresh and contemporary. Dave is a performer with decades of experience to boast and is highly regarded among Melbourne’s acoustic music community. “... A fantastic blend of tradition with an Australian edge,” said Lloyd Spiegel, Premier Endorsee Cole Clark Guitars. “Dave’s storytelling adds to the appeal of his songs,” Australian Music Guru Billy Pinnell says. “Dave stands out from the pack by finding the right balance. He creates freely while remaining true to his sources,” said Matthew Fredericks, Melbourne PBS FM. Friday, 17 January 11:00am Post Office Hotel

DAVE DRUMMOND & SOME BLONDE CHICK Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January

9:00am 9:00am 5:00pm 2:00pm 9:00am 10:00am 2:30pm

Peel Street Peel Street Family Zone City Bowling Club Peel Street Square Man Inn Peel Street

DAVE PRIOR Saturday, 18 January

1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Saturday, 18 January 8:30pm Wests Sunday, 19 January 8:00am Longyard Hotel Tuesday, 21 January 8:00am Longyard Hotel Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm Wests Thursday, 23 January 8:00am Longyard Hotel Thursday, 23 January 3:30pm Wests’ Diggers Friday, 24 January 5:00pm Wests Saturday, 25 January 8:00am Longyard Hotel

DAVE WELLS Thursday, 23 January

6:30pm Tamworth Regional Gallery

DAVID KIRKPATRICK

Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park

DAVIDSON BROTHERS

Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC

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His Last Cattle Drive, the true story of cattleman Norman Quinlan, has landed Dean Perrett in the golden circle once again. The song, written by Carmelo (Charlie) Cacciola and produced by Stuart French, is a Bush Ballad of the Year finalist in the 2020 Toyota Golden Guitar Awards.There is an old saying “write and sing about what you know”. For an authentic traditional Australian country sound, look no further than bush ballad singer-songwriter, Dean Perrett. Having been raised and still working on the family cattle property Bowenfels, a soul of pure country is a natural thing for Dean. Over the past 31 years, Dean has earned his place as one of Australia’s favourite bush balladeers and leading traditional country artists. With four Golden Guitars under his belt, Dean’s credibility as a writer and singer of Australian bush songs goes unquestioned. Just like Dean, the songs he writes and sings are very authentic and genuine. Dean has released 16 albums to date with his latest being Earn Your Spurs. In January 2018, Dean was delighted to be announced as winner of the Bush Ballad of the Year at the 2018 Golden Guitar Awards, for the Neville Andersonpenned Henbury Blues. Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

8:00pm Capitol Theatre 2:30pm Capitol Theatre 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church 9:00am Balladeers Tuesday, 21 January Homestead Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Longyard Hotel Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Thursday, 23 January 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Friday, 24 January 9:00am Southside Uniting Church 6:00pm Balladeers Friday, 24 January Homestead 12:00pm Southside Uniting Saturday, 25 January Church

DEE JAY BUX

Friday, 17 January 10:00pm Saturday, 18 January 10:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 10:00pm Thursday, 23 January 10:00pm Friday, 24 January 10:00pm Saturday, 25 January 10:00pm

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DELLA HARRIS

Wednesday, 22 January 9:00am Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Thursday, 23 January 10:45am Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January

Services Club City Bowling Club Tamworth Square Imperial Brew House 11:30am Family Zone 8:00pm Capitol Theatre 10:00am Post Office Hotel

released in time for Christmas 2019. All available from iTunes; Spotify etc; at live shows or by mail order from Destiny Band. Friday, 24 January

10:00am South Tam Bowlo

DEN HANRAHAN Friday, 24 January

4:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle

12:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle 12:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle

DON COSTA DIANNE LINDSAY

Destiny Band Oz is the performing name of singer-songwriting duo, Thomas and Tessa Libreri based in Gippsland, Victoria. They burst onto the country music scene in 2017 with the release of their original music which ranges from soulful ballads to fun, pumpy country rock and everything in between! They feel blessed to have multiple #1 chart successes, awards and nominations both in Australia and overseas; winning International Band of the Year 2019 at the International Singer-Songwriter Association Awards USA; National Artist of the Year 2019 and National Band of the Year 2018 at the Tasmanian Independent Country Music Awards; the 2018 Gold Medallion Media Award for Band or Duo of the Year (presented at Tamworth CMF 2019); 3 International Music Awards for Best Indie and Best Country Song in 2018 & 2019 and Overall #1 song for 2017 in Tasmania. Also finalists in many other country music award competitions. They’ve so far recorded 3 albums & 2 EPs:Take Me Back in Time; Makin Music, Changes, From the Heart (EP) and Special Songs EP to be

6:00pm Balladeers Homestead Sunday, 19 January 7:00am Hallsville Church Sunday, 19 January 10:00am LBS Music Complex Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Friday, 24 January 1:00pm The Atrium Friday, 24 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Saturday, 25 January 9:00am Toyota Cavalcade

Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January

9:45am Coca-Cola Country 2:00pm Wests 10:30am Coca-Cola Country

DESTINY BAND OZ

Saturday, 18 January

DOC AND THE DELEGATES

DENNIS COMINO Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January

Australian bush ballads and traditional style country music is alive and well.

Mention traditional Australian country music these days and no-one is more respected than bush ballad singersongwriter, Dianne Lindsay. Touring extensively, co-hosting a weekly country music radio program, organising and running several country music festivals and always promoting the bush ballad/ traditional-style country music, Dianne has earned a reputation second to none right throughout Australia. Dianne was born and bred into country music and being part of the family that helped carve our Australian country music industry, means country music has always been a part of her life. As the daughter of Australia’s early country music pioneers, the late Reg Lindsay and Heather McKean, Dianne’s early years were spent travelling along the roads and tracks of Australia where her parents took their music to the people in the towns and country areas. Dianne has forged her own career in country music and is a multi award-winning recording artist including a number of Golden Guitar finalist spots, was inducted to the Hands of Fame, Tamworth and to the American Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame. Dianne is the only female artist to have won the Tamworth People’s Choice Female Vocal Award four times and is the current holder of this award. Dianne is also very honoured to be a co-patron of the Pittwater Country Music Club in Sydney, of which Smoky Dawson was an earlier patron. For several years now, Dianne and husband Peter Simpson, a gifted guitarist, have organised and hosted the spectacular Back To The Bush concert in Bicentennial Park (Toyota Park) Tamworth, which attracts an enormous crowd each year and is regarded as a major event of the festival. Both Dianne and Peter work hard to ensure true

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DON WALKER

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11:00pm Albert Hotel Midnight Albert Hotel

DREW MCALISTER Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January Sunday, 26 January

DUNC’N’SUE Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Friday, 24 January

11:30pm Longyard Hotel 12:00pm Longyard Hotel 5:00pm Barraba Sportsground

2:30pm City Bowling Club 6:30pm Toyota FanZone 11:00am Post Office Hotel

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7:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle 12:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle 5:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box 7:00pm Welder’s Dog 2:00pm City Bowling Club 5:00pm Tudor Hotel 2:00pm St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church 3:00pm The Press

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5:30pm Toyota FanZone 10:30pm Imperial Brew House Sunday, 19 January 3:30pm Longyard Hotel Tuesday, 21 January 10:45am Tamworth Square Wednesday, 22 January 6:30pm Imperial Brew House Thursday, 23 January 5:00pm Longyard Hotel Friday, 24 January 11:30am Tamworth Square Friday, 24 January 10:00pm Imperial Brew House Saturday, 25 January 4:30pm Southgate Inn

DUNCAN TOOMBS

Wednesday, 22 January 1:00pm South Tam Bowlo

DUSTY MANN AND GUITAR Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January

7:00pm Balladeers Homestead 7:00pm Balladeers Homestead

EL COSGROVE EIGHT SECOND RIDE

EDDIE RAWK

A dream to play at Australia’s country music hub of Tamworth and to conquer Nashville over in the USA, was the muse that brought Eddie Rawk together. Kicking off his career in 2018, Eddie notched up a fair list of notable shows including support for Paul Costa at the Whittlesea Country Music festival and performing alongside Carter & Carter and Jetty Road at the 2018 Taste of Tamworth tour. In 2019 Eddie Rawk and his band performed several shows at their first Tamworth Country Music Festival at the Longyard Hotel and Southgate Inn. Their debut single, Take Me Home secured radio play right across Australia including Australian Country Radio, PBS and Planet Country Radio. The AMRAP charts also had Take Me Home at #2 as their most downloaded track. After playing at Tamworth 2019, Eddie Rawk sourced the virtuosic talent of Nathan and David and expanded the band to the current five-piece. They have since played at The Basin Music Festival and supported the Choir Boys at the iconic Corner Hotel in Melbourne. Watch out for them at the 2020 Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Eight Second Ride is one of Australia’s fastest emerging bands on the country music scene. They have built a solid fan base in just a few short years and for good reason. They bring a stage energy not seen in Australian country with heavy riffs, technical guitar solos, supertight sets and crowd interaction designed to engage and entertain. They work through their catalogue of released and unreleased songs and put their flavour on all the modern covers you want to hear. Just coming off a sold-out East Coast tour, Eight Second Ride is on fire and is one band you don’t want to miss! Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January

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Monday, 20 January 8:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:30am Thursday, 23 January 8:00pm Saturday, 25 January 8:30pm Sunday, 26 January 7:00pm

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El grew up writing songs about life on her family’s farm in the Darling Downs region, Queensland. Having since travelled from the Northern Territory to Canada and many places in between, El’s songwriting style has greatly evolved along her wanderings. El’s latest releases were produced by ARIA award-winning Jordan Power whose most recent works include Dope Lemon, Ash Grunwald and Kasey Chambers among others. It’s no surprise this release has been greatly anticipated since El’s debut EP Guitars & Cigars, produced by ARIA/Golden Guitar-winning producer Matt Fell (Love Hz Studio, Sydney). It aims to deliver an indie-folk sound encompassing alt-country and roots vibes. Having already toured solo from Calgary, Strathmore, Red Deer and Edmonton (Alberta, CA) to Great Keppel Island, Longreach and Katherine (AUS), El is already keen to continue bringing her music on tour to loving fans. She has also supported artists including Brad Cox, Luke O’Shea, Davidson Brothers, Seleen McAlister and Liam Brew, as well as appearing in festivals from Tamworth to Gympie, indicating that there are more highlights ahead for this young Aussie artist. Sunday, 19 January Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January

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ERIC GROTHE & THE GURUS Sunday, 19 January 5:00pm Monday, 20 January 8:30pm Tuesday, 21 January 8:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 3:00pm Saturday, 25 January

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ERNIE CONSTANCE

Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Thursday, 23 January 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead

ELLA & SIENNA

Newcomers to the music scene, this handy little duo finished top three at the Gympie Music Muster Maton Talent Search and were the winners of the EKKA Country Music Showdown. Ella & Sienna are an exciting, harmony-focused, vocal/guitar sister duo from the Adelaide Hills. At only 17 and 13 years old, their music features acoustic covers of some of the most well-known pop, rock and country songs. The girls have been featured on radio and TV, and have recently debuted a couple of original songs. They are super excited to be back at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, playing some gigs, appearing on stage and busking on Peel St – make sure you check them out! Saturday, 18 January

11:00am Peel Street - O/S Gusto Saturday, 18 January 2:00pm Toyota FanZone 11:00am Imperial Brew Sunday, 19 January House Sunday, 19 January 2:00pm Peel Street - O/S Gusto Monday, 20 January 11:45am Shoppingworld 2:00pm Peel Street - O/S Monday, 20 January Gusto Tuesday, 21 January 9:30am Shoppingworld Tuesday, 21 January 12:30pm Family Hotel Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm Peel Street - O/S Gusto Thursday, 23 January 11:00am Peel Street - O/S Gusto Friday, 24 January 11:00am Imperial Brew House 2:00pm Family Zone Saturday, 25 January Saturday, 25 January 6:30pm Hungry Jacks

ELVIS & DUSTY (ROYDEN DONOHUE & JOHANNA HEMARA) Monday, 20 January Friday, 24 January

2:00pm Wests 2:00pm Wests

EMILY BARKER

Emily Barker is an award-winning singersongwriter, best known as the writer and performer of the theme to the BBC’s hugely successful BAFTA-winning crime drama Wallander starring Kenneth Branagh. Originally from Bridgetown, Western Australia, she now lives in the UK where she has released music as a solo artist as well as with various bands including The Red Clay Halo, Vena Portae and Applewood Road (with whom she released a remarkable album of original songs recorded live around a single microphone, dubbed “flawless” by The Sunday Times). She has also written for film, including composing the soundtrack for Jake Gavin’s lauded debut feature Hector, starring Peter Mullan and Keith Allen. In 2018 she was crowned UK Americana Artist of the Year. As a performer, Barker is captivating and accomplished, with an adept understanding of audiences that finds her equally at home touring with punk troubadour Frank Turner as she is with American multi-Grammy-winning musician Mary Chapin Carpenter.

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Longyard Hotel Longyard Hotel Longyard Hotel Southside Uniting Church Wests City Lights Caravan Park Longyard Hotel Wests Longyard Hotel Peel Inn - Nundle

Sunday, 19 January 2:30pm Toyota FanZone Monday, 20 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Welder’s Dog

EMMA BEAU Saturday, 18 January Tuesday, 21 January

8:00pm Capitol Theatre 5:30pm Toyota FanZone

EMMA DYKES

Sunday, 19 January 3:00pm Monday, 20 January 12:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 4:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Saturday, 25 January 3:15pm

EMMA JENE Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

1:00pm 2:30pm 6:00pm 12:00pm 9:15am

Family Hotel Post Office Hotel Oxley Bowling Club Square Man Inn Services Club Toyota FanZone

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FANNY LUMSDEN Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January

10:30am Centrepoint 12:00pm Toyota FanZone 3:00pm Longyard Hotel

FELICITY DOWD

Saturday, 18 January 12:30pm Saturday, 18 January 6:00pm Monday, 20 January 10:00am Tuesday, 21 January 11:00am Wednesday, 22 January 12:30pm Saturday, 25 January 10:00am Saturday, 25 January 1:00pm

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A 15-year-old multi-award-winning young artist, Felicity is not only an accomplished singer, but also a multi-instrumentalist. She plays violin, guitar, mandolin and piano. She’s performed annually in Tamworth, Gympie Muster and Brisbane’s EKKA since she was very young. 2019 has been a cracker year, winning the inaugural Hog Star Talent Quest, Gympie Muster Junior Talent Search, EKKA Country Music Showdown and Homestead Youth Expo, delivering amazing prizes and opportunities. A previous winner of Coca Cola Battle of The Young Stars, she’s the current National Busking Champion, backing up her win as Primary Champion in 2018. Musical highlights include her 2017, 2018 and 2019 featured vocal performance in Creative Generation Qld State Schools On-Stage, singing with Troy Cassar-Daley in Tamworth 2018, the Queen’s Baton Relay Event for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and at 2016 Closing Night Roundup. In December 2018 she performed at Brisbane Mayor’s Christmas Carols and is a 2017 junior graduate of CMAA Academy of Country Music. She’s sang on Channel 10 on Totally Wild and Toasted TV and at Qld Children’s Hospital and Radio Lollipop. A prolific songwriter with warm, rich, quirky vocal tones, Felicity connects with people and is inspirational and entertaining in every way. 7:30pm Imperial Brew House Saturday, 18 January 10:00am Albert Hotel Saturday, 18 January 12:00pm Southgate Inn Sunday, 19 January 2:30pm Capitol Theatre Sunday, 19 January 5:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Monday, 20 January 1:00pm Tudor Hotel Tuesday, 21 January 2:00pm City Bowling Club Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Longyard Hotel Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am South Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 11:45am Shoppingworld Wednesday, 22 January 2:30pm Capitol Theatre Thursday, 23 January 12:30pm Family Hotel Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Friday, 24 January 10:00am Albert Hotel Saturday, 25 January 11:30am Hog’s Breath Cafe

FELICITY URQUHART

Along with her ARIA nomination for her brilliant new album, Frozen Rabbit - Felicity is also leading the field of finalists in the 2020 Golden Guitar Awards in eight categories of the CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia. Since the popular singer-songwriter released Frozen Rabbit, her first solo album in 10 years, she’s been constantly on the road, touring in her own right and with friends Brad Butcher, Andrew Swift and Amber Joy Poulton on the New Harmony tour. She also celebrated 20 years since the formation of Young Stars Of Country and has been having a ball with her old mates Adam Harvey, Beccy Cole and Darren Coggan to close out the year. A constant presence on Australian screens and airwaves, Urquhart has been a presenter on Channel 7’s Sydney Weekender plus the host of ABC Radio’s flagship country music variety show, Saturday Night Country since 2010. Monday, 20 January

11:00am The DAG Sheep Station Monday, 20 January 8:30pm Wests 5:00pm Wests Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Wests Friday, 24 January 12:30pm Toyota FanZone

Friday, 17 January

hails from Broome, WA and now resides with wife Gaye on the Queensland Sunshine Coast. He is Tamworth’s Longest continuous performing entertainer. A recently retired and fully qualified auctioneer/valuer, Fibber gives a lot of his time to charitable fundraisers, including the second annual Doing It For Our Farmers – Waiting for a Rainbow concert on Thursday, January 23 at 7pm at The Pub. Last year’s event raised almost $3000 for local farming families. All proceeds go directly to our farmers with tickets $25 per person. Fibber is an awardwinning comedian, singer and songwriter. He was recently awarded for his services to Australian country music. In the early ‘90s, in keeping with his quirky sense of humour, he agreed to place his nose in cement at the now defunct Noses of Fame. Some of the original noses can be found in the laneway beside Joe Maguire’s Pub in Tamworth. Fibber leads a fourpiece band of talented professional musos. He delivers a mixture of popular Australian and American country music along with his zany tall stories and madcap Aussie humour. His walk-up show encourages “wannabes” and “maybes” to perform live on stage. Saturday, 18 January

7:00pm Kootingal Bowling Club Sunday, 19 January 12:00pm Kootingal Bowling Club Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm Nemingha Tavern Monday, 20 January 7:00pm Nemingha Tavern Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Family Hotel Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm The Pub Friday, 24 January 7:00pm Family Hotel Saturday, 25 January 7:00pm Family Hotel

FINN MACCOOL

Tuesday, 21 January 3:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 3:30pm Thursday, 23 January 10:30am Friday, 24 January 10:00am Saturday, 25 January 10:00am Saturday, 25 January 5:00pm Sunday, 26 January 10:00am

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FINNIAN JOHNSON Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January

1:00pm Tudor Hotel 11:00am Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar Monday, 20 January 11:00am The Pig & Tinder Box Wednesday, 22 January 11:30am Hog’s Breath Cafe Thursday, 23 January 1:00pm Tudor Hotel Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Williamsburg Friday, 24 January 11:00am The Pig & Tinder Box

FIBBER

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3:00pm Welder’s Dog

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9:00pm Tudor Hotel 12:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box 7:00pm Toyota Park 4:00pm The Press 11:00am Big Golden Guitar 4:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box

GARRY JONES Friday, 24 January

2:00pm City Bowling Club

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FREDBEAR

Freddie or “Fredbear” as he is known locally is a 15-year-old singer-songwriter from Tamworth, NSW. Freddie is a regular performer at local venues, where he has earned the respect of many of Tamworth’s finest musicians for his vocal and lead guitar skills. He is also a two-time graduate of the prestigious CMAA Junior Academy where he has fine-tuned his performance, songwriting and guitar skills. He was a finalist in the TCMF Busking Championships at last year’s festival playing to 5000 country music fans from the Toyota main stage, fulfilling a longstanding dream. Fredbear has just released his second single, Summer’s Here, a song he co-wrote with Golden Guitar and Toyota Star Maker winner Brad Cox. Summer’s Here is a song inspired by Fredbear’s experiences of the Tamworth Country Music Festival and is available to buy on iTunes, Spotify etc. Friday, 17 January

1:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Saturday, 18 January 1:00pm Tudor Hotel 10:00am Toyota FanZone Sunday, 19 January 2:30pm Imperial Brew Sunday, 19 January House Monday, 20 January 3:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box 5:00pm Family Hotel Monday, 20 January 12:30pm Southgate Inn Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Imperial Brew House 10:00am Tamworth Square Friday, 24 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Saturday, 25 January

FREIGHT TRAIN FOXES Thursday, 23 January Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

11:00am SiderDiner 6:00pm The Press 5:15pm Toyota FanZone

GARETH LEACH Friday, 17 January

Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January

Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Capitol Theatre Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Friday, 24 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January

4:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box 2:15pm Toyota FanZone 5:00pm Tudor Hotel

Saturday, 25 January Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

8:00am Longyard Hotel 12:00pm Southside Uniting Church 8:00am Longyard Hotel

GARRY STEEL

Garry Steel’s skills on the piano, keyboard and accordion is legendary in Australian music circles - country and beyond. If Garry Steel has played on an album, you know it’s going to be the icing on the cake. His understated style of playing makes it all look so easy. His talents are much in demand in both the studio and in a live setting. He’s played on stage and enhanced the performance of everyone from The Hired Hands to Allan Caswell, John Williamson and assorted USA Stars let alone the years @ The Bourbon & Beefsteak ala The Cross - and I know some of you went there! However, Garry was also an integral part right from the start of The Fiddlers Festival who became Fiddlers Feast and toured with them to France and Japan, let alone around Australia from the cream of theatres to outback ghost towns or a sailing clipper on Sydney Harbour. He brings all those memories and more to his tantalising solos and support at Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club and Golden Fiddle Awards these past few years. Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January

6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North

GAVIN CHATELIER

One of Australia’s most versatile voices, Gavin Chatelier has become known as “the singer with the velvet voice”. He has been a full time singer, songwriter, entertainer, guitarist and recording artist for 25 years and has recorded 20 CDs. For the first 15 years of his career he toured Australia and worldwide with his wife, Trudi, and their seven children who also joined him on stage. A seasoned performer, with over 150 shows a year, Gavin continues to share his music locally and internationally. His sound is timeless and evergreen with his popular Legends Show - love songs and gospel favourites - tributing the songs of Engelbert, Tom Jones, Elvis, Cliff Richard, Michael Buble, Kenny Rogers, Lionel Ritchie, Jim Reeves and more, drawing full houses. For over 10 years Gavin has enjoyed sharing his music at the Tamworth Country Music Festival at his familiar and favourite Peel Street corner - the Adairs shopfront - and at other venues including Tamworth Community Centre. His voice, his story and his quality performances LISTING CONTINUED NEXT PAGE >>

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will leave you with unforgettable memories. To book Gavin for your next show, call Trudi on 0419 543 018 or visit the website, www. gavinchatelier.com Book now 123tix.com.au Sunday, 19 January

7:00pm St John’s Anglican Church Monday, 20 January 7:00pm St John’s Anglican Church Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm St John’s Anglican Church Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Community Centre Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Community Centre Saturday, 25 January 7:00pm St John’s Anglican Church Sunday, 26 January 10:00am Balladeers Homestead

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GEORGIE TAYLOR

Sunday, 19 January 2:30pm 11:00am Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January 2:30pm Tuesday, 21 January 9:00am Wednesday, 22 January 11:30am Wednesday, 22 January 1:00pm Thursday, 23 January 11:30am

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2019 has been Gayle O’Neil’s biggest year yet. Her single Open Arms gave Gayle her first #1 hit single, recorded with Michael Carpenter at Love HZ Studio, Sydney. She also had numerous award nominations all over the country. Gayle lives permanently “on the road” in her Nothing Else Matters bus with her husband Dave aka ‘The Roadie’, touring, playing, having fun and meeting country music fans is what Gayle is all about ... watch out for her in a town near you! Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January

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The hairdresser from Toowoomba who won Star Maker back in 1991 is back with Beautiful Tangle, her first solo release in almost 20 years. The stunning new disc has propelled Gina Jeffreys into the golden circle, where she is a dual finalist in Traditional Country Album and Female Artist of the Year in the 2020 Toyota Golden Guitar Awards. It’s hard to believe it was 29 years ago Gina launched her career with her Star Maker win, kicking off a remarkable career that has taken her to the very top of Australian country music. Gina blazed a path for other Australian female country singers to follow. She was the first in the nation to sell platinum albums, with now over half a million albums sold. Gina has headlined shows to sell-out crowds, performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, sung in China to a TV audience of more than 1.4 billion, performed in East Timor alongside Kylie Minogue and John Farnham, toured Australia with Johnny Cash, won Golden Guitars, APRA, MO awards and along the way captured the hearts of a nation. Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC Wednesday, 22 January 8:30pm Wests

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Some artists stand on stage and sing songs. Others deliver. You can guess which category Gina Timms fits into. When Gina sings a great country song, she’s lived every minute of it – the heartaches, the joys, the love … you can’t fake that. The Tasmanianborn singer-songwriter just oozes integrity and has shared her considerable musical gifts with others since she was a tiny tacker, busking on the street and entering every talent quest around. Powerful, dynamic and entertaining – they’re all great descriptors – but the best way to appreciate a Gina Timms performance is to sit in the audience and you’ll be blown away like everyone around you. With a deep love and respect for traditional country music, Gina Timms honours the trailblazers at every show, choosing from her extensive repertoire. Every audience is different but they all have one thing in common – no one can resist Gina’s charm. Gina celebrated her 30th Tamworth in 2019 and was honoured to be inducted into the Australian Country Music Hands of Fame. Don’t miss Gina at the 2020 Tamworth Country Music Festival where she will perform on a few special shows as well as her Ladies of Country and Birthday Bash. Oh, and there will be a few surprise guests. Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

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10:00pm Family Hotel 10:00pm Family Hotel 11:00am The Pig & Tinder Box 7:30pm Albert Hotel 1:00pm Southgate Inn 7:30pm The Pub 11:30am Toyota FanZone 3:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box 6:00pm Toyota FanZone 8:30pm Longyard Hotel 3:00pm Family Hotel 7:00pm Toyota Park 10:00pm Family Hotel 10:00pm Family Hotel 10:00pm Family Hotel

GLENN BIDMEAD

Sunday, 19 January 1:30pm The Atrium Monday, 20 January 1:30pm The Atrium Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Family Zone

GLENN SHORROCK & WENDY MATTHEWS Thursday, 23 January

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GLENN SKARRATT Saturday, 18 January

6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 18 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Sunday, 19 January Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tuesday, 21 January Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Friday, 24 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo

GLENY RAE VIRUS Tuesday, 21 January 8:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 8:00pm Thursday, 23 January 2:00pm Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Friday, 24 January 12:00pm Friday, 24 January 8:00pm Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm Saturday, 25 January 8:00pm

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Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC 3:00pm Town Hall Friday, 24 January

GRAEME JENSEN Sunday, 19 January

Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January

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7:00pm Kootingal Bowling Club 7:00pm Kootingal Bowling Club 7:00pm Kootingal Bowling Club

GRAHAM PEARSON Sunday, 19 January

10:00am LBS Music Complex

4:00pm Albert Hotel 4:00pm Albert Hotel

GOTTANI SISTERS

Friday, 17 January 7:00pm Wests Monday, 20 January 1:30pm Family Zone Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Southside Uniting Church Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm Wests

GRACE MAE

Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January

11:45am KIX Radio 2:00pm Hungry Jacks 10:00am Imperial Brew House 9:00am Peel St O/S Monday, 20 January Pursegloves Monday, 20 January 2:00pm City Bowling Club Tuesday, 21 January 1:00pm Southgate Inn Tuesday, 21 January 7:30pm Hungry Jacks Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am City Bowling Club Wednesday, 22 January 1:00pm Peel St O/S Pursegloves Thursday, 23 January 12:30pm Family Zone Friday, 24 January 10:00am Imperial Brew House Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm Hungry Jacks

GRAHAM RODGER

Monday, 20 January 10:00am Monday, 20 January 7:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 10:00am Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm

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GREAT AUNT Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

10:15am Toyota FanZone 5:00pm Tudor Hotel 2:00pm St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church Tuesday, 21 January 9:00pm The Press Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm SiderDiner Wednesday, 22 January Midnight SiderDiner Thursday, 23 January 7:30pm Welder’s Dog Friday, 24 January 10:00am St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall

GREG CHAMPION

Saturday, 18 January 8:00am 8:00am Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January 8:00am 11:00am Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January 8:00am Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 8:00am Thursday, 23 January 8:00am 8:00am Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January 2:00pm Saturday, 25 January 8:00am 2:00pm Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January 8:00am

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GREG STORER Friday, 24 January

10:00am St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall

GREGORY NORTH

GREER WEBLEY

Singer- songwriter and performer Greer Webley, from Blackwater in Central Queensland, commenced guitar playing at age nine and vocal artistry at 13. Performing regularly at various events throughout Queensland, such as festivals, race meets, sporting events, markets, charity galas, private functions, pubs and clubs, has allowed Greer the opportunity and experience to develop into one of the region’s recognised entertainers. Greer’s most prominent performances have been busking and competing at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2018 and 2019, events such as, Walk Up and Sing, CocaCola Battle of the Young Stars and Mount Franklin Junior Talent Quest. Most exciting for Greer was being selected as a finalist at the Brisbane EKKA - Junior Country Showdown. Greer’s highlights for 2019 have been the facilitation of her own beginner guitar academy, graduating from the Country Music Association Australia (CMAA) Junior Academy, opening for Brad Butcher, Tony Cook, Luke Geiger and Bareback at various events, attending the Carter & Carter songwriting workshop and co-writing music with Anna Farquhar (Anna Farquhar Music), David Carter (Carter & Carter), Lee and Paula Bowman (Jetty Road). Greer performs a variety of musical styles, but country is her favourite. Sunday, 19 January Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January

GREG BAIN Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

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Friday, 17 January 10:30am 10:30am Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January 8:00am 10:30am Sunday, 19 January 10:30am Monday, 20 January 8:00am Tuesday, 21 January 10:30am Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 8:00am Wednesday, 22 January 10:30am Thursday, 23 January 8:30am Thursday, 23 January 10:30am Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Friday, 24 January 8:30am 10:30am Friday, 24 January 10:30am Saturday, 25 January 10:30am Sunday, 26 January

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Awards with Andrew Swift for their exquisite vocal collaboration, Second Hand.

Friday, 17 January

11:00am The DAG Sheep Station Saturday, 18 January 7:00pm The Press 2:30pm The Tamworth Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January 4:00pm Toyota FanZone Tuesday, 21 January 8:00pm Capitol Theatre Wednesday, 22 January 3:00pm The Tamworth Thursday, 23 January 1:00pm Town Hall

HANNAH ALDRIDGE (USA)

Monday, 20 January 8:30pm The Tamworth Tuesday, 21 January 5:00pm Welder’s Dog Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Wednesday, 22 January 7:30pm SiderDiner Wednesday, 22 January 11:45pm SiderDiner Thursday, 23 January 7:30pm Welder’s Dog

HANNAH LEE Tuesday, 21 January

2:00pm Family Zone

HANNAH MAY GRETTA ZILLER

First impressions aren’t always right. If you’ve been foolish enough to nail down the sound of acclaimed songwriter Gretta Ziller, then prepare to have the rug pulled out from under you. Queen of Boomtown, her stunning debut record, defies categorisation and demands repeated listens. Ziller’s sound may bear the hallmarks of classic Americana music but its essence is far more diverse. The Melbourne songstress’ roots span jazz, blues, rock, pop and classical, that eclectic musical upbringing is reflected in the varied tracks of this full-length album. Gretta is delighted to share a finalist’s berth in the 2020 Toyota Golden Guitar

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2020 Toyota Star Maker grand finalist Hannah May is an emerging country-pop singer and songwriter originally from New Zealand, who now resides in Brisbane, QLD. She came to national attention in New Zealand as a top 10 finalist in NZ X-Factor, as one half of the duo, Mae Valley, which was signed to Sony Music. They released their single, Brightside, which reached #1 on the Australian country charts, followed by two more singles, Glitter and Turns Out. Mae Valley released their debut self-titled EP, which has accumulated more than one million streams. Mae Valley tour New Zealand’s North Island and in 2017, opened for American country-pop superstar Kelsea Ballerini for her iHeart Radio show at the Tuning Fork, Auckland. They also opened for country music icons Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood, playing before 10,000 people at Westpac Stadium, in Wellington. In 2018 after breaking away from Mae

A TO Z ARTIST DIRECTORY … and more! Think gypsy/skiffle/bluegrass with a dash of country and crazy! Catch the Haystack Mountain Hermits’ show at TCMF ... You’ll laugh, you’ll sing, you might even dance. But mostly, you’ll just wonder how they all fit into one vehicle with their instruments. One family. One band. One day ... they’ll get a bigger bus. #weplaywesingwefight

Valley, Hannah May went on to release her self-written debut country-pop single, Finally, produced by one of New Zealand’s finest, Nic Manders. Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Toyota FanZone

HARRIET KELLY Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January

Saturday, 18 January 10:00am Sunday, 19 January 9:30am Monday, 20 January 10:00am Wednesday, 22 January 10:15am Wednesday, 22 January 2:30pm Thursday, 23 January 10:00am Saturday, 25 January 10:00am Sunday, 26 January 9:30am

3:15pm Toyota FanZone 5:00pm Family Zone

HAYLEY MARSTEN

HEATH MILNER

Friday, 17 January 5:00pm 8:00pm Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January 1:00pm Monday, 20 January 3:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January

HAYLEY JENSEN

Hayley Jensen is a country singer-songwriter based in Sydney, Australia who burst into the music scene after placing fourth on Australian Idol. She later made a “chairturning” return to the small screen on The Voice where she was dubbed “the whole package” by her coach, Kylie Minogue. Hayley’s blind audition and music performances have received over 2,000,000 views on YouTube. Hayley’s latest album, Turning Up The Dial was produced by Grammy and Emmy award-winning producer, Jamie Tate at The Rukkus Room in Nashville. On release, the album was the third highest selling Australian country album, and second highest selling digital album on iTunes Country charts. Hayley released six successful singles off the record, with Next Big Thing hitting the #1 spot on KIX Country. Her hard work was rewarded with an Australian Independent Country Music Award, a semi-finalist position in the International Songwriting Competition, and a Top 5 Finalist position in the 2018 CMC Awards. After touring her homeland extensively and stellar performances on the festival circuit both within Australia and internationally, 2019 saw Hayley tour Canada, including performing at the Calgary Stampede, Alberta and Dauphin’s CountryFest, Manitoba. Sunday, 19 January Thursday, 23 January

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Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January

10:00am Toyota FanZone 12:00pm Longyard Hotel

HAYLEY WILSON Saturday, 18 January

1:30pm Toyota FanZone

HILLBILLY GOATS

HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN HERMITS

Award-winning family band Haystack Mountain Hermits are all related (and have the embarrassing photos to prove it), all multi-instrumentalists and all go. They’ve been Tamworth Busking Champions, Australian National Busking Champions and you may have seen them in the ABC series The Recording Studio, which won an ARIA for Best Soundtrack. They’ve done the maths - 2.2655 cubic centimetres of an ARIA belongs to the Hermits. Between them they play guitar, mandolin, double bass, accordion, washboard, ukulele, banjo, snare drum, harmonica, kazoo, xaphoon

Festival favourites and Golden Guitar finalists The Hillbilly Goats return to Tamworth this year for three shows only! 2018 was a busy year following the release of Old Jack’s Bones and saw the Goats travel the album extensively, even presenting it to New Zealand crowds. These guys aren’t just a band – they’re a show featuring stories and song combined with hard fiddle, fast harmonica, clogging, bones and big harmonies. Drawing influence from oldtime traditional folk tunes, the Hillbilly Goats are like no other band you’ve seen. Their passion lies in the history of the music that was created by immigrants and they love to seek out stories of songs almost forgotten and bring them back to life with boundless energy. Each band member is their own character to love and you’ll see Goat Girl running through the crowd rattling the bones, Goat Boy playing three instruments at once - drums with his feet, banjo in hand and harmonica on a brace, and the Goat Buster has legs that kick all the way to the LISTING CONTINUED NEXT PAGE >>

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Christie Lamb Aaron D’Arcy

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sky (whilst playing fiddle flat out) ... Kick yer shoes off, put yer hoe down and hang on to yer britches! Sunday, 19 January 2:00pm Monday, 20 January 9:30am Tuesday, 21 January 12:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Friday, 24 January 5:00pm Saturday, 25 January 2:00pm

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HITMEN OF NASHVILLE (PHIL BARTON, JASON DUKE & JERRY SALLEY) Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Thursday, 23 January 11:00am Friday, 24 January 11:00am Saturday, 25 January 11:00am

HOMEGROWN

Friday, 17 January 3:30pm Saturday, 18 January 9:30am Saturday, 18 January 8:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 2:15pm Wednesday, 22 January 3:00pm

Family Hotel Family Hotel Family Hotel Family Hotel

Wests Shoppingworld Capitol Theatre Toyota FanZone Family Hotel

IAN BURNS Monday, 20 January

6:00pm St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church 1:00pm The Atrium Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January 4:00pm Toyota FanZone Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am South Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Longyard Hotel Thursday, 23 January 1:30pm The Atrium 6:00pm City Bowling Club Friday, 24 January 11:00am Post Office Hotel Sunday, 26 January

INNOCENT EVE Tuesday, 21 January Friday, 24 January

3:00pm Toyota FanZone 9:00am Services Club

JACINTA LAWS

Friday, 17 January Friday, 17 January Monday, 20 January

12:45pm KIX Radio 1:15pm Toyota FanZone 6:00pm Square Man Inn

JACK MCDOUGALL Monday, 20 January

JAKE DAVEY HUDSON ROSE

Saturday, 18 January 7:30pm Sunday, 19 January 1:00pm 7:30pm Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January 11:30am Tuesday, 21 January 12:30pm 6:00pm Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 2:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 3:00pm Thursday, 23 January 11:00am

HURRICANE FALL

Tuesday, 21 January 10:15am Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Thursday, 23 January 2:30pm Thursday, 23 January 8:00pm

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11:00am Family Zone

12:30pm Family Zone 11:00am Big Golden Guitar

JAMES BENNETT

JAMES BLUNDELL

There are many terms people use when describing James Blundell. Icon. Legend. Controversial. Rebel. The truth is James is all of these things. He is unashamedly honest and comfortable in his own skin. He radiates an enthusiasm for everything that life has to offer and it’s this authenticity that makes him one of the most instantly likeable and recognisable artists in Australian music. He is acknowledged as the act that single-handedly shaped modern Australian country music by combining his mainstream and traditional influences with lyrical insight, sharp wit and empathy for the working man. In 1987 James was awarded the prestigious title of Star Maker. He went on to have mainstream chart success and was the first Australian country artist to sign a Nashville record deal. 2017 marked Blundell’s 30th anniversary in music with the launch of his 14th album, Campfire and was followed by the release, 30 Years of Pride – A Tribute to James Blundell, featuring his songs reimagined by some of his musical friends. James Blundell will enlist the aid of several friends to join him for a joyous gig at the Family Hotel’s Moonshiners Honky Tonk. Tuesday, 21 January 11:00am Tuesday, 21 January 1:15pm Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm

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Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC Saturday, 25 January 9:00pm Welder’s Dog

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JAMES ELLIS AND THE JEALOUS GUYS

James Ellis and the Jealous Guys are a critically acclaimed, award-winning country and honky tonk group based in Melbourne, Australia. In 2018, the group released its debut album, It Ain’t Texas (But It Ain’t Bad), which won Best Country Album at the Age Music Victoria Awards. In 2020, the group will release their second record, which was produced and mixed by Micah Hulscher (Margo Price, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell) and Alex Munoz (Margo Price). The group has performed at various Australian festivals including Tamworth Country Music Festival, Gympie Music Muster, Out on the Weekend, Boogie, Melbourne Music Week, Dashville Skyline, Kyneton Music Festival and New Year’s Evie. Since 2018, they have also co-hosted a weekly honky-tonk residency in Melbourne. The year 2018 also saw the group play its first US shows, with an appearance at AmericanaFest. They have shared the stage with noted international acts such as Justin Townes Earle, Tyler Childers, the Deslondes, Lillie Mae, Leo Rondeau and Birdcloud. “James Ellis is at the forefront of the next generation of country music.” – Double J Radio. Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

1:00pm 12:00pm 6:00pm 2:00pm

The Tamworth The Tamworth The Pub The Tamworth

JARED PORTER

If the Foo Fighters, Zac Brown, Dierks Bentley, and Katy Perry had a love child, Jared Porter would be the rockin’ hillbilly wunderkind. His ever-evolving rock stained country music boasts anthemic choruses with indelible riffs while packing an energetic, crowd engaging and raucous set. Porter was announced the 35th Toyota Star Maker winner at the Toyota Tamworth Country Music Festival 2014, and has since toured with Australia’s biggest names in Country, recorded his debut album, East to West, and played at all of the major festivals in Australia. He performed at the CMA World GlobaLive Concert in downtown Nashville, was a selected as a Golden Guitar finalist for New Talent of the Year 2015, and a finalist for CMC (Country Music Channel) New Oz Artist of the Year 2015, and has been recognised as one of Australia’s leading and most prominent songwriters. Jared has proven his natural love and ability for all aspects of music, time and again, and it is therefore clear to see why he was selected as a finalist in the 2015 APRA Professional Development awards. Saturday, 18 January Thursday, 23 January

7:00pm Toyota Park 12:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box

JARED SCOTT Tuesday, 21 January

2:30pm Capitol Theatre

JARRED TAYLOR

Jarred Taylor is a man among women - nine of them in fact, in the prestigious Toyota Star Maker talent search. And he doesn’t mind one little bit being the only male in the event to be contested on Sunday, January 19 in Toyota Park, Tamworth. Born in the small north-western NSW town of Wee Waa, Jarred moved to Tamworth with his family when he was six months old. In his early teens at high school, Jarred discovered his love for music, singing and playing drums, forming his first band at 16. Playing at school performances and charity events saw Jarred gravitate to guitar and his skill for songwriting became apparent. Jarred’s interest in music took a country turn – and his songwriting soared. His first studio release reached #1 on the All Australian Top 20 Country charts and he was chosen as the first recipient of the John Minson Scholarship for the CMAA Senior Academy of Country Music. Learning from some of the best – Lyn Bowtell, Amber Lawrence, Kevin Bennett, Ashleigh Dallas, Lachlan Bryan and Matt Scullion – he soaked it all in. He’s played on the Maton Showcase and at festivals including Tamworth, Yeppoon, Ariah Park BnS, Monkerai BnS and on the Wolfe Brothers’ Country Heart tour. Friday, 17 January Friday, 17 January

JAMES STEWART KEENE Thursday, 23 January Saturday, 25 January

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11:00am Shoppingworld 7:00pm Imperial Brew House Saturday, 18 January 3:30pm Imperial Brew House Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Tuesday, 21 January 10:00pm Imperial Brew House Wednesday, 22 January 8:30pm Longyard Hotel Friday, 24 January 11:00am Shoppingworld Friday, 24 January 8:00pm Southgate Inn Saturday, 25 January 12:15pm Toyota FanZone 5:30pm Imperial Brew Saturday, 25 January House Sunday, 26 January 4:00pm Manilla RSL Club

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JASMINE ATKINS

Wednesday, 15 January 7:00pm Paradise Tourist Park Friday, 17 January 12:30pm Toyota FanZone

JAYNE DENHAM JASMINE RAE

Described as a “pocket-sized powerhouse” and “one of the best singers in any genre”, Jasmine Rae has an extensive list of accolades to her name. The brutally honest songwriter and electrifying live performer, is a three-time ARIA nominee, a nine-time Golden Guitar finalist and the only female solo artist to ever win the prestigious fan-voted CMC Oz Artist of the Year award. Jasmine Rae has also been recognised internationally, winning a CMA Award for Global Artist of the Year. She has ten #1 Australian country singles and music videos to her credit, including the 2016 hit ‘When I Found You’, which has been streamed over 7.5 million times and has toured with US stars Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Joe Nichols and most recently Granger Smith in 2018. Wednesday, 22 January 11:15am Toyota FanZone Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Wests

JASON CARRUTHERS Sunday, 19 January

11:30am Family Zone

JASON DUKE (US) Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Thursday, 23 January 11:00am Friday, 24 January 11:00am Saturday, 25 January 11:00am

10:00am Square Man Inn

JAYDIN SHINGLETON Tuesday, 21 January

Saturday, 18 January

7:00pm Family Hotel

JEAN DARNELL Toyota Park Family Hotel Family Hotel Family Hotel Family Hotel

JASON MARKS Friday, 24 January

Jayne Denham is one of Australia’s most admired and sought-after country rock performers. Her impressive and relentlessly energetic live shows have earned her opportunities to perform as a main stage artist for many major Australian country music festivals including, CMC Rocks, Deni Ute Muster, Gympie Music Muster, and the Tamworth Country Music Festival. In addition to giving her audiences a good time, Jayne is also known for her trucking songs and is taking this passion to new heights as an Ambassador for Women in Trucking in the USA. She has spent the past three years performing at some of the biggest truck shows in the world throughout America. She has just returned from Alaska after filming her new video with four of the Ice Road Truckers for her latest single, Black Coffee and White Lines. Denham has scored four #1 smash hits in Australia, six Top 10 songs in the National Country Charts, five CMC Top 10 videos, including a #1 for Hung Up On You for the duet with Troy Kemp, which garnered a million streams within six months of release. Jayne has been nominated for six Country Music Channel (CMC) and three Golden Guitar Awards.

7:00pm Toyota Park

Sunday, 19 January

10:00am LBS Music Complex

JEAN STAFFORD Saturday, 18 January Tuesday, 21 January

10:00am Australian Country Music Hall of Fame 10:00am LBS Music Complex

JEFF BROWN

Traditional Australian country music artist Jeff Brown is once again a Golden Guitar finalist in Bush Ballad of the Year. More Times Than I Remember, the title track from his latest Stuie French-produced album, was co-written with Kelly and Marian Dixon. This team was also responsible for After January Rains, the contemporary Northbound and heartfelt song, The Weight of My Chains on this new disc. Jeff is no stranger to the Golden Guitars, having won his first in 2005 and his second in 2014, both in the bush ballad category. Jeff believes a good bush ballad tells a story that will touch the heart of everyday Aussies. That’s why he can deliver them with such sincerity. He grew up on the family property on the Darling Downs in Queensland. In 2000 Jeff bought an old Value Liner Mack and has been an owner/driver ever since. He sings songs about life on the land and the trucking industry, relating to both in a personal way. Torn Between Two Worlds, a song on Jeff’s truck album The Open Road pretty much sums up Jeff’s dilemma. He’s torn between the music he loves and the trucking game. Other songs come from the pen of bush poets Gary Fogarty and John Peacock, and bush balladeers Keith Jamieson, Waverly Jackson, Col Johnson, Brian Kelly and the late Mack Cormack. Also included is one of Jeff’s favourite Eric Bogle songs, No Man’s Land. He’s been enjoying presenting shows with his talented young family and looks forward to sharing the new album with friends and fans in Tamworth. Saturday, 18 January

11:00am Southside Uniting Church Sunday, 19 January 6:00pm Balladeers Homestead 2:00pm North Tam Bowlo Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Monday, 20 January Church Tuesday, 21 January 9:00am Balladeers Homestead Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church 12:00pm Southside Uniting Saturday, 25 January Church

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JEFF GIBSON Friday, 17 January

Friday, 24 January

JEN MIZE Friday, 24 January

8:00pm Royal Hotel, Quirindi 11:00am The DAG Sheep Station

Saturday, 25 January Saturday, 25 January

Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo

JESS FERRIS Saturday, 18 January Tuesday, 21 January Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

5:30pm 12:30pm 7:30pm 10:00am 11:00am

Hungry Jacks Southgate Inn Hungry Jacks Tamworth Square Imperial Brew House

JESS HOLLAND

11:00am The DAG Sheep Station

Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle 4:00pm Tudor Hotel Sunday, 26 January

JESSE VEE Monday, 20 January

7:30pm The Pub

JESSICA EMILY ODGERS Sunday, 19 January 1:00pm 11:30am Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January 5:30pm 6:00pm Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm

JENNY MITCHELL JENNY LESTER

“The genre that Kentuckian Bill Monroe founded in the 1930s may not have the cachet that high-processed pop music enjoys these days but, if it did, Jenny Lester would be hailed as an emerging Celine Dion.” So wrote the Vancouver Province newspaper. And another, “Talented and beautiful songstress ... a clear, pure and powerful voice that is unique to her ... she can truly sing from her heart,” wrote Bluegrass Canada. “Jenny Lester is just great!” said Vancouver Folk Festival artistic director Dugg Simpson, while The National Post described her as: “Top Canadian act . . . top-notch album.” And one last testimonial: “Jenny Lester is one of Canada’s best bluegrass artists and a singer who, like Alison Krauss, deserves to be a household name beyond the bluegrass community,” said Bruce Pollock (CJSW, Calgary). She sings, and is well at home on fiddle, mandolin, guitar and double bass ... yet another surprise part of Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club all week! Jenny and Clermont played about 700 shows together in the mid ‘90s in Taiwan after meeting up at Port Fairy Folk Fest - come watch ol’ friends soaring together! Saturday, 18 January

6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 18 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Sunday, 19 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Sunday, 19 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Monday, 20 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Capitol Theatre Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North

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New Zealand’s Country Artist of the Year is a travel-loving storyteller who blends folk, country & Americana to create her own captivating style. With songs wrapped in wisdom and wit, her 2020 Golden Guitar nominated album Wildfires (Matt Fell) takes listeners through a journey of the bittersweet tang of leaving home, the fragility of first love and the importance of family. A favourite at the Maldon Folk Festival and a regular to the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Jenny is steadily carving herself a home in the Australian scene. Her recent appearances with the likes of Fanny Lumsden, Brad Butcher, Felicity Urquhart and Luke O’Shea have brought her music to even more fans. This is just the beginning for a young artist, “who knows exactly who she is and feels no need to give way.” (The Southland Times).

Sunday, 19 January 7:30pm Town Hall Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am The DAG Sheep Station Thursday, 23 January 10:00am Wests Thursday, 23 January 1:00pm Southgate Inn Friday, 24 January 11:00am Big Golden Guitar Friday, 24 January 3:30pm Toyota FanZone Saturday, 25 January 3:00pm Longyard Hotel

JEREMY EDWARDS Tuesday, 21 January Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January

7:00pm Services Club 11:00am The DAG Sheep Station 7:00pm The Tamworth

JERRY SALLEY

Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Thursday, 23 January 10:00am Thursday, 23 January 11:00am Thursday, 23 January 12:00pm Friday, 24 January 10:00am Friday, 24 January 11:00am Friday, 24 January 8:00pm Saturday, 25 January 11:00am

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Thursday, 23 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January

JETTY ROAD Sunday, 19 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January

JIM HERMEL Friday, 17 January

10:00am 7:00pm 12:00pm 4:00pm

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Southgate Inn Toyota FanZone Hungry Jacks Toyota FanZone The Pig & Tinder Box Tamworth Square Toyota Park Hungry Jacks The Pig & Tinder Box

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JOCEAN

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KIX Radio Toyota FanZone Services Club Town Hall Square Man Inn Toyota Park

JODY DIREEN Sunday, 19 January

7:00pm Town Hall

JOEL MCKAY Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January

6:00pm Toyota FanZone 3:00pm Family Zone 10:00am The DAG Sheep Station Tuesday, 21 January 4:00pm Oxley Bowling Club Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm City Bowling Club Saturday, 25 January 10:45am Tamworth Square Sunday, 26 January 7:30pm Imperial Brew House

JOHANNA HEMARA Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

Friday, 17 January 10:30am Saturday, 18 January 10:30am Sunday, 19 January 10:30am Monday, 20 January 10:30am Tuesday, 21 January 10:30am Wednesday, 22 January 10:30am Thursday, 23 January 10:30am Friday, 24 January 10:30am Saturday, 25 January 10:30am Sunday, 26 January 10:30am

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4:00am Family Zone

JODI VAUGHAN Friday, 17 January Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January

JOHN PEEL

2:00pm 11:45am 2:00pm 10:15am 2:00pm 2:00pm

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JOHN SMITH

Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park

JOHN ‘K’ KRSULJA

John Krsulja, 2017 Golden Guitar winner from the hills of gold, Nundle NSW is an emerging artist and no stranger to the art of engaging an audience with his warm, rustic tone and honest, simple storytelling. His debut album, Travellin’ produced by the late Karl Broadie, was a finalist for Album of the Year at the inaugural 2016 Australian Roots Music Awards, held in Nimbin, NSW. His song, The Old Man’s Shed, co-written with and recorded by Luke O’Shea won them both a Golden Guitar at the 2017 Tamworth Country Music Festival for Heritage Song of the Year, with John’s own recorded version awarded an honourable mention as a finalist in the prestigious 2016 International Songwriting Competition, in the performance category alongside Australian greats Paul Kelly and Troy Cassar-Daley. Late in 2019, John entered Matt Fell’s Love Hz Studio in Sydney to record a new album. Friday, 17 January

11:00am The DAG Sheep Station Saturday, 18 January 11:00am The DAG Sheep Station Sunday, 19 January 9:00am Services Club Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm The Pub Wednesday, 22 January 4:00pm The Press Saturday, 25 January 7:00pm Toyota Park

JOHN O’DEA

Monday, 20 January 10:00am Monday, 20 January 2:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm Friday, 24 January 6:00pm Saturday, 25 January

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Community Centre North Tam Bowlo LBS Music Complex Wests Balladeers Homestead 12:00pm Southside Uniting Church

JOHN STEPHAN

Internationally renowned star John Stephan returns to the Tamworth Country Music Festival for one spectacular show. With over 10 million albums sold worldwide that feature his incredible voice and a string of national and international awards, John will take audience members on an incredible trip through the glory days of music history. He will present All The Hits including songs by John Denver, Glen Campbell, Roy Orbison, Elvis, Brooks & Dunn, Gene Pitney, Patsy Cline Rascal Flatts, Ty Herndon and more. Direct from Las Vegas, John will leave audience members mesmerised with his unforgettable live international concert experience. During the show you will hear songs like Oh Pretty Woman, Wichita Lineman, Annie’s Song, My Maria, I’ll Remember You, Crazy, Always On My Mind, Living In A Moment, Danny Boy, Only The Lonely, Only Love Can Break A Heart, and much more. John Stephan, known as “The Voice”, has garnered strong support and friendship with some of the music industry’s most prestigious producers and writers including Walter Afanasleff, Babyface, Dann Huff, Vince Gill and Jorgen Elofsson to name a few. Thursday, 23 January

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A TO Z ARTIST DIRECTORY and country ballads throughout his career. He has been inducted into the Hands of Fame, was named TSA Songmaker of the Year in 2003 and he was delighted to be inducted to the LBS Wall of Honour for his contribution to the Australian country music industry. In 2014, Johnny released a special CD to mark his 50th year as a recording artist.

Saturday, 18 January

JOHN WILLIAMSON

This year John Williamson will celebrate his stellar 55-year career. He is recognised as one of Australia’s greatest singersongwriters. It was 1970 when he penned his first song, Old Man Emu, which shot to #1 on the charts and stayed there for five weeks. The ultimate songwriter, he writes from the heart and from personal experiences. During John’s 55-year career he has written and recorded close to 600 songs, releasing 52 albums. His most recent offering, Butcherbird, released in 2018, resulted in his 27th Golden Guitar award for the song Please Don’t Forget Me. Unquestionably, there is no other artist who stirs the Aussie spirit as he does and 2020 could be the final time to experience his concert in your town or city. Friday, 24 January

7:00pm Balladeers Homestead Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Thursday, 23 January 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm Southside Uniting Church

JOHNNY SHILO

Friday, 17 January 8:00am 1:00pm Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January 4:00pm Monday, 20 January 8:00am Wednesday, 22 January 1:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 3:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Thursday, 23 January 2:00pm Saturday, 25 January 9:00am

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JORJA BELLE

11:00am Family Zone 1:00pm Family Zone

JONNY TAYLOR

JOHNNY GREENWOOD

Johnny Greenwood has been a most successful Australian country music artist. Johnny has specialised in bush ballads

Wednesday, 15 January 5:00pm 2:00pm Thursday, 16 January Saturday, 18 January 7:30pm 7:00pm Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January 4:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Thursday, 23 January 11:00am Friday, 24 January 7:30pm

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JOHNNY DOYLE Friday, 17 January Sunday, 19 January

touched audiences around the world with his original song, Young Man, written for a friend battling alcoholism. His subsequent touring lifestyle and hours in front of the microphone have earned Taylor a reputation as one of the hardest working and most powerful singer songwriters in the Australian music scene. These character traits are directly reflected in his music. It’s tough, edgy and masculine, but there is a vulnerability that hits home and connects with people far beyond the gruff exterior and rocky tones of his music.

Imagine if Keith Urban and Pearl Jam had a baby ... a 6-foot 2-inch, long-haired baby who sings with a deep, raw voice that could make you jump and dance with joy or cry your heart out - or sometimes both? Meet Jonny Taylor - singer, songwriter and relentless touring machine. An emotionallycharged musician who doesn’t set out to sound like anybody in particular, rather lets his love of grunge and rock music fuse seamlessly with his passion for country storytelling, forming a unique country sub-genre dubbed “gruntry”. Taylor has seen mainstream success following a stint on Australia’s Got Talent in 2012 where he

Jorja Belle is a teenage singer-songwriter striving to enhance her music ability every chance she gets. Growing up on a wheat farm in Western NSW, she has attended Hillston Central School since her formal education began. Her music education began in Kindergarten, with an in-school music program run by the Australian Children’s Music Foundation, founded by Don Spencer. Currently studying HSC Music Performance through Dubbo Distance Education, Jorja benefits from being enrolled in a NSW Public School, through her involvement with the Arts Unit music programs. Jorja has attended TCMF since 2018; she graduated the CMAA Junior Academy in 2018/2019, was awarded the Junior Aristocrat Country Entertainer of the Year in 2018, and in 2019 Jorja was awarded the CCMA Junior National Champion. She has been a finalist at the Gympie Music Muster Junior Talent Search in 2018 and 2019, and was runner-up at the 2019 EKKA Country Music Showdown. Through her involvement with the Academy, LISTING CONTINUED NEXT PAGE >>

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Jorja has had the opportunity to write with great artists, namely Travis Collins and Melody Moko. Through her lyrics, Jorja tells of her life journey, while her voice is angelic and alluring. Jorja Belle will always bring her best performance. Saturday, 18 January 12:00pm Monday, 20 January 11:00am Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 12:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 2:30pm Friday, 24 January 10:00am

6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo

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12:30pm Toyota FanZone

JOSIE

10:00am Imperial Brew House Saturday, 18 January 10:00am Coca-Cola Country Saturday, 18 January 10:45am KIX Radio Saturday, 18 January 11:30am Coca-Cola Country Sunday, 19 January 7:30pm Hungry Jacks Monday, 20 January 8:30am Peel St O/S Heeled & DeKora Tuesday, 21 January 8:30am Peel St O/S Heeled & DeKora Wednesday, 22 January 8:30am Peel St O/S Heeled & DeKora Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Williamsburg Friday, 24 January 8:30am Peel St O/S Heeled & DeKora Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm Tamworth Square Saturday, 25 January 1:00pm Family Zone Saturday, 25 January 5:30pm Hungry Jacks Saturday, 25 January 6:00pm Williamsburg

Tuesday, 21 January 12:00pm Toyota FanZone Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Albert Hotel

JUDE IDDISON Saturday, 18 January

6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 18 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North Sunday, 19 January Tam Bowlo Sunday, 19 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North Monday, 20 January Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Monday, 20 January Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tuesday, 21 January Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Capitol Theatre Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Friday, 24 January Tam Bowlo

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11:00am

Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January

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Friday, 17 January

JUDAH KELLY

Sunday, 19 January 10:00am LBS Music Complex Tuesday, 21 January 2:00pm Wests Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am LBS Music Complex

KAITLYN THOMAS

JOSH SETTERFIELD Saturday, 25 January

JUSTIN STANDLEY

Friday, 24 January

10:00am Capitol Theatre

KAREN THOMSEN Friday, 17 January

JULIET OLIVER

Hailing from the South Australian wine region of McLaren Vale, 21-year-old singer-songwriter Juliet is delighted to have another shot at the title that eluded her last January - Toyota Star Maker. It’s a long time since Juliet discovered country music, watching her favourite Disney TV show, Hannah Montana as an 11-year-old. She taught herself guitar, a gift from her parents. Like many young country artists her age, Taylor Swift pulled her into the genre, which guided Juliet to begin crafting songs about her experiences as a teenager. She was inspired by the songs of Patsy Cline, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton and Jason Isbell. She recorded her debut, self-titled EP with Simon Johnson at Hillbilly Hut, gaining national airplay for her songs. She was a grand finalist in last year’s Toyota Star Maker and followed this up releasing another EP, produced by multi-award-winning Matt Fell at Sydney’s LoveHz Studios. Juliet will perform at Toyota Star Maker on Sunday, and then later in the week on Live and Loud at that same venue. A true country girl, Juliet doesn’t write pop songs decorated in country feels - she’s the real McCoy. Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 11:30am Tuesday, 21 January 1:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 2:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

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12:00pm Imperial Brew House Saturday, 18 January 12:00pm Imperial Brew House Sunday, 19 January 12:00pm Imperial Brew House Monday, 20 January 12:00pm Imperial Brew House Tuesday, 21 January 12:00pm Imperial Brew House Wednesday, 22 January 10:45am Tamworth Square Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Imperial Brew House Thursday, 23 January 12:00pm Imperial Brew House Friday, 24 January 12:00pm Imperial Brew House Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm Imperial Brew House Saturday, 25 January 7:30pm Hungry Jacks Sunday, 26 January 12:00pm Imperial Brew House

KARIN PAGE

Wednesday, 22 January 9:00am Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Thursday, 23 January 10:00am Friday, 24 January 3:00pm Friday, 24 January 7:00pm

Services Club Toyota FanZone Wests The Press Toyota Park

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KASEY CHAMBERS

Twenty years ago Kasey Chambers released her ground-breaking debut album, The Captain. It was a pivotal record that remains the cornerstone of her outstanding career. In celebration of The Captain’s 20th anniversary, midway through 2019 Kasey began a series of very special shows – sentimentally reforming her original band and playing songs from The Captain album, alongside a “best of her career” set. The Captain remains one of the most extraordinary and lauded debuts by an Australian artist in any genre. An album that saw critics and the public heralding it as a blast of fresh air in the local country scene. Songs such as the title track, Cry Like A Baby and These Pines boasted a maturity beyond her years and a wealth of Americanastyled musical influences, yet the album had Australia and family at its core, ingredients that have been a staple of Kasey’s songwriting ever since. The Captain saw Kasey pick up her first solo ARIA awards for Best Country Album and Best Female Artist. The album went double platinum in Australia, reached the Top 50 of US Billboard Country Albums and enabled Kasey to launch her music to the world. Supporting Kasey for The Captain 20th Anniversary shows is ARIA-nominated singer-songwriter Charlie Collins. Having played in various bands both in Australia and overseas, Charlie has shared the stage with Gang of Youths, Death Cab for Cutie and Jack River in the past year, as well as performing at Laneway, Fairgrounds and Tamworth country music festivals. Kasey and Charlie met in Tamworth early in The Captain days, making her support on this tour particularly special. Charlie explains further: When I was 10, Bill Chambers got me up on his show. I sung Kasey’s This Flower. Kasey joined me on stage that night and that feeling I got I will never forget. My idol, my hero, my inspiration. To be asked to join this tour is a dream come true. The Captain was one of the first records I ever bought and it changed my life.” Sunday, 19 January 3:00pm Wests Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC Thursday, 23 January 8:30pm Wests

Restaurant & Bar 2:00pm Toyota FanZone 11:00am The Pig & Tinder Box

KAT ANGELA Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

10:00am Hallsville Church 12:30pm Peel St O/S Cotton On Tuesday, 21 January 12:30pm Peel St O/S Cotton On Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Square Man Inn Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm City Bowling Club Thursday, 23 January 12:30pm Peel St O/S Cotton On Friday, 24 January 12:30pm Peel St O/S Cotton On Sunday, 26 January 6:00pm Imperial Brew House

KATE ROSE Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Sunday, 26 January

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KATIE BATES

Monday, 20 January 4:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:45pm Thursday, 23 January 1:00pm 5:00pm Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm Sunday, 26 January

KATIE BRIANNA Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January

12:00pm 7:00pm 6:00pm 2:00pm

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KATIE JAYNE Friday, 17 January

KATE HINDLE Friday, 17 January

8:00am Paradise Tourist Park Friday, 17 January 2:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Saturday, 18 January 7:00pm Family Hotel Sunday, 19 January 10:00am Family Zone Monday, 20 January 10:00am Family Zone Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Family Zone Wednesday, 22 January 2:30pm Family Zone Wednesday, 22 January 7:30pm Paradise Tourist Park Thursday, 23 January 10:00am Family Zone Thursday, 23 January 11:00am Big Golden Guitar Friday, 24 January 8:00pm Services Club Saturday, 25 January 10:00am Family Zone Saturday, 25 January 11:00am Hopscotch

3:00pm Imperial Brew House Saturday, 18 January 10:15am Shoppingworld Saturday, 18 January 5:00pm Longyard Hotel 11:00am Toyota FanZone Sunday, 19 January 1:30pm Longyard Hotel Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January 12:30pm Family Hotel Tuesday, 21 January 6:30pm Imperial Brew House Wednesday, 22 January 9:30am Shoppingworld Thursday, 23 January 10:00pm Imperial Brew House Friday, 24 January 6:30pm Imperial Brew House 5:00pm Longyard Hotel Saturday, 25 January 4:30pm Southgate Inn Sunday, 26 January

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3:00pm Family Hotel 7:00pm Toyota Park

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Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Thursday, 23 January 10:00am Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Friday, 24 January 10:00am 12:00pm Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January 10:00am Sunday, 26 January 10:00am

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had songs recorded by several other artists including Slim Dusty, Jeff Brown, Charley Boyter, Reg Poole and Amos Morris. Keith has been nominated twice in the final five of the prestigious CMAA Golden Guitar Awards and was lucky enough to win in the Bush Ballad section in 2014 with a song he wrote for Jeff Brown, I Love Australia. He has been in the winning circle at most of the major country music awards in Australia, including the Tamworth Songwriters’ Association Salute Awards, TIARAs, Australian Bush Ballad Awards, Tasmania and NZ Songwriting Awards, ACRA Awards and the QLD Rock of Recognition. Keith was inducted into the Hands of Fame in Tamworth in 2005. Keith has toured Australia four times and has been touring full-time since 2005. He performs at halls, pubs, clubs and festivals all over Australia with his partner Alisha Smith and daughter Caitlyn. He hopes to continue writing and recording bush ballads and performing country material for many years to come. Saturday, 18 January

KELL

Friday, 17 January Friday, 17 January

1:30pm Toyota FanZone 5:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box 5:00pm Tudor Hotel Saturday, 18 January Monday, 20 January 9:00pm Square Man Inn Tuesday, 21 January 5:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Wednesday, 22 January 9:00pm Tudor Hotel

KENNEDY QUEENS Tuesday, 21 January Saturday, 25 January

11:00pm Albert Hotel 11:00pm Albert Hotel

KERRIE GARSIDE

Tuesday, 21 January 11:00am SiderDiner Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Post Office Hotel Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm City Bowling Club

KERRY KENNEDY AND DOUBLE BARREL Friday, 10 January 8:30pm Saturday, 11 January 8:30pm Sunday, 12 January 7:00pm Monday, 13 January 7:00pm Tuesday, 14 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 15 January 7:30pm Friday, 17 January 7:00pm Saturday, 18 January 1:00pm Sunday, 19 January 3:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 3:30pm Sunday, 26 January 3:30pm

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KEVIN BENNETT Saturday, 18 January

11:00am The DAG Sheep Station Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm Services Club 3:30pm Services Club Monday, 20 January Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC Thursday, 23 January 8:30pm The Tamworth Friday, 24 January 8:30pm The Tamworth Sunday, 26 January 1:00pm The Pub

KEVIN BENNETT & THE FLOOD Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Sunday, 26 January

8:30pm The Tamworth 8:30pm The Tamworth 1:00pm The Pub

KELLY BROUHAHA Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Tuesday, 21 January

7:00pm The Press 11:00am The DAG Sheep Station 1:00pm Tudor Hotel

KELLY CORK Saturday, 18 January

KEITH JAMIESON

Queensland singer-songwriter Keith Jamieson has been writing and performing mostly Australian bush ballads for over 40 years. He has several albums to his credit, and has also released a DVD. Keith has

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KEN COVERDALE Sunday, 19 January

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Kevin Sullivan is not to be missed during the Festival. Kevin has made the transition in style, from former Forensic NSW Police crime scene investigator to full-time country music artist. His first album, Belonging debuted at #2 and he hasn’t stopped. This year Kevin supported Lee Kernaghan and the McClymonts at the Big Country Festival in Berry, travelled to Nashville with award-winning producer Matt Fell, recording songs for his next album. He’s

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played Tamworth, Griffith, Kiama, Ballina and Mildura Country Music Festival where he performed with the amazing Gina Timms. Kevin also did a sold-out gig and co-wrote a song with Bill Chambers that will be released during TCMF 2020. Kevin toured the Riverina area of NSW with his Belonging album and also supported Amber Lawrence. Kevin’s Christmas song, Just Don’t Mention Christmas, released on November 15, has gone global and his song, No Saxophone is a crowd favourite at every show he plays. It does in fact have an awesome saxophone solo. Kevin’s sound is unique and he takes you on a musical journey, captivating you with songs, storytelling, but most of all a memorable music experience. Saturday, 18 January 7:00pm 8:30pm Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January 12:00pm 10:00am Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January 2:45pm Tuesday, 21 January 8:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm Thursday, 23 January 2:30pm

Wests Wests Square Man Inn South Tam Bowlo Toyota FanZone Capitol Theatre The Pub Welder’s Dog

Saturday, 18 January

10:00am Imperial Brew House Monday, 20 January 9:00am Services Club Monday, 20 January 3:15pm Toyota FanZone Monday, 20 January 5:00pm Albert Hotel Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Imperial Brew House Tuesday, 21 January 1:00pm Hungry Jacks 7:00pm Family Hotel Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm The Atrium Wednesday, 22 January 7:30pm Imperial Brew House Thursday, 23 January 11:15am Centrepoint Thursday, 23 January 7:30pm Wests’ Diggers Friday, 24 January 11:00am Big Golden Guitar 5:30pm Hungry Jacks Friday, 24 January

KIMBERLEY GOLD

Kimberley Gold formed in September 1993 in the Kimberley WA with founding members William Johnston, Danny Calwyn, the late Jacky Paddy (bass), and the late Ronnie Yaloot (drums). For a short time, following the loss of both Jacky and Ronnie the band took time out until Eddie Yaloot, Ronnie’s brother and Cleve Stretch teamed up with William and Danny to reactivate the band. Sunday, 12 January

KEZIA GILL

Derby Based Singer/Songwriter Kezia, has been singing professionally for over 10 years. A delicious mix of Irish and country influence, her sound is completely unique. Kezia plays all over the country performing both her original music, and a wide variety of covers. Bringing her own vocal style to everything she does, her show is not to be missed. She says: “ Nothing beats doing what you love for a living. The fact that people keep supporting me means I can live my dream everyday”. “Kezia Gill is one of the most exciting artists to emerge on the British Country Scene in recent years, and I’m sure we will be hearing much more from this very talented young lady“ Tuesday, 21 January

4:30pm Toyota FanZone

KIARA RODRIGUES Monday, 20 January

10:00am Community Centre

9:00am Kootingal Bowling Club Friday, 17 January 7:00pm Post Office Hotel Saturday, 18 January 9:00am Peel Street - O/S Inland Cafe Saturday, 18 January 2:00pm Post Office Hotel Sunday, 19 January 9:00am Peel Street - O/S Inland Cafe Sunday, 19 January 2:00pm Post Office Hotel Monday, 20 January 9:00am Peel Street - O/S Inland Cafe Monday, 20 January 7:00pm Post Office Hotel Tuesday, 21 January 9:00am Peel Street - O/S Inland Cafe Wednesday, 22 January 9:00am Peel Street - O/S Inland Cafe Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Kootingal Bowling Club Thursday, 23 January 9:00am Peel Street - O/S Inland Cafe Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Post Office Hotel Friday, 24 January 9:00am Peel Street - O/S Inland Cafe Friday, 24 January 1:00pm Post Office Hotel Friday, 24 January 7:00pm Kootingal Bowling Club Friday, 24 January 9:30pm Toyota FanZone Saturday, 25 January 9:00am Peel Street - O/S Inland Cafe Saturday, 25 January 2:00pm Post Office Hotel

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Wednesday, 22 January 10:00pm Family Hotel

KIRSTY LEE AKERS Thursday, 23 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

10:00am Wests 2:30pm Capitol Theatre 1:30pm Toyota FanZone

KRISTINE BEST Saturday, 18 January Thursday, 23 January

KRISTY COX

2:00pm City Bowling Club 10:00am Square Man Inn

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LARISSA UEBERGANG Monday, 20 January

1:00pm Hog’s Breath Cafe

LAURA DOWNING Sunday, 19 January

Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

6:00pm Balladeers Homestead 3:30pm Wests’ Diggers 7:00pm Community Centre 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead 9:00am Balladeers Homestead

LAWRIE MINSON KYLIE ADAMS-COLLIER Saturday, 18 January

1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Sunday, 19 January 2:00pm City Bowling Club 6:00pm Southside Uniting Monday, 20 January Church Tuesday, 21 January 5:30pm Balladeers Homestead Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am LBS Music Complex 6:00pm Southside Uniting Friday, 24 January Church 12:00pm Southside Uniting Saturday, 25 January Church

KYLIE CASTLE Friday, 17 January Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

9:00am 12:00pm 6:00pm 1:00pm 6:00pm

Tuesday, 21 January

8:00am

Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January

11:30am 1:30pm

Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

3:00pm 6:00pm

Saturday, 25 January

12:00pm

Saturday, 25 January

1:00pm

LACHLAN BRYAN

Saturday, 18 January 3:00pm Monday, 20 January 11:00am Monday, 20 January 12:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:45pm

The Pub Big Golden Guitar The Tamworth Welder’s Dog Centrepoint SiderDiner

LACHLAN BRYAN AND THE WILDES

Monday, 20 January 11:00am Big Golden Guitar Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Welder’s Dog Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Centrepoint

Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes have built their reputation on storytelling. Over the past decade they have released four records, sold out venues across Australia, Europe and the USA, shared stages with Americana and country heavyweights and picked up a string of awards and accolades. This year LB and The Wildes return to their favourite stomping ground, The Welder’s Dog, for an exclusive full band show, with special guest Brandon Dodd (Grizzlee Train, Kasey Chambers). Tuesday, 21 January

Red Cross Hall Post Office Hotel City Bowling Club Red Cross Hall Southside Uniting Church Balladeers Homestead Red Cross Hall Balladeers Homestead Red Cross Hall Southside Uniting Church Southside Uniting Church Red Cross Hall

Monday, 13 January Wednesday, 15 January Thursday, 16 January Friday, 17 January

LACHLAN BRYAN AND THE WILDES + BRANDON DODD

7:00pm Welder’s Dog

LANCE BIRRELL

Friday, 17 January 9:00am Friday, 17 January 12:15pm Saturday, 18 January 9:00am 9:00am Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January 9:00am Tuesday, 21 January 9:00am Wednesday, 22 January 9:00am Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Thursday, 23 January 9:00am Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Friday, 24 January 9:00am Saturday, 25 January 9:00am Sunday, 26 January 9:00am

Monday, 20 January 2:00pm Monday, 20 January 8:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Thursday, 23 January 10:00am

Wests Wests Wests’ Diggers Royal Hotel, Quirindi Toyota FanZone Capitol Theatre TRECC Wests

LAWRY BUCHOLZ Friday, 17 January

Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January

Wests’ Diggers Toyota FanZone Wests’ Diggers Wests’ Diggers Wests’ Diggers Wests’ Diggers Wests’ Diggers LBS Music Complex Wests’ Diggers The Pub Wests’ Diggers Wests’ Diggers Wests’ Diggers

8:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 8:00pm

5:30pm Balladeers Homestead 5:30pm Balladeers Homestead 5:30pm Balladeers Homestead

LAWSON SHIRE Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

7:00pm Wests 4:00pm Wests’ Diggers

LEANNE KING Thursday, 23 January

1:00pm Post Office Hotel

LANCE FRIEND Friday, 17 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

6:00pm Nemingha Tavern 6:00pm Nemingha Tavern 6:00pm Nemingha Tavern

LANE PITTMAN Friday, 17 January

Sunday, 19 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

11:00am Imperial Brew House 2:00pm Hungry Jacks 5:00pm Imperial Brew House 6:30pm Hungry Jacks 5:00pm Imperial Brew House 10:00am Imperial Brew House

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LEE KERNAGHAN

After winding up his 2019 record-breaking Backroad Nation Tour at the end of November, Lee Kernaghan has announced there will be four more performances of the Backroad Nation show in 2020 - with the first right here in Tamworth, the Country Music Capital. “I cannot think of a better way to kick off the new year than taking the Backroad Nation live show into Tamworth,” Lee said. “Playing at TRECC to a bona fide country crowd is always a highlight for me. The shows have been so well received by fans all around Australia during 2019, it just feels so right to bring the full production into Tamworth during the festival. I am really looking forward to it”. Lee is coming into the 2020 Tamworth festival leading the Golden Guitar finalists field with Felicity Urquhart with eight nominations on the table, as well as a 2019 ARIA Country Album Of The Year nomination for Backroad Nation. Lee will be performing at TRECC on Thursday, January 23 at 8.15pm with a swag of special guests. Most shows sold out in advance on his 2019 tour so fans are encouraged to book early on www.trecc.com.au Thursday, 23 January

8:15pm

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for Queensland-born songstress Leigha Moore. Following the grand final, Leigha was hand-picked by Travis Collins to perform at Country at the Beach festival at Rainbow Beach, QLD, headlined by Travis Collins, The Wolfe Brothers and The Viper Creek Band. Country at the Beach was Leigha’s first festival gig since the release of her debut single, See You Around, on May 10. Written by current hit girl Carly Pearce, the song remained in the Official Australia Country Airplay Chart top 50 for five weeks and cracked the top 20 on the Kix Country radio charts. Leigha was invited to perform at the 2020 Live and Loud free concert in Toyota Park alongside acts Brad Cox, Caitlyn Shadbolt and Kaylens Rain. Ain’t Your Girl No More was the second single and title track launched from Leigha’s EP on November 15. Written by country pop queen Kelsea Ballerini, Ain’t Your Girl No More is a fearless introduction to the EP. Despite the boldly honest lyrics, this is not your average break-up anthem; this time it’s girls for the glory - “You’re gonna find that another me doesn’t exist, no I Ain’t Your Girl No More”. The EP will be accompanied by two more tracks, I Won’t Stop You - an infectious girl pop anthem about new beginnings and Lightning Bolt, written by Hilary Lindsay (Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan) a bittersweet twist of revitalisation. The four-track record is a powerful acquisition to Leigha’s already promising career. Taking us on an honest journey of heartbreak, self-resurrection and female empowerment anthems; with her sassy melodies and powerhouse edgy vocals. Leigha has followed up last year’s Toyota Star Maker grand final appearance with another shot at the title in 2020. She also has other appearance dates set for the Tamworth Country Music Festival, including special guest with Melanie Dyer on her show at the Family Hotel’s Moonshiners’ Honky Tonk. Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January Saturday, 25 January

7:00pm Toyota Park 12:00pm Tamworth Square 6:00pm Imperial Brew House 7:00pm Toyota Park 11:30am Toyota FanZone 3:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box 9:00am Toyota Cavalcade 3:00pm Family Hotel

LESLIE AVRIL

“Leslie has developed a reputation for delivering her country music with passion and drive, the result being a gutsy sound which is not readily found among Australian female country singers”. From a theatrical family, Leslie has performed throughout Australia and overseas and this is her milestone 30th year at the Festival. Highlights since winning a national TV talent show in 1980 have been: performing at the re-opening of the National Gallery of Victoria, being a major recipient of an Australia Council for the Arts Grant, reviving her role as Polly Garter in the play Under Milkwood Athenaeum Theatre, sharing the Gympie Muster main stage with Lee Kernaghan & John Farnham and being inducted into the Tamworth Hands of Fame in 2011. A vivacious singer, she moves effortlessly from original compositions, Honky-Tonk, Rockabilly, French, Cajun, Blues and ‘50s classics, which all feature on her five CDs. “Leslie Avril’s voice and charisma put her in a class of her own – whether she’s belting out raunchy rockabilly in a crowded honky-tonk or distilling her blues magic in intimate cabaret. She is sexy, bluesy & sheer dynamite live and her stunning vocals electrify an audience with power, depth & aching honesty. Sunday, 19 January 2:00pm North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 6:30pm Square Man Inn

LEX K LEIGHA MOORE

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LEYON MILNER Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January

Monday, 20 January

Tuesday, 21 January

1:00pm Toyota FanZone 3:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box 12:30pm Southgate Inn

LIBBY O’DONOVAN Friday, 24 January

5:00pm Wests

LILLY GOLLER

Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park

LIAM BREW

Liam Brew is country to the bone. From music to trucks, songwriting to vacation choices, Brew brings it all back to the country. This Aussie larrikin got his big break in January 2009 when he took out the coveted 30th Toyota Star Maker title. His raw and honest storytelling, coupled with his cheeky demeanour and obvious knack for live performance, immediately established him as one to watch on the Australian music landscape. 2019 saw the release of new single, A Few More Dirt Roads that quickly became a fan favourite, clocking over 450k streams on Spotify alone in a few short weeks. Liam will hit the road in 2020 with Aussie superstar, Travis Collins, on a national tour that coincides with the release of a brand new EP.

LILY GRACE LIVE Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Tuesday, 21 January

10:00am 11:30am 5:30pm 12:30pm

Family Zone Family Zone Welder’s Dog Southgate Inn

Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January

Lindsay Butler OAM is the greatest Australian country guitar player of his generation. His smooth style has featured on thousands of recordings, has inspired generations of young pickers and his unique sound is the most recognisable style of his era. A triple Golden Guitar winner and Roll of Renown recipient, Linday was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to Australian country music. Having toured with all the greats including Buddy Williams and Slim Dusty, Lindsay has forged one of the most significant careers of any musician in the country. LBS Music Complex LBS Music Complex LBS Music Complex LBS Music Complex Toyota Park Toyota Cavalcade

LINDSAY DALLAS Thursday, 23 January

8:00pm Wests

LINDSAY HAMMOND

LIAM KENNEDY-CLARK

12:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box 12:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box 7:00pm Town Hall

LINDSAY BUTLER OAM

Sunday, 19 January 10:00am Monday, 20 January 10:00am Tuesday, 21 January 10:00am Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Saturday, 25 January 9:00am

Wednesday, 22 January 3:30pm Toyota FanZone Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Family Hotel

Saturday, 18 January

10:00am LBS Music Complex

Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park

LINC PHELPS Friday, 24 January

LINDA MIZZI Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January

11:30pm Wests

11:00am Coca-Cola Country 1:00pm SiderDiner

LINDSAY BUTLER & SHAZA LEIGH WITH THE BUTLER SHOWBAND Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

10:00am LBS Music Complex 10:00am LBS Music Complex

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Lindsay Waddington is the owner and producer of Australia’s Kross Kut Records recording studio which has now released more than 100 albums on the fast-growing label. Lindsay has been a professional touring and session musician for many years. He made his career as one of Australia’s busiest country drummers before making the transition to become a multi-instrumentalist and entertainer, and has toured and backed most of our leading artists. It was in 2003 when “Waddo”, as he is affectionately known, released his debut instrumental album, and also started producing in his own Kross Kut Records Studio on the Gold Coast. To date Waddo has released nine albums and won or received finalist nominations as an instrumentalist in many of Australia’s leading industry awards. He has also won many awards as a producer, including producer of International Country Album of the Year in Iowa, USA, three times! Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January

11:15am Toyota FanZone 6:00pm Balladeers Homestead 8:00pm Capitol Theatre Monday, 20 January Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am LBS Music Complex Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park

LIZZIE STEADMAN Monday, 20 January

7:00pm SiderDiner

that people have used when describing singer-songwriter, Lloyd Back’s music. An accomplished songwriter, his original music continues to receive airplay across Australia and around the world. Lloyd has released five recordings, all produced by Lindsay Waddington and the Kross Kut Records label, with the most recent, Everyone Has a Story, receiving great reviews. The title track reached Top 5 on several charts, with the album being nominated for Male Artist Album of the Year in the Josie Music Awards, USA. Travelling With You continues to get good airplay, with the title track having reached #1 on the Joyce Ramgatie International Mainstream Country Music Chart. Lloyd travelled to Le Mars, Iowa, in 2018 to perform at the National Traditional Country Music Festival. It was there that Travelling With You was recognised by America’s National Traditional Country Music Association with the Rural Roots Commission Real Country CD of the Year award. Lloyd was inducted into the Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame, one of the greatest honours of his career so far. Friday, 17 January

7:00pm Balladeers Homestead Saturday, 18 January 6:00pm Balladeers Homestead Monday, 20 January 4:30pm Toyota FanZone Monday, 20 January 8:00pm Capitol Theatre Tuesday, 21 January 10:00am Capitol Theatre Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am LBS Music Complex

Saturday, 18 January Tuesday, 21 January

7:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle 7:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle

LOU BRADLEY & PHIL Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January

Saturday, 25 January

1:00pm Hog’s Breath Cafe 11:00am The DAG Sheep Station 7:00pm The Press

LUCY AND JOSH BEVERIDGE Tuesday, 21 January

12:30pm Southgate Inn

LUCY PARLE

Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 12:30pm Thursday, 23 January 2:00pm Friday, 24 January 10:00am

Longyard Hotel Southgate Inn City Bowling Club Family Zone

LUELLA AND THE HEELERS Monday, 20 January 3:30pm Tuesday, 21 January 3:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Thursday, 23 January 3:30pm Friday, 24 January 3:30pm Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm Sunday, 26 January 12:00pm

Services Club Services Club Services Club Services Club Services Club Services Club Services Club

10:00am The DAG Sheep Station 4:00pm Oxley Bowling Club

LONNIE LEE AND THE LEEMEN Saturday, 18 January 10:30am Sunday, 19 January 10:30am Monday, 20 January 10:30am 10:30am Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 10:30am Thursday, 23 January 10:30am Friday, 24 January 10:30am 10:30am Saturday, 25 January

Saturday, 18 January

Services Club Services Club Services Club Services Club Services Club Services Club Services Club Services Club

2:00pm Welder’s Dog

LORRAINE PFITZNER Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Thursday, 23 January Thursday, 23 January

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LOGAN HOSWELL

LOREN RYAN

LLOYD BACK

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LUKE AUSTEN

Luke Austen is the consummate artist. His skills as a musician are well recognised by his peers and his unique and soulful vocals are his trademark. It’s these qualities, along with his ability as a songwriter, which helped him win the prestigious Toyota Star Maker competition in 2010 as well as two coveted Golden Guitar awards in 2011. Luke completed his musical apprenticeship with The Brian Young Show from 2000 to 2003 and spent the next eight years as bass player and backing singer for Troy Cassar-Daley. Luke has gone on to take centre stage and make an indelible mark on the Australian country music landscape with the release of two albums – Light of Day in 2010 and Truth Is Simple in 2012. It was Luke’s 2014 nomination for Male Artist of the Year for Truth is Simple alongside heavyweights Keith Urban, Lee Kernaghan and Russell Morris that spoke volumes about his standing in the industry and the

A TO Z ARTIST DIRECTORY support he has from his fans and peers. Friday, 17 January 12:00pm 12:00pm Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January 12:00pm 8:00pm Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January 12:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 12:00pm 2:30pm Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 10:00pm Thursday, 23 January 12:00pm Thursday, 23 January 3:30pm Friday, 24 January 12:00pm 12:00pm Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January 12:00pm

Wests Wests Wests Wests Wests Wests Capitol Theatre Wests South Tam Bowlo Family Hotel Wests Wests Wests Wests Wests

and with a love of rural life and all kinds of great music, he has continued writing and performing wherever possible around his busy single-dad schedule. His latest album After The Rain was released in 2019 with Let It Burn and Bad Seed lead singles. Sunday, 19 January 12:00pm Monday, 20 January 1:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 7:30pm Thursday, 23 January 12:00pm Thursday, 23 January 3:30pm Thursday, 23 January 5:00pm Friday, 24 January 7:00pm

Longyard Hotel Toyota FanZone Wests’ Diggers Wests Wests Albert Hotel Toyota Park

LYN BOWTELL

LUKE O’SHEA LUKE DICKENS

Good things take time and Luke Dickens was happy to have “a while between drinks” as far as new albums go. His long-awaited third album, After The Rain topped the ARIA Australian Country Artist Album chart, reached #5 on the ARIA Country Album chart and Top 50 in all genres. Recorded in Nashville with expat Aussie Sam Hawksley in the producer’s chair, the sound showcases Luke’s distinctive vocals and honest songwriting to a tee. It was the 2011 Toyota Star Maker winner’s first album since Devil In The Wind, released the year he played the Global Artist Showcase in Nashville. Although he’d always had a love for rock and blues music, his country roots ran deep. Born in Wagga Wagga, he moved to Young, NSW, as a teenager, and worked as a shearer for nine years. Luke could easily have still been in the shearing shed had he not been dared to audition for Australian Idol in 2008. With his honest spirit, soaring voice and natural charisma, Luke achieved national recognition as runner-up in the competition. That first taste of the music industry whetted his appetite and, as an independent artist, Luke toured extensively across the country. In 2009 he performed in LA, travelled twice to the Middle East to entertain our troops in Afghanistan and the Sinai Desert in Egypt. Luke still considers himself an ordinary bloke,

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With three Golden Guitar finalist nominations this year, laureate storyteller, singer-songwriter Luke O’Shea is back with his incredible band of musicians within the cool and intimate surrounds of the Tamworth Services Club - Songhouse Room. If you long to hear Australian stories masterfully woven together with exceptional musicianship, melody, love, laughter and heartbreak, join the 2015 Male Artist of the Year and nine-times Golden Guitar winner, singer-songwriter Luke O’Shea, with his incredible band Medicine Wheel - and special guests - as they officially launch his new, eighth studio album, There In The Ochre. Luke and Lyn Bowtell are contenders for Vocal Collaboration, Heritage and APRAAMCOS Song of the Year for Sing Me A Story, written by Luke with Felicity Urquhart. Saturday, 18 January 3:30pm Sunday, 19 January 3:30pm Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am

Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 7:30pm Thursday, 23 January 3:30pm Friday, 24 January 3:30pm Saturday, 25 January 12:30pm Sunday, 26 January 3:30pm

Services Club Services Club Services Club Services Club The DAG Sheep Station TRECC Manilla RSL Club Services Club Services Club Services Club Services Club

Stunning, heartfelt vocals, beautifully-crafted songs and world-class performances, there are few female voices in Australia to rival the class and style of Lyn Bowtell. Lyn’s musical journey began in the Country Music Clubs of the Darling Downs and has led her to stages all over Australia and around the world. An innovative songwriter, Lyn defies easy classification. With influences reaching from pure country to blues, jazz and pop, Lyn has her own distinctive voice and musical identity. Lyn first came to prominence as songwriter and singer for multi-award-winning country pop trio Bella. Since then she has released critically acclaimed albums Secret Songs in 2012, Heart Of Sorrow in 2014 and EP Calling You in 2017, all brimming with the singer’s soulful vocals, highlighting the sublime voice that turned heads and four red chairs on national television in Channel Nine’s Season 6 of The Voice Australia. Lyn is a seven-time Golden Guitar winner, Toyota Star Maker winner, and MO award winner. Lyn is a finalist in three categories of the 2020 Golden Golden Guitar Awards with her performance on Luke O’Shea’s new single, Sing Me A Story. www.lynbowtell.com Friday, 17 January 7:00pm Saturday, 18 January 7:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Sunday, 26 January 1:00pm

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LYNETTE COAD Friday, 17 January

9:00am Balladeers Homestead Friday, 17 January 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Saturday, 18 January 9:00am Balladeers Homestead Saturday, 18 January 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead 1:30pm Balladeers Sunday, 19 January Homestead Wednesday, 22 January 9:00am Balladeers Homestead Friday, 24 January 9:00am Balladeers Homestead

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10:00am LBS Music Complex 10:00am LBS Music Complex 3:00pm Town Hall

Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

2:00pm City Bowling Club 5:00pm Riverside Camp Grounds 10:30am Coca-Cola Country Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Riverside Camp Grounds Wednesday, 22 January 9:00am Peel St O/S Athletes Foot Thursday, 23 January 9:30am Coca-Cola Country Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Riverside Camp Grounds Friday, 24 January 9:00am Peel St O/S Athletes Foot

Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Capitol Theatre Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Friday, 24 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Monday, 20 January

MANFRED VIJARS Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

MARGE GRAHAM

MACCA (IAN MCNAMARA)

What better way to celebrate this wonderful country than to join Macca and his musical friends in concert. The compere of the legendary ABC Sunday morning radio show Australia All Over, heard across the nation and around the world will sing songs from his best-selling CDs, show videos from his travels around Australia and will be joined on stage by special guests. You never know who will turn up. It’s a real Aussie celebration - a night of music, songs and laughter. Begin your Australia Day long weekend the best way possible by saying g’day to Macca at the Capitol. He’d love to see you. Sunday, 19 January Thursday, 23 January

5:30am Toyota Park 8:00pm Capitol Theatre

MACKENZIE LEE Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January

10:00am Family Zone 9:00am Peel St O/S Athletes Foot 9:00am Peel St O/S Athletes Foot

10:00am LBS Music Complex 10:00am LBS Music Complex

Sunday, 19 January

10:00am LBS Music Complex

MARIAH JAYNE MAL WEBB & KYLIE MORRIGAN

Vocal adventurer, multi-instrumentalist and looping beatboxing songwriter Mal sings his brain-provoking songs using all sorts of vocal techniques, guitar, mbira, slide trumpet, trombone, chromatic harmonica and a loop recording pedal called Derek. And Kylie (who’s played with Orchestra Victoria (as well as Stevie Wonder and Barry White) provides violin and voice in a perfect balance to Mal’s nuttiness. Their arrangements are intricate and playful. Imagine Einstein, Dr Seuss and Paganini making pancakes. Appearing at the Golden Fiddle Show and even a sneak in at The Pigs’ Grand Ole Pigry! Exclusively for Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club, they will present Notey & Noisy MathMusical, a 70-minute show, at 9pm on Friday, January 24. Kylie and Mal will play seven characters and some of the most complex arrangements and looping they’ve ever attempted, with voices, beatboxing, guitar, mbira, trombone, slide trumpet and violin. It’s a bit like a radio show (more than a little influenced by the Goons). Frank Woodley (of Lano & Woodley) said: “Absolutely superb. Wildly enjoyable!” You’ll be looking through a window into a world you didn’t know existed! malwebb.com Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January

6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North

Sunday, 19 January 2:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 4:00pm Thursday, 23 January 12:00pm

MARIE HODSON Saturday, 11 January Sunday, 12 January Friday, 17 January Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January

8:30pm 8:00pm 7:00pm 10:00am 2:30pm 10:00am

The Atrium The Atrium Family Zone The Atrium

Wests Wests Wests South Tam Bowlo Capitol Theatre Capitol Theatre

MARION FITZGERALD

Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Southside Uniting Church

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MARK OATS

Tuesday, 21 January 3:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 3:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 8:00pm Thursday, 23 January 10:30am Friday, 24 January 10:00am Friday, 24 January 12:00pm 5:30pm Friday, 24 January 10:30pm Friday, 24 January 10:00am Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm Saturday, 25 January 5:00pm Saturday, 25 January 7:30pm Saturday, 25 January 10:00am Sunday, 26 January 12:30pm Sunday, 26 January 3:30pm Sunday, 26 January

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MARK SHELLEY & JOHN MATT WARD a soulful blend of Australian ROBERTSON: THE SONGS OF Delivering country and Americana music, Matt Ward is making his mark on Australian country PAUL SIMON music. His debut album, Heartland reached Mrs Robinson, The Boxer, Mother and Child Reunion, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Feelin’ Groovy, 50 Ways, Sounds of Silence, Kodachrome, Me and Julio, El Condor Pasa, Call Me Al ... Paul Simon may have just retired from performing but his songs will play on forever. He is undoubtedly one of the premier songwriters in contemporary music. His work, a varying palette of stylistic expression, ranges from his massive early success with Art Garfunkel, which defined the folk rock sound, to his solo endeavours in reggae, rock, world and African music. His success and variety of work, spanning six decades, is true testament to his genius. This celebration performance was inspired by Simon & Garfunkel’s legendary reunion Concert in Central Park NY, in front of an incredible audience of 500,000 people! It features those early years of Simon & Garfunkel and also highlights Paul Simon’s solo efforts, culminating in selections from his landmark Graceland album. Performed by Shelley & Robertson and their live band, this is a show not to be missed. Friday, 24 January

MARK OATS AND MATT ZARB Friday, 24 January Sunday, 26 January

MARK SHAY Friday, 17 January Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January

5:30pm Welder’s Dog 12:30pm Welder’s Dog

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MARK SHELLEY & JOHN ROBERTSON Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January

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MASON HOPE

Sunday, 19 January 1:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Friday, 24 January 1:00pm Friday, 24 January 7:30pm Sunday, 26 January 1:00pm

Southgate Inn Toyota FanZone LBS Music Complex Toyota FanZone Imperial Quirindi The Pig & Tinder Box

#1 on ARIA Country charts for an Australian album, and his four singles have been highly successful releases. Produced by 4 x Golden Guitar-winning producer Matt Fell, Rhythms Magazine described Heartland as a “strong debut”, “testament to Ward’s ability to blend popular and alt-country elements in convincingly heartfelt songs” ... and his single Annabelle as “world class.” Such accolades do not come lightly and reflect Ward’s success in writing well-arranged and catchy songs that are simultaneously steeped in genuine experience and observation. Since the release of Heartland, Matt has toured across Australia, showcased for Americanafest at Nashville’s famous Bluebird Café and more recently at Australian Music Week. With a unique blend of traditional, outlaw and Australian country music, Ward draws similarities to Paul Kelly and Steve Earle in his songwriting, arrangements and delivery. His live shows are similarly energetic, heartfelt and steeped in a unique bend of traditional, Australian and outlaw country. Sunday, 19 January 12:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 8:30pm Thursday, 23 January 11:00am Thursday, 23 January 3:00pm Thursday, 23 January 4:30pm Friday, 24 January 8:00pm Saturday, 25 January 2:00pm

Longyard Hotel Welder’s Dog SiderDiner The Press Toyota FanZone Capitol Theatre The Tamworth

MATT FELL

Wednesday, 22 January 1:00pm Southgate Inn

MATT MANNING

Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park

MATT SCULLION Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

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MATTHEW MUNRO Saturday, 18 January 6:00pm 10:00am Sunday, 19 January Wednesday, 22 January 12:30pm Thursday, 23 January 2:00pm Friday, 24 January 11:00am

MATTY ZARB Friday, 24 January Sunday, 26 January

City Bowling Club Family Zone Southgate Inn City Bowling Club SiderDiner

5:30pm Welder’s Dog 12:30pm Welder’s Dog

MCALISTER KEMP Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

11:30pm Longyard Hotel 12:00pm Longyard Hotel

MEGAN COOPER

Wednesday, 22 January 8:00pm The Press Friday, 24 January 10:00am St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall

MEGAN SIDWELL Monday, 20 January

9:00am Services Club

Toyota FanZone Centrepoint Toyota Park Toyota FanZone Family Hotel

MELISSA BAJRIC Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January Tuesday, 21 January Saturday, 25 January

With a heart filled with a love for adventure, and a soul inspired by the Australian landscape, Melanie Gray is putting a modern spin on Australiana music. Her original song contributions and captivating voice see her make her mark as she embraces her Australian homeland. There is a refreshing authenticity to her song writing. Unashamedly proud and celebratory, it touches your heart and fills it with sincere joy. Melanie Gray has wholeheartedly pursued her dreams of bringing to life her own stories and love for our beautiful country. As her voice soars, it feels like you are rising and flying above our incredible Australian landscapes. So take a listen to this stunning singer-songwriter and get enticed back to the country. Sunday, 19 January Tuesday, 21 January

2:30pm Capitol Theatre 6:00pm Imperial Brew House Wednesday, 22 January 10:30pm Imperial Brew House Thursday, 23 January 2:00pm North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 7:30pm Hungry Jacks Friday, 24 January 11:45am Shoppingworld Friday, 24 January 5:45pm Toyota FanZone 11:00am Imperial Brew Saturday, 25 January House

Friday, 17 January

Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January

7:30pm The Pub 1:00pm Southgate Inn

LBS Music Complex Toyota FanZone Capitol Theatre Toyota Cavalcade

MELANIE GRAY

MELBOURNE AMERICANA COLLECTIVE MELANIE DYER

10:00am 11:45am 10:00am 9:00am

7:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle

MELINDA SCHNEIDER

Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC Saturday, 25 January 11:00am Capitol Theatre

MELISSA ROBERTSON

Melissa was a recent Rudy Brandsma Award nominee 2019 (ASA) for excellence in songwriting for the title track of her Top 10 Traditional Award-winning album, Little Country Life. She continues to tour the country she loves performing at major festivals such as Tamworth, Macksville Music Muster and Ariah Park Festival in 2020. Melissa will again host The Songwriters’ Showcase with Melissa Robertson and Friends for the seventh consecutive year at Tamworth CMF. This year there’s an A-list of songwriters and performers. The two shows promise to be a must see-event. Heading the afternoon lineup is 2017 Golden Guitar Finalist Dani Young followed by a number of upcoming artists - Benny Allen, Becci Nethery, Duncan Phillips and Melbourne duo Great Aunt. On the evening show we kick off with New Zealand artist Sue Dyson, Renee Jonas, Brendan Smoother, and the newlyformed Alexis and Susie duo. Past festival favourites on the showcase are Melissa LISTING CONTINUED NEXT PAGE >>

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Robertson, Ian Burns, Gayle O’Neil and Peter Armstrong. We hope to see you there at St Stephens Presbyterian Church Hall from 2pm-5pm and 6pm- 9.30pm on Monday, January 20 January. www.melrobertson.info Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January

12:00pm Family Zone 2:00pm St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church 6:00pm St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church 1:15pm Coca-Cola Country 2:00pm City Bowling Club

MELODY MOKO Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Friday, 24 January Sunday, 26 January

3:00pm 7:30pm 8:30pm 12:00pm 2:30pm 5:30pm 7:00pm

MICHAEL BRYERS Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January

3:30pm 12:00pm 7:00pm 12:00pm 12:00pm 7:00pm 10:00am 12:00pm 3:30pm

Tuesday, 21 January 10:00am Tuesday, 21 January 3:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Saturday, 25 January 11:00am

South Tam Bowlo Family Zone City Bowling Club Post Office Hotel

MICHELLE GARDINER Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 25 January

6:00pm Toyota FanZone 12:00pm Family Zone

MICHELLE LITTLE

3:30pm Wests’ Diggers

The Pub The Pub Albert Hotel Family Hotel Capitol Theatre Welder’s Dog The Press

Services Club Services Club Services Club Services Club Services Club Services Club Albert Hotel Services Club Services Club

Wednesday, 22 January 9:30am Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar Friday, 24 January 5:00pm Tudor Hotel Saturday, 25 January 3:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box

MICHAEL MOKO

2:30pm Capitol Theatre

MICK LINDSAY

The Australian Independent singersongwriter tested the water with his muchanticipated new single, Drink About You, in March 2019. The catchy punch-drunk love song has been well received across Australia and the USA. This was Mick’s first release in more than two years and has made a solid impact in the charts. The single has had over 1.8 million impacts on Australian radio and is quickly on its way to its first million streams. If Drink About You was a jab, get ready to feel the right cross of If You’re Sleeping. Lindsay’s a songwriter and performer riding the swell to the crest of his career. 2019 kicked off with national TV interviews and Mick performing non-stop alongside international artists (USA/UK) at events like Magic Millions, Rockin’ Rocky, Tamworth Country Music Festival and Backroad Bash before he returned to Nashville, USA to bring back the latest track, just in time for 50 shows across Australia on his most extensive national tour yet. Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Sunday, 26 January

MICHAEL WAUGH

Monday, 20 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Tuesday, 21 January 12:00pm Family Hotel Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am The DAG Sheep

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Saturday, 25 January

MICHAEL CARPENTER

Monday, 20 January

Thursday, 23 January Thursday, 23 January Thursday, 23 January

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MICKEY PYE

Country guitar slinger Mickey Pye is back in contention for another Instrumental of the Year Golden Guitar with Bridle Track, his own composition. It’s Mickey’s fifth nomination in the CMAA Golden Guitar Awards since the release of his 2015 album, Unleashed. Mickey became the 36th Toyota Star Maker in Tamworth at the 2015 festival. His debut single, When She’s Drinkin’ shot to #1 on the iTunes chart and his debut album was released at the Gympie Music Muster. The win came off the back of an extensive touring schedule as guitarist for some of Australia’s big country music acts including fellow Star Maker winners Beccy Cole (1993) and Travis Collins (2004) and Ray Kernaghan, Tania Kernaghan and Jayne Denham. Mickey cut his teeth playing in pub bands throughout the central west before moving to Sydney where he completed a bachelor of Popular Music and Performance at the JMC Academy. After graduating, he moved home where he established Bathurst Academy of Music, a contemporary music school. In 2009, Mickey graduated from the CMAA Academy of Country Music, won the Maton Talent Search at the Gympie Muster and was a finalist in Toyota Star Maker. He has played some of the biggest stages in Australia and Canada, appeared on the CMA World GlobaLive! Show in Nashville, TN and clocked up over 150 gigs a year. He is already a well-respected musician and one of the most exciting young artists coming through the ranks. Saturday, 18 January 10:30am Sunday, 19 January 10:30am Monday, 20 January 10:15am Tuesday, 21 January 10:15am Wednesday, 22 January 10:15am Thursday, 23 January 10:00am Friday, 24 January 4:30pm

Coca-Cola Country Coca-Cola Country Coca-Cola Country Coca-Cola Country Coca-Cola Country Coca-Cola Country Toyota FanZone

MIKE NEBORACZEK Sunday, 19 January

MIKE VEE

Thursday, 16 January Sunday, 19 January Tuesday, 21 January

10:00am LBS Music Complex

7:30pm Longyard Hotel 5:00pm Southgate Inn 8:00pm Southgate Inn

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MISSY LANCASTER Tuesday, 21 January 10:00am Tuesday, 21 January 1:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 2:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm

MITCH ROLFE

Tuesday, 21 January 12:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 2:30pm Thursday, 23 January 11:00am Friday, 24 January 1:00pm

Tamworth Square Southgate Inn Toyota FanZone Family Hotel

Southgate Inn Capitol Theatre Coca-Cola Country Family Zone

MOLLY G

Sunday, 19 January

7:00pm Town Hall

MONTGOMERY CHURCH Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January

11:30am Toyota FanZone 7:00pm Toyota Park 1:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm The Press Monday, 20 January 10:30am Shoppingworld 11:00am Big Golden Guitar Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January 12:00pm Centrepoint Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Wests Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Town Hall Thursday, 23 January 5:00pm Welder’s Dog 10:00am Capitol Theatre Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box 3:00pm The Press Saturday, 25 January

MORTON CHOPPERS

Wednesday, 22 January 2:30pm Welder’s Dog Thursday, 23 January 12:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle

MOSCATO DAYZ Friday, 10 January Tuesday, 21 January

MITCHELL COOMBES CELEBRITY MEDIUM

Australia’s most trusted clairvoyant and medium as seen on Seven’s Sunrise and The Morning Show and leading Woman’s Day columnist. Experience an afternoon of live readings and spiritual insights. Mitchell will connect with audience members and give spontaneous readings as he brings through messages of love, hope and healing from loved ones on the other side. Compassionate, caring and uplifting, Mitchell’s genuine gift of connecting to the spirit world has transformed lives and brought comfort to thousands. Mitchell is the best-selling author of three books and he has previously been awarded the Nationally Acclaimed Psychic of the Year by the International Psychics Association. Coming from a long line of gifted clairvoyants, Mitchell first recalls seeing spirits as a young child. Soon after, his Nanna taught him to read tea leaves, and later Mitchell inherited a set of tarot cards that had belonged to his departed uncle. Calling on his remarkable spiritual gifts to communicate with the spirit world, Mitchell has helped people from all walks of life around the globe. Saturday, 25 January

2:00pm Wests

MOLLIE MCCLYMONT Friday, 17 January

8:00pm Town Hall

8:30pm Wests’ Diggers 5:00pm Albert Hotel

the whiskey. Mildly humorous onstage banter, an insane number of instruments and robust, manly voices unite to create an experience that will, unfortunately, be seared into your memory long after the night is over. Boisterous chorus songs and lilting ballads compel the tone deaf to sing fervently while spirited jigs, reels and hornpipes spur the uncoordinated out onto the dance floor. One minute you’re crying into your beer, the next minute you’re pouring it over your head with an exuberant cheer. If you like singing your heart out, stamping your feet, dancing like a loon or simply wallowing in guilt-free revelry, then this is one journey* you will want to take. (*Journeys sold separately. Batteries not included)

Wednesday, 22 January 8:30pm Thursday, 23 January 8:30pm Friday, 24 January 9:30am Friday, 24 January 9:00pm Saturday, 25 January 9:00pm Sunday, 26 January 7:00pm

NATALIE HENRY Saturday, 18 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January

3:00pm 11:00am 12:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm

NATHAN SEECKTS

MR COWBOY (SAM CHOO KOON)

Sunday, 19 January 8:30pm Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 10:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 10:30am Thursday, 23 January 3:00pm Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Friday, 24 January 10:30am

Wests Toyota Park Family Hotel Wests Toyota FanZone Wests Wests

Saturday, 18 January 2:00pm Sunday, 19 January 5:00pm Sunday, 19 January 9:00pm 5:00pm Monday, 20 January 1:00pm Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January 8:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm Friday, 24 January 10:00am

NEIL MCARTHUR

Saturday, 18 January 8:00am Sunday, 19 January 8:00am Monday, 20 January 8:00am Tuesday, 21 January 8:00am Wednesday, 22 January 8:00am Thursday, 23 January 8:00am Friday, 24 January 8:00am Saturday, 25 January 8:00am Sunday, 26 January 8:00am

NEON MURPHY’S PIGS

A big band, a big sound and almost 50 metres of suit fabric. This is the award-winning, Celticrock band that the World Health Organisation is warning everyone about. Throw caution to the wind and set forth on a musical journey through the lands of the Celts as Murphy’s Pigs drag you headfirst into their world of rugged mountains, stormy oceans, fearsome battles, unrequited love and a drop or two of

Thursday, 16 January 5:00pm Friday, 17 January 4:00pm Saturday, 18 January 12:00pm Saturday, 18 January 8:00pm Sunday, 19 January 12:00pm Monday, 20 January 7:30pm Tuesday, 21 January 4:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 7:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 10:00pm Thursday, 23 January 10:00am Friday, 24 January 4:00pm

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The Pub Big Golden Guitar Family Hotel Welder’s Dog The Press

City Bowling Club Tudor Hotel Tudor Hotel Family Zone Post Office Hotel The Press SiderDiner St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall

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Wests Wests’ Diggers Wests’ Diggers Capitol Theatre Wests’ Diggers Wests’ Diggers Post Office Hotel Wests’ Diggers Post Office Hotel Capitol Theatre Wests’ Diggers

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Saturday, 18 January 11:00am Sunday, 19 January 11:00am Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm 11:00am Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January 7:00pm 11:00am Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 7:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:45pm Thursday, 23 January 11:00am Friday, 24 January 11:00am Friday, 24 January 7:00pm 11:00am Saturday, 25 January Saturday, 25 January 2:00pm

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OCEAN WAITOKIA Tuesday, 21 January

7:00pm Toyota Park

Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January

NIKSTA

Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January

7:30pm Town Hall 7:00pm Toyota Park 12:00pm Peel St - O/S Gloria Jeans 12:00pm Peel St - O/S Gloria Jeans 3:30pm Toyota FanZone

9:30am Coca-Cola Country 3:30pm Family Zone

NIQ REEFMAN Saturday, 18 January

6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Sunday, 19 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo

NOEL BULL

(AKA ‘THE RAGING BULL’)

North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo

NOOKIE & THE FREE SPIRITS Friday, 17 January Tuesday, 21 January

NORM PRICE Sunday, 19 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January

Midnight Albert Hotel Midnight Albert Hotel

5:00pm Family Hotel 5:00pm Family Hotel 5:00pm Family Hotel

Friday, 17 January

Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January Sunday, 26 January

OH HARLOW

Oh Harlow (formerly known as The Dennis Sisters), released their latest single and video, Give It A Miss, in November 2019, and are giving Tamworth audiences a live sneak peak of their debut EP, to be released in February 2020. Writing exciting new songs with inspiring artists including Brad Butcher and Caitlyn Shadbolt, they have created their own country-influenced, genre-crossing, original music. Both sisters contribute to songwriting, share lead vocals and blend harmonies the way only siblings can. With Tiana on guitar and Briannah on bass, the Sunshine Coast girls began writing in their early teens after a long period of chronic illness which prevented them from attending school. The sisters have been busy performing at some of Australia’s leading music festivals including Gympie Muster, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Groundwater, Woodford Folk Festival and Caloundra Music Festival. In 2016 they won the the Junior Aristocrat Country Entertainers of the Year at TCMF and followed it up by winning Battle of the Bands 2017, leading to a main-stage invitation. Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January

5:00pm 11:30am 2:15pm 4:00pm

Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January

5:00pm 6:00pm 5:00pm

Friday, 24 January

11:00am

Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January

4:00pm 9:30am

Saturday, 25 January

5:00pm

Tudor Hotel Hog’s Breath Cafe Toyota FanZone The Pig & Tinder Box Tudor Hotel Toyota FanZone The Pig & Tinder Box Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar Longyard Hotel Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar Tudor Hotel

1:30pm Balladeers Homestead 7:30pm City Bowling Club 3:30pm Wests’ Diggers 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church 7:00pm The Pub 9:00am Balladeers Homestead 3:30pm Wests’ Diggers 3:30pm Wests’ Diggers

PADDY MCHUGH Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

3:00pm The Tamworth 10:00am St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall

PADDY MONTGOMERY Monday, 20 January

9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tuesday, 21 January Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Capitol Theatre Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Friday, 24 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo

PAT KENNY

Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm SiderDiner

PATRICK WILSON Saturday, 25 January

12:00pm Welder’s Dog

OPEN SEASON Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January Saturday, 25 January

OUTLAW AVE Saturday, 18 January

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OWEN BLUNDELL

NICOLA & MAEGAN MITCHELL Sunday, 19 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January

Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm Monday, 20 January 8:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 7:30pm Thursday, 23 January 11:30am Thursday, 23 January 11:00pm Saturday, 25 January 8:30pm

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5:30pm Tudor Hotel

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6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo

PAUL KELLY

Sunday, 19 January 3:00pm Wests Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC

PATSY CLINE, ANNE MURRAY, ALAN JACKSON & MERLE HAGGARD

PEGGY GILCHRIST Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Saturday, 25 January Saturday, 25 January

(MARIE HODSON & FRIENDS)

Marie returns as Patsy Cline in her well-received tribute, which also stars Donella Waters as the great Anne Murray, Jared Scott as Alan Jackson and Luke Austen as Merle Haggard. All artists are backed by a fabulous sevenpiece band, the Texas Troubadours and harmony vocalists. The show delivers all the great songs from these artists that will go down in history as the best country has to offer. Don’t miss this sensational concert. It’s for fans of real country. Having been sold out for the past two years at the Capitol, it’s advisable to book early to avoid disappointment. Tuesday, 21 January

2:30pm Capitol Theatre

PATTI MORGAN Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

1:30pm Balladeers Homestead 10:00am LBS Music Complex 10:00am LBS Music Complex

PAUL COOPER Saturday, 18 January

6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Saturday, 18 January Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North Sunday, 19 January Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Monday, 20 January Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Capitol Theatre Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo

10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 9:00am 3:00pm

LBS Music Complex LBS Music Complex LBS Music Complex Toyota Cavalcade Town Hall

PAULA STANDING

Immersed in a sea of live music created during her family’s regular front-parlour sessions, Paula Standing continues to be impacted by the musical and personal influences in her life. Whether in the desert outback or beside the surf beaches of Australia’s substantial coastline, Paula is an established favourite amongst the Australian contemporary indie-roots scene, where wry humour and warmth are as much a part of the show as her impressive vocal range and guitar combo. Gritty tales of truth, with a spattering of murder ballads, cloaked in an innocent country-rock sound like a Linda Ronstadt and Stevie Nicks love child, luring us into a false sense of security as we become the voyeurs and she becomes the story. All else becomes silent. New works to be released in 2020 starting with a new single fresh for Tamworth.

Sunday, 19 January 9:30am Sunday, 19 January 11:00am Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Wednesday, 22 January 3:30pm Thursday, 23 January 2:00pm Friday, 24 January 10:00am

Coca-Cola Country SiderDiner Square Man Inn Big Golden Guitar Family Zone City Bowling Club Post Office Hotel

PENELOPE SWALES

“Penelope Swales is a unique Australian singersongwriter and performer. She is a quality performer who always wins her audience, irrespective of their age or demographic background. She writes and sings about contemporary and historic Australian life developing great pictures of the issues and the experience of ordinary people. She has much to offer her audience and I believe she is a great representative of Australian culture.” So says Woodford Folk Festival director Bill Hauritz. And another ... “The exuberant Swales is a great acoustic guitarist, bold songwriter and spectacular vocalist ... enough power to touch anyone,” wrote Sunday Herald-Sun journalist Brian Paterson. Penelope was the proud but humble recipient of the 2019 Alistair Hulett Songs for Social Justice Award. She will feature solo and at the Supper Club Girls’ Night and all week with Totally Gourdgeous @ Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club at North Tamworth Bowlo. LISTING CONTINUED NEXT PAGE >>

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6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Sunday, 19 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tuesday, 21 January Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Friday, 24 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Saturday, 25 January Tam Bowlo

PETE CULLEN & THE HURT Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January

7:00pm Toyota Park 3:00pm Imperial Brew House Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Longyard Hotel Thursday, 23 January 1:15pm Toyota FanZone Thursday, 23 January 3:00pm Imperial Brew House Friday, 24 January 11:30pm Wests

PETE DENAHY Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January

8:30am 8:30am 8:00pm 8:30am 6:00pm

Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm 8:30am Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January 8:30am Wednesday, 22 January 8:30am Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Thursday, 23 January 8:30am 8:30am Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January 10:00am Friday, 24 January 8:00pm Saturday, 25 January 8:30am Sunday, 26 January 8:30am

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he also picks a mean guitar and mandolin and has a long and complicated relationship with the banjo ... and, he doesn’t play fiddle. Touring the past two years with Andrew Clermont’s Apostle String Band Tours and many Supper Clubs, he is a regular performer with singersongwriter Bill Jackson, fingerstyle guitar maestro Nick Charles, traditional bluegrass band Bluestone Junction, The Davidson Brothers, Mustered Courage, and Gleny Rae Virus & her Bluegrass Playboys. Pete’s recording session resumé is extensive and encompasses many different styles and artists. Recent recordings include Pete Denahy’s Singing Shoes, a dual Golden Guitar winner (Best Bluegrass Album, Best Instrumental), also Damian Howard’s Ned. Pete released his debut solo CD, Slide Night in 2008, a collection of original and classic bluegrass-flavoured tunes and songs featuring his slide playing and huge line-up of guest artists. Pete also appeared in a Melbourne remake of Dark Side of the Moon - warning, From Monday @ The Supper Club with a Psychedelia feature on Friday, January 25. 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 18 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Sunday, 19 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Monday, 20 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Capitol Theatre Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Friday, 24 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo

Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

9:00pm Joe Maguires Pub 9:00pm Joe Maguires Pub 7:00pm Joe Maguires Pub

PETER COAD Friday, 17 January

9:00am Balladeers Homestead Friday, 17 January 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Wednesday, 22 January 9:00am Balladeers Homestead Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park

Saturday, 18 January

PETER COAD & THE COAD SISTERS Friday, 17 January

9:00am Balladeers Homestead Friday, 17 January 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Wednesday, 22 January 9:00am Balladeers Homestead

PETER PRATT

Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Friday, 24 January 9:00am Southside Uniting Church

PETER SALATA

Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm City Bowling Club

PETE SMITH Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January

10:00am Peel Street 9:00am Balladeers Homestead Saturday, 18 January 10:00am Peel Street Sunday, 19 January 10:00am Peel Street Monday, 20 January 9:00am Balladeers Homestead Tuesday, 21 January 9:00am Peel Street Wednesday, 22 January 9:00am Peel Street Thursday, 23 January 9:00am Peel Street Friday, 24 January 9:00am Peel Street Saturday, 25 January 9:00am Peel Street Sunday, 26 January 9:00am Peel Street

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Pete has been carving out a career as an indemand musical sideman - known mainly for his dobro, or lap-style slide playing, however

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Peter Santella is an award winning country singer-songwriter. He is the lead singer of the popular Riverland country rock band

A TO Z ARTIST DIRECTORY Highway One Band. Peter covers many popular modern country artists and gets his inspiration from the likes of Kip Moore, Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown, Kevin Sullivan and Justin Standley. Find out more on Peter and the band’s Facebook page. Sunday, 19 January

3:00pm Family Zone

PETER SIMPSON Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

7:00am Hallsville Church 10:00am LBS Music Complex 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park

Monday, 20 January

2:30pm Imperial Brew House Tuesday, 21 January 1:30pm Family Zone Tuesday, 21 January 2:30pm Imperial Brew House Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Toyota FanZone Wednesday, 22 January 4:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Thursday, 23 January 9:00am Shoppingworld Thursday, 23 January 3:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Friday, 24 January 12:30pm Family Hotel Saturday, 25 January 11:45am Shoppingworld Saturday, 25 January 12:30pm Family Hotel 9:00pm The Press Sunday, 26 January

PETER SMOKIE DAWSON Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

2:00pm 6:00pm 2:00pm 11:30am

The Atrium City Bowling Club The Atrium The Atrium

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PHILL DORING Monday, 20 January Friday, 24 January

10:00am Square Man Inn 2:00pm City Bowling Club

PIPER BUTCHER Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January

12:30pm Family Hotel 7:00pm Family Hotel 2:30pm Southgate Inn

PROUSTY - DAVE PROUST Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

Sunday, 19 January

8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am

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4:00pm Family Zone

QUENTIN EYERS

Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm Town Hall Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am The DAG Sheep Station Saturday, 25 January 9:30am Services Club

Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Thursday, 23 January 11:00am Friday, 24 January 11:00am Saturday, 25 January 11:00am

Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Friday, 24 January 3:00pm Friday, 24 January 7:00pm

Family Hotel Capitol Theatre Wests West Tam Bowlo Southside Uniting Church Services Club Services Club The Pub West Tam Bowlo SiderDiner

QUARRALIA KNOX

PHIL & LANA DOUBLET PHIL BARTON

3:00pm Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Wednesday, 22 January 3:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm

Saturday, 18 January

PIXIE JENKINS

Pixie’s fiddle playing is uniquely Australian, and with his amazing energy, storytelling and humour, he has become one of the most recognisable artists in the industry. He’s also one of Australia’s most eclectic and talented entertainers, playing roots, bluegrass and Irish folk styles with an incredible dexterity and finesse. Pixie has been a support artist and toured and recorded for some of the biggest names in the world, Bob Dylan to Cher; Jimmy Barnes to John Williamson and has been a studio musician on the recordings of hundreds of other artists. He is a multiple Australian Country Music Golden Guitar winner and John Williamson has stated that “Pixie Jenkins is the greatest fiddler Australia has produced.” Over his life he has also performed on stage in theatrical and musical productions with people like Normie Rowe and Jackie Love including Fiddler on the Roof, Oklahoma and South Pacific. Pixie is often referred to as an “icon” (The Australian 2011) and a “living legend”. In May 2019, he was named Male Artist of the Year at the 2019 Australian Celtic Music Awards. His new album, Brigalow Moon is available now through iTunes, iTunes Music, Deezer, CDBaby and Spotify. Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January

12:00pm 10:00am 2:00pm 12:00pm 7:00pm

6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 18 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North Sunday, 19 January Tam Bowlo Sunday, 19 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North Monday, 20 January Tam Bowlo Monday, 20 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tuesday, 21 January Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Capitol Theatre Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Friday, 24 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North Saturday, 25 January Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo

West Tam Bowlo Wests LBS Music Complex West Tam Bowlo Services Club

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RACHAEL FAHIM

No stranger to hard work, Rachael has performed more than 250 live shows over the past five years. One of Australia’s brightest upcoming country stars, Rachael took out the prestigious Toyota Star Maker 2017 in Tamworth. Knowing the illustrious alumni of the hallowed quest - which includes Travis Collins, Keith Urban and Beccy Cole - Rachael had quite a few role models to look up to. For 11 months she drove her trusty Toyota, playing festivals and supports right around the country. Her first two singles consecutively charted at #1 and #2 on the iTunes country charts and spent more than 10 weeks in the country KIX radio top 10. Wednesday, 22 January 3:15pm Toyota FanZone Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Family Hotel

RACHEL CLARK Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January

6:00pm Toyota FanZone 6:00pm City Bowling Club

RACHEL JILLETT Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Friday, 24 January

10:00am 2:00pm 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am

LBS Music Complex City Bowling Club South Tam Bowlo LBS Music Complex South Tam Bowlo

RACHEL SUMMERELL Sunday, 19 January

RAE MOODY Friday, 17 January

Friday, 24 January

RAY ESSERY Friday, 17 January

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8:00pm Royal Hotel, Quirindi 8:00pm The Press

9:00am Balladeers Homestead 8:00am Longyard Hotel 11:00am Southside Uniting Church 8:00am Longyard Hotel 8:00am Longyard Hotel 11:00am Southside Uniting Church 2:00pm Southside Uniting Church

8:00am Longyard Hotel 8:30am West Tam Bowlo 11:00am Southside Uniting Church Tuesday, 21 January 1:00pm Southside Uniting Church Wednesday, 22 January 8:00am Longyard Hotel Wednesday, 22 January 9:00am Southside Uniting Church Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Southside Uniting Church Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Southside Uniting Church Thursday, 23 January 8:00am Longyard Hotel Thursday, 23 January 8:30am West Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 1:00pm Southside Uniting Church Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Tamworth Gardens Friday, 24 January 8:00am Longyard Hotel Friday, 24 January 8:30am West Tam Bowlo Friday, 24 January 6:00pm Savannah Park Motor Inn Saturday, 25 January 8:00am Longyard Hotel Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm Southside Uniting Church Sunday, 26 January 8:00am Longyard Hotel 12:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle Sunday, 26 January

REDNECK GENTLEMEN Thursday, 16 January Friday, 17 January Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January

7:30pm 10:45am 1:30pm 8:00pm 2:00pm 6:30pm

Monday, 20 January 5:00pm 8:30pm Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Thursday, 23 January 5:30pm Friday, 24 January 4:30pm Saturday, 25 January 7:00pm 8:00pm Saturday, 25 January 11:00am Sunday, 26 January Sunday, 26 January 1:30pm

Tudor Hotel Shoppingworld Longyard Hotel Southgate Inn Tudor Hotel Imperial Brew House Longyard Hotel Albert Hotel Longyard Hotel Tudor Hotel Southgate Inn Toyota Park Southgate Inn Toyota FanZone Longyard Hotel

REG POOLE OAM Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January

7:30pm City Bowling Club 11:00am Southside Uniting Church Saturday, 18 January 3:30pm Wests’ Diggers Monday, 20 January 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Thursday, 23 January 3:30pm Wests’ Diggers Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm The Pub Friday, 24 January 3:30pm Wests’ Diggers Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm Southside Uniting Church Sunday, 26 January 3:30pm Wests’ Diggers

RENEE JONAS

Monday, 20 January 1:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 4:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm Thursday, 23 January 12:00pm Friday, 24 January 11:00am

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RENEE MCALPIN

Saturday, 18 January 11:30am The Atrium Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Family Zone

REX DALLAS Tuesday, 21 January

Thursday, 23 January Saturday, 25 January

6:00pm Southside Uniting Church 8:00pm Wests 12:00pm Southside Uniting Church

RHYS CRIMMIN

Friday, 17 January 11:00am 7:00pm Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January 11:00am 11:00am Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January 11:00am Tuesday, 21 January 11:00am 3:00pm Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Thursday, 23 January 11:00am Friday, 24 January 11:00am 11:00am Saturday, 25 January 11:00am Sunday, 26 January Sunday, 26 January 7:00pm

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RICARDO HAMZE

Saturday, 18 January 9:30am Coca-Cola Country Monday, 20 January 12:00pm Coca-Cola Country Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Coca-Cola Country

RICHO RICHARDSON Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January

11:00am The DAG Sheep Station 9:00am Services Club

RILEY CATHERALL Saturday, 18 January 11:00am Monday, 20 January 3:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 2:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:45pm

ROBBIE LONG Saturday, 18 January

Post Office Hotel Family Zone City Bowling Club SiderDiner

6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 18 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North Sunday, 19 January Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Sunday, 19 January Tam Bowlo Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Monday, 20 January Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tuesday, 21 January Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tuesday, 21 January Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Friday, 24 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo

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6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo

ROBERT MACKAY Sunday, 19 January

7:00pm Services Club

RON BUCKPITT Saturday, 25 January

7:00pm Toyota Park

RON MITCHELL Sunday, 19 January Tuesday, 21 January

7:30pm Town Hall 7:00pm Toyota Park

ROD MCCORMACK Friday, 24 January

Friday, 17 January

6:30pm Imperial Brew House Saturday, 18 January 1:00pm Hungry Jacks 7:00pm Longyard Hotel Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January 3:00pm Toyota FanZone Tuesday, 21 January 10:00am South Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Williamsburg Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Tamworth Square Wednesday, 22 January 2:30pm Capitol Theatre Thursday, 23 January 2:00pm Hungry Jacks Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Services Club 6:00pm Imperial Brew Friday, 24 January House 7:00pm Williamsburg Friday, 24 January Sunday, 26 January 3:30pm Longyard Hotel

2:00pm Hog’s Breath Cafe

ROSE ZITA FALKO

ROO ARCUS RODNEY VINCENT

Victorian Entertainer of the Year 2006 Rodney Vincent brings to the stage a variety show with a mix of country, all-time favourites, comedy and rock’n’roll. From his early days in the old country dance halls, to television, music halls and the biggest venues in the land, Rodney has made his mark in the entertainment industry. His latest CD, Heart and Soul, is proving a winner and will feature in his Tamworth shows this year.Rodney will join Laura Downing at Wests Diggers for a fun-filled, no-holds-barred variety show on the Monday Rodney teams with popular balladeer Tom Maxwell for one great variety show of bush ballads, comedy, country and a bit of rock’n’roll. Thursday morning At Tamworth Community Centre, then Thursday afternoon at Wests’ Diggers club in a salute to country music legend Johnny Chester during Terry Gordon’s Tribute Show. Rodney also hosts tours all around the world as, with up-coming tours to, Norfolk Island Nov 2020( with Lucky Starr) and UK / Ireland in August 2020. If you would like to join him on any of his holiday tours, contact Go See Touring on 1300 551 997. Monday, 20 January Thursday, 23 January Thursday, 23 January

3:30pm Wests’ Diggers 10:00am Community Centre 3:30pm Wests’ Diggers

ROGER CORBETT Monday, 20 January

9:00am Services Club

aside from his dynamic playing, most say it is his confidence and stage presence which sets him apart from his peers. Finding inspiration in what he knows, Rory has co-penned songs about life on the road, his future aspirations and the issues he sees in the world today. His debut EP, Cars and Guitars, has enjoyed radio airplay across the country and overseas, with the title track being named a finalist in the 2018 TSA Awards for Contemporary Song of the Year.

Tuesday, 21 January 1:30pm Toyota FanZone Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Longyard Hotel Thursday, 23 January 10:00am Capitol Theatre

Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January

7:00pm 7:00pm 5:00pm 4:00pm

The Press Toyota Park The Press The Tamworth

ROSIE ROBERTS AND BEN LOVELL Tuesday, 21 January

4:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Wednesday, 22 January 4:00pm Toyota FanZone

RORY PHILLIPS

With a deep love of music flowing through his veins, Rory Phillips is not your average 13-yearold. Even his musical tastes and influences don’t fit the mould of a usual teenager and after flicking through his eclectic playlist, you could be forgiven for mistaking him as a child of the ‘70s. In fact, most who meet him describe him as an “old soul”, a fitting description for someone who has been on stage since the age of seven and has already achieved more than most. Rory considers himself a musician first, a singer-songwriter second, although he seems to have quite the knack for both. A gifted musician, Rory is most comfortable with a guitar in his hands and

ROSS MCGREGOR

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and Reg Lindsay Tribute Shows etc. In 2002 he released an EP, So Long Mama, produced by Herm Kovac, which won the Nashgrill Star Search competition at Tamworth that same year. Ross followed this success as support act for Ross Wilson and Mental As Anything at Lizotte’s Restaurant on Central Coast to sold-out shows. In 2011, Ross released his debut country album, Here To Forget, produced by Rob Wilson which gained independent artist awards for the CRS released album singles Drinking Tequila (2012) and I Cant Hang Around Here Anymore(2014).A new album ,Home On Christmas Day produced by Simon Johnson gained an LBS top 10 Traditional Country Album Award in 2019 at Tamworth Country Music Festival,Ross has been recording a new album “Countrified “with producer Simon Johnson and will be performing at Tamworth Festival in 2020

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Sunday, 19 January

LBS Music Complex Family Hotel Coca-Cola Country Wests Coca-Cola Country Wests Imperial Quirindi

RYAN JAMES Sunday, 19 January Saturday, 25 January Saturday, 25 January

2:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box 5:15pm Toyota FanZone 6:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box

4:00pm Welder’s Dog 1:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box 6:00pm The Press

RYAN SAMPSON AND BEN JENKINS Friday, 17 January 10:30am 10:30am Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January 10:30am Monday, 20 January 10:30am Tuesday, 21 January 10:30am Wednesday, 22 January 10:30am Thursday, 23 January 10:30am Friday, 24 January 10:30am 10:30am Saturday, 25 January 10:30am Sunday, 26 January

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Tuesday, 21 January

6:00pm Tamworth Rugby Club Wednesday, 22 January 11:30am Family Zone

Sunday, 19 January

Monday, 20 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

RUNAWAY DIXIE Sunday, 19 January

1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Tuesday, 21 January 10:00am Capitol Theatre Wednesday, 22 January 9:00am Balladeers Homestead

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Sunday, 19 January Tuesday, 21 January

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Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January Saturday, 25 January

2:00pm Tudor Hotel 5:00pm Albert Hotel 5:30pm Tudor Hotel

6:00pm Balladeers Homestead 2:00pm Wests 7:00pm Community Centre 2:00pm Wests

7:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm

SALTBUSHSIX

ROUGH STOCK

ROYDEN DONOHUE

Tuesday, 14 January Wednesday, 15 January Thursday, 16 January Friday, 17 January

Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Thursday, 23 January 5:00pm 8:00pm Friday, 24 January 4:00pm Saturday, 25 January 7:00pm Saturday, 25 January 3:30pm Sunday, 26 January

ROSS WEBB

Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

SALLY-ANNE WHITTEN

7:00pm 11:30pm 10:15am 12:00pm

Wests’ Diggers Wests’ Diggers Wests Royal Hotel, Quirindi The Pig & Tinder Box Wests’ Diggers The Pig & Tinder Box The Tamworth Tudor Hotel The Press Wests’ Diggers Toyota Park Wests

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SALLY JANE

Sally Jane was named the Western Australian Country Music Junior Vocalist of the Year in 2019. Driving across from Western Australia, Sally Jane is performing her way to Tamworth to attend the CMAA Senior Academy, TCMF 2020 and tour for three months. Beersheba, her debut single, was a semi-finalist in the Tamworth Songwriters’ Association Awards. Sally has performed on stage with some of her music idols including Adam Harvey and Kasey Chambers and, most recently, at Port Hedland’s Red Country Music Festival as one of the support acts for headline act Troy Cassar-Daley. Sunday, 19 January 6:00pm Monday, 20 January 10:00am Tuesday, 21 January 4:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 3:00pm 2:00pm Friday, 24 January

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SAM HAWKSLEY

Sam Hawksley is one of Australian music’s best-kept secrets now based in Nashville. If you’ve never heard of him before, prepare yourself for something very special and unique. Saturday, 18 January 7:00pm Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 1:00pm Thursday, 23 January 9:00pm

The Press Toyota Park Southgate Inn The Press

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SAM MCCLYMONT Friday, 17 January

8:00pm Town Hall

SAM NEWTON

Wednesday, 22 January 10:00pm The Press

SAM THOMPSON Saturday, 25 January

3:30pm Family Zone

SANDY LOUISE

Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Wednesday, 22 January 3:00pm Thursday, 23 January 9:00am Friday, 24 January 9:00am Saturday, 25 January 9:00am Sunday, 26 January 9:00am Sunday, 26 January 12:00pm

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SANDY RASMUSSEN Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January

2:00pm City Bowling Club 5:30pm Balladeers Homestead 5:30pm Balladeers Homestead

SARAH HAMZE Friday, 17 January

Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

8:00pm Balladeers Homestead 9:45am Coca-Cola Country 2:00pm City Bowling Club 10:00am Square Man Inn 10:00am Family Zone 12:30pm Southgate Inn 10:15am Coca-Cola Country 11:00am Family Zone

SARAH LEETE Sunday, 19 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

1:00pm Tudor Hotel 11:30am Hog’s Breath Cafe 1:00pm Tudor Hotel

SARAH MCADAMS Saturday, 18 January SCARLET’S WAY Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Saturday, 25 January

SAMMY WHITE

Raised on the land but located on the Reef; armed with a cuppa and pen, born quiet and sweet - from day dot, 22-yearold Sammy White has been the perfect walking contradiction. Once astonishingly shy, Sammy found her feet on stage and like a page from an old hand-written journal, she lays it on the line with her honest all-in approach to songwriting. The authentic cry in her vocal tones and relatable tales of trials and tribulations leave audiences hanging on every raw, emotion-exuding word. Sammy’s debut single, Drowning My Sorrows is the first of a line of releases scheduled for 20192021. The single launched in May 2019 and within 24 hours, headed straight to #5 on the iTunes Country charts. Sammy is a Toyota Star Maker grand finalist at the 2020 Tamworth Country Music Festival. Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Tuesday, 21 January

2:30pm 7:00pm 1:00pm 11:00am

Southgate Inn Toyota Park Toyota FanZone The Pig & Tinder Box 6:00pm Toyota FanZone

4:30pm Family Zone 4:30pm Toyota FanZone 9:30am Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar 12:30pm Family Hotel 2:00pm Imperial Brew House

SARA STORER

Writing from the heart and singing from the soul, surveying the people and land around you and letting stories inspire your creativity and guide your craft. That’s what makes a songwriter genuine and honest and 21time Golden Guitar winner Sara Storer has consistently shown she personifies those qualities. In fact, she’s done that right from the start, nearly 20 years ago when she released her first album Chasing Buffalo. In 2019 Sara released a brand-new collection of songs that comprise her 2019 album Raindance, another fascinating musical chapter in the life of the fascinating Australian songwriter. Sara continues to be one of the most assured and honest songwriters this country has produced. She chronicles the weathered ground beneath our feet and the joy and tribulations of love and devotion. With seven Golden Guitar finalist nominations in this year’s Toyota Golden Guitar Awards, Sara will return to her beloved Tamworth Town Hall on Thursday, January 23 where she will showcase her latest release along with highlights from her career so far. Sara will be joined by her special guest, talented singer-songwriter Gretta Ziller. Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC Thursday, 23 January 10:30am Centrepoint Thursday, 23 January 1:00pm Town Hall

SHANE NICHOLSON

Shane Nicholson inhabits a rare space in the music industry: songwriter, recording artist, producer, engineer, multi-instrumentalist, guitar pedal builder, whiskey enthusiast, motorcycle lover, and musical mentor. Shane has received three ARIA awards – most recently for his solo album Hell Breaks Loose in 2015 and for his hit collaborations with Kasey Chambers - Rattlin’ Bones and Wreck and Ruin. He has also won CMAA 10 Golden Guitar Awards - including 2018 Male Artist of the Year - and an APRA award. His production credits include Alex Lloyd, Michael Waugh, Beccy Cole, and Tori Forsyth. Wednesday, 22 January 9:00pm The Pub

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Tuesday, 21 January 8:30pm Longyard Hotel Wednesday, 22 January 12:30pm Albert Hotel Thursday, 23 January 2:00pm Tamworth Jockey Club Thursday, 23 January 9:00pm Tudor Hotel Friday, 24 January 12:00pm Welder’s Dog Friday, 24 January 12:30pm Albert Hotel Saturday, 25 January 5:00pm Albert Hotel Saturday, 25 January 9:00pm Tudor Hotel

SHELLEY MINSON

SHAZA LEIGH

Shaza Leigh is one of the most gifted performers in Australia. She is an extremely rare talent, excelling as a vocalist, having released 13 successful career albums and three DVDs. She has had more than 220 songs published and has played bass and rhythm guitar on 300-plus country albums. Shaza has received numerous awards and secured inductions into the Hands of Fame, Australian CM Wall of Honour and Women’s Wall of Fame in Tamworth as recognition of her years of recording, touring and dedication to country music. She has also been awarded Queensland Female Vocalist of the Year for the past 12 consecutive years at the Gold Medallion Media Awards and the National Gold Medallion Media Award, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014 and 2016 Most Popular Female Artist of the Year on radio. Sunday, 19 January 10:00am Monday, 20 January 10:00am Tuesday, 21 January 10:00am Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Saturday, 25 January 9:00am Saturday, 25 January 3:00pm

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Shelley Minson and her guitar-playing husband Lawrie are based in Country Music Capital - Tamworth NSW and they play a fun mix of rockabilly and honky tonk. Shelley released her debut album Rockability in March 2017 at the world’s largest rockabilly festival – Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend. The album has received widespread airplay with a number of singles reaching top 10 on the Australian Country charts. Her festival performances include Gympie Music Muster, Cruisin’ Country 2017, Shepparton Shakeout, Cooly Rocks, Parkes Elvis Festival and (of course) the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Shelley and Lawrie also performed in Mumbai, India in 2018. Shelley has a love for the 50s era and has been dressing in a vintage-inspired style for a number of years. She has been featured in many retro magazines including PinUp America, Retro Lovely, Retro Vintage Review Magazine and Pin-Up Skool. Her love of pin-up has led to Shelley judging the Pin-Up Australia competition, Best Dressed Vintage Style competitions at the Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival and Melbourne Love Vintage. Shelley has recorded her new album and is planning a release this year. Monday, 13 January Wednesday, 15 January Thursday, 16 January Friday, 17 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January

8:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 8:00pm

Wests Wests Wests’ Diggers Royal Hotel, Quirindi 2:00pm Toyota FanZone 8:00pm Capitol Theatre 10:00am South Tam Bowlo

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SHENZO GREGORIO

Appeared at The Golden Fiddle Awards 10 years back and dropped into Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club last year near out of the blue. He’s now back with bold intent after contributing to our 5 Fiddle version of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody (only seen at Tamworth Country Music Festival)! Clermont hears him as James Morrison on violin (and then some). In the past few years he has led The 40 Hour Jammin’ fundraiser raising awareness and research funds for motor neurone disease. Still performing with the FourPlay String Quartet, through to ricocheting with jazz giant George Washingmachine - we can’t wait to see what he unfurls this year in collaborations with The Supper Club and Golden Fiddle Show. “During my career, I’ve performed in some of the most renowned concert halls in the world and some of the most remote places on the planet. For me, playing music at Carnegie Hall or around a campfire on a sheep station in the middle of Australia are one and the same,” he says. Saturday, 18 January

6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 18 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Supper Club, North Sunday, 19 January Tam Bowlo Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo 9:00pm Supper Club, North Monday, 20 January Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Capitol Theatre Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Friday, 24 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo

SHIRLEY LYNN Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

6:00pm City Bowling Club 2:00pm City Bowling Club

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SIMON JOHNSON Tuesday, 21 January Friday, 24 January

3:30pm Wests 3:30pm Wests

Thursday, 23 January Saturday, 25 January Saturday, 25 January

2:15pm Centrepoint 12:00pm Welder’s Dog 10:00pm The Press

Wednesday, 22 January 3:00pm Imperial Brew House Thursday, 23 January 5:30pm Southgate Inn Friday, 24 January 10:00am Longyard Hotel

STEPHEN KIELY Thursday, 23 January

10:00am Square Man Inn

STEVE PASSFIELD

SOPHIA CHESWORTH

SIMPLY BUSHED Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January

8:00pm Services Club 12:00pm Albert Hotel

SKY VALLEY BAND Friday, 17 January Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

4:00pm Toyota FanZone 11:00am Shoppingworld 12:30pm Southgate Inn

SMALL TOWN ROMANCE Tuesday, 21 January 2:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 8:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Thursday, 23 January 9:00am

The Tamworth Capitol Theatre The Tamworth TRECC Toyota Park Balladeers Homestead

Saturday, 18 January

2:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Sunday, 19 January 1:00pm Hungry Jacks Monday, 20 January 1:00pm Southgate Inn Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Imperial Brew House Tuesday, 21 January 6:30pm Toyota FanZone Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Tamworth Square Wednesday, 22 January 6:30pm Hungry Jacks Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Friday, 24 January 3:00pm Toyota FanZone Friday, 24 January 6:00pm Williamsburg Saturday, 25 January 2:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box

Friday, 17 January 10:30am Saturday, 18 January 10:30am Sunday, 19 January 10:30am Monday, 20 January 10:30am Monday, 20 January 3:30pm Tuesday, 21 January 10:30am Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 10:30am Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Thursday, 23 January 10:30am Friday, 24 January 10:30am Friday, 24 January 6:30pm Saturday, 25 January 10:30am Saturday, 25 January 6:30pm 10:30am Sunday, 26 January

North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo Joe Maguires Pub North Tam Bowlo Longyard Hotel North Tam Bowlo Joe Maguires Pub North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo Square Man Inn North Tam Bowlo Square Man Inn North Tam Bowlo

STRING CLINGERS Tuesday, 21 January

12:30pm Albert Hotel

SOULY US

Tuesday, 21 January 2:00pm City Bowling Club Wednesday, 22 January 1:00pm Family Zone Friday, 24 January 12:00pm Post Office Hotel

SOUTHBOUND

Wednesday, 22 January 3:00pm Toyota FanZone Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Family Hotel

SPLASHPOOL Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

8:30pm Albert Hotel 11:00pm Wests 7:00pm Post Office Hotel

STEEL CITY SU Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January

SMITH & JONES

Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Wednesday, 22 January Midnight Thursday, 23 January 12:00pm

12:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle 12:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle

STEPHANIE PENROSE The Tamworth SiderDiner SiderDiner SiderDiner

Saturday, 18 January 4:30pm Saturday, 18 January 7:00pm Sunday, 19 January 12:15pm Tuesday, 21 January 5:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 1:15pm

Welder’s Dog Family Hotel Toyota FanZone Southgate Inn Welder’s Dog

STRING LOADED CELTIC FIDDLE BAND

String Loaded are the 2018 Australian Celtic Instrumentalist of the Year and the 2017 Celtic Artist of the Year. This highenergy family band from Newcastle is known for its upbeat and fun Irish songs and bluegrass fiddle music. The band features sensational fiddle-playing sisters, Gabi and Liv, supported by dad on guitar and mum on bodhran. The beauty, skill and infectious energy of String Loaded’s fiddle music and singing will leave you spellbound and fill your heart with joy. String Loaded has recorded four albums and performed around the world, including the Edinburgh LISTING CONTINUED NEXT PAGE >>

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Fringe Festival. The band has performed in Tamworth for the past eight years, winning hearts wherever they go. Visit the String Loaded Celtic Fiddle Band online on Facebook or www.stringloaded.com.au Saturday, 18 January 12:00pm Sunday, 19 January 12:00pm Monday, 20 January 12:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 12:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January

The Atrium The Atrium The Atrium The Atrium Capitol Theatre Town Hall Piallamore Rec Reserve 12:00pm The Atrium 12:00pm The Atrium

STUIE FRENCH

Sunday, 19 January 11:00pm 11:00pm Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January 2:00pm 9:00pm Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:00pm Saturday, 25 January 11:00pm Sunday, 26 January 12:00pm 11:00pm Sunday, 26 January

SUE DYSON Monday, 20 January

Wests Wests North Tam Bowlo The Pub Wests Wests Wests Wests Wests

afternoon to remember, as they showcase songs from their new “Happy Days” EP along with all the hits.

Thursday, 23 January

4:00pm Longyard Hotel

SUZANNE DIPROSE & OH SUZANNAH Saturday, 18 January Monday, 20 January

2:00pm City Bowling Club 12:00pm SiderDiner

TALL STORIES

Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle

TAMEKA KENNEDY Friday, 17 January Monday, 20 January

4:00pm Wests 5:30pm Toyota FanZone

TAMMY MOXON

Sunday, 19 January 12:30pm Monday, 20 January 11:00am Tuesday, 21 January 5:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:15am

Roots N All, an appearance on Nashville’s Music City Roots aired nationally in the US, performances for AmericanaFest in Nashville, and two successful auditions to attend Béla Fleck’s Blue Ridge Banjo Camp in North Carolina in 2018 and 2019. Taylor’s previous EP, Take Her, available on all streaming platforms, showcases her knack for reflective verses and sky-high choruses. And to think this all stemmed from Taylor as a seven-year old, finding a love for banjo from Skippy The Bush Kangaroo! Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January

Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 2:15pm Thursday, 23 January 11:00am Thursday, 23 January

Toyota FanZone Big Golden Guitar Welder’s Dog Centrepoint

TANIA KERNAGHAN

Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC Friday, 24 January 8:00pm Capitol Theatre

11:30am Family Zone

7:00pm 10:00am 1:00pm 9:00pm 2:00pm

2:30pm

Toyota Park Tamworth Square Southgate Inn North Tam Bowlo The Pig & Tinder Box Toyota FanZone Toyota FanZone Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar Imperial Brew House

TC BROWN

Saturday, 18 January

7:00pm Kootingal Bowling Club Sunday, 19 January 12:00pm Kootingal Bowling Club Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Family Hotel Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm The Pub Friday, 24 January 7:00pm Family Hotel Saturday, 25 January 7:00pm Family Hotel

TED EGAN

Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park

SUNNY COWGIRLS

Australia’s favourite country duo the Sunny Cowgirls never fail to deliver a cutting-out party to remember. Farm girls born-andbred, Sophie and Celeste Clabburn burst onto the scene with their breakout debut album Little Bit Rusty in 2005. Since then, the nine-time Golden Guitar finalists have been entrancing audiences with their irresistible celebrations of mateship, hard work, and life and love in the Australian bush. They’ve performed everywhere from the Deni Ute Muster and Tamworth to the Gympie Muster and CMC Rocks and released seven studio albums, a live CD, and two DVDs. But after 15 years on the road, sisters Soph and Celeste show no signs of slowing down. Join the Sunny Cowgirls and full band The Longyard Thursday 23rd at 4pm for an

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2020 Toyota Star Maker grand finalist Taylor Pfeiffer is a 20-year old Americana singersongwriter, banjoist, and guitarist, strives for an eclectic mix of soulful vocals, melodic banjo, and just the right amount of twang in her guitar. Taylor’s intuitive music style has gained the attention of numerous artists, including American hip/hop artist, Post Malone, Kasey Chambers, Troy Cassar-Daley, Beccy Cole, Lee Kernaghan, Béla Fleck, and has opened for The McClymonts, not bad for a girl from Adelaide, Australia. With new music just around the corner, it’s no doubt the young songstress will add to her achievements, including airplay on Triple J

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Terry Gordon’s remarkable versatility as a balladeer, songwriter, comedy performer and television host has established him as one of Australian country music’s most popular entertainers. In 1981, he was added to Tamworth’s Hands Of Fame and in 2000 he carried the Olympic torch across the border of NSW and Qld. For more than 10 years has been bringing Irish artists to Australia including Mary Duff, Isla Grant, Mick Flavin, Louise Morrissey and England’s Charlie Landsborough. In 2005, Terry was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to the entertainment industry. In 2012, he was elevated to the

A TO Z ARTIST DIRECTORY bass, drums and the mighty lagerphone of Dobe Newton beating out the rhythms. The Bushwackers are simply the classic Australian band. Their music is an eclectic mix of Australian folk songs reimagined in true Bushwackers style. Foot-stomping, Irishinspired instrumental pieces and original songs, such as the iconic I Am Australian (co-written by Dobe) and many other original songs which have become favourite Bushwackers classics. The Bushwackers have won three Golden Guitar awards, created 24 studio albums, four books of songs, stories and tunes and have performed packedout shows at all the great festivals around Australia. The Bushwackers are Australia’s best known, best loved Australiana band and they bring their unique Australian sound and spirit to any festival stage.

Australasian Country Music Roll of Renown - the industry’s ultimate accolade. Terry has presented shows in Tamworth at the festival for close to 40 years. In 2019 he moved operations to the Grand Ballroom of Wests’ Diggers and is back again in 2020 for more great shows with the Gunbarrel Highwaymen - and the hugely popular tribute show. In October 2019 Terry launched his autobiography, Terry Gordon OAM: The Highway Of My Life, at the Clarence Valley Country Muster. In conjunction with the book, Terry has a new CD of the same name. Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Monday, 20 January

7:30pm City Bowling Club 3:30pm Wests’ Diggers 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Southside Uniting Church Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Thursday, 23 January 3:30pm Wests’ Diggers Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm The Pub Friday, 24 January 3:30pm Wests’ Diggers Saturday, 25 January 11:00am Collins Book Store Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm Southside Uniting Church Sunday, 26 January 3:30pm Wests’ Diggers

TEXAS STRANGERS Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January

5:00pm 4:45pm 11:00am 5:30pm

Joe Maguires Pub Toyota FanZone SiderDiner Joe Maguires Pub

THE APRIL FAMILY

Wednesday, 22 January 9:30am Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar Wednesday, 22 January 8:30pm Welder’s Dog Friday, 24 January 5:00pm Tudor Hotel Saturday, 25 January 2:15pm Toyota FanZone

THE BUCKLEYS

The Buckleys are a chart-topping, teenage sibling trio based in Byron Bay, Australia. Their single, ‘Daydream, produced by two times Grammy winning producer/engineer Chad Carlson (Taylor Swift, Jewel), charted #1 in Australia on the National Country Airplay Chart as well as #1 for six weeks on KIX Country. The group has performed internationally at festivals such as CMA Fest (Nashville), Music City Roots (Hosted by Jim Lauderdale), Byron Bay Bluesfest, Tamworth Country Music Festival and many more. With roots in country music, their live show is an energetic blend of country, rock’n’roll, soul and pop. Currently there is documentary in production, Meet The Buckleys, due March 2020. In the meantime, cheer the band on at the 2020 Toyota Golden Guitar Awards where they are finalists in the Qantas New Talent of the Year award. Thursday, 23 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

THE CARTWHEELS

1:30pm Family Zone

The Cartwheels play traditional honky tonk and western swing and feature Golden Guitar winners Wendy Phypers and Dave Patterson along with their band of hot players. The Cartwheels have recently recorded their fifth studio album in Nashville and will launch the album at Tamworth 2020.

THE BOBKATZ Sunday, 19 January

7:00pm Services Club

THE BRENDANS

Monday, 20 January 8:00am Tuesday, 21 January 8:00am Wednesday, 22 January 8:00am Thursday, 23 January 8:00am Friday, 24 January 8:00am Saturday, 25 January 8:00am Sunday, 26 January 8:00am

Almond Inn Almond Inn Almond Inn Almond Inn Almond Inn Almond Inn Almond Inn

Tuesday, 14 January Wednesday, 15 January Thursday, 16 January Saturday, 18 January

THE BUSHWACKERS

After 48 years on the road The Bushwackers remain as musical and energetic as ever, bringing their Australian classics to heartpounding life with fiddles, accordion, guitars,

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11:00am Shoppingworld 7:00pm Longyard Hotel 3:00pm The DAG Sheep Station Wednesday, 22 January 5:15pm Toyota FanZone Friday, 24 January 12:00pm Longyard Hotel Saturday, 25 January 11:30am Longyard Hotel Sunday, 26 January 3:30pm Longyard Hotel

7:00pm Toyota Park 8:00pm Longyard Hotel 5:00pm Longyard Hotel

THE AUSTINS Friday, 17 January

Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January

8:00pm 8:00pm 2:00pm 5:00pm

Monday, 20 January 2:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 6:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 6:30pm Saturday, 25 January 6:00pm

Wests Wests South Tam Bowlo Barraba RSL Memorial Hall South Tam Bowlo Square Man Inn South Tam Bowlo Square Man Inn Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo

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Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Sunday, 26 January

THE CHICKEN TRAIN SKIFFLERS Monday, 20 January 4:00pm 4:00pm Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 4:00pm Thursday, 23 January 4:00pm Friday, 24 January 4:00pm Saturday, 25 January 4:00pm 4:00pm Sunday, 26 January

Albert Hotel Albert Hotel Albert Hotel Albert Hotel Albert Hotel Albert Hotel Albert Hotel

7:00pm City Bowling Club 3:30pm Wests’ Diggers 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead 7:00pm The Pub 3:30pm Wests’ Diggers 3:30pm Wests’ Diggers

Friday, 17 January 5:00pm Saturday, 18 January 7:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Friday, 24 January 7:00pm Sunday, 26 January 4:00pm

Longyard Hotel Post Office Hotel Post Office Hotel Post Office Hotel Post Office Hotel Post Office Hotel

THE LBS TEAM Sunday, 19 January

10:00am LBS Music Complex

THE MASON BOYS

Friday, 17 January

9:00am Balladeers Homestead Friday, 17 January 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Wednesday, 22 January 9:00am Balladeers Homestead Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park

THE CRAWFISH STEW BAND Tudor Hotel Tudor Hotel Tudor Hotel Tudor Hotel Tudor Hotel Tudor Hotel Nemingha Tavern

THE FACELESS MEN Tuesday, 21 January

8:00pm The Tamworth

THE FAMILY CIRCLE Saturday, 18 January

3:00pm The Pub

THE FLOYD BLACK BAND Monday, 20 January 10:00am Tuesday, 21 January 11:00am Tuesday, 21 January 2:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Thursday, 23 January 11:00am Thursday, 23 January 5:00pm Friday, 24 January 9:00am Friday, 24 January 11:15am Saturday, 25 January 11:00am

Square Man Inn Peel Street City Bowling Club Peel Street Peel Street Toyota FanZone Peel Street Coca-Cola Country Peel Street

THE GRASSCUTTERS Sunday, 19 January 7:00pm Monday, 20 January 9:30am Wednesday, 22 January 9:30am Friday, 24 January 9:30am

Paceway Tamworth Paceway Tamworth Paceway Tamworth Paceway Tamworth

THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT

The Long and Short of It are ARIA-charting, multi-award-winning, country music singersongwriters, from Melbourne. Their superb harmonies have been described as “honeycoated chocolate”. This hardworking duo are true masters of their craft and have built a legion of fans over the past decade. They have a special and rare vocal harmony suited to country music, a genre that they embrace. Their engaging live shows have earned the adoration of fans and critics. Inspired by their creative synergy, the pair began songwriting. They ventured to Nashville in 2013 to record their album, You Made Me Stronger. Their own song, the title track, won the Scala Foom award open division. The song was described by judges as “a brilliant masterpiece”. Fuelled by their success, David and Patsy determined that they would return to Nashville and record an album of their own work. After 14 months of Skype songwriting sessions, that album, The Night of Our Life, was completed. The album was released in October 2016 and jumped into the ARIA Hot Hits chart at #3, and remained in the ARIA country music Top 20 for over 20 weeks with many #1 hits. Wednesday, 15 January 2:00pm Wests Thursday, 16 January 2:00pm Wests

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THE COAD SISTERS

Friday, 17 January 9:00pm Saturday, 18 January 9:00pm Monday, 20 January 9:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 9:00pm Friday, 24 January 9:00pm Saturday, 25 January 9:00pm Sunday, 26 January 12:30pm

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The Mason Boys (TMB) aren’t your usual country band. They will shake the foundations with pure energy and the excitement of modern country-rock. Add some tender and heartfelt country ballads, and well-known country-rock covers, and you have the outfit for all occasions. TMB are now regulars at the TCMF, playing at some of the greatest pubs and at FanZone on Australia Day. TMB are an independent band from the outskirts of Melbourne having worked in bands over the years across many genres in their own right and coming together to form what is fast becoming Australia’s most talked-about country outfit. They pay homage to many influences that can heard in their material. The band has developed a great sound with a dynamic frontman, punchy guitar tones supporting their multi-harmony vocal delivery, and a tight groove generated from the engine room. With five songwriters in the band, a diverse range of styles and feels are the result in their original material, with titles such as This Land, Greatest Darn Show, Buck Off, Back in the Saddle, Playing Country, Feels Like Home, Missing You, Whiskey Time and Railway Man. Friday, 17 January 5:30pm Saturday, 18 January 11:00pm Sunday, 19 January 5:30pm Monday, 20 January 11:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 9:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:00pm Friday, 24 January 7:30pm Sunday, 26 January 4:00pm

THE MCCLEANS Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Monday, 20 January

Tudor Hotel Albert Hotel Tudor Hotel Albert Hotel Tudor Hotel Albert Hotel Albert Hotel Toyota FanZone

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THE MCCLYMONTS

For the first time ever, The McClymonts will perform their only Tamworth Country Music Festival show at the hallowed Tamworth Town Hall. The stripped back, acoustic style show will highlight Brooke, Sam and Mollie’s gorgeous harmonies and spectacular catalogue of hit singles across their five award-winning albums. Always one of the most popular shows of the TCMF program, The McClymonts in the incredible setting of the Tamworth Town Hall is a show not to be missed. Since the release of their debut EP in 2006, sisters Brooke, Sam and Mollie have established themselves as Australia’s number one country group with over a quarter of a million album sales, two gold album sales accreditations, 22 chart-topping singles and a reputation for being one of the most exciting touring acts in country music. They are 13-time Golden Guitar Award winners including the 2018 Album of the Year for their best-selling long-player, Endless. They have also won two ARIA Awards, an APRA Award, three Country Music Channel Awards and were awarded Global Artist of the Year by the US Country Music Association in 2011. Friday, 17 January

THE MEZCALTONES

If there’s one thing for sure this festival, it’s that The Mezcaltones will entertain you! Recently described by some as Mexican hillbilly, surf music The Mezcaltones are so cool it hurts. With an exuberant show incorporating dance, costume and fun, The Mezcaltones perform a mixture of TexMex/alt-country songs from Tarantino and Rodriguez flicks amongst other TV-inspired series. The Mezcaltones will be featuring their brand new album, Mexican Hillbilly Surf Music this January. Put this band on your must-see list this festival! Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January

1:30pm Joe Maguires Pub 7:00pm Joe Maguires Pub

The Pigs celebrated our first Aussie #1 with the new album, Hillbilly Synthesiser… and toured Australia to boot! Videos for Hillbilly Synthesiser and Olive, Call Me broke the interwebs and cracked smiles all over! But us Pigs aren’t happy just wallowin’ about in recent triumphs. At The Longyard 2020 we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of our classic album, Horses, a disc that includes many of The Pigs’ most enduring crowd favourites like Macho Moisturiser, Hey Christina, Single Ladies and a truly epic spin on Kenny Rogers’ The Gambler deserves a special Pigs style anniversary party! And yep … this party will be at The Longyard includin’ a whole lotta Horses, Hillbilly Synthesiser and all our greatest hits. Plus ... we’ll be gettin’ theat-er-ical at The Capitol Theatre with the 4th Annual Grand Ole Pigry, with very Special Guests Pete Denahy (highly elusive funny bastard) and Mal Webb with Kylie Morrigan (multi-multi-instrumentalists extraordinaire … also funny). See ewes there! Wednesday, 22 January 8:00pm Thursday, 23 January 11:00am Thursday, 23 January 5:15pm Friday, 24 January 10:30pm Saturday, 25 January 8:00pm

Capitol Theatre Shoppingworld Toyota FanZone Longyard Hotel Longyard Hotel

THE RE-MAINS Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Friday, 24 January

10:00pm The Tamworth 10:00pm The Tamworth 7:00pm Peel Inn - Nundle

THE MOONSHINE BOYS Wednesday, 22 January 10:00pm Thursday, 23 January 10:00pm Friday, 24 January 10:00pm Saturday, 25 January 10:00pm

Family Hotel Family Hotel Family Hotel Family Hotel

8:00pm Town Hall

THE RHYMER FROM RYDE

THE PIGS 7PM SUNDAY Tamworth favourites, The Pigs return to the with two huge shows at the Longyard 19 JANUARY 2020 TCMF and also the 4th Annual Grand Ole Pigry FREE IN TOYOTA PARK TAMWORTH NSW

– a concert featurin’ The Pigs and Special Guests at The Capitol Theatre. This year

The Rhymer from Ryde’s bush poetry performances are renowned for their vibrancy, humour and raw emotion. Always good for a laugh, Graeme has been entertaining all over the country for the past 20 years. From the silly to the serious, traditional, contemporary or original, it’s a fair bet Graeme has something for you in his repertoire. He won the Golden Damper performance award at the 2011 Tamworth festival for Best Original Poem. Prior to this he had also won the prestigious Henry LISTING CONTINUED NEXT PAGE >>

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Lawson, Banjo Paterson and Bobby Miller Memorial awards. Graeme started a new bush poetry venue at Tamworth in 2013 at the North Tamworth Bowling Club featuring Australian award-winning poets and will present the eight Rhymer’s Roundup at the same club in 2020.(For details please see advertisement in this issue). Friday, 17 January 10:30am Saturday, 18 January 10:30am Sunday, 19 January 10:30am Monday, 20 January 10:30am Tuesday, 21 January 10:30am Wednesday, 22 January 10:30am Thursday, 23 January 10:30am Friday, 24 January 10:30am Saturday, 25 January 10:30am Sunday, 26 January 10:30am

THE RUBENS Sunday, 26 January

8:30pm Albert Hotel

11:00am Big Golden Guitar

A brother and sister – and a brother and sister – one from New Zealand – one from country Victoria – meet in Tamworth in the late 1980s, get married and form one of Australia’s strongest harmony-based country music bands.The Sherrahs have released three studio albums. Their current sound is a culmination of many styles they have undertaken in the past which could be best described as “family harmonies, classic country and folk”. The Sherrahs are excited to bring their Classic Harmony Hits back to Tamworth in 2020. Come hear tunes from the Eagles, Statler Brothers, Sons of the Pioneers, Everly Brothers, Simon and Garfunkel, Alabama, Crosby Stills & Nash, Andrews Sisters, Oak Ridge Boys, The Seekers, NZ and Aussie hits. Capitol Theatre Wests’ Diggers Wests’ Diggers Wests’ Diggers

5:00pm Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January 10:00am Tuesday, 21 January 2:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Thursday, 23 January 2:00pm Friday, 24 January 9:30am Friday, 24 January 5:00pm Saturday, 25 January 5:30pm Sunday, 26 January 12:00pm

Southgate Inn Longyard Hotel Tudor Hotel Southgate Inn Tudor Hotel Shoppingworld Southgate Inn Welder’s Dog The Tamworth

THE TONY Q BAND Friday, 17 January

10:30pm Imperial Brew House Saturday, 18 January 7:00pm Services Club Sunday, 19 January 2:00pm Toyota FanZone Monday, 20 January 7:00pm Services Club Monday, 20 January 10:00pm Imperial Brew House Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Longyard Hotel Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Services Club Saturday, 25 January 7:00pm Services Club Sunday, 26 January 7:00pm Services Club

THE SPINDRIFTERS WITH GUESTS ZANE & JY-PERRY BANKS

Tuesday, 21 January

THE VIPER CREEK BAND Sunday, 19 January Friday, 24 January

7:00pm Longyard Hotel 4:00pm Longyard Hotel

THE WATER RUNNERS Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Thursday, 23 January 1:30pm Friday, 24 January 1:00pm Saturday, 25 January 1:00pm Sunday, 26 January 10:00am

Longyard Hotel Southgate Inn Southgate Inn Southgate Inn Longyard Hotel

2:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo

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The SpinDrifters are Felicity Urquhart, George Washingmachine, Stuie French, Clare O’Meara, Andrew Richardson, Bradley Bergen, and special guests Jy-Perry and Zane (the Doctor) Banks. This “best of the best’ 10-piece outfit dives right into their love of western swing, pure country, jazz and blues on stage with the SpinDrifters. In every jam-packed SpinDrifters show you’ll hear beautiful songs, played and sung with an abundance of passion. Some of the finest players and singers in the land, you will have heard them on thousands of Australian country, jazz, blues and rock records over the past 30 years. Expect lightning-fast twin fiddles, Tex-Mex, Louisiana blues, pedal steel, sweet, soul-stirring vocals, classic pure country and plenty of mayhem.

THE SHERRAHS

Monday, 20 January 2:30pm Tuesday, 21 January 11:00am Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am Thursday, 23 January 11:00am

Saturday, 18 January 8:30pm Sunday, 19 January 4:30pm Monday, 20 January 11:00am Wednesday, 22 January 11:00am

North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo North Tam Bowlo

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Tudor Hotel The Tamworth Longyard Hotel Toyota FanZone

Monday, 20 January 11:00am Monday, 20 January 12:00pm Monday, 20 January 2:30pm Tuesday, 21 January 10:30am Tuesday, 21 January 1:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 5:00pm Tuesday, 21 January 10:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 5:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Wednesday, 22 January Midnight Thursday, 23 January 1:30pm Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Thursday, 23 January 7:30pm Friday, 24 January 10:00am

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THE WHISKEY MOUNTAIN BOYS Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January

12:30pm Albert Hotel 12:30pm Albert Hotel 7:00pm Kootingal Bowling Club Sunday, 19 January 12:30pm Albert Hotel Monday, 20 January 12:30pm Albert Hotel Tuesday, 21 January 12:30pm Albert Hotel Wednesday, 22 January 12:30pm Albert Hotel Thursday, 23 January 12:30pm Albert Hotel Friday, 24 January 12:30pm Albert Hotel Saturday, 25 January 12:30pm Albert Hotel Saturday, 25 January 7:00pm Kootingal Bowling Club Sunday, 26 January 12:30pm Albert Hotel

THE WOLFE BROTHERS

2019 was a stellar year for Australia’s favourite country rockers, The Wolfe Brothers. The band struck gold in January, winning not only their first Golden Guitar ... they took home a record four Golden Guitars. These were for APRA/AMCOS Song, Group, Contemporary Album and the prestigious Album of the Year - a feat never achieved by a band in the history of the Country Music Awards of Australia ... until now. The band continued touring all year doing their own headline shows and as Lee Kernaghan’s special guests on the Backroad Nation Tour, which played to sold-out houses all over Australia. The boys also headed over to Nashville for a month to write their next album and do some shows in Canada with their mate Gord Bamford. This resulted in the being invited back to Canada for four months at the end of 2020 to join Gord on his massive #REDNEK Canadian Tour. The Wolfe Brothers have begun recording their new album and we can expect new music from the group in the first quarter of 2020. The Wolfe Brothers return to the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2020 with three Golden Guitar finalist nominations and their first appearance at the legendary Longyard Hotel on Friday, 24th January at 7.30pm with their very special guest and two-time

2019 Golden Guitar winner, Andrew Swift. Tickets are available on www.oztix.com.au or from the Longyard Hotel. Friday, 24 January

7:30pm Longyard Hotel

THEN JOLENE Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January

10:00am Longyard Hotel 1:00pm Southgate Inn

THIRSTY MERC Thursday, 23 January

8:30pm Albert Hotel

TIM RICKARDS Saturday, 18 January

2:00pm North Tam Bowlo

TOE SUCKING COWGIRLS

With their irrepressible sense of humour, catchy songs and high-energy shows, the Toe Sucking Cowgirls packed in the crowds for six years from 1999 to 2006. Sexy, contemporary, traditional and highly entertaining with vocal, songwriting and instrumental skills second-to none, they’ve performed from Darwin to the Dandenongs, at festivals, shearing sheds, mines, and roadside pubs. It’s now 20 years since Gleny and Tracey made their debut at an illustrious carpark stage in Winnellie, and to mark this occasion they’ve pulled the band out of retirement for a few very special shows. So don your favourite double-pluggers, dip your toe in and come celebrate their infectious musical hotpot of Celtic flavoured country with Cajun spice and a bluegrass twist that is downright irresistible. Tuesday, 21 January 8:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 8:00pm Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Friday, 24 January 8:00pm Saturday, 25 January 8:00pm

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TOM CURTAIN

To celebrate the release of his fourth album, We’re Still Here, multiple Golden Guitar winner, Tom Curtain, is bringing his national award-winning outback horse and dog show back to Tamworth! Tom and wife Annabel own and operate Katherine Outback Experience (KOE), a family-friendly outback show that celebrates life on the land through real horse training and working dog demonstrations, live music and storytelling. KOE is one of Australia’s highest-rated tourist attractions. Located at the Paceway Tamworth Indoor Arena, the show consists of an hour-long outback show followed by a full hour’s concert by Tom Curtain and special guests including Chris Matthews. Tom’s 3.5 month We’re Still Here Tour kicked off in November 2019 moving through regional QLD, NSW, VIC, SA and NT. As the official ambassador of Dolly’s Dream, the team will visit a number of schools and communities along the way to spread the Dolly’s Dream message.

Monday, 20 January 9:30am Paceway Tamworth Wednesday, 22 January 9:30am Paceway Tamworth Friday, 24 January 9:30am Paceway Tamworth

TOM KENNEDY Tuesday, 21 January

1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park

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7:00pm Tamworth Gardens 8:30am West Tam Bowlo 6:00pm Savannah Park Motor Inn

TOM MAXWELL Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January

1:30pm The Atrium 9:00am Balladeers Homestead 1:30pm The Atrium Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January 11:00am The DAG Sheep Station 10:00am LBS Music Complex Monday, 20 January 9:00am Peel St O/S Blooms Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 9:00am Peel St O/S Blooms Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm The Atrium Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Thursday, 23 January 10:00am Community Centre 9:00am Peel St O/S Blooms Friday, 24 January 9:00am Peel St O/S Blooms Saturday, 25 January

TOM, PADDY & DAN

Paddy Montgomery and Daniel Watkins, two Supper Club veterans, are joined for the first time by guitarist and mandolinist Thomas Kendall. Three-part harmonies are ubiquitous in the classic bluegrass repertoire, and seeking to recreate that sound is how this triumvirate of talent came together. However, with musical interests traversing Greece, Ireland and Appalachia, the three together have a breadth and depth to their repertoire that they explore with various combinations of stringed instruments. Formed for a one-off concert at the Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass festival, now freely navigating the seas of sound, they go where the wind takes them on any given night. Monday, 20 January

TOM MCILVEEN & SUSAN ASHTON DUO

Nationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning poet, songwriter and musician Tom McIlveen and Susan Ashton from the duo Spiral Time, will host a Bush Poets’ Breakfast and Evening Dinner show throughout the 2020 Tamworth Country Music Festival. Special guests include Australia’s most popular yarn-spinning bush poet, the hilarious, legendary Mullumbimby Bloke (of Naked Poets fame), Ray Essery, as well as the inimitable, extremely talented Man of Many Hats, Greg North. Ray and Greg have been wowing Tamworth audiences since time immemorial and could easily hold their own on any world stage. For variety, Tom and Susan will provide music interspersed between performances, with extracts from their We Are Australian show. It promises to be a variety performance guaranteed to amuse and entertain you from go to whoa. Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January

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9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Tuesday, 21 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo

Country Music, Tommy Miller stands and delivers a strong selection of old and new country, with a touch of rock’n’roll in his extensive repertoire. Winning the second annual Star Maker in Tamworth in 1980, Tommy released his first hit single, Hitchin’ A Ride and Imagine that, through RCA Records in 1981, followed by the album, Just Me. He has toured Queensland as a solo performer and joined the Brian Young Show, touring outback Australia in 1986. From 1986 till November 1995 Tommy was kept busy setting up his own recording and sequencing studio on the NSW Central Coast and in between studio work, made regular appearances as a soloist, in a duo, trio and with a band at various venues. In late 1995 he was signed to Outback Music in Sydney and a CD, Share It With You, was released on the Outback label. He once again toured the country, promoting its release. Now based in Tamworth, the Country Music Capital, Miller continues to tour, primarily as a solo artist. He released Country Classics Vol 1, in January 2000, Dealin’ Cards in 2002 and in 2007, Hits and Memories.

Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January

Monday, 20 January Thursday, 23 January Sunday, 26 January

3:00pm West Tam Bowlo 6:00pm City Lights Caravan Park 3:00pm West Tam Bowlo 12:00pm West Tam Bowlo 1:00pm City Lights Caravan Park

TONY KENNELLY Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January

11:30am The Atrium 11:30am The Atrium

TORI FORSYTH Thursday, 23 January

5:00pm Welder’s Dog

TOTALLY GOURDGEOUS

TOMMY MILLER

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Finally returning to Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club at the festival with their fifth CD and third DVD, they previously were notorious in helping The Lions Club to victory in The Cavalcade awards. This time their member, Carl Pannuzzo is about to feature in the World Blues Contest in Memphis representing Australia; next member Mal Webb now has over a decade appearing at the famous Glastonbury Festival, UK; meanwhile their founding member, Penelope Swales, returns very pleased with their new CD Gourd in the Act!, which includes, of course, the fourth original, Andrew Clermont

A TO Z ARTIST DIRECTORY as well. Andrew Celebrating over 20 years of music together, performing from Skägen (top ‘o Denmark) to Denmark WA via much of Europe, Singapore and dozens of Australian festivals. Previously awarded Best Group by the Australian Folk Alliance, their gobsmacking performances will keep you on the edge of your seat, or re-thinking what is usually assumed. The sound of Joni Mitchell meeting James Brown in Bob Marley’s pumpkin patch via The Muppets ... N.B. Mal Webb will join with Kylie Morrigan to present their astonishing Notey & Noisy Mathmusical at 9pm on Friday, January 21 @ The Supper Club. Don’t miss this. Saturday, 18 January

6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Sunday, 19 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Monday, 20 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 6:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Friday, 24 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Saturday, 25 January 9:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo

Tuesday, 21 January 4:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 10:00am Wednesday, 22 January 12:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 2:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 4:00pm Thursday, 23 January 10:00am Thursday, 23 January 12:00pm Thursday, 23 January 2:00pm Thursday, 23 January 4:00pm Friday, 24 January 10:00am Friday, 24 January 12:00pm Friday, 24 January 2:00pm Friday, 24 January 4:00pm Saturday, 25 January 10:00am Saturday, 25 January 12:00pm Saturday, 25 January 2:00pm Saturday, 25 January 4:00pm Sunday, 26 January 10:00am Sunday, 26 January 12:00pm Sunday, 26 January 2:00pm

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Tuesday, 21 January 8:00pm Wests Wednesday, 22 January 8:00pm Wests Thursday, 23 January 2:00pm Supper Club, North Tam Bowlo Thursday, 23 January 7:00pm Wests’ Diggers Friday, 24 January 8:00pm Wests Saturday, 25 January 8:00pm Wests

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1:00pm Southside Uniting Church 1:00pm Southside Uniting Church 9:00am Services Club

TRAINWRECK TRIO Friday, 17 January 10:30pm Saturday, 18 January 10:30pm Sunday, 19 January 5:00pm Sunday, 19 January 10:30pm Monday, 20 January 10:30pm Tuesday, 21 January 10:30pm Wednesday, 22 January 10:30pm Thursday, 23 January 10:30pm Friday, 24 January 10:30pm Saturday, 25 January 5:30pm Saturday, 25 January 10:30pm Sunday, 26 January 3:30pm Sunday, 26 January 10:30pm

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Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC Wednesday, 22 January 8:00pm Longyard Hotel

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TREVOR TOLTON Friday, 17 January Sunday, 19 January

11:30am Hog’s Breath Cafe 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Monday, 20 January 5:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box Monday, 20 January 7:00pm Services Club Tuesday, 21 January 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park Thursday, 23 January 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Friday, 24 January 11:30am Hog’s Breath Cafe Saturday, 25 January 1:00pm Tudor Hotel Saturday, 25 January 5:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box

TRINITY WOODHOUSE Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January

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TROY CASSAR-DALEY

Troy Cassar-Daley has released 10 studio albums throughout his 30 years of making music. He comes from a long line of storytellers and shares his musicianship with so many artists across different styles of music. His passion to pen stories about this land and what lies at the heart of it has been a driving force in his career. Troy’s natural authenticity is the bloodline of his music that endears him to his ever-growing number of fans from every walk of life. Troy has been awarded numerous accolades including 37 Golden Guitars, 4 ARIAs, 2 APRA Country Song of the Year awards, 9 Deadlys (Australian Indigenous Artist Awards), 4 CMAA Entertainer of the Year awards plus 2 NIMAs (National Indigenous Music Awards). In 2017 Troy was honoured as the 50th inductee into the prestigious Australasian Country Music Roll Of Renown. He has had numerous gold and platinum albums and achieved a staggering 32 #1 chart singles. His songs have been the soundtrack to the everyday triumphs, struggles and good times for Australians from our small towns to the big cities. Sunday, 19 January 3:00pm Wests Wednesday, 22 January 1:30pm TRECC Thursday, 23 January 4:00pm TRECC

TWO GALS

Friday, 17 January 6:15pm City Bowling Club Saturday, 18 January 12:00pm West Tam Bowlo Wednesday, 22 January 6:00pm West Tam Bowlo

Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Tuesday, 21 January Saturday, 25 January Sunday, 26 January

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Friday, 17 January

11:30am Imperial Brew House Saturday, 18 January 11:30am Imperial Brew House Sunday, 19 January 11:30am Imperial Brew House Monday, 20 January 11:30am Imperial Brew House Tuesday, 21 January 11:30am Imperial Brew House Wednesday, 22 January 11:30am Imperial Brew House Thursday, 23 January 11:30am Imperial Brew House Friday, 24 January 11:30am Imperial Brew House Saturday, 25 January 10:30am Imperial Brew House Sunday, 26 January 12:00pm Imperial Brew House

VIRGINIA COAD Friday, 17 January

9:00am Balladeers Homestead Friday, 17 January 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Saturday, 18 January 9:00am Balladeers Homestead Sunday, 19 January 1:30pm Balladeers Homestead Tuesday, 21 January 7:00pm Longyard Hotel Wednesday, 22 January 9:00am Balladeers Homestead Friday, 24 January 9:00am Balladeers Homestead

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Award winning singer-songwriter Tyson Lucas creates true country music with story telling at its heart, he is 18 years old and is from Townsville in Nth Queensland. He is a 2015/2016 graduate of the CMAA Academy of Country Music (Junior / Instrumental Course). Career highlights include sharing the stage with Troy Cassar Daley, Warren H Williams, Amber Lawrence just to name a few. Tyson has successfully released 4 singles and a Debut EP called “It’s Ok To Be Me” . With his sights set on establishing his name in the Australian Country Music Industry he plans to work hard and hopes people enjoy his music! Seeing my fans sing along to his music is the ultimate goal. It means they enjoy listening to the stories he has written about.

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(JOHN ROBERTSON & MARK SHELLEY)

WARREN H WILLIAMS

Monday, 20 January 7:00pm Services Club 3:00pm Family Hotel Tuesday, 21 January Wednesday, 22 January 12:15pm Toyota FanZone

Saturday, 25 January

WATLING & BATES Friday, 24 January Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January

This captivating show is a celebration of the timeless songs, stories, characters and legendary voices of Willie Nelson and Roy Orbison. On the Road Again, Seven Spanish Angels, To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before, Pretty Woman, Crying, Penny Arcade ... John Robertson as Willie Nelson and Mark Shelley as Roy Orbison, without a doubt, perform the world’s best characterisations of Willie and Roy. Their appearance, voices, manner and spirit of Willie and Roy are uncanny! The story begins when during a Willie Nelson concert, Roy appears for one final unforgettable performance. Share the highs, lows, laughter and sadness of their lives… You will clap, laugh, sing and most of all ... believe! Book for their Capitol Theatre show by visiting www.entertainmentvenues. com.au

ZAC & GEORGE Friday, 17 January Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January

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3:00pm Capitol Theatre

10:00am South Tam Bowlo 2:00pm City Bowling Club 3:00pm Toyota FanZone

WAYNE HORSBURGH Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

2:00pm Wests 9:00am Balladeers Homestead

WILL DAY

Friday, 17 January 11:00pm Saturday, 18 January 11:00pm Sunday, 19 January 11:00pm 11:00pm Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January 9:00am Tuesday, 21 January 11:00pm Wednesday, 22 January 11:00pm Thursday, 23 January 11:00pm 11:00pm Friday, 24 January Saturday, 25 January 11:00pm

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WOLVERINES

With eight albums and multiple awards to their credit, The Wolverines have been entertaining diverse crowds, ranging from diehard fans and corporate cowboys to pure party animals, for over 20 years. Fun, funny and irreverent, highly musical and totally entertaining, the Wolves’ style ranges from original country rock through to retro classics. 2020 will mark the Wolverines’ 25th Tamworth Country Music Festival, after a health issue forced lead singer Darcy Le Year to withdraw at the last minute in 2019. Fresh off another amazing Cruisin’ Country festival at sea they are back with their seriously tongue-in-cheek outlook on life and ready to share it with everyone! Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January

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Wednesday, 22 January 7:00pm Toyota Park

Zoey Mills is delighted to be coming to Tamworth to contest the 2020 Toyota Star Maker grand final. Growing up in a world filled with song and melody, Zoey’s love for music started at a very young age. As an only child, Zoey was raised on the music of her parent’s generation, travelling Australia for the first few years of her life in a caravan with her Mum and Dad. These influences, ranging from Fleetwood Mac to The Eagles and more recently Lori McKenna, and Kasey Chambers, have shaped the sound of Zoey’s beautiful debut self titled EP. Produced by one of Australia’s biggest names in country music, Catherine Britt. With its catchy tunes, sing along melodies and a sprinkle of expressive story telling lyrics, Zoey is a blast of fresh air, quickly making her presence known in the country music scene. With the exposure in this prestigious talent search she’ll be known far and wide! Saturday, 18 January Sunday, 19 January Sunday, 19 January

Sunday, 19 January Monday, 20 January Tuesday, 21 January Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January

2:00pm City Bowling Club 1:00pm Toyota FanZone 3:00pm The Pig & Tinder Box 7:00pm Toyota Park 12:30pm Southgate Inn 4:00pm Oxley Bowling Club 10:00am Wests 10:00am Square Man Inn

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ll artist listings and program entries are supplied by artists, advertisers and venues via www.tcmf.com.au/officialguide. The publishers have made every attempt to correlate and publish all information as accurately as possible but take no responsibility for inaccuracies or changes that may occur. All information is correct as downloaded from the website as

at November 30, 2019. The publisher will supply The Northern Daily Leader and the Festival Official Guide App with versions of the program and will be updated until their publishing date. The publisher encourages all readers to consult the daily updates printed in The Northern Daily Leader for the latest information during the festival. * Denotes FREE entry.

THE COUNTDOWN FRIDAY, 10 JANUARY 2020

* 12:00pm Bonnie Kellett - Peel Street * 1:00pm Aly Cook - KIX Country Radio - Interview 1:00pm Tracy Coster Up Close and Personal - Southside Uniting Church * 8:30pm Kerry Kennedy and Double Barrel - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 8:30pm Moscato Dayz - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 8:30pm The Wize Guyz - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge

SATURDAY, 11 JANUARY 2020

* 8:30pm International Party Crew - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 8:30pm Kerry Kennedy and Double Barrel - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 8:30pm Marie Hodson and The Texas Troubadours - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge

SUNDAY, 12 JANUARY 2020

10:00am Tamworth Bush Balladeers Westpac Rescue Helicopter Fundraiser - Kootingal Bowling Club Auditorium * 12:00pm Q Country Rocks Chillout Session with Al Buchan West Coast Sunday Session and walkups - Imperial Hotel, Quirindi 1:00pm Chris Watson & Dare 2 Dance Line Dancers - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 7:00pm Allison Forbes - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 7:00pm Kerry Kennedy and Double Barrel - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 8:00pm Marie Hodson and The Texas Troubadours - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge

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MONDAY, 13 JANUARY 2020

6:00pm Chris Watson & Dare 2 Dance Line Dancers - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 6:00pm Dale Hooper - Bears Footy Oval Club House * 7:00pm Allison Forbes - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 7:00pm Chloe Maree - Paradise Tourist Park * 7:00pm Kerry Kennedy and Double Barrel - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 8:00pm Shelley & Lawrie Minson - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge

TUESDAY, 14 JANUARY 2020

1:00pm Tracy Coster Up Close and Personal - Southside Uniting Church * 6:00pm Dale Hooper - Bears Footy Oval Club House * 7:00pm Kerry Kennedy and Double Barrel - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 7:00pm Sally-Anne & The Rumour Mill - Wests’ Diggers Diggers Courtyard * 8:00pm The Cartwheels - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge

WEDNESDAY, 15 JANUARY 2020

* 10:15am Walk up sessions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 2:00pm The Long and Short Of It - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 5:00pm Jonny Taylor - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 5:00pm Shelley & Lawrie Minson - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 6:30pm Capital Country Music Association Jam Night - South Tamworth Bowlo * 7:00pm Jasmine Atkins - Paradise Tourist Park * 7:30pm Kerry Kennedy and Double Barrel - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 8:00pm Sally-Anne & The Rumour Mill - Wests’ Diggers Diggers Courtyard

* 8:00pm The Cartwheels - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge

THURSDAY, 16 JANUARY 2020

* 10:15am Walk up sessions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage 11:00am Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 2:00pm Jonny Taylor - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 2:00pm The Cartwheels - South Tamworth Bowlo - Club Stage * 2:00pm The Long and Short Of It - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge 3:00pm Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 5:00pm Neon featuring Travis List - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 5:00pm Shelley & Lawrie Minson - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 6:00pm Anthony Taylor 90’s Live Country Jukebox with guest artists - South Tamworth Bowlo * 7:00pm CCMA Members Showcase & Social featuring Bobby Howson, Graeme Doubleday, Carol Chaney, Ross McGregor, Arlene Stapleton and special guests with the CCMA Band, Dally Croft, Dave Alexander & Joey Croft - Lindsay Butler Studios (LBS) Music Complex, Tamworth - Butlers Auditorium * 7:00pm Justin Landers - Paradise Tourist Park * 7:30pm Mike Vee & Friends - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 7:30pm Redneck Gentlemen - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar 7:30pm Tamworth Country Music Festival Charity Ball Tamworth Town Hall * 8:00pm Aaron Jurd - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 8:00pm Dan Murphy & Murphy’s Law - Wests’ Diggers Diggers Courtyard * 8:00pm Sally-Anne & The Rumour Mill - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge

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OFFICIAL PROGRAM FRIDAY, 17 JANUARY 2020 * 8:00am Big Breaky Show with Lucy Lemann, Denis Johns, Peter Hulme, Karla Clancy & Johnny Shilo - Red Cross Hall * 8:00am Kate Hindle - Paradise Tourist Park * 8:00am Pop Up Information Centre and Box Office opens Festival HQ - Peel Street * 8:30am Ballads and Belly Laughs with Darren Carr - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard 8:30am Galaxy of Stars Wax Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar Goonoo Goonoo Rd 8:30am National Guitar Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 8:30am Pete Denahy Bluegrass and Comedy - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 8:30am Visitor Information Centre opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 9:00am Ashley Cook (Busking) - Peel Street * 9:00am Dave Drummond & Some Blonde Chick - Peel Street 9:00am Hall Of Fame Exhibition opens - Australian Country Music Hall of Fame (ACMF) * 9:00am Mid morning Country plus walk up artists with Ginger Cox & Sam Lovell, Paul Siels, Dani Matthaus, Kylie Castle & Michael Clare - Red Cross Hall 9:00am Peter Coad & The Coad Sisters Show with special guest Ray Essery - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium * 9:30am Paul Costa - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 10:00am Ally Hawkins - Post Office Hotel * 10:00am CCMA National Talent Quest Contestants - Lindsay Butler Studios (LBS) Music Complex, Tamworth Butlers Auditorium * 10:00am Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue 10:00am Family Zone amusement rides - Morning session through until 2pm - Family Zone

* 10:00am Josie - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 10:00am Live On The Deck with special guest - The DAG Sheep Station, Nundle * 10:00am Pete Smith’s Country Variety Show - Peel Street * 10:00am Tamworth Regional Gallery opens - Peel Street * 10:00am The Golden Octopus Foundation Emerging Artist Showcase - Family Zone - Stage * 10:00am Then Jolene - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 10:00am Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:00am Toyota Hybrid Drive Experience opens - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:15am Redneck Gentlemen - Tamworth Shoppingworld Festival Stage * 10:15am Walk up sessions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 10:30am Ryan Sampson & Ben Jenkins RmB Collective Tudor Hotel - Front Bar 10:30am The Rhymers Roundup with Gregory North, The Rhymer from Ryde Graeme Johnson, Rhonda Tallnash, Noel Bull, John Peel & special guest Steve Passfield - North Tamworth Bowling Club Auditorium * 11:00am 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Jarred Taylor - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage 11:00am Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 11:00am Brendan Smoother - The Atrium - Festival Stage 11:00am DAG’s Mojo Rising Sessions with Gretta Ziller, Johnny K, Allison Forbes, Ben Leece, Ruby Gilbert & Andy Nelson - The DAG Sheep Station, Nundle - The Mess Hall * 11:00am Dave Diprose - Post Office Hotel * 11:00am Johnny Doyle - Family Zone - Stage * 11:00am Lane Pittman - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 11:00am Queen of Country Music Sashing - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage

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* 11:00am Rhys Crimmin - 2019 TCMF Busking Champion - Peel Street - Outside Optus * 11:30am Atrium Showcase - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 11:30am Charlie Powling - Family Zone - Stage * 11:30am Lunchtime Roundup with Venessa Waara, Floreena Forbes, Kerrie Johns, Malcolm Doyle & Karla Clancy - Red Cross Hall * 11:30am Trevor Tolton - Hog’s Breath Cafe - Street Stage * 11:30am Uncle Bob’s Jug Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 11:45am Taylor Moss - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 12:00pm A Band Called Twang - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 12:00pm Aaron Jurd - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 12:00pm Atrium Showcase - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 12:00pm Bek Thornton - Family Zone - Stage * 12:00pm Brett Clarke, Lance Birrell, Jasmine Atkins - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 12:00pm Daily Walk Up Stage with host Karen Thomsen Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 12:00pm Kylie Castle - Post Office Hotel * 12:00pm Legends Long Lunch with Luke Austen and Anthony Taylor - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) Legends Lounge * 12:00pm Open Mic Session - Tamworth Regional Gallery * 12:00pm Pixie Jenkins - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 12:00pm Q Country Rocks Walkups - Imperial Hotel, Quirindi * 12:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 12:30pm Atrium Showcase - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 12:30pm Chad Morgan - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 12:30pm Conor Smith - Family Zone - Stage * 12:30pm The Whiskey Mountain Boys - The Albert Hotel Front Bar * 12:45pm Jacinta Laws - KIX Country Radio - Interview * 12:45pm Onsite Demo Recordings with Buzzard Productions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 1:00pm Brendan Dugan - KIX Country Radio - Interview * 1:00pm Finnian Johnson - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 1:00pm Fredbear - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 1:00pm Jacinta Laws, Kell - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 1:00pm Jodi Vaughan - KIX Country Radio - Interview * 1:00pm Jolene Ross - Family Zone - Stage 1:00pm Lou Bradley & Phil & Friends - Hog’s Breath Cafe The Loft * 1:00pm Lunchtime Travelling Showcase with Ernie & Kerrie Johns, Michael Clare, Lucy Lemann, Venessa Waara & Peter Hulme - Red Cross Hall * 1:00pm Mark Shay - Post Office Hotel * 1:00pm People’s Choice Showcase - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 1:30pm Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue 1:30pm Hillbilly & Country Gold featuring Peter Coad & The Coad Sisters, Jim Hermel, and The Owen Blundell Trio - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre Auditorium

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Redneck Gentlemen - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck The Austins - Family Zone - Stage Tom Maxwell - The Atrium - Festival Stage Aly Cook, Brendan Dugan, Jodi Vaughan - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 2:00pm Chris Watson & Dare 2 Dance Line Dancers Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 2:00pm Dan Murphy - South Tamworth Bowlo * 2:00pm Duncan Phillips - Family Zone - Stage * 2:00pm Kate Hindle - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 2:00pm Pete ‘Smokie’ Dawson - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 2:00pm The Sweet Jelly Rolls - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 2:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 2:30pm Atrium Showcase - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 3:00pm Ainslie Allen, Bronwyn Halley, Charlie Finn - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 3:00pm Alexis and Suzie Duo - Peel Street - Outside Easy Living Footwear 3:00pm Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 3:00pm Casual Country Walk Ups with Paul Siels, Dani Matthaus, Malcolm Doyle & John Lynch - Red Cross Hall * 3:00pm Clara Durbidge - Family Zone - Stage * 3:00pm Danielle Todd (Canada) - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 3:00pm Katie Jayne Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 3:00pm The Long and Short Of It - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 3:30pm Homegrown - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) Legends Lounge * 3:30pm Michael Bryers - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 4:00pm Aussie Nightmarkets - Food Festival - Tamworth Jockey Club * 4:00pm Big Sky Mountain - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 4:00pm Gareth Leach - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 4:00pm Good Corn Liquor Show - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 4:00pm Neon featuring Travis List - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 4:00pm Sky Valley, Brewn, Bradley Hall Band - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage 4:00pm The Academy LIVE - CMAA Senior Graduation Concert - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 4:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave 5:00pm Family Zone amusement rides - Evening session through until 10pm - Family Zone * 5:00pm Hayley Marsten - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 5:00pm Jasmin Bade - The Welder’s Dog * 5:00pm Kell + Brendon Coleman - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 5:00pm Oh Harlow - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 5:00pm The Horse You Rode In On - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck 5:30pm ABBA Members Showcase Host: Cheryl Lethlean. Homestead Band. Artists: Lawry Bucholz, Ken Smith, Brian Pattison, Rebel, Denise Barnett, Jeanette Parsons Cains, Noel Pohlmann, Ian Wilkinson, Greg Dillon, Wayne Docherty, Cheryl Lethlean, David Elson, Lloyd Back, Sarah Hamze, * 1:30pm * 1:30pm * 1:30pm * 2:00pm

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and more - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium Andy Nelson - The Welder’s Dog Goldheist - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage The Mason Boys - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar Anthony Taylor 90’s Live Country Jukebox with guest artists - South Tamworth Bowlo Ben Mastwyk and his Million$ - The Tamworth Outdoor Garden Bobby Howson - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium Cody - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar Lance Friend & Band - Nemingha Tavern Lloyd Banks - City Lights Caravan Park Tamworth Songwriters Association Showcase On Peel with Trinity Woodhouse, Grazy & Aymes, Joel Bear Mckay, Natalie Baker, Mark Shay, and Moonshine Coalition. - Toyota FanZone Stage Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage Two Gals - Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium Festival Fringe featuring street entertainers, buskers and face painting - Fitzroy Street - Kable Ave End Rory Phillips - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage The ‘Git Up’ Challenge - bring your friends and join in the dance phenomenon - Toyota Park (Bicentennial Park) 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Jarred Taylor and his band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage Allison Forbes presents The Medicine Show Sessions featuring Kelly Brouhaha, Carl The Bartender & 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Chloe Styler - The Press Buzz Talay and Stone River Fever with guests Nundle Guitars - Store Stage Gina Timms presents Ladies of Country starring Kaitlyn Thomas, Wendy Phypers, Marie Hodson, The Gottani Sisters, Gayle O’Neil and Gina Timms - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge Kerry Kennedy and Double Barrel - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge Kimberley Gold - Post Office Hotel Melbourne Americana Collective - Peel Inn - Nundle The Charlie Fittler Band - The Pub - Bill Chambers Room The Gunbarrel Highwaymen - Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium Toyota OPENING CONCERT will feature performances from the CMAA Academy of Country Music graduates, Buddy Knox Blues Band, Brewn, Zac & George, the 2019 Toyota Busking Champion Rhys Crimmin, popular duo The Long & Short Of It, 2019 Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor, and Golden Guitar winners Ashleigh Dallas, Lyn Bowtell, Andrew Swift and Adam Brand, who will top off the night with his only Tamworth appearance. Watch out for the spectacular fireworks display at 9.30pm. Hosted by Pete Denahy - Toyota Park (Bicentennial Park) Christian Power & Lonesome Train - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar

* 7:30pm Dan Murphy and Murphy’s Law - Wests’ Diggers Diggers Courtyard * 7:30pm Felicity Kircher - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 8:00pm CK and the 45s - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 8:00pm Justin Landers - Quirindi RSL Club 8:00pm Tamworth On Tour with Rae Moody, Jeff Gibson, Shelley Minson and Sally-Anne Whitten - Royal Hotel, Quirindi 8:00pm The McClymonts with special guest 2019 Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor - Tamworth Town Hall * 8:30pm Col Finley - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 8:30pm Country Karaoke - Tudor Hotel - The Roof Top * 8:30pm Eight Second Ride - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck 8:30pm Never Ending 80s Summer Party - Walking on Sunshine - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) Blazes Showroom * 9:00pm Crawfish Stew - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 9:00pm Kailey Pallas - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 9:00pm Matty Breen - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 9:30pm Toyota Opening Concert Fireworks - Toyota Park (Bicentennial Park) * 10:00pm Bolton Crook - Post Office Hotel 10:00pm Late Night Country Party with The Moonshine Boys, Dee Jay Bux & surprise guests - Family Hotel Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar * 10:00pm The Re-mains - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden 10:00pm The Studio Night Club - Imperial Brew House * 10:30pm Sunny Lee - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 10:30pm The Tony Q Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 10:30pm Trainwreck Trio - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 11:00pm Tornado Alley Cats - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 11:00pm Will Day Band - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * Midnight Nookie & The Free Spirits - The Albert Hotel Marquee

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SATURDAY, 18 JANUARY 2020 * 8:00am Big Breaky Show with Michael Clare, Paul Siels, Malcolm Doyle & John Lynch - Red Cross Hall 8:00am Bush Poets Breakfast hosted by Neil McArthur featuring Marco Gliori, Greg Champion, John Lloyd, Errol Gray, Dave Proust & Ray Essery - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 8:00am Pop Up Information Centre and Box Office opens Festival HQ - Peel Street * 8:30am Ballads and Belly Laughs with Darren Carr - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard 8:30am Galaxy of Stars Wax Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar Goonoo Goonoo Rd 8:30am National Guitar Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 8:30am Pete Denahy Bluegrass and Comedy - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 8:30am Visitor Information Centre opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 9:00am Dave Drummond & Some Blonde Chick - Peel Street 9:00am Hall Of Fame Exhibition - Australian Country Music Hall of Fame (ACMF) * 9:00am Kimberley Gold - Peel Street - Outside Inland Cafe * 9:00am Mackenzie Lee - Peel Street - Outside The Athletes Foot * 9:00am Mid Morning Country & Walk Ups with Venessa Waara, Denis Johns, Malcolm Doyle & Karla Clancy Red Cross Hall * 9:00am Writers In The Round with Tracy Coster, Carter & Carter & Dani Young - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge 9:00am Yodel and a Song featuring Pete Smith, John and Christine Smith, Lilly Goller, Tom Maxwell, Ken (Chainsaw) Lindsay, Lindsay and Gail Hammond, Virginia Coad, and Alice Benfer. Band: Virginia & Lynette Coad, & Jim Hermel - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium

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* 9:15am Aaron Jurd - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 9:30am Homegrown - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage 9:30am Linedancing - Beginner’s Class - Tamworth West Public School * 9:30am Ricardo Hamze - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 9:30am Walk-Up and Sing - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 9:45am Sarah Hamze - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 10:00am 2020 Hands Of Fame named, Eric Watson Award Presentation and Broadcasters featuring Chad Morgan, Jean Stafford & Ashley Cook - Australian Country Music Hall of Fame (ACMF) * 10:00am Alexis and Suzie Duo - Peel Street - Outside Easy Living Footwear 10:00am Dale Hooper presents ‘Nashville After Hours’ - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 10:00am Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue 10:00am Family Zone amusement rides - Morning session through until 2pm - Family Zone * 10:00am Felicity Kircher - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 10:00am Haystack Mountain Hermits - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 10:00am Heath Milner, Benny Allen, A Band Called Twang Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 10:00am Josie - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 10:00am Kora Naughton - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 10:00am Live On The Deck with Logan Hoswell - The DAG Sheep Station, Nundle * 10:00am Pete Smith’s Country Variety Show - Peel Street * 10:00am Tamworth Regional Gallery opens - Peel Street * 10:00am The Golden Octopus Foundation Emerging Artist Showcase - Family Zone - Stage * 10:00am Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave Get up close and personal with your favourite stars

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TCMF2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAM * 10:00am Toyota Hybrid Drive Experience opens - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:00am Trinity Woodhouse - Post Office Hotel * 10:15am Katie Jayne - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 10:15am Walk up sessions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage 10:30am Lonnie Lee and The Leemen - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 10:30am Mickey Pye - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 10:30am Ryan Sampson & Ben Jenkins RmB Collective Tudor Hotel - Front Bar 10:30am The Rhymers Roundup with Gregory North, The Rhymer from Ryde Graeme Johnson, Rhonda Tallnash, Noel Bull, John Peel & special guest Steve Passfield - North Tamworth Bowling Club Auditorium * 10:45am Battle of the Young Stars - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall * 10:45am Josie - KIX Country Radio - Interview * 11:00am 2019 Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave 11:00am Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 11:00am Brendan Smoother - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 11:00am Charlie Fittler - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 11:00am Darren Colston, Montgomery Church - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 11:00am Ella & Sienna - Peel Street - Outside Gusto * 11:00am Finnian Johnson - Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar 11:00am Friends Of DAG Showcase with Kevin Bennett, Kelly Cork, Lou & Phil Bradley, John Krsulja, Richo Richardson & Kelly Brouhaha - The DAG Sheep Station, Nundle - The Mess Hall 11:00am Jammo’s Family And Friends Show featuring Keith Jamieson, Jeff Brown, Lyn Brown, Brown Boys, Nathan Charlton, Alisha Smith, Caitlyn Jamieson, Reg Poole OAM, Ray Essery, Rob Walters - Southside Uniting Church * 11:00am Jenny Mitchell and 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Chloe Styler (Storytellers) - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 11:00am Rhys Crimmin - 2019 TCMF Busking Champion - Peel Street - Outside Optus * 11:00am Riley Catherall - Post Office Hotel * 11:00am Scarlett Gunner - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 11:00am Suz Dorahy - Family Zone - Stage * 11:00am The Bushwackers - Tamworth Shoppingworld Festival Stage * 11:30am Josie (Battle Of The Young Stars) - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 11:30am Lily Grace - Family Zone - Stage * 11:30am Lunchtime Roundup with Peter Hulme, Lucy Lemann, Paul Siels, Floreena Forbes & Karla Clancy - Red Cross Hall * 11:30am Oh Harlow - Hog’s Breath Cafe - Street Stage * 11:30am Renee McAlpin - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 11:30am Uncle Bob’s Jug Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 11:45am Amber Lawrence - Tamworth Shoppingworld Festival Stage * 11:45am Grace Mae - KIX Country Radio - Interview

* 12:00pm Aleyce Simmonds, Danielle Todd, Ben Mastwyk & His Million$ - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 12:00pm Allison Forbes - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 12:00pm Angela Easson - Post Office Hotel * 12:00pm Battle of the New Stars - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall * 12:00pm Big Sky Mountain - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 12:00pm Bobby Howson Memories Are Made Of This Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium * 12:00pm Daily Walk Up Stage with host Karen Thomsen Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 12:00pm Duncan Phillips - Peel Inn - Nundle * 12:00pm Jorja Belle - Family Zone - Stage * 12:00pm Kailey Pallas - Hungry Jacks * 12:00pm Legends Long Lunch with Luke Austen and Anthony Taylor - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) Legends Lounge * 12:00pm Michael Bryers - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 12:00pm Neon featuring Travis List - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 12:00pm Open Mic Session - Tamworth Regional Gallery * 12:00pm Shyanne Irwin and Brooke Lambert (Storytellers) The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 12:00pm Songwriters over Lunch - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 12:00pm String Loaded Celtic Fiddle Band - The Atrium Festival Stage * 12:00pm The Yamaha Sessions with Liam Kennedy-Clark - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 12:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 12:00pm Two Gals - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club Auditorium * 12:00pm Young Country Music Showcase - Southgate Inn Gold Stage * 12:30pm Chad Morgan - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 12:30pm Felicity Dowd - Family Zone - Stage * 12:30pm Piper Butcher - Family Hotel - Lounge * 12:30pm The Whiskey Mountain Boys - The Albert Hotel Front Bar * 12:45pm Onsite Demo Recordings with Buzzard Productions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 1:00pm Ashley Cook (Busking) - Peel Street * 1:00pm Battle of the Golden Oldies - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall * 1:00pm Brooke Thompson - Family Zone - Stage * 1:00pm Copperline - Post Office Hotel * 1:00pm Emma Dykes and Chelsea Rollings (Storytellers) The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 1:00pm Fredbear - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 1:00pm Kerry Kennedy and Double Barrel - Nemingha Tavern 1:00pm Linedancing - Social Dancing - Tamworth West Public School * 1:00pm Lunchtime Travelling Showcase with Ernie Johns, Venessa Waara, Michael Clare, Ginger Cox & Sam Lovell, Malcolm Doyle & Dani Matthaus - Red Cross Hall * 1:00pm People’s Choice Showcase - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 1:00pm Rory Phillips - Hungry Jacks

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* 1:00pm The Yamaha Sessions with Dani Young - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 1:00pm Then Jolene - Southgate Inn - Main Bar Lounge * 1:15pm Ainslie Allen - KIX Country Radio - Interview * 1:15pm Bronwyn - KIX Country Radio - Interview * 1:15pm Darlinghurst, Hayley Wilson - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage 1:30pm A.B.B.A. Australian Country Music Hall Of Fame Fundraiser Host: Lorraine Pfitzner OAM. Band: Virginia Hermel, Jim Hermel, and Lynette Coad. Artists: Chad Morgan OAM, Col Thomson, Kylie Adams-Collier, Dave Prior, Graeme Doubleday, Tom Chesterfield, Patti Morgan, Lorraine Pfitzner OAM, and Phil Manning - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium * 1:30pm Battle of the Bands - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 1:30pm Chris Matthews Band - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 1:30pm Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue * 1:30pm Pete Armstrong - Family Zone - Stage * 1:30pm The Mezcaltones - Joe Maguires Pub * 1:30pm Tom Maxwell - The Atrium - Festival Stage 2:00pm A Night with the Music of Paul McCartney - Hog’s Breath Cafe - The Loft * 2:00pm Allan Gumm - South Tamworth Bowlo * 2:00pm Becci Nethery - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 2:00pm Brendan Nawrocki and Hetty Ingram (Storytellers) The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth 2:00pm Chris Callaghan and Tim Rickards - North Tamworth Bowling Club - Auditorium * 2:00pm Ella & Sienna, Gareth Leach, Chalkie White - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 2:00pm Grace Mae - Hungry Jacks * 2:00pm Kimberley Gold - Post Office Hotel * 2:00pm Loren Ryan - The Welder’s Dog * 2:00pm Rough Stock - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 2:00pm Sophia Chesworth - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 2:00pm Tamworth Songwriters Association (TSA) presents Songwriters On Show with 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Zoey Mills, Col Thomson, Kristine Best, Nathan Seeckts, Oh Suzannah, Briana Dinsdale and Sarah Hamze - Tamworth City Bowling Club Auditorium * 2:00pm The Sweet Jelly Rolls - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 2:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 2:30pm Andrea Robertson (Duo) - Family Zone - Stage * 2:30pm Atrium Showcase - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 2:30pm Bryce Sainty - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage 2:30pm Like A Rhinestone Cowboy starring Darren Coggan Capitol Theatre Tamworth 3:00pm Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth 3:00pm Cash Only - The Johnny Cash Tribute Band - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 3:00pm Casual Country Walk Ups with Peter Hulme, Lucy Lemann & Dani Matthaus - Red Cross Hall * 3:00pm Charlie Fittler Band, Harriet Kelly, Big Sky Mountain - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St Stage

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* 3:00pm Joel McKay - Family Zone - Stage 3:00pm The Family Circle with Lachlan Bryan, Catherine Britt, Melody Moko, Kristy Cox & Natalie Henry - The Pub - Bill Chambers Room * 3:00pm The McCleans - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 3:00pm Tommy Miller - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 3:30pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Jarred Taylor and his band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 3:30pm Ashleigh Dallas - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 3:30pm Col Finley - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 3:30pm Elias Bartholomeo - Family Zone - Stage 3:30pm Luke O’Shea - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse 3:30pm The Gunbarrel Highwaymen featuring Terry Gordon, Reg Poole and Owen Blundell - Wests’ Diggers Diggers Showroom * 4:00pm Al Buchan, Jase Lansky, Mark Shay - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 4:00pm Aussie Nightmarkets - Food Festival - Tamworth Jockey Club * 4:00pm Brooke Lambert - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 4:00pm Dan Murphy and Murphy’s Law - Wests’ Diggers Diggers Courtyard * 4:00pm Good Corn Liquor Show - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 4:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 4:00pm Tyson Lucas - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage * 4:30pm Andy Nelson - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 4:30pm Sarah McAdams - Family Zone - Stage * 4:30pm Stephanie Penrose - The Welder’s Dog 5:00pm Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 5:00pm Alexis and Suzie Duo, Eddie Rawk - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage 5:00pm Beccy Cole - Wilder Tart ‘Wild at Heart’ 20 years on - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom 5:00pm Darren Carr & Other Dummies - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre * 5:00pm Dave Drummond and Some Blonde Chick - Family Zone - Stage * 5:00pm Duncan Phillips - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 5:00pm Eight Second Ride Duo - Family Hotel - Lounge 5:00pm Family Zone amusement rides - Evening session through until 10pm - Family Zone * 5:00pm Katie Jayne Band - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 5:00pm Kell + Brendon Coleman - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 5:00pm Texas Strangers - Joe Maguires Pub - Back Bar * 5:00pm The Cartwheels - Barraba RSL Memorial Hall * 5:30pm Jess Ferris - Hungry Jacks * 5:30pm Lily Grace Live - The Welder’s Dog * 5:30pm Outlaw Ave - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 5:30pm Zac & George - Southgate Inn - Main Bar Lounge 6:00pm Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club - A Mix of All The Nights - North Tamworth Bowling Club - The Supper Club

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TCMF2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAM * 6:00pm Anthony Taylor 90’s Live Country Jukebox with guest artists - South Tamworth Bowlo * 6:00pm Bo’Ness - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 6:00pm Bobby Howson and Hank Vann - City Lights Caravan Park * 6:00pm CK and the 45s - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden 6:00pm Dianne Lindsay Memories Trail Show - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre * 6:00pm Hogstar Competition - Hog’s Breath Cafe - The Loft * 6:00pm Jason McDaniel - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 6:00pm Sally-Anne Whitten - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 6:00pm Tamworth Songwriters Association presents All Kinds Of Country with Matthew Munro, Kylie Castle, Smokie Pete Dawson and 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Chloe Styler - Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium * 6:00pm Tamworth Songwriters Association Showcase On Peel with Felicity Dowd, Bowen & Clare, Rachel Clark, Barry Walker, Michelle Gardiner, and The Silverline. - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 6:00pm The Black Cadillacs - Nemingha Tavern * 6:00pm The McCleans - The Press * 6:30pm Claudia Tripp - Hungry Jacks * 6:30pm Festival Fringe featuring street entertainers, buskers and face painting - Fitzroy Street - Kable Ave End * 7:00pm ‘BEST’ NIGHT OUT brought to you by Best Employment featuring Amber Lawrence, Brad Butcher, Lyn Bowtell, Andrew Swift, Aleyce Simmonds 2014 Toyota Star Maker Jared Porter and more - Toyota Park (Bicentennial Park) * 7:00pm A Band Called Twang - Peel Inn - Nundle * 7:00pm Allison Forbes presents The Medicine Show Sessions featuring Sam Hawksley, Brandon Dodd & Gretta Ziller - The Press * 7:00pm Becci Nethery Q Country Rocks - Imperial Hotel, Quirindi * 7:00pm Buzz Talay and Stone River Fever with guests Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 7:00pm Colt Seavers Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 7:00pm Duncan Phillips - The Welder’s Dog 7:00pm Fibber’s Ave a Go Show - Kootingal Bowling Club Auditorium * 7:00pm Gina Timms Birthday Bash - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge 7:00pm Jayne Denham - Family Hotel - Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar 7:00pm New Zealand Country Legends and Friends featuring Aly Cook, Brendan Dugan, Jodi Vaughan & Ainslie Allen - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse 7:00pm The Bushwackers Beach Party - Longyard Hotel Goonoo Goonoo Room * 7:00pm The Horse You Rode In On - Post Office Hotel * 7:00pm The Tony Q Band - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 7:00pm The Whiskey Mountain Boys - Kootingal Hotel * 7:30pm Aaron Jurd - Manilla RSL Club * 7:30pm Christian Power & Lonesome Train - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar

* 7:30pm Hudson Rose - Hungry Jacks * 7:30pm Jonny Taylor - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 7:30pm Kailey Pallas - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 7:30pm The Pub Songs & Stories with Brad Butcher, Charlie Collins, Melody Moko & 2019 Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor - The Pub - Bill Chambers Room * 8:00pm Alexis and Suzie Duo - Riverside Camp Grounds * 8:00pm Ben Mastwyk and his Million$ - The Tamworth Outdoor Garden * 8:00pm Redneck Gentlemen - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage 8:00pm The Tamworth Opry hosted by Felicity Urquhart will include performances from Amber Lawrence, Brad Butcher, Pete Denahy, Dean Perrett, Homegrown, Emma Beau, Neon, Hayley Marsten and a few very special surprise guests - Capitol Theatre Tamworth 8:30pm Adam Harvey Live - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 8:30pm Country Karaoke - Tudor Hotel - The Roof Top * 8:30pm Eight Second Ride - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 8:30pm Splashpool - The Albert Hotel - Marquee 9:00pm Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club - Hot Fiddle Night North Tamworth Bowling Club - The Supper Club * 9:00pm Crawfish Stew - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 9:00pm Gayle O’Neil - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 9:00pm Taylor Moss - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 10:00pm Bolton Crook - Post Office Hotel 10:00pm Late Night Country Party with The Moonshine Boys, Dee Jay Bux & surprise guests - Family Hotel Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar * 10:00pm The Re-mains - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 10:30pm Eddie Rawk and the Racketeers - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 10:30pm Sunny Lee - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 10:30pm Trainwreck Trio - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 11:00pm The Mason Boys - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 11:00pm Tornado Alley Cats - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 11:00pm Will Day Band - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * Midnight Jimmy Craz Band - The Albert Hotel - Marquee

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SUNDAY, 19 JANUARY 2020 * 5:30am Macca (Ian McNamara) Radio Broadcast - Australia All Over - Toyota Park (Bicentennial Park) * 7:00am Gospel Concert with free breakfast featuring Dianne Lindsay and Peter Simpson, walk-ups welcome - Hallsville Uniting Church * 8:00am Big Breaky Show with Kerrie Johns, Karla Clancy & Michael Clare - Red Cross Hall 8:00am Bush Poets Breakfast hosted by Neil McArthur featuring Marco Gliori, Ray Essery, Greg North, Dave Prior, Dave Proust & Greg Champion - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 8:00am Pop Up Information Centre and Box Office opens Festival HQ - Peel Street * 8:30am Ballads and Belly Laughs with Darren Carr - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard 8:30am Galaxy of Stars Wax Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar Goonoo Goonoo Rd 8:30am National Guitar Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 8:30am Pete Denahy Bluegrass and Comedy - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 8:30am Visitor Information Centre opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd 9:00am Hall Of Fame Exhibition opens - Australian Country Music Hall of Fame (ACMF) * 9:00am Kimberley Gold - Peel Street - Outside Inland Cafe * 9:00am Mackenzie Lee - Peel Street - Outside The Athletes Foot * 9:00am Mid Morning Country & Walk Ups with Peter Hulme, Floreena Forbes, Lucy Lemann, Paul Siels & Dani Matthaus - Red Cross Hall * 9:00am Writers In The Round with ‘Richo’ Richardson, Becci Nethery & John Krsulja - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 9:15am Dan Higgins, Cassidy-Rae - Toyota FanZone Stage Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 9:30am Alexis and Suzie Duo - Peel Street - Outside Easy Living Footwear * 9:30am Haystack Mountain Hermits - Tamworth Shoppingworld 9:30am Linedancing - Beginner’s Class - Tamworth West Public School

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* 9:30am Paula Standing - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 9:30am Walk-Up and Sing - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 10:00am Allegra Dunning - Post Office Hotel * 10:00am Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue 10:00am Family Zone amusement rides - Morning session through until 2pm - Family Zone * 10:00am Fredbear, Great Aunt, Kaitlyn Thomas - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 10:00am Grace Mae - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar 10:00am LBS Studio Open Day Concert featuring Shaza Leigh, Lindsay Butler OAM, Ashley Cook, Lynette Guest, Greg Bain, Peggy Gilchrist, Rachel Jillett, Rachel Summerell, Anthony Baxter, Melissa Bajric, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Simpson, Patti Morgan, Carol Chaney, Graham Pearson, Ann Penman, Bill Murray, Michael Neboraczek, Ken Coverdale, Shane Butterworth, Jean Darnell, Arlene Stapleton, Tom Chesterfield, Justin Standley, Loreena Quinlivan, Donnie Soper, Becci Nethery, Marge Graham, Chris Strohfeld and special guests with The Butler Showband - Lindsay Butler Studios (LBS) Music Complex, Tamworth - Butlers Auditorium * 10:00am Live On The Deck with Joel ‘Bear’ McKay - The DAG Sheep Station, Nundle * 10:00am Pete Smith’s Country Variety Show - Peel Street * 10:00am Suicide Memorial Concert with various artists Hallsville Uniting Church * 10:00am Tamworth Regional Gallery opens - Peel Street * 10:00am The Golden Octopus Foundation Emerging Artist Showcase - Family Zone - Stage * 10:00am The Sweet Jelly Rolls - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 10:00am Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:00am Toyota Hybrid Drive Experience opens - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:15am Cash Only - The Johnny Cash Tribute Band Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 10:15am Walk up sessions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage 10:30am Lonnie Lee and The Leemen - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 10:30am Mickey Pye - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall

TCMF2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAM * 10:30am Ryan Sampson & Ben Jenkins RmB Collective Tudor Hotel - Front Bar 10:30am The Rhymers Roundup with Gregory North, The Rhymer from Ryde Graeme Johnson, Rhonda Tallnash, Noel Bull, John Peel & special guest Steve Passfield - North Tamworth Bowling Club Auditorium * 10:45am Battle of the Young Stars - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall * 11:00am Alice Benfer - Post Office Hotel * 11:00am Aristocrat Country Entertainer of the Year (Heat 1) Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom 11:00am Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 11:00am Brendan Smoother - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 11:00am Ella & Sienna - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 11:00am Glen Harrison - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 11:00am Greer Webley (Battle of the Young Stars) - CocaCola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 11:00am Kate Rose - Family Zone - Stage * 11:00am Katie Jayne, Lindsay Waddington, Melissa Bajric Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 11:00am Paula Standing (Storytellers) - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 11:00am Rhys Crimmin - 2019 TCMF Busking Champion - Peel Street - Outside Optus 11:00am Tom Maxwell Back to the Bush - The DAG Sheep Station, Nundle - The Mess Hall * 11:00am Vixens of Fall - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 11:30am Jason Carruthers - Family Zone - Stage * 11:30am Lunchtime Roundup with Malcolm Doyle, Venessa Waara, Peter Hulme, Paul Siels, Karla Clancy, Ginger Cox & Sam Lovell - Red Cross Hall * 11:30am Tony Kennelly - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 11:30am Uncle Bob’s Jug Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 11:30am Zac & George - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 11:45am Bryce Sainty - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 12:00pm Al Buchan Music - Family Zone - Stage * 12:00pm Alexis and Suzie Duo (Battle of the New Stars) Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 12:00pm Andy Nelson - Peel Inn - Nundle * 12:00pm Battle of the New Stars - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall * 12:00pm Big Sky Mountain - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 12:00pm Bobby Howson Memories Are Made Of This Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium * 12:00pm Col Finley Biggest Show Ever featuring Danielle Todd direct from Nashville - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge 12:00pm Country Under the Vines - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 12:00pm Daily Walk Up Stage with host Karen Thomsen Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 12:00pm Dale Hooper, Stephanie Pernose, Tammy Moxon Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 12:00pm Duncan Phillips and Grazy’s Country (Storytellers) The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth 12:00pm Fibber’s Ave a Go Show - Kootingal Bowling Club Auditorium

* 12:00pm Legends Long Lunch with Luke Austen and Anthony Taylor - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) Legends Lounge * 12:00pm Neon featuring Travis List - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 12:00pm Open Mic Session - Tamworth Regional Gallery * 12:00pm Q Country Rocks Sunday Chillout Session with walkups - Imperial Hotel, Quirindi * 12:00pm Shauna Hartig - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 12:00pm String Loaded Celtic Fiddle Band - The Atrium Festival Stage * 12:00pm Suz Dorahy - Post Office Hotel * 12:00pm The Yamaha Sessions with Liam Kennedy-Clark - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 12:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 12:00pm Trinity Woodhouse - Hungry Jacks * 12:30pm Alexis and Suzie Duo - Peel Street - Outside Easy Living Footwear * 12:30pm Alice Benfer - Family Zone - Stage * 12:30pm Bo’Ness - Family Hotel - Lounge * 12:30pm Chad Morgan - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 12:30pm The Black Cadillacs - Nemingha Tavern * 12:30pm The Whiskey Mountain Boys - The Albert Hotel Front Bar * 12:45pm Onsite Demo Recordings with Buzzard Productions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 1:00pm Battle of the Golden Oldies - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall * 1:00pm Bowen & Clare - Post Office Hotel * 1:00pm Brad Christmas and Brock Henry (Storytellers) - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 1:00pm Johnny Doyle - Family Zone - Stage 1:00pm Linedancing - Social Dancing - Tamworth West Public School * 1:00pm Lunchtime Travelling Showcase with Ernie & Kerrie Johns, Lucy Lemann, Michael Clare, Floreena Forbes, Kylie Castle & Johnny Shilo - Red Cross Hall

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* 1:00pm People’s Choice Showcase - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 1:00pm Sophia Chesworth - Hungry Jacks * 1:00pm Southgate Inn presents Songs & Stories featuring Jessica Emily Odgers, Hudson Rose, Claudia Tripp, Mason Hope, Cassi Marie & Piper Butcher Southgate Inn - Main Bar Lounge * 1:00pm The Yamaha Sessions with Montgomery Church The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 1:00pm Tyson Lucas - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage * 1:00pm Write Like a Girl Songwriter’s Round - Tudor Hotel Upstairs Level One Bar * 1:00pm Zoey & Leyon, Peter Campbell - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 1:30pm Battle of the Bands - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 1:30pm Carl The Bartender - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden 1:30pm Cash Only - The Johnny Cash Tribute Band - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 1:30pm Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue * 1:30pm Glenn Bidmead - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 1:30pm Katie Jayne Band - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck 1:30pm Runaway Dixie Concert featuring Jim Hermel, Virginia & Lynette Coad (Runaway Dixie) and special guests Brian Letton & Trevor Tolton - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium * 2:00pm 2020 Traditional Country Music Awards The Winners Presentation Concert - Lindsay Butler Studios (LBS) Music Complex, Tamworth - Butlers Auditorium * 2:00pm Dan Murphy - South Tamworth Bowlo * 2:00pm Darren Colston and Clint Wilson (Storytellers) - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 2:00pm Ella & Sienna - Peel Street - Outside Gusto * 2:00pm Gayle O’Neil - The Atrium - Festival Stage 2:00pm Hillbilly Goats - The Pub - Bill Chambers Room * 2:00pm Kimberley Gold - Post Office Hotel * 2:00pm Lane Pittman - Hungry Jacks 2:00pm Leslie Avril - North Tamworth Bowling Club Auditorium * 2:00pm Redneck Gentlemen - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 2:00pm Ryan Daykin - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 2:00pm Tamworth Songwriters Association presents Songwriters On Show with Dunc ‘N’ Sue, Mackenzie Lee, Wayne Docherty, Kylie Adams-Collier, Duncan Phillips, Rachel Jillett and Dave Drummond & Some Blonde Chick - Tamworth City Bowling Club Auditorium * 2:00pm The Tony Q Band, Zac & George, Emily Barker Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 2:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 2:30pm Ashley Cook (Busking) - Peel Street * 2:30pm Ben Westphal - Family Zone - Stage 2:30pm Carter & Carter Country Gospel Show with special guests Kristy Cox, Dean Perrett, Anthony Taylor, Melanie Gray and 3 community choirs - Capitol Theatre Tamworth * 2:30pm Fredbear - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 2:30pm Gretta Ziller - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 2:30pm Mariah Jayne Band - The Atrium - Festival Stage

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3:00pm ‘Dolly for Dolly’ Fundraising Concert - Family Hotel Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar * 3:00pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Zoey Mills & Leyon Milner - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 3:00pm Aristocrat Country Entertainer of the Year (Heat 2) Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom 3:00pm Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 3:00pm Casual Country Walk Ups with Michael Doyle, Dani Mathaus & Venessa Waara - Red Cross Hall 3:00pm Cold Chisel Blood Moon Tour with Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers, Troy Cassar-Daley and Charlie Collins West Tamworth League Club (Wests) * 3:00pm Colt Seavers band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 3:00pm Dale Hooper - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 3:00pm Peter Santella - Family Zone - Stage * 3:00pm Rory Phillips, The Sweet Jelly Rolls, Shelly Jones Band - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage 3:00pm The Bushwackers - The DAG Sheep Station, Nundle The Mess Hall * 3:30pm Ashleigh Dallas - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 3:30pm Dan Henwood - Family Zone - Stage * 3:30pm Eddie Rawk & The Racketeers - Longyard Hotel Front Deck * 3:30pm Kerry Kennedy and Double Barrel - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge 3:30pm Luke O’Shea - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 4:00pm Andrew Swift - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 4:00pm Aussie Nightmarkets - Food Festival - Tamworth Jockey Club * 4:00pm Christian Power & Lonesome Train - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 4:00pm Eight Second Ride, Scarlet’s Way - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 4:00pm Keely Johnson - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 4:00pm Quarralia Knox - Family Zone - Stage * 4:00pm Ryan James - The Welder’s Dog * 4:00pm Sally-Anne Whitten - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 4:00pm The Two Johnny’s featuring Johnny Shilo & Johnny Grills - Oxley Bowling Club * 4:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 4:30pm The Silverline - Family Zone - Stage * 5:00pm Duncan Phillips & Great Aunt Melbourne Americana Collective - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 5:00pm Eric Grothe & the Gurus - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage 5:00pm Family Zone amusement rides - Evening session through until 10pm - Family Zone * 5:00pm Felicity Kircher - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 5:00pm Harriet Kelly - Family Zone - Stage * 5:00pm Norm Price ‘Willie’ Show - Family Hotel - Lounge * 5:00pm Rough Stock - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 5:00pm Texas Strangers - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 5:00pm Trainwreck Trio - Post Office Hotel * 5:15pm 4 Highwaymen - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage

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and Craig Lamond - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 7:00pm The Grasscutters - Paceway Tamworth * 7:00pm The Mezcaltones - Joe Maguires Pub 7:00pm The Viper Creek Band - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room 7:00pm Travellin’ Still - The Songs of Slim Dusty with Pete Denahy & the Travelling Country Band - The Pub - Bill Chambers Room * 7:30pm Glen Harrison - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 7:30pm Josie - Hungry Jacks * 7:30pm NZ Showcase featuring Ainslie Allen, Aly Cook, Brendan Dugan, Bronwyn Halley, Jaydin Singleton, Jenny Mitchell, Jodi Vaughan, Lana Doublet, Maegan & NIcola Mitchell, Ocean Waitokai, Phil Doublet, Ron Mitchell & Trevor Graham - Tamworth Town Hall * 7:30pm Then Joelene - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 7:30pm Tornado Alley Cats - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 8:30pm Country Karaoke - Tudor Hotel - The Roof Top 8:30pm Country Turns Pink - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 8:30pm Melody Moko - The Albert Hotel - Marquee 9:00pm Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club - Ukulele and Mandolin Night - North Tamworth Bowling Club - The Supper Club * 9:00pm Gareth Leach & Nathan Seeckts - Tudor Hotel Upstairs Level One Bar * 9:30pm Eight Second Ride - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage 10:00pm The Studio Night Club - Imperial Brew House * 10:30pm Trainwreck Trio - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 11:00pm Stuie French & Friends - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 11:00pm Will Day Band - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard

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MONDAY, 20 JANUARY 2020 * 8:00am Big Breaky Walk Ups with Ernie Johns, Johnny Shilo, Dani Matthaus & Karla Clancy - Red Cross Hall 8:00am Bush Poets Breakfast hosted by Neil McArthur featuring Ray Essery, Greg Champion, Marco Gliori, Errol Gray, John Lloyd & Dave Proust - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 8:00am Homestead Breakfast Concert featuring Tom and Talia Kennedy & Alice Benfer - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Annex Room * 8:00am Pop Up Information Centre and Box Office opens Festival HQ - Peel Street * 8:00am The Brendans Breakfast Hour Shenanigans featuring many special guest Brendans - Almond Inn Tamworth * 8:30am Ballads and Belly Laughs with Darren Carr - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard 8:30am Galaxy of Stars Wax Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 8:30am Josie (Busking) - Peel Street - Outside Heeled & DeKora 8:30am National Guitar Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 8:30am Pete Denahy Bluegrass and Comedy - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 8:30am Visitor Information Centre opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 9:00am Dave Drummond & Some Blonde Chick - Peel Street * 9:00am Grace Mae - Peel Street - Outside Pursegloves 9:00am Hall Of Fame Exhibition opens - Australian Country Music Hall of Fame (ACMF) * 9:00am Kimberley Gold - Peel Street - Outside Inland Cafe * 9:00am Mid Morning Country & Walk Ups with Lucy Lemann, Ginger Cox & Sam Lovell, Paul Siels, Kerrie Johns, Michael Clare & Venessa Waara - Red Cross Hall 9:00am Pete Smith’s Outback Country Variety Show with Pete and Sandra Smith - Balladeers Homestead Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium 9:00am Powerstation Museum opens - Tamworth Powerstation Museum * 9:00am Writers In The Round with Roger Corbett, Megan Sidwell & Kora Naughton - Tamworth Services Club In The Lounge

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* 9:30am Alexis and Suzie Duo - Peel Street - Outside Easy Living Footwear * 9:30am Escape Into Song - Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar * 9:30am Hillbilly Goats - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage 9:30am Linedancing - Beginner’s Class - Tamworth West Public School * 9:30am Niksta - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall 9:30am Tom Curtain’s We’re Still Here Tour with special guests The Grasscutters - Paceway Tamworth * 9:30am Walk-Up and Sing - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 9:45am Andy Penkow - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 9:45am Dennis Comino - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 10:00am 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Taylor Pfeiffer - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 10:00am Australian Bush Poets Association Poetry Workshop - Southside Uniting Church * 10:00am Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue 10:00am Family Zone amusement rides - Morning session through until 2pm - Family Zone * 10:00am Felicity Dowd - Post Office Hotel * 10:00am Free Cafe with Live Music featuring various artists Gospel Zone (Scripture Union Gospel Tent) * 10:00am Grace Amos - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar 10:00am Graham Rodger & John O’Dea - Golden Songwriters Tamworth Community Centre - Heritage Room * 10:00am Haystack Mountain Hermits - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 10:00am ICMA Showcase & Awards - South Tamworth Bowlo 10:00am LBS Super Concert & Wall Of Honour Induction featuring Shaza Leigh, Lindsay Butler OAM, Tom Maxwell, Lynette Guest, Ashley Cook, Greg Bain, Peggy Gilchrist, Carol Chaney, Anthony Baxter with The Butler Showband and Patti Morgan (Wall of Honour Inductee) - Lindsay Butler Studios (LBS) Music Complex, Tamworth - Butlers Auditorium * 10:00am Live On The Deck with Brittany Elise - The DAG Sheep Station, Nundle * 10:00am Tamworth Regional Gallery opens - Peel Street * 10:00am Tamworth Songwriters’ Association (TSA) presents Songwriters’ Sing with Sarah Hamze, Phill Doring,

TCMF2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAM Maria Stratton and The Floyd Black Band - Square Man Inn - Alfresco Dining Beer Garden * 10:00am The Golden Octopus Foundation Emerging Artist Showcase - Family Zone - Stage * 10:00am Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:00am Toyota Hybrid Drive Experience opens - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:15am Colt Seavers - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 10:15am Mickey Pye - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 10:15am Walk up sessions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 10:30am Battle of the Young Stars - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall 10:30am Lonnie Lee and The Leemen - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 10:30am Ryan Sampson & Ben Jenkins RmB Collective Tudor Hotel - Front Bar 10:30am The Rhymer from Ryde The Rhymers Roundup with Gregory North, The Rhymer from Ryde Graeme Johnson, Rhonda Tallnash, Noel Bull, John Peel & special guest Steve Passfield - North Tamworth Bowling Club - Auditorium * 10:45am Elias Bartholomeo - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 11:00am Aleyce Simmonds with Montgomery Church Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage 11:00am Australian Bush Poets Association Poetry Walk Ups - Southside Uniting Church 11:00am Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 11:00am Cush Ryder - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 11:00am Dave Diprose and Davinia Jean (Storytellers) - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth 11:00am Felicity Urquhart - Saturday Night Country ‘House Concert’ recorded Live for ABC with special guests The DAG Sheep Station, Nundle - The Mess Hall * 11:00am Finnian Johnson - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 11:00am Jack McDougall - Family Zone - Stage * 11:00am Jorja Belle - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 11:00am Kaitlyn Thomas - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 11:00am Niksta - Peel Street * 11:00am Rhys Crimmin - 2019 TCMF Busking Champion - Peel Street - Outside Optus * 11:00am The Same Tune - Artist Showcase and Meet & Greet featuring Natalie Henry, The Weeping Willows, Jasmin Bade, Chad Sinclair, Vixens Of Fall, Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes, Tammy Moxon, The Crosby Sisters, Montgomery Church, Allan Caswell, Greg Champion, Allison Forbes and Aleyce Simmonds - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 11:00am The Silverline - Post Office Hotel * 11:15am Bryce Sainty, Jessica Emily Odgers - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 11:30am Lunchtime Roundup with Venessa Waara, Country Horizon, Floreena Forbes, Malcolm Doyle, Karla Clancy & Dani Matthaus - Red Cross Hall * 11:30am Sue Dyson - Family Zone - Stage * 11:30am Sunny Lee - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 11:30am Tony Kennelly - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 11:30am Toyota Star Maker Winner 2020 - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall

* 11:30am Uncle Bob’s Jug Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 11:45am Royal Qld Show Junior Winners Ella & Sienna Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 11:45am Zac & George - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 12:00pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Leigha Moore - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 12:00pm Battle of the New Stars - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall * 12:00pm Bo’Ness Duo - Hungry Jacks * 12:00pm Bobby Howson Memories Are Made Of This Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium * 12:00pm Daily Walk Up Stage with host Karen Thomsen Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 12:00pm Doc and the Delegates with guests Coral Lee and Steel City Su - Peel Inn - Nundle * 12:00pm Emma Dykes - Post Office Hotel * 12:00pm Kevin Sullivan - Square Man Inn - Alfresco Dining Beer Garden * 12:00pm Legends Long Lunch with Luke Austen and Anthony Taylor - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) Legends Lounge * 12:00pm Melissa Robertson - Family Zone - Stage * 12:00pm Michael Bryers - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 12:00pm Mother Hen Touring & Stanley Records Showcase featuring Katie Brianna, Ben Leece, Lachlan Bryan and more - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 12:00pm Natalie Henry and Suzanne Diprose (Storytellers) The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 12:00pm Open Mic Session - Tamworth Regional Gallery * 12:00pm Pixie Jenkins - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 12:00pm Q Country Rocks Walkups - Imperial Hotel, Quirindi * 12:00pm Ricardo Hamze (Battle of the New Stars) - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 12:00pm String Loaded Celtic Fiddle Band - The Atrium Festival Stage * 12:00pm The Yamaha Sessions with Gareth Leach - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 12:00pm Tornado Alley Cats - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 12:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 12:00pm Toyota Star Maker Winner 2020 & Kelly Cork Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage 12:00pm Woman Enough featuring Melody Moko, Catherine Britt & Natalie Henry - Family Hotel - Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar * 12:30pm Chad Morgan - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 12:30pm Country Young Guns - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage * 12:30pm Jake Davey - Family Zone - Stage * 12:30pm Kat Angela (Busking) - Peel Street - Outside Cotton On * 12:30pm Katie Jayne & Friends - Family Hotel - Family Bar * 12:30pm The Whiskey Mountain Boys - The Albert Hotel Front Bar * 12:45pm Onsite Demo Recordings with Buzzard Productions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 1:00pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Sammy White, Keely Johnson, Luke Dickens - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage

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1:00pm A little song I wrote with Larissa Uebergang & Renee Jonas - Hog’s Breath Cafe - The Loft * 1:00pm Australian Bush Poets Association Poetry Workshop - Southside Uniting Church * 1:00pm Battle of the Golden Oldies - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall * 1:00pm Cassi Marie - Hungry Jacks * 1:00pm Dan Higgins - Post Office Hotel * 1:00pm Felicity Kircher - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 1:00pm Jaydin Shingleton - Family Zone - Stage * 1:00pm Kinch Kinski and Brendan Nawrocki (Storytellers) The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth 1:00pm Linedancing - Social Dancing - Tamworth West Public School * 1:00pm Lunchtime Travelling Showcase with Ernie & Kerrie Johns, Michael Clare, Lucy Lemann, John Lynch, Peter Hulme & Floreena Forbes - Red Cross Hall * 1:00pm People’s Choice Showcase - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 1:00pm Southgate Inn presents Songs & Stories featuring Taylor Pfeiffer, Glen Harrison, Sophie Chesworth & Bryce Sainty - Southgate Inn - Main Bar Lounge * 1:00pm The Yamaha Sessions with Jasmin Bade - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 1:30pm Battle of the Bands - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall 1:30pm Cash Only - The Johnny Cash Tribute Band - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 1:30pm Chris Matthews Band - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck 1:30pm Cookies Cook Up - Lindsay Butler Studios (LBS) Music Complex, Tamworth - Landmark Stage * 1:30pm Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue * 1:30pm Glenn Bidmead - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 1:30pm Gottani Sisters - Family Zone - Stage 1:30pm Gunbarrel Highwaymen featuring Terry Gordon, Reg Poole and Owen Blundell - Balladeers Homestead Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium 2:00pm A Touch of Australia with John O’Dea and Jeff Brown - North Tamworth Bowling Club - Auditorium 2:00pm Australian Bush Poets Association Poetry Walk Ups - Southside Uniting Church * 2:00pm Bill Chambers Sessions - The Pub - Bill Chambers Room * 2:00pm Bowen & Clare - Post Office Hotel * 2:00pm Chris Watson & Dare 2 Dance Line Dancers Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 2:00pm Danielle Todd (Canada) - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 2:00pm Ella & Sienna - Peel Street - Outside Gusto 2:00pm Elvis & Dusty - A Tribute to the King and Queen with Royden Donohue & Johanna Hemara - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre * 2:00pm Gayle O’Neil - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 2:00pm Power Of 2 - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 2:00pm Shelley & Lawrie Minson, Oh Harlow, Bec Hance Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 2:00pm Sonny Lee - Hungry Jacks * 2:00pm Suzy Dorahy and Dani El Rassi (Storytellers) - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 2:00pm Tamworth Songwriters Association presents Songwriters’ On Show with Sandra Rasmussen, Shirley Lynn, Pete Armstrong, Phairo and Grace Mae - Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium

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* 2:00pm The Cartwheels - South Tamworth Bowlo - Club Stage * 2:00pm The McCleans - The Press 2:00pm The Songwriter’s Showcase with Melissa Robertson and Friends - St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church * 2:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 2:30pm Atrium Showcase - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 2:30pm Georgie Taylor - Family Zone - Stage 2:30pm Great Country Love Songs featuring Kristy Cox & Travis List, Melody & Michael Moko, The Sherrahs, the Weeping Willows and more - Capitol Theatre Tamworth * 2:30pm Piper Butcher - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage 3:00pm Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 3:00pm Casual Country Walk Ups with Denis Johns, Paul Siels, Venessa Waara & Malcolm Doyle - Red Cross Hall * 3:00pm Col Finley ‘Rocking The Commonwealth’ featuring Danielle Todd direct from Nashville - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 3:00pm Fredbear - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 3:00pm Hayley Marsten, Kora Naughton, Carrot Bowen & The Collective - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage 3:00pm Remembering Reg Lindsay - Family Hotel Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar * 3:00pm Riley Catherall - Family Zone - Stage * 3:00pm Tommy Miller - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium 3:00pm Wolverines - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 3:15pm Ashley Cook (Busking) - Peel Street * 3:30pm Dan Murphy and Murphy’s Law - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge 3:30pm Laura Downing & Rodney Vincent ‘Double The Trouble’ - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom * 3:30pm Luella and The Heelers - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 3:30pm Niksta - Family Zone - Stage * 3:30pm Steve Passfield - Joe Maguires Pub - Back Bar 3:30pm The Songhouse Sessions featuring Ashleigh Dallas, Kelly Cork & Kevin Bennett - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 4:00pm Alexis and Suzie Duo - Riverside Camp Grounds * 4:00pm Gretta Ziller, Andy Nelson, Lloyd Back - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 4:00pm Jocean - Family Zone - Stage * 4:00pm Jonny Taylor - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 4:00pm Music Jam - Oxley Bowling Club * 4:00pm Oh Harlow - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 4:00pm The Chicken Train Skifflers - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 4:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 4:30pm Katie Bates - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 5:00pm Colt Seavers, Ruby Gilbert, Tameka Kennedy Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage 5:00pm Family Zone amusement rides - Evening session through until 10pm - Family Zone * 5:00pm Fredbear - Family Hotel - Lounge * 5:00pm Mackenzie Lee - Riverside Camp Grounds - Stage

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TCMF2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAM Matty Breen - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar Natalie Henry - The Welder’s Dog Nathan Seeckts - Family Zone - Stage Rebel Music Showcase featuring 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Chloe Styler, Darlinghurst, D Henry Fenton, Kora Naughton, Zac & George, Stewart Barton - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 5:00pm Redneck Gentlemen - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 5:00pm Trevor Tolton - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage 5:30pm ABBA Members Showcase Host: Lorraine Pfitzner OAM. Homestead Band. Artists: Lachie & Georgia, Rhonda Owen, Rod Owen, Sandy Rasmussen, Denise Barnett, Wayne Docherty, Jeanette Parsons Cains, Noel Pohlmann, Rebel, Dusty Mann, Cheryl Lethlean, Col Thomson, Brian Pattison, Ian Wilkinson, Lorraine Pfitzner OAM, David Elson, Malcolm Doyle and Brian Larkin - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium * 5:30pm Big Sky Mountain - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 5:30pm Jessica Emily Odgers - Hungry Jacks * 5:30pm Rough Stock - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 5:30pm The Sweet Jelly Rolls - Southgate Inn - Main Bar Lounge * 6:00pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Leigha Moore - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage 6:00pm Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club - A Mix of All The Nights - North Tamworth Bowling Club - The Supper Club * 6:00pm Andy Nelson - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 6:00pm Anthony Taylor 90’s Live Country Jukebox with guest artists - South Tamworth Bowlo 6:00pm Country / Gospel featuring Keith Jamieson, Jeff Brown, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Simpson, Nathan Charlton, Reg Poole OAM, Kylie Castle, Dean Perrett, John and Christine Smith, Bec Hance, Pete Wilson, Anita Ree, Kylie Adams Collier, Alisha Smith, Caitlyn Jamieson, Alice Benfer, Rob Walters - Southside Uniting Church * 6:00pm Cush Ryder - Peel Street - Outside Cheesecake Shop * 6:00pm Dale Hooper - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium 6:00pm Hands Across The Water Dinner Party & Showcase Square Man Inn - Alfresco Dining Beer Garden * 6:00pm Hank Vann - City Lights Caravan Park * 6:00pm Hogstar Competition - Hog’s Breath Cafe - The Loft * 6:00pm Kora Naughton - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 6:00pm Tamworth Songwriters Association Showcase On Peel with Jorja Belle, Col Thomson, Wendy Wood and Dunc’N Sue. Hosted by Cill - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage 6:00pm The Songwriter’s Showcase with Melissa Robertson and Friends - St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church * 6:30pm Colt Seavers - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 6:30pm Family Friendly Concert featuring various artists Gospel Zone (Scripture Union Gospel Tent) * 6:30pm Festival Fringe featuring street entertainers, buskers and face painting - Fitzroy Street - Kable Ave End * 6:30pm Scarlett Gunner - Hungry Jacks 7:00pm A Tribute to John Williamson featuring Pixie Jenkins, Warren H. Williams, Allison Forbes, Trevor Tolton and very special guests - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 5:00pm * 5:00pm * 5:00pm * 5:00pm

* 7:00pm AMERICANA IN THE PARK featuring Dana Hassall, Gareth Leach, Michael Waugh, Ben Mastwyk, Emily Barker, Rose Zita Falko and Pete Cullen & The Hurt Toyota Park (Bicentennial Park) 7:00pm Aristocrat Country Entertainer of the Year Grand Final - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom * 7:00pm Ashleigh Dallas - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 7:00pm Buzz Talay and Stone River Fever with guests Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 7:00pm Fibber’s Ave a Go Show - Nemingha Tavern * 7:00pm Gavin Chatelier Legends, Love Songs & Gospel Favourites - St John’s Anglican Church 7:00pm Graham Rodger & Col Hardy - Tamworth Community Centre - Heritage Room * 7:00pm Katie Brianna - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 7:00pm Kimberley Gold - Post Office Hotel 7:00pm Storytellers - Deadly Songwriters Lizzie Steadman and guests - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 7:00pm The Tony Q Band - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 7:30pm Christian Power & Lonesome Train - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 7:30pm Hudson Rose - Hungry Jacks * 7:30pm Neon featuring Travis List - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 7:30pm The Pub Songs & Stories with Melanie Dyer, Jesse Vee, Glen Harrison & Caitlyn Shadbolt - The Pub Bill Chambers Room * 7:30pm Then Joelene - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar 8:00pm 4 Highwaymen - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 8:00pm Eight Second Ride - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage 8:00pm Kross Kut Records Showcase featuring Lindsay Waddington, Lex K, Lloyd Back, Lawrie and Shelley Minson and many more - Capitol Theatre Tamworth * 8:30pm Country Karaoke - Tudor Hotel - The Roof Top * 8:30pm Eric Grothe & The Gurus - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck 8:30pm Friends of Goonga’s Girls - A tribute to Glen Hannah - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 8:30pm Hannah Aldridge ( USA) - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 8:30pm Outlaw Ave - The Albert Hotel - Marquee 9:00pm Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club - Banjo, Dobro and Oldtime Night - North Tamworth Bowling Club - The Supper Club * 9:00pm Burn & Carrot - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 9:00pm Crawfish Stew - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 9:00pm Hogs Breath Jam Night - Hog’s Breath Cafe - The Loft 10:00pm The Studio Night Club - Imperial Brew House * 10:00pm The Tony Q Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 10:30pm Trainwreck Trio - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 11:00pm Stuie French & Friends - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 11:00pm The Mason Boys - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 11:00pm Will Day Band - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard

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TUESDAY, 21 JANUARY 2020 * 8:00am Big Breaky Walk Ups with Michael Clare, Paul Siels, Malcolm Doyle, John Lynch & Venessa Waara - Red Cross Hall 8:00am Bush Poets Breakfast hosted by Neil McArthur featuring Greg North, Marco Gliori, Ray Essery, Greg Champion, Dave Prior & Alan Glover - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 8:00am Homestead Breakfast Concert featuring Kylie Castle and Tom & Phil Manning - Balladeers Homestead Salvation Army Centre - Annex Room * 8:00am Pop Up Information Centre and Box Office opens Festival HQ - Peel Street * 8:00am The Brendans Breakfast Hour Shenanigans featuring many special guest Brendans - Almond Inn Tamworth * 8:30am Ballads and Belly Laughs with Darren Carr - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 8:30am Bush Poets Breakfast and Balladeers featuring Naked Poet Ray Essery, Greg North, Tom McIlveen & Susan Ashton Duo and othersl - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium 8:30am Galaxy of Stars Wax Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 8:30am Josie (Busking) - Peel Street - Outside Heeled & DeKora 8:30am National Guitar Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 8:30am Pete Denahy Bluegrass and Comedy - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 8:30am Visitor Information Centre opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd 9:00am Dean Perrett & Jeff Brown - Two Old Mates Show - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre Auditorium 9:00am Hall Of Fame Exhibition opens - Australian Country Music Hall of Fame (ACMF)

* 9:00am Kimberley Gold - Peel Street - Outside Inland Cafe * 9:00am Mid Morning Country & Walk Ups with Peter Hulme, Kerrie Johns, Karla Clancy & Dani Matthaus - Red Cross Hall * 9:00am Pete Smith’s Country Variety Show - Peel Street 9:00am Powerstation Museum opens - Tamworth Powerstation Museum * 9:00am Tom Maxwell - Peel Street - Outside Blooms Chemist * 9:00am Writers In The Round with Dana Hassall, Will Day & Andy Penkow - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 9:30am Greer Webley - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall 9:30am Linedancing - Beginner’s Class - Tamworth West Public School * 9:30am Royal Qld Show Junior Winners Ella & Sienna Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 9:30am Walk-Up and Sing - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 9:45am Kate Rose - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 10:00am 2RRR Showcase & Awards - South Tamworth Bowlo 10:00am All Star Legends Super Concert featuring Jean Stafford, Shaza Leigh, Lindsay Butler OAM, Wayne Appleby, Peggy Gilchrist & Rachel Jillett - Lindsay Butler Studios (LBS) Music Complex, Tamworth Butlers Auditorium * 10:00am Australian Bush Poets Association Poetry Workshop - Southside Uniting Church * 10:00am Becci Nethery - Peel Street 10:00am Brothers3 & Graham Rodger in Concert - Tamworth Community Centre - Heritage Room * 10:00am Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue 10:00am Family Zone amusement rides - Morning session through until 2pm - Family Zone * 10:00am Free Cafe with Live Music featuring various artists Gospel Zone (Scripture Union Gospel Tent) * 10:00am Maria Stratton - Post Office Hotel 10:00am Melissa Bajric Show - Capitol Theatre Tamworth

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TCMF2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAM * 10:00am Missy Lancaster - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 10:00am Tamworth Regional Gallery opens - Peel Street * 10:00am Tamworth Songwriters’ Association (TSA) presents Songwriters’ Sing with Dave Drummond & Some Blonde Chick, Anita Ree, and Ally Hawkins, hosted by Cill - Square Man Inn - Alfresco Dining Beer Garden * 10:00am The Golden Octopus Foundation Emerging Artist Showcase - Family Zone - Stage * 10:00am The Sweet Jelly Rolls - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 10:00am Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:00am Toyota Hybrid Drive Experience opens - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:00am Trinity Woodhouse - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 10:15am Hurricane Fall - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 10:15am Mickey Pye - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 10:15am Walk up sessions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 10:30am Battle of the Young Stars - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall 10:30am Lonnie Lee and The Leemen - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 10:30am Mackenzie Lee (Battle of the Young Stars) - CocaCola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 10:30am Ryan Sampson & Ben Jenkins RmB Collective Tudor Hotel - Front Bar 10:30am The Rhymers Roundup with Gregory North, The Rhymer from Ryde Graeme Johnson, Rhonda Tallnash, Noel Bull, John Peel & special guest Steve Passfield - North Tamworth Bowling Club Auditorium * 10:30am The Weeping Willows - Centrepoint - JB Hifi Stage * 10:45am Eddie Rawk and the Racketeers - Tamworth Square Kmart Stage * 11:00am 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Sammy White - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 11:00am Anita Ree - Family Zone - Stage 11:00am Australian Bush Poets Association Poetry Walk Ups - Southside Uniting Church 11:00am Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 11:00am Brendan Smoother - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 11:00am Brittany Elise - Post Office Hotel * 11:00am Colt Seavers - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 11:00am Felicity Dowd (Battle of the Young Stars) - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 11:00am Johnny Shilo and Kerrie Garside (Storytellers) - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth 11:00am Lucky Oceans & Friends play Hank ‘Purple Sky’ Album Launch - The Pub - Bill Chambers Room * 11:00am Niksta - Peel Street * 11:00am Red Rebel Music Presents Meet & Greet Showcase featuring James Blundell, Darlinghurst, Ben Ransom, 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Chloe Styler, Mick Bond (from Brewn), Stewart Barton & Kaitlyn Thomas - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar * 11:00am Rhys Crimmin - 2019 TCMF Busking Champion - Peel Street - Outside Optus * 11:00am Scarlett Gunner - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar

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* 11:00am The Floyd Black Band (Busking) - Peel Street 11:00am The Sherrahs present Classic Harmony Hits featuring Hits of the Eagles, Seekers and many more - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom * 11:15am Glen Harrison, Hudson Rose - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 11:15am Vixens of Fall - Centrepoint - JB Hifi Stage * 11:30am 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Juliet Oliver - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 11:30am Atrium Showcase - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 11:30am Daisy Spratt - Family Zone - Stage * 11:30am Lunchtime Roundup with Kylie Castle, Lucy Lemann, Floreena Forbes & Malcolm Doyle - Red Cross Hall * 11:30am Star Maker Finalist - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 11:30am Uncle Bob’s Jug Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 11:45am Johanna Hemara - Tamworth Shoppingworld Festival Stage * 11:45am Zac & George - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 12:00pm A Band Called Twang - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 12:00pm Battle of the New Stars - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall * 12:00pm Bobby Howson Memories Are Made Of This Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium * 12:00pm Brendan Smoother - Square Man Inn - Alfresco Dining Beer Garden * 12:00pm Cassi Marie - Hungry Jacks * 12:00pm Coral Lee & Steel City Su with guests Doc and the Delegates - Peel Inn - Nundle * 12:00pm Daily Walk Up Stage with host Karen Thomsen Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 12:00pm Gayle O’Neil - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage 12:00pm Hillbilly Goats - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 12:00pm Jason McDaniel - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 12:00pm Judah Kelly, Abby Christo - Toyota FanZone Stage Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 12:00pm Legends Long Lunch with Luke Austen and Anthony Taylor - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) Legends Lounge * 12:00pm Michael Bryers - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge 12:00pm Michael Waugh - Family Hotel - Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar * 12:00pm Montgomery Church - Centrepoint - JB Hifi Stage * 12:00pm Open Mic Session - Tamworth Regional Gallery * 12:00pm Q Country Rocks Walkups - Imperial Hotel, Quirindi * 12:00pm Sandy Rasmussen and Bec Hance (Storytellers) The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 12:00pm Shelly Jones Band - Post Office Hotel * 12:00pm String Loaded Celtic Fiddle Band - The Atrium Festival Stage * 12:00pm The Yamaha Sessions with Aaron D’Arcy - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 12:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 12:30pm 2019 CMAA Junior Academy Showcase - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage * 12:30pm Chad Morgan - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage

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* 12:30pm Emily Hatton - Family Zone - Stage * 12:30pm Kat Angela (Busking) - Peel Street - Outside Cotton On * 12:30pm String Clingers - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 12:30pm The Whiskey Mountain Boys - The Albert Hotel Front Bar * 12:45pm Aleyce Simmonds - Centrepoint - JB Hifi Stage * 12:45pm Onsite Demo Recordings with Buzzard Productions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 1:00pm Allison Forbes & Kelly Brouhaha - Tudor Hotel Upstairs Level One Bar 1:00pm Australian Bush Poets Association Golden Damper Poetry Competition - Southside Uniting Church * 1:00pm Battle of the Golden Oldies - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall * 1:00pm Gayle O’Neil and Renee Jonas (Storytellers) - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 1:00pm Kora Naughton - Hungry Jacks 1:00pm Linedancing - Social Dancing - Tamworth West Public School * 1:00pm Lunchtime Travelling Showcase with Ernie Johns, Ginger Cox & Sam Lovell, Michael Clare, Denis Johns, Venessa Waaram, Paul Siels & Malcolm Doyle - Red Cross Hall * 1:00pm Nathan Seeckts - Post Office Hotel * 1:00pm People’s Choice Showcase: Ian Burns - The Atrium Festival Stage * 1:00pm Ross McGregor (Battle Of The Golden Oldies) - CocaCola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 1:00pm Southgate Inn presents Songs & Stories with Melanie Dyer, Missy Lancaster, Caitlyn Shadbolt & 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Juliet Oliver - Southgate Inn - Main Bar Lounge * 1:00pm The Weeping Willows, James Blundell, Roo Arcus Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 1:00pm The Yamaha Sessions with Jasmin Bade - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 1:15pm Melissa Robertson - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall 1:30pm Ballads Of Australia Host: Lyn Manning. Band: Tom Manning, Trevor Tolton, Jim Hermel and Mike Tyne. Artists: Angus Gill, Tom Manning, Lilly Goller, Lachie & Georgia, Tom Kennedy, Talia Kennedy, Pat Brown, and Trevor Tolton - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium * 1:30pm Battle of the Bands - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 1:30pm Catherine Britt - Centrepoint - JB Hifi Stage 1:30pm Cookies Cook Up - Lindsay Butler Studios (LBS) Music Complex, Tamworth - Landmark Stage * 1:30pm Cruisin’ Deuces - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 1:30pm Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue * 1:30pm Piper Butcher - Family Zone - Stage * 1:30pm Rory Phillips - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 2:00pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Taylor Pfeiffer - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage 2:00pm A Night with the Music of Paul McCartney - Hog’s Breath Cafe - The Loft * 2:00pm Alexis and Suzie Duo - Peel Street - Outside Easy Living Footwear * 2:00pm Allan Gumm - South Tamworth Bowlo

* 2:00pm Bill Chambers Sessions - The Pub - Bill Chambers Room * 2:00pm Bowen & Clare - Post Office Hotel 2:00pm Brian Letton In Concert - Kootingal Bowling Club 2:00pm Carter & Carter Up Close & Personal House Concert - House Concert 2:00pm Cash Only - The Johnny Cash Tribute Band Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 2:00pm Chris Watson & Dare 2 Dance Line Dancers Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 2:00pm D Henry Fenton - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 2:00pm Darren Coggan, Homegrown, Kevin Sullivan - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 2:00pm Hannah Lee - Family Zone - Stage * 2:00pm Mount Franklin Kids Talent Quest with Sally Anne Whitten - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - The Outback Room * 2:00pm Riley Catherall and Dene Burton (Storytellers) - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 2:00pm Small Town Romance - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 2:00pm Sonny Lee - Hungry Jacks * 2:00pm Tamworth Songwriters Association presents Songwriters On Show with Melissa Robertson, Souly Us, Riley Catherall, Dani El-Rassi, The Floyd Black Band, Jeannette Cains and Felicity Kircher - Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium 2:00pm The Great Australian Yodelling & Variety Show with Johanna Hemara, Justin Standley & Sandi Dodd West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre 2:00pm The SpinDrifters - Felicity Urquhart Family Fundraiser - North Tamworth Bowling Club - Auditorium * 2:00pm The Sweet Jelly Rolls - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 2:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 2:30pm Blake Dantier & The Smokin’ Guns - The Atrium Festival Stage * 2:30pm Clint Wilson - Family Zone - Stage * 2:30pm Dave Drummond & Some Blonde Chick - Peel Street * 2:30pm James Blundell - Centrepoint - JB Hifi Stage 2:30pm Patsy Cline, Alan Jackson, Anne Murray & Merle Haggard featuring Marie Hodson, Jared Scott, Donella Waters & Luke Austen - Capitol Theatre Tamworth * 2:30pm Piper Butcher - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage 3:00pm Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 3:00pm Casual Country Walk Ups with Lucy Lemann, Peter Hulme & Karla Clancy - Red Cross Hall * 3:00pm Duncan Phillips - The Press * 3:00pm Gina Timms, Innocent Eve, 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Clancy Pye - Toyota FanZone Stage Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 3:00pm Glen Harrison - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 3:00pm Michael Wilks - Family Zone - Stage * 3:00pm Pete Cullen & The Hurt - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 3:00pm Rhys Crimmin - 2019 TCMF Busking Champion - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 3:00pm Shauna Hartig - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium 3:00pm Warren H Williams - Family Hotel - Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar

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TCMF2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAM 3:00pm Wolverines - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 3:15pm Ashley Cook (Busking) - Peel Street 3:30pm Finn MacCool - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom * 3:30pm Hillbilly Hut Showcase - Simon Johnson - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 3:30pm Luella and The Heelers - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 4:00pm Andy Nelson - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 4:00pm Gareth Leach - The Press * 4:00pm Grizzly’s Live Band Country Karaoke - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 4:00pm Ian Burns Band, Kezia Gill (UK) - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 4:00pm Logan Hoswell And Friends Music Jam - Oxley Bowling Club * 4:00pm Neon featuring Travis List - Post Office Hotel * 4:00pm Rosie Roberts and Ben Lovell - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 4:00pm Scarlett Gunner - Family Zone - Stage * 4:00pm The Chicken Train Skifflers - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 4:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 4:30pm Tony Wirth - Family Zone * 5:00pm Dani Young, Ryan Daykin, Emma Beau - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage 5:00pm Darren Carr & Other Dummies - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre 5:00pm Family Zone amusement rides - Evening session through until 10pm - Family Zone 5:00pm Felicity Urquhart & Brad Butcher - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 5:00pm Kell + Brendon Coleman - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 5:00pm Kelly Cork - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 5:00pm Moscato Dayz - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 5:00pm Norm Price ‘Willie’ Show - Family Hotel - Lounge * 5:00pm Oh Harlow - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 5:00pm Rose Zita Falko - The Press * 5:00pm Tammy Moxon - The Welder’s Dog * 5:00pm The Tony Q Band - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 5:00pm The Weeping Willows Album Preview Show with Hannah Aldridge - The Welder’s Dog * 5:30pm 8 Ball Aitken - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar 5:30pm ABBA Members Showcase Host: Ron Sadler. Band: Homestead Band. Artists: Kylie Adams-Collier, Jim O’Neill, Lawry Bucholz, Bruce Forbes, Rebel, Sandy Rasmussen, Jeanette Parsons Cains, Denise Barnett, Gregory M. Dillon (Greg), Dusty Mann, Tracey Rowland, Bill Rowland, Wayne Docherty, Peter Monaghan & Denise Parker, Brian Pattison, David Elson, Malcolm Doyle and Ron Sadler - Balladeers Homestead Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium * 5:30pm Cruisin’ Deuces live with special guests - Southgate Inn - Main Bar Lounge * 5:30pm Grace Amos - Hungry Jacks 6:00pm Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club - A Mix of All The Nights - North Tamworth Bowling Club - The Supper Club * 6:00pm Anthony Taylor 90’s Live Country Jukebox with guest artists - South Tamworth Bowlo * 6:00pm Bobby Howson - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 6:00pm Brendan Nawrocki & John Krsulja - The Pub - Bill

Chambers Room Brent Larkham - Nemingha Tavern Cassi Marie & Rory Phillips - Williamsburg Burger Bar Hogstar Competition - Hog’s Breath Cafe - The Loft HSF Artist Showcase - Toyota FanZone Stage Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 6:00pm Katie Brianna - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden 6:00pm Living Legends Of Australian Country Music Concert featuring ‘The Sheik’ Chad Morgan, Rex Dallas, Keith Jamieson, Eddie Tapp, Johnny Greenwood, Brian Letton, Reg Poole Oam, Terry Gordon, Owen Blundell, Clelia Adams, Ernie Constance, Allan Caswell, Lindsay and Gail Hammond, Rob Walters Southside Uniting Church * 6:00pm Mackenzie Lee - Riverside Camp Grounds - Stage * 6:00pm Melanie Gray - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 6:00pm Natalie Henry - The Press * 6:00pm Ross Webb - Tamworth Rugby Club * 6:00pm Sally Anne Whitten - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 6:00pm Sophia Chesworth - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 6:00pm The Patterson’s - City Lights Caravan Park * 6:30pm Claudia Tripp - Hungry Jacks * 6:30pm Family Friendly Concert featuring various artists Gospel Zone (Scripture Union Gospel Tent) * 6:30pm Festival Fringe featuring street entertainers, buskers and face painting - Fitzroy Street - Kable Ave End * 6:30pm Katie Jayne Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 6:30pm The Cartwheels - Square Man Inn - Alfresco Dining Beer Garden * 7:00pm Buzz Talay and Stone River Fever with guests Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 7:00pm Carl the Bartender - The Press * 7:00pm Col Finley - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 7:00pm Dan Murphy and Murphy’s Law - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 7:00pm Gavin Chatelier Elvis Country Hits & More - St John’s Anglican Church * 7:00pm Graeme Jensen Flatout Country Roadshow Kootingal Bowling Club - Auditorium 7:00pm Graham Rodger & Laura Downing - Laughter & Song - Tamworth Community Centre - Heritage Room * 7:00pm INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE featuring Brendan Dugan, Jodi Vaughan, Aly Cook, Ron Mitchell, The Mitchell Twins, Ainslie Allen, NZ Gold Guitars Jaydin Shingleton and Ocean Waitokia, Mr Cowboy 62, Jerry Salley, Phil Barton, Jason Duke (US) and Danielle Todd (Canada) - Toyota Park (Bicentennial Park) 7:00pm James Blundell & Friends - Family Hotel Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar 7:00pm Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes + Brandon Dodd The Welder’s Dog 7:00pm Tamworth Songwriters’ Association Salute Awards and Concert 2020 featuring Amber Lawrence, Catherine Britt, Dean Perrett, Felicity Kircher, Greg Champion, Lucy Parle, Steve Passfield and Handpicked, Virginia Coad, a surprise Golden Guitar winner and Peter Coad paying tribute to the late Trevor Day - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 7:00pm The Horse You Rode In On - Post Office Hotel * 6:00pm * 6:00pm * 6:00pm * 6:00pm

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TUESDAY, 21 JANUARY 2020

7:00pm The Songhouse Sessions featuring Luke O’Shea, Lyn Bowtell, Michael Bryers & Jeremy Edwards Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 7:30pm Christian Power & Lonesome Train - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 7:30pm Grace Mae - Hungry Jacks * 7:30pm Manilla Showcase - Manilla RSL Club * 7:30pm Neon featuring Travis List - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 7:30pm Vixens of Fall - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 8:00pm Eric Grothe & the Gurus - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage * 8:00pm Nathan Seeckts - The Press 8:00pm Pure Country Spectacular #6 featuring 12 big pure country acts plus full band supporting mental health & suicide prevention - Capitol Theatre Tamworth * 8:00pm The Faceless Men - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 8:00pm Toe Sucking Cowgirls Reunion Roundup - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre 8:30pm Brothers3 Live in Concert - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 8:30pm Country Karaoke - Tudor Hotel - The Roof Top * 8:30pm Crash My Party - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 8:30pm Redneck Gentlemen - The Albert Hotel - Marquee 9:00pm Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club - A Humming Girls Night - North Tamworth Bowling Club - The Supper Club

* 9:00pm Bo’Ness - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 9:00pm Burn & Carrot - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 9:00pm Great Aunt - The Press * 9:00pm Hogs Breath ‘Sultans of Strings’ Guitar Jam Night Hog’s Breath Cafe - The Loft * 9:00pm Stuie French’s Iron Jack Pickers Night - The Pub Bill Chambers Room * 9:00pm The Mason Boys - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 10:00pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Jarred Taylor and his band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage 10:00pm Mr Cowboy (Sam Choo Koon) - Family Hotel Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar 10:00pm The Studio Night Club - Imperial Brew House * 10:00pm The Weeping Willows - The Press * 10:30pm Sunny Lee - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 10:30pm Trainwreck Trio - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 11:00pm Drunken Piano Bar - The Press * 11:00pm Kennedy Queens - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 11:00pm Tornado Alley Cats - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 11:00pm Will Day Band - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * Midnight Nookie & The Free Spirits - The Albert Hotel Marquee

WEDNESDAY, 22 JANUARY 2020 * 7:00am Buskers Breakfast - Enjoy specials at local cafes while being entertained by early morning buskers - Fitzroy Street - Peel Street End * 8:00am Big Breaky Walk Ups with Kerrie Johns, Karla Clancy, Denis Johns, Floreena Forbes & Michael Clare - Red Cross Hall 8:00am Bush Poets Breakfast hosted by Neil McArthur featuring Marco Gliori, John Lloyd, Errol Gray, Greg Champion, Alan Glover & Greg North - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 8:00am Homestead Breakfast Concert featuring Lindsay and Gail Hammond & Pat Brown - Balladeers

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Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Annex Room * 8:00am Pop Up Information Centre and Box Office opens Festival HQ - Peel Street * 8:00am The Brendans Breakfast Hour Shenanigans featuring many special guest Brendans - Almond Inn Tamworth * 8:30am Ballads and Belly Laughs with Darren Carr - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard 8:30am Galaxy of Stars Wax Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar Goonoo Goonoo Rd

TCMF2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAM * 8:30am Josie (Busking) - Peel Street - Outside Heeled & DeKora 8:30am National Guitar Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 8:30am Pete Denahy Bluegrass and Comedy - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 8:30am Visitor Information Centre opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 9:00am Ashley Cook (Busking) - Peel Street 9:00am Australian Bush Poets Association Poetry Walk Ups - Southside Uniting Church 9:00am Hall Of Fame Exhibition opens - Australian Country Music Hall of Fame (ACMF) * 9:00am Kimberley Gold - Peel Street - Outside Inland Cafe * 9:00am Mackenzie Lee - Peel Street - Outside The Athletes Foot * 9:00am Mid Morning Country & Walk Ups with Peter Hulme, Venessa Waara, Paul Siels & Lucy Lemann - Red Cross Hall * 9:00am Pete Smith’s Country Variety Show - Peel Street 9:00am Peter Coad & The Coad Sisters Concert with special guests Jim Hermel & Runaway Dixie - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium 9:00am Powerstation Museum opens - Tamworth Powerstation Museum * 9:00am Tom Maxwell - Peel Street - Outside Blooms Chemist * 9:00am Writers In The Round with 8 Ball Aitken, Della Harris & Karin Page - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 9:30am Escape Into Song - Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar * 9:30am Katie Jayne - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage 9:30am Linedancing - Beginner’s Class - Tamworth West Public School 9:30am Tom Curtain’s We’re Still Here Tour with special guests The Grasscutters - Paceway Tamworth * 9:30am Walk-Up and Sing - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 9:45am Ross McGregor - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 10:00am 2RRR Showcase - South Tamworth Bowlo 10:00am Australian Bush Poets Association Golden Damper Competition - Southside Uniting Church 10:00am Dale Hooper presents ‘Nashville After Hours’ - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 10:00am Dani El-Rassi - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 10:00am Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue 10:00am Family Zone amusement rides - Morning session through until 2pm - Family Zone * 10:00am Free Cafe with Live Music featuring various artists Gospel Zone (Scripture Union Gospel Tent) * 10:00am Free Kids Club Activities - Gospel Zone (Scripture Union Gospel Tent) * 10:00am Grace Amos - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 10:00am Grace Mae - Tamworth City Bowling Club * 10:00am Kerrie Garside - Post Office Hotel * 10:00am Live On The Deck with Andersonlane (Cheryl Anderson) - The DAG Sheep Station, Nundle * 10:00am Rory Phillips - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 10:00am Tamworth Regional Gallery opens - Peel Street

* 10:00am Tamworth Songwriters’ Association (TSA) presents Songwriters’ Sing with Sandy Louise, Shelly Jones Band, Emma Dykes, and Kat Angela - Square Man Inn - Alfresco Dining Beer Garden 10:00am The Golden Fiddle Show featuring Pixie Jenkins and Andrew Clermont - Capitol Theatre Tamworth * 10:00am The Golden Octopus Foundation Emerging Artist Showcase - Family Zone - Stage * 10:00am The Water Runners - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 10:00am Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:00am Toyota Hybrid Drive Experience opens - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:15am Haystack Mountain Hermits - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 10:15am Mickey Pye - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 10:15am Walk up sessions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage 10:30am Adam Harvey Friends and Fans Morning Tea - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - The Outback Room * 10:30am Battle of the Young Stars - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall 10:30am Lonnie Lee and The Leemen - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 10:30am Melanie Dyer - Centrepoint - JB Hifi Stage * 10:30am Mr Cowboy (Sam Choo Koon) - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre * 10:30am Ryan Sampson & Ben Jenkins RmB Collective Tudor Hotel - Front Bar 10:30am The Rhymers Roundup with Gregory North, The Rhymer from Ryde Graeme Johnson, Rhonda Tallnash, Noel Bull, John Peel & special guest Steve Passfield - North Tamworth Bowling Club Auditorium * 10:45am Karen Thomsen - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 11:00am 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Sammy White and Lara Ann Duncan (Storytellers) - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth 11:00am Australian & New Zealand Showcase with Luke O’Shea, Michael Waugh, Hayley Marsten, Phil Doublet (NZ), Lana Doublet (NZ) & Jenny Mitchell (NZ) - The DAG Sheep Station, Nundle - The Mess Hall 11:00am Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 11:00am Bec Hance - Post Office Hotel * 11:00am Brendan Smoother - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 11:00am Bryce Sainty - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 11:00am Fredbear - Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar * 11:00am From Here and Across The Ditch Showcase hosted by Aly Cook and Brendan Dugan featuring Ainslie Allen, The Silverline, Jaydin Shingleton, Paula Standing and Dan Mullins - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar * 11:00am Gold Medallion Media Awards Gala Concert featuring Allan Caswell, Ashley Cook, Clelia Adams, John O’Dea, Kylie Adams-Collier, Lance Birrell, Lloyd Back, Shaza Leigh, Lindsay Butler OAM, Justin Standley, The Long and Short of It, Lindsay Waddington, Tessa Libreri & Mason Hope - Lindsay Butler Studios (LBS) Music Complex, Tamworth Butlers Auditorium * 11:00am Hank Vann - Family Zone - Stage 11:00am Hitmen of Nashville Songwriters in the Round featuring Phil Barton, Jason Duke, Jerry Salley & guests - Family Hotel - Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar

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11:00am Linedancing - Intermediate Workshop - Tamworth West Public School * 11:00am Niksta - Peel Street * 11:00am Rhys Crimmin - 2019 TCMF Busking Champion - Peel Street - Outside Optus * 11:00am Royal Qld Show Winner Felicity Kircher - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 11:00am Scarlett Gunner - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 11:00am The Floyd Black Band (Busking) - Peel Street 11:00am The Sherrahs present Classic Harmony Hits featuring Hits of the Eagles, Seekers and many more - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom 11:00am Wingmen Trio Presents: Backstage pass to being a Musician - Hog’s Breath Cafe - The Loft * 11:15am Jasmine Rae, Cassi Marie - Toyota FanZone Stage Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 11:15am Tammy Moxon - Centrepoint - JB Hifi Stage * 11:30am Eight Second Ride - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 11:30am Finnian Johnson - Hog’s Breath Cafe - Street Stage * 11:30am Georgie Taylor - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 11:30am Lunchtime Roundup with Malcolm Doyle, Paul Siels, Karla Clancy & Floreena Forbes - Red Cross Hall * 11:30am Ross Webb - Family Zone - Stage * 11:30am Star Maker Finalist - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 11:30am Uncle Bob’s Jug Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 11:45am Kristy Cox and Travis List - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall * 12:00pm 2020 High Country Songbird Vocal Championships Heat One - Oxley Bowling Club * 12:00pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Hannah May, Warren H Williams - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 12:00pm Battle of the Bluegrass - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall * 12:00pm Blake Dantier - Post Office Hotel * 12:00pm Bobby Howson Memories Are Made Of This Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium * 12:00pm Brandon Wright - Hungry Jacks * 12:00pm Daily Walk Up Stage with host Karen Thomsen Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 12:00pm Glenn Bidmead - Family Zone - Stage * 12:00pm Jonny Taylor - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 12:00pm Lachlan Bryan and the Wildes - Centrepoint - JB Hifi Stage * 12:00pm Legends Long Lunch with Luke Austen and Anthony Taylor - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) Legends Lounge * 12:00pm Luella and The Heelers - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 12:00pm Mariah Jayne Band - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 12:00pm Open Mic Session - Tamworth Regional Gallery * 12:00pm Patrick Kenny and Riley Catherall (Storytellers) The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 12:00pm Q Country Rocks Walkups - Imperial Hotel, Quirindi * 12:00pm Ricardo Hamze (Battle of the Bluegrass) - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall 12:00pm Roo Arcus - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 12:00pm Small Town Romance - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden

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* 12:00pm Sophia Chesworth - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 12:00pm Tall Stories - Peel Inn - Nundle * 12:00pm The Long and Short Of It - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 12:00pm The Yamaha Sessions with Danielle Todd (Canada) The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 12:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 12:30pm Andersonlane - Family Zone - Stage * 12:30pm Chad Morgan - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 12:30pm Country Young Guns - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage * 12:30pm Jake & Jackson - Family Hotel - Lounge * 12:30pm Shanon Watkins Band - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 12:30pm The Whiskey Mountain Boys - The Albert Hotel Front Bar * 12:45pm Onsite Demo Recordings with Buzzard Productions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 1:00pm Allison Forbes with Carl the Bartender - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 1:00pm Cec Peterson - Post Office Hotel * 1:00pm Christie Lamb, 2019 Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor, Hurricane Fall - Toyota FanZone Stage Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 1:00pm Georgie Taylor - Hungry Jacks * 1:00pm Grace Mae - Peel Street - Outside Pursegloves * 1:00pm Kaitlyn Thomas (Storytellers) - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth 1:00pm Linedancing - Social Dancing - Tamworth West Public School * 1:00pm Lunchtime Travelling Showcase with Ernie & Kerrie Johns, Venessa Waara, Michael Clare, Peter Hulme & Dani Matthaus - Red Cross Hall * 1:00pm People’s Choice Showcase - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 1:00pm Souly Us - Family Zone - Stage * 1:00pm Southgate Inn presents Songs & Stories featuring Matt Fell, Duncan Toombs, Dan Freeman & Sam Hawksley - Southgate Inn - Main Bar Lounge * 1:00pm The Yamaha Sessions with Dani Young - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 1:00pm Women helping Women - The Welder’s Dog 1:30pm Australian Bush Poets Association Poettes Southside Uniting Church * 1:30pm Bec Lavelle - Centrepoint - JB Hifi Stage * 1:30pm Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue 1:30pm Ernie Constance & Jeff Brown Concert - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium * 1:30pm Kelsey Berrington - Family Zone - Stage * 1:30pm Pete Cullen & The Hurt - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck 1:30pm Smith & Jones - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 1:30pm Steve Passfield - Joe Maguires Pub - Back Bar 1:30pm The Concert For Joy - Celebrating The Life & Songs of Joy Mckean featuring Paul Kelly, Troy Cassar-Daley, Beccy Cole, Don Walker, Graeme Connors, Sara Storer, Adam Harvey, Bill Chambers, Dean Perrett, Jeff Brown, Glenn Jones, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Simpson, James Blundell, Catherine Britt, Travis Collins, Kevin Bennett, Felicity Urquhart, Lyn Bowtell, Luke O’Shea, Amber Lawrence, Adam Eckersley, Gina Jeffreys, Colin Buchanan, Brad Butcher, Davidson Brothers, Tania Kernaghan, Lawrie Minson, Anne Kirkpatrick, David Kirkpatrick, James Arneman & Flora Smith (Small Town Romance), Hannah Kirkpatrick, Daniel

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3:00pm Homegrown - Family Hotel - Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar * 3:00pm Lunch Casual Country Walk Ups with Malcolm Doyle, Floreena Forbes, Johnny Shilo & Lucy Lemann - Red Cross Hall * 3:00pm Pixie Jenkins - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 3:00pm Sally Jane - Family Zone - Stage * 3:00pm Sandy Louise (Busking) - Peel Street * 3:00pm Southbound, Rachael Fahim, Liam Brew - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 3:30pm Aaron D’Arcy Tamworth Album Launch - Capitol Music Store * 3:30pm Dan Murphy and Murphy’s Law - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge 3:30pm Finn MacCool - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom * 3:30pm Kerry Kennedy and Double Barrel - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 3:30pm Paula Standing - Family Zone - Stage * 4:00pm Andrew Swift - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden 4:00pm Catherine Britt - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 4:00pm Grizzly’s Live Band Country Karaoke - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard 4:00pm Highnoon Rustlers and Friends - Oxley Bowling Club * 4:00pm John ‘K’ Krsulja - The Press * 4:00pm Mariah Jayne - Family Zone - Stage * 4:00pm Piper Butcher - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 4:00pm Rosie Roberts, Taylor Moss, Bec Lavelle - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 4:00pm The Chicken Train Skifflers - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 4:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 4:30pm Benny Allen - Riverside Camp Grounds - Stage * 5:00pm Andy Nelson - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar 5:00pm Bennett, Bowtell & Urquhart - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 5:00pm Celebrity Country Music Wiz - The Welder’s Dog * 5:00pm Emily Barker - The Welder’s Dog 5:00pm Family Zone amusement rides - Evening session through until 10pm - Family Zone * 5:00pm Hannah Aldridge - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 5:00pm International Roundup to welcome guests from across the sea - bring your passport and join the gathering - Festival HQ - Peel Street 5:00pm Jasmine Rae Live & Intimate - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre 5:00pm Johnny Shilo - Oxley Bowling Club - Show Room 5:00pm Judah Kelly - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 5:00pm Karin Page, The Bushwackers - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 5:00pm Redneck Gentlemen - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 5:00pm Renee McAlpin - Family Zone - Stage 5:00pm Storytellers - All About The Song - ‘Duos’ featuring Weeping Willows, Great Aunt, Smith & Jones - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 5:00pm The Charlie Fittler Band - Joe Maguires Pub - Back Bar * 5:00pm The Sweet Jelly Rolls - Southgate Inn - Main Bar Lounge * 5:15pm Bo’Ness Duo - Hungry Jacks

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5:30pm ABBA Members Showcase Host: Cheryl Lethlean. Homestead Band. Artists: Tracey Rowland, Bill Rowland, Geoff Williams, Alexis and Suzie Duo, Marcia Armstrong, Ian Wilkinson, Robyn Norton, and Brian Larkin - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium * 5:30pm Christian Power & Lonesome Train - Tudor Hotel Front Bar * 6:00pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Chloe Styler - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 6:00pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Clancy Pye Nemingha Tavern * 6:00pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Juliet Oliver - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 6:00pm Allison Forbes - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden 6:00pm Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club - A Mix of All The Nights - North Tamworth Bowling Club - The Supper Club * 6:00pm Anthony Taylor 90’s Live Country Jukebox with guest artists - South Tamworth Bowlo * 6:00pm Bobby Howson - City Lights Caravan Park * 6:00pm Cultural Showcase - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 6:00pm Cush Ryder - Peel Street - Outside Cheesecake Shop * 6:00pm Fredbear - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 6:00pm Hogstar Competition - Hog’s Breath Cafe - The Loft * 6:00pm Ross Webb - Gunnedah Hotel * 6:00pm Suz Dorahy - The Press * 6:00pm Tamworth Songwriters Association presents All Kinds Of Country with Blake Dantier, Kerrie Garside, Michael Wilks, and Della Harris - Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium * 6:00pm Two Gals - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club Auditorium * 6:30pm Eddie Rawk and the Racketeers - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 6:30pm Family Friendly Concert featuring various artists Gospel Zone (Scripture Union Gospel Tent) * 6:30pm Festival Fringe featuring street entertainers, buskers and face painting - Fitzroy Street - Kable Ave End * 6:30pm Sophia Chesworth - Hungry Jacks * 6:30pm The Cartwheels - Square Man Inn - Alfresco Dining Beer Garden * 7:00pm 8 Ball Aitken - Post Office Hotel 7:00pm Angus Gill and Pixie Jenkins - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 7:00pm Ashleigh Dallas - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 7:00pm BACK TO THE BUSH SPECTACULAR featuring more than 40 bush balladeers - Alisha Smith, Amos Morris, Anita Ree, Anne Kirkpatrick, Ashley Cook, Brian Letton, Caitlyn Jamieson, Clelia Adams, David Kirkpatrick, Dean Perrett, Dianne Lindsay, Ernie Constance, Graham Rodger, Jeff Brown, Jim Hermel, John Smith, Johnny Greenwood, Keith Jamieson, Lex K, Lilly Goller, Lindsay Butler, Lindsay Hammond, Lindsay Waddington, Matt Manning, Peter Coad, Peter Pratt, Peter Simpson, Reg Poole, Shaza Leigh, Small Town Romance, Ted Egan, Terry Gordon, The Coad Sisters, Tom Kennedy, Tom Maxwell, Trevor Tolton and the Young Balladeers - Toyota Park (Bicentennial Park)

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* 7:00pm Buzz Talay and Stone River Fever with guests Nundle Guitars - Store Stage 7:00pm Country Music Cares Concert - Tamworth Town Hall * 7:00pm Fibber’s Ave a Go Show - Family Hotel - Lounge 7:00pm Gavin Chatelier The Timeless Classics - Tamworth Community Centre * 7:00pm Kimberley Gold - Kootingal Bowling Club - Auditorium * 7:00pm Mitch Power - The Press 7:00pm Ray Essery Variety Muster with Errol Gray, Pixie Jenkins and the Gottani Sisters - Southside Uniting Church * 7:00pm Sally-Anne and the Rumour Mill - The Tamworth Outdoor Garden 7:00pm Southbound featuring Missy Lancaster & Rachael Fahim - Family Hotel - Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar 7:00pm String Loaded Celtic Fiddle Band Country Cares COncert - Tamworth Town Hall * 7:00pm The Horse You Rode In On - Post Office Hotel * 7:00pm The Tony Q Band - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 7:30pm D Henry Fenton - Hungry Jacks * 7:30pm Kate Hindle - Paradise Tourist Park * 7:30pm Kora Naughton - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 7:30pm Luke Dickens - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard 7:30pm Luke O’Shea - Manilla RSL Club - Auditorium * 7:30pm Outlaw Ave - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar 7:30pm Storytellers - Hannah Aldridge (US) - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 8:00pm Colt Seavers Band - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage 8:00pm Grand Ole Pigry! The Pigs and Special Guests Capitol Theatre Tamworth * 8:00pm Megan Cooper - The Press 8:00pm The Buddy Goode Show - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom 8:00pm Toe Sucking Cowgirls Reunion Roundup - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre 8:00pm Travis Collins - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 8:00pm Underground Roots - The Welder’s Dog * 8:30pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Jarred Taylor - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 8:30pm Charlie Collins - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 8:30pm Col Finley - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 8:30pm Country Karaoke - Tudor Hotel - The Roof Top 8:30pm Gina Jeffreys ‘Beautiful Tangle Tour’ plus special guests - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) Blazes Showroom * 8:30pm Matt Ward & The April Family - The Welder’s Dog * 8:30pm Murphy’s Pigs - Joe Maguires Pub 9:00pm Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club - Hot Guitar Night North Tamworth Bowling Club - The Supper Club * 9:00pm Crawfish Stew - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 9:00pm Jem Cassar-Daley - The Press * 9:00pm Kell + Brendon Coleman - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar 9:00pm Shane Nicholson - The Pub - Bill Chambers Room * 9:00pm Sunny Lee - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar 10:00pm Late Night Country Party (90’s theme) with The Moonshine Boys, Kings Of Neon, Dee Jay Bux & surprise guests - Family Hotel - Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar

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TCMF2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAM * 10:00pm Neon featuring Travis List - Post Office Hotel * 10:00pm Sam Newton - The Press 10:00pm The Studio Night Club - Imperial Brew House * 10:30pm Melanie Gray - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 10:30pm Trainwreck Trio - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 11:00pm Kris Morris - The Press * 11:00pm Stuie French & Friends - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge

* 11:00pm The Mason Boys - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 11:00pm Will Day Band - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard 11:45pm Storytellers - Midnight Murder Ballads featuring Allison Forbes, Weeping Willows, Nia Robertson, Hannah Aldridge, Riley Catherall, Lachlan Bryan & Great Aunt - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * Midnight Jimmy Craz Band - The Albert Hotel - Marquee

OFFICIAL PROGRAM THURSDAY, 23 JANUARY 2020 * 8:00am Big Breaky Walk Ups with Venessa Waara, Ernie Johns, Peter Hulme & Karla Clancy - Red Cross Hall 8:00am Bush Poets Breakfast hosted by Neil McArthur featuring Murray Hartin, Dave Proust, Marco Gliori, Greg Champion, Dave Prior & Ray Essery - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 8:00am Homestead Breakfast Concert featuring Anita Ree & Stets - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Annex Room * 8:00am Pop Up Information Centre and Box Office opens Festival HQ - Peel Street * 8:00am The Brendans Breakfast Hour Shenanigans featuring many special guest Brendans - Almond Inn Tamworth * 8:00am The Caravanners Happy Hour with Errol Gray - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre * 8:30am Ballads and Belly Laughs with Darren Carr - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 8:30am Bush Poets Breakfast and Balladeers featuring Naked Poet Ray Essery, Greg North, Tom McIlveen & Susan Ashton Duo and others - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium

8:30am Galaxy of Stars Wax Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar Goonoo Goonoo Rd 8:30am National Guitar Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 8:30am Pete Denahy Bluegrass and Comedy - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 8:30am Visitor Information Centre opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd 9:00am Anne Kirkpatrick Family & Friends Concert Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre Auditorium * 9:00am Ashley Cook (Busking) - Peel Street 9:00am Hall Of Fame Exhibition opens - Australian Country Music Hall of Fame (ACMF) * 9:00am Kimberley Gold - Peel Street - Outside Inland Cafe * 9:00am Mid Morning Country & Walk Ups with Floreena Forbes, Paul Siels, Kerrie Johns, Lucy Lemann, Ginger Cox & Sam Lovell - Red Cross Hall * 9:00am Pete Smith’s Country Variety Show - Peel Street Get up close and personal with your favourite stars

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* 9:00am Piper Butcher - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage 9:00am Powerstation Museum opens - Tamworth Powerstation Museum 9:00am Precision Helicopter Joy Flights Over Tamworth Gipps Street Sport Fields * 9:00am Sandy Louise (Busking) - Peel Street * 9:00am Writers In The Round with Brad Butcher, Col Finley & Michael Waugh - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 9:15am Kelly Cork - FM92.9 / 2TM Radio Station * 9:30am Alexis and Suzie Duo - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 9:30am Colt Seavers Band - Tamworth Shoppingworld Festival Stage * 9:30am Escape Into Song - Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar 9:30am Linedancing - Beginner’s Class - Tamworth West Public School * 9:30am Mackenzie Lee - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 9:30am Tamworth Regional Council Mayor vs Artists Charity Bowls Morning - Raising money for Cancer - South Tamworth Bowlo * 9:30am Walk-Up and Sing - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall 10:00am Australian Bush Poets Association Poetry Walk Ups FINAL - Southside Uniting Church * 10:00am Becci Nethery - Post Office Hotel * 10:00am D Henry Fenton - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 10:00am Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue 10:00am Family Zone amusement rides - Morning session through until 2pm - Family Zone * 10:00am Free Cafe with Live Music featuring various artists Gospel Zone (Scripture Union Gospel Tent) * 10:00am Free Kids Club Activities - Gospel Zone (Scripture Union Gospel Tent) * 10:00am Haystack Mountain Hermits - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 10:00am Jessica Emily Odgers - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 10:00am Live On The Deck with Kaitlyn Thomas - The DAG Sheep Station, Nundle 10:00am Maton Guitar Showcase - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 10:00am Michael Bryers - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 10:00am Mickey Pye - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall 10:00am Nashville Comes To Tamworth featuring Roo Arcus, Travis List, Neon, Gina Timms, Marie Hodson and surprise guests - Capitol Theatre Tamworth 10:00am Rodney Vincent and Tom Maxwell - Tamworth Community Centre - Heritage Room * 10:00am Tamworth Regional Gallery opens - Peel Street * 10:00am Tamworth Songwriters’ Association (TSA) presents Songwriters’ Sing with Cec Peterson, Allegra Dunning, Stephen Kiely, and Kristine Best - Square Man Inn - Alfresco Dining Beer Garden * 10:00am The Golden Octopus Foundation Emerging Artist Showcase - Family Zone - Stage * 10:00am Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave

* 10:00am Toyota Hybrid Drive Experience opens - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:15am Battle of the Young Stars - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall * 10:15am Johanna Hemara - Tamworth Shoppingworld Festival Stage * 10:15am Sarah Hamze (Battle of the Young Stars) - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 10:15am Walk up sessions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 10:30am Dennis Comino - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall 10:30am Lonnie Lee and The Leemen - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 10:30am Ryan Sampson & Ben Jenkins RmB Collective Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 10:30am Sara Storer - Centrepoint - JB Hifi Stage 10:30am The Rhymers Roundup with Gregory North, The Rhymer from Ryde Graeme Johnson, Rhonda Tallnash, Noel Bull, John Peel & special guest Steve Passfield - North Tamworth Bowling Club Auditorium * 10:45am Della Harris - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 11:00am 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Taylor Pfeiffer - Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar 11:00am 8 Ball Aitken & Friends - The DAG Sheep Station, Nundle - The Mess Hall * 11:00am Aimee Francis - Family Zone - Stage 11:00am Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 11:00am Brendan Smoother - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 11:00am Chelsea Rollings - Post Office Hotel * 11:00am Country Music Cup gates open - Tamworth Jockey Club * 11:00am Ella & Sienna - Peel Street - Outside Gusto * 11:00am Freight Train Foxes and Matt Ward (Storytellers) The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 11:00am Gayle O’Neil - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar 11:00am Hitmen of Nashville Songwriters in the Round featuring Phil Barton, Jason Duke, Jerry Salley & guests - Family Hotel - Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar * 11:00am Hudson Rose - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage 11:00am Independent Artist Showcase - Oxley Bowling Club * 11:00am Mitch Rolfe (Battle of the Young Stars) - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 11:00am Niksta - Peel Street * 11:00am Rhys Crimmin - 2019 TCMF Busking Champion - Peel Street - Outside Optus * 11:00am Social Family Records Live & Acoustic featuring Gareth Leach, Taylor Moss, Jonny Taylor, Kate Hindle, Kirsty Lee Akers, Jake Davey and Hayley Jensen - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 11:00am Star Maker Finalist - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 11:00am The Floyd Black Band (Busking) - Peel Street * 11:00am The Pigs - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage 11:00am The Sherrahs present Classic Harmony Hits featuring Hits of the Eagles, Seekers and many more - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom * 11:15am Kora Naughton - Centrepoint - JB Hifi Stage * 11:30am Andrew Farriss - Centrepoint - JB Hi-Fi * 11:30am Chloe Christine - Family Zone - Stage * 11:30am Georgie Taylor - The Atrium - Festival Stage

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TCMF2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAM * 11:30am Lunchtime Roundup with John Lynch, Country Horizon, Denis Johns ,Malcolm Doyle & Carla Clancy - Red Cross Hall * 11:30am Outlaw Ave - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 11:30am Sarah Leete - Hog’s Breath Cafe - Street Stage * 11:30am Uncle Bob’s Jug Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 11:45am Brad Butcher - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 11:45am Dani El-Rassi (Busking) - Peel Street 12:00pm 4 Highwaymen - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 12:00pm Bobby Howson Memories Are Made Of This Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium * 12:00pm Chelsea Berman - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 12:00pm Cody - Hungry Jacks * 12:00pm Col Finley - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 12:00pm Daily Walk Up Stage with host Karen Thomsen Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 12:00pm Georgia State Line - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 12:00pm Jerry Salley - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 12:00pm Legends Long Lunch with Luke Austen and Anthony Taylor - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) Legends Lounge * 12:00pm Mariah Jayne Band - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 12:00pm Morton Choppers - Peel Inn - Nundle * 12:00pm Nicola & Maegan Mitchell (Busking) - Peel Street Outside Gloria Jeans * 12:00pm Open Mic Session - Tamworth Regional Gallery * 12:00pm Q Country Rocks Walkups - Imperial Hotel, Quirindi * 12:00pm Renee Jonas - Post Office Hotel * 12:00pm Smith & Jones (Storytellers) - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 12:00pm The Yamaha Sessions with Jared Porter - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 12:00pm Tommy Miller - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 12:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 12:30pm Chad Morgan - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage 12:30pm Christie Lamb - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 12:30pm Felicity Kircher - Family Hotel - Lounge * 12:30pm Grace Mae - Family Zone - Stage * 12:30pm Kat Angela (Busking) - Peel Street - Outside Cotton On * 12:30pm The Water Runners - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage * 12:30pm The Whiskey Mountain Boys - The Albert Hotel Front Bar * 12:45pm Becci Nethery - Centrepoint - JB Hifi Stage * 12:45pm Onsite Demo Recordings with Buzzard Productions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 1:00pm Adam Eckersley Band, Pete Cullen, Michael Waugh Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage 1:00pm Australian Bush Poets Association Golden Damper Poetry Competition FINAL - Southside Uniting Church * 1:00pm Benny Allen and Cec Peterson (Storytellers) - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth 1:00pm Carter & Carter Up Close & Personal House Concert - House Concert * 1:00pm Finnian Johnson - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 1:00pm Gayle O’Neil - Hungry Jacks

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* 1:00pm Katie Bates - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 1:00pm LeAnne King - Post Office Hotel 1:00pm Linedancing - Social Dancing - Tamworth West Public School * 1:00pm Lunchtime Travelling Showcase with Ernie &n Kerrie Johns, Michael Clare, Floreena Forbes, Peter Hulme, Venessa Waara & Lucy Lemann - Red Cross Hall * 1:00pm People’s Choice Showcase: Emma Jene - The Atrium - Festival Stage 1:00pm Sara Storer - The Raindance Tour with special guest Gretta Ziller - Tamworth Town Hall * 1:00pm Southgate Inn presents Songs & Stories featuring Amy Vee, Phil Davidson, Jenny Mitchell & Kelly Cork - Southgate Inn - Main Bar Lounge * 1:00pm The Yamaha Sessions with Danielle Todd (Canada) The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 1:00pm Toyota Star Maker Winner 2020 Artist Signing Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave 1:30pm ABBA Slim, Bazza and Stan Concert Host: Lyn Manning. Band: Virginia Hermel, Lindsay Hammond, Jim Hermel, Mike Tyne and John Smith. Artists: Dean Perrett, Ernie Constance, Ashley Cook, Stets, Greg Bain, Malcolm Doyle, Anita Ree, Kylie Castle, Laura Downing, Lindsay Hammond, Tom and Lyn Manning, Trevor Tolton, Pat Brown, Johnny Greenwood, Col Thomson and Lorraine Pfitzner OAM - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium * 1:30pm Chris Matthews Band - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 1:30pm Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue * 1:30pm Ian Burns - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 1:30pm Kylie Gale - Family Zone - Stage 1:30pm Music For Mates in support of R U OK? - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 2:00pm Andrew Swift, Ben Ransom - Toyota FanZone Stage Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 2:00pm Bill Chambers Sessions - The Pub - Bill Chambers Room * 2:00pm Cassi Marie - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 2:00pm Chris Watson & Dare 2 Dance Line Dancers Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 2:00pm D Henry Fenton - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 2:00pm Dan Murphy - South Tamworth Bowlo * 2:00pm Darren Smith and Trinity Woodhouse (Storytellers) The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth 2:00pm Golden Oldies - Hits from the 50s & 60s with Johanna Hemara & Lucky Starr - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre * 2:00pm Grace Amos - Family Zone - Stage 2:00pm Johnny Shilo - Oxley Bowling Club - Show Room 2:00pm Matt Scullion acoustic performance - Hog’s Breath Cafe - The Loft * 2:00pm Mount Franklin Kids Talent Quest Semi Final with Sally Anne Whitten - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - The Outback Room * 2:00pm Rory Phillips - Hungry Jacks * 2:00pm Shanon Watkins Band - Tamworth Jockey Club 2:00pm Sheilas! The Renegade Women of Country Music North Tamworth Bowling Club - Auditorium * 2:00pm Tamworth Songwriters Association presents Songwriters On Show with Paula Standing, Matthew Munro, Barbara and Brian, Alice Benfer, Ian Wilkinson, Lucy Parle and Andy Penkow - Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium

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* 2:00pm The Sweet Jelly Rolls - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 2:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 2:00pm Zac & George Band - The Welder’s Dog * 2:15pm Smith & Jones - Centrepoint - JB Hifi Stage * 2:30pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Taylor Pfeiffer - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 2:30pm Blake Dantier & The Smokin’ Guns - The Atrium Festival Stage * 2:30pm Hurricane Fall - Centrepoint - JB Hifi Stage 2:30pm Jetty Road with very special guest Kirsty Lee Akers - Capitol Theatre Tamworth * 2:30pm Kevin Sullivan - The Welder’s Dog 3:00pm Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 3:00pm Casual Country Walk Ups with Paul Siels, Dani Matthaus, Malcolm Doyle & Kylie Castle - Red Cross Hall * 3:00pm Dale Hooper - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium 3:00pm Kaylens Rain with special guest Darlinghurst Family Hotel - Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar * 3:00pm Matt Ward - The Press * 3:00pm Mr Cowboy, 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Chloe Styler - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 3:00pm Paddy McHugh - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 3:00pm Pete Cullen & The Hurt - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 3:00pm Piper Butcher - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 3:30pm Colt Seavers Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage 3:30pm Country Larrikins Pay Tribute to their Favourite Artists with Terry Gordon, Dave Prior, Rodney Vincent and Reg Poole - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom * 3:30pm Luella and The Heelers - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 3:30pm Luke Dickens - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) Legends Lounge 3:30pm Luke O’Shea - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 3:30pm Sara O’Connor - Family Zone - Stage 4:00pm 2019 Toyota Star Maker Blake O’Connor - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 4:00pm Gareth Leach - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 4:00pm Grizzly’s Live Band Country Karaoke - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 4:00pm Harvey Russell - The Press * 4:00pm Natalie Henry, Aaron D’Arcy, Matt Ward - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 4:00pm Rose Zita Falko - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden 4:00pm Sunny Cowgirls ‘Happy Days’ Show - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 4:00pm The Chicken Train Skifflers - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 4:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave 4:00pm Troy Cassar-Daley and Friends - Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC) 5:00pm All The Hits of Yesterday & Today starring John

Stephan ‘The Voice’ - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 5:00pm Andy Nelson - The Press * 5:00pm Brittany Elise - Family Zone - Stage * 5:00pm Civilians - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden 5:00pm Darren Carr & Other Dummies - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre * 5:00pm Eddie Rawk & The Racketeers - Longyard Hotel Front Deck 5:00pm Family Zone amusement rides - Evening session through until 10pm - Family Zone * 5:00pm Lane Pittman - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 5:00pm Montgomery Church - The Welder’s Dog * 5:00pm Norm Price ‘Willie’ Show - Family Hotel - Lounge * 5:00pm Oh Harlow - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 5:00pm Sally Anne Whitten Duo - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 5:00pm The Floyd Black Band, The Pigs - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage 5:00pm Tori Forsyth & Friends featuring Ben Leece & Magpie Diaries - The Welder’s Dog 5:30pm ABBA Members Showcase Host: Ron Sadler. Homestead Band. Artists: Lawry Bucholz, Lachie & Georgia, Rhonda Owen, Rod Owen, Geoff Williams, Alexis and Suzie Duo, Gregory M. Dillon (Greg), Bruce Forbes, Cheryl Lethlean, Robyn Norton, Noel Pohlmann, Peter Monaghan & Denise Parker, Ken Smith, Lorraine Pfitzner OAM, Marcia Armstrong and Ron Sadler - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium * 5:30pm Cruisin’ Deuces live with special guests - Southgate Inn - Main Bar Lounge * 5:30pm D Henry Fenton - Hungry Jacks * 5:30pm Redneck Gentlemen - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar 6:00pm Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club - A Mix of All The Nights - North Tamworth Bowling Club - The Supper Club * 6:00pm Anthony Taylor 90’s Live Country Jukebox with guest artists - South Tamworth Bowlo 6:00pm Brownie and Jammos’ Travelling Country Family Show featuring Jeff Brown, Keith Jamieson, Lyn Brown, Alisha Smith, Caitlyn Jamieson, Brown Boys, Bill, Casey and Dan, Rob Walters - Southside Uniting Church * 6:00pm Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys - The Tamworth Outdoor Garden * 6:00pm Cultural Showcase - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 6:00pm Della Harris - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 6:00pm Errol Gray and Bobby Howson - City Lights Caravan Park * 6:00pm Felicity Kircher - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 6:00pm Hogstar Competition - Hog’s Breath Cafe - The Loft * 6:00pm Josie & Finnian Johnson - Williamsburg Burger Bar * 6:00pm Lance Friend Band - Nemingha Tavern * 6:00pm Mackenzie Lee - Riverside Camp Grounds - Stage * 6:00pm Michael Waugh - The Press * 6:00pm Shauna Hartig - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 6:00pm Trinity Woodhouse - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar

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TCMF2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAM 6:30pm Dave Wells with special guests - Tamworth Regional Gallery * 6:30pm Family Friendly Concert featuring various artists Gospel Zone (Scripture Union Gospel Tent) * 6:30pm Festival Fringe featuring street entertainers, buskers and face painting - Fitzroy Street - Kable Ave End * 6:30pm Grace Amos - Hungry Jacks * 6:30pm Leslie Avril - Square Man Inn - Alfresco Dining Beer Garden 7:00pm ‘Doing it For Our Farmers’ Fundraising Concert hosted by Fibber, featuring 20 Australian Country Music Artists and The Topline Band - The Pub - Bill Chambers Room 7:00pm Australia’s finest performing Bush Poets & Yarnspinners featuring Ray Essery, Greg North, Tom McIlveen & Susan Ashton Duo, supported by Australiana folk music from Spiral Time - Tamworth Gardens Retirement Estate - Community Centre * 7:00pm Buzz Talay and Stone River Fever with guests Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 7:00pm Cush Ryder - Peel Street - Outside Cheesecake Shop * 7:00pm Emma Dykes Prelaunch Album Showcase ‘The Riddle Of Life’ - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge 7:00pm Graeme Jensen Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond Tribute Show - Kootingal Bowling Club - Lounge 7:00pm Here’s a Song I Wrote With Allan Caswell featuring Amber Lawrence, Damian Cafarella, Pixie Jenkins, Matt Scullion and more - Tamworth Services Club The Songhouse * 7:00pm Keely Johnson Opening for Lee Kernaghan Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC) - Roll of Renown * 7:00pm Kimberley Gold - Post Office Hotel 7:00pm Lex K - Werris Creek Bowling & Tennis Club 7:00pm Liam Brew - Family Hotel - Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar * 7:00pm LIVE AND LOUD featuring some of the best emerging and established modern country artists including Melanie Dyer, Caitlyn Shadbolt, Kaylens Rain, Darlinghurst, The Buckleys, Glen Harrison, 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Leigha Moore, Juliet Oliver, Sophia Chesworth and Jessica Emily Odgers - Toyota Park (Bicentennial Park) * 7:00pm Lot 56 - Peel Inn - Nundle 7:00pm String Loaded Celtic Fiddle Band - Irish and Bluegrass Fiddle Show - Piallamore Recreation Reserve - Tennis Court * 7:00pm The Andy Golledge Band - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden 7:00pm The Country Hits Of All Time with Gavin Chatelier & Royden Donohue - Tamworth Community Centre * 7:00pm The Dwayne Picklegun Show - The Press 7:00pm Toe Sucking Cowgirls - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom * 7:00pm Tomkins Guitar Showcase - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge 7:30pm Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards North West Church Auditorium (The Chapel) 7:30pm Ben Ransom & Friends - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 7:30pm Bo’Ness - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 7:30pm Christian Power & Lonesome Train - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar

* 7:30pm Melanie Gray - Hungry Jacks 7:30pm Storyteller - Songs I Wrote with Allan Caswell - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 7:30pm The Weeping Willows Americanoir with Hannah Aldridge and Great Aunt - The Welder’s Dog 8:00pm Ashleigh Dallas presents 3 Generations of Family Gold with Rex, Brett, Lindsay & Ashleigh - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre * 8:00pm Eight Second Ride - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage 8:00pm Glenn Shorrock & Wendy Matthews Together In Concert - Tamworth Town Hall 8:00pm Hurricane Fall with special guests the Buckleys Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room 8:00pm Macca & Friends in Concert - Capitol Theatre Tamworth 8:15pm Lee Kernaghan Backroad Nation Tour 2020 Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC) * 8:30pm Country Karaoke - Tudor Hotel - The Roof Top 8:30pm Kasey Chambers The Captain 20th Anniversary Show - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 8:30pm Kevin Bennett and Friends (The Flood) - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 8:30pm Mick Lindsay - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 8:30pm Murphy’s Pigs The Pig Day Out - Joe Maguires Pub 8:30pm Thirsty Merc - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 9:00pm 8 Ball Aitken - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar 9:00pm Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club - The Amazing Piano Night - North Tamworth Bowling Club - The Supper Club * 9:00pm Kailey Pallas - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 9:00pm Sam Hawksley - The Press * 9:00pm Shanon Watkins Duo - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 10:00pm Allison Forbes - The Press * 10:00pm Bolton Crook - Post Office Hotel * 10:00pm Katie Jayne Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage 10:00pm Late Night Country Party with The Moonshine Boys, Dee Jay Bux & surprise guests - Family Hotel Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar 10:00pm The Studio Night Club - Imperial Brew House 10:30pm Coyote Ugly Bar with Coyote Dancers and DJ Dasko - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom * 10:30pm Sunny Lee - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 10:30pm Trainwreck Trio - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 11:00pm Outlaw Ave - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 11:00pm Tornado Alley Cats - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 11:00pm Will Day Band - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * Midnight Jimmy Craz Band - The Albert Hotel - Marquee

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FRIDAY, 24 JANUARY 2020 * 6:00am Campdraft - AELEC - Australian Equine Livestock & Events Centre * 8:00am ABCRA Junior Rodeo - Round One - AELEC Australian Equine Livestock & Events Centre * 8:00am Big Breaky Walk Ups with Michael Clare, Paul Siels & Malcolm Doyle - Red Cross Hall 8:00am Bush Poets Breakfast hosted by Neil McArthur featuring Alan Glover, Murray Hartin, Greg Champion, Dave Proust, Errol Gray & Ray Essery Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 8:00am Homestead Breakfast Concert featuring Cheryl Lethlean & Ashley Cook - Balladeers Homestead Salvation Army Centre - Annex Room * 8:00am Pop Up Information Centre and Box Office opens Festival HQ - Peel Street * 8:00am The Brendans Breakfast Hour Shenanigans featuring many special guest Brendans - Almond Inn Tamworth * 8:30am Ballads and Belly Laughs with Darren Carr - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 8:30am Bush Poets Breakfast and Balladeers featuring Naked Poet Ray Essery, Greg North, Tom McIlveen & Susan Ashton Duo and othersur - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium 8:30am Galaxy of Stars Wax Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 8:30am Josie (Busking) - Peel Street - Outside Heeled & DeKora 8:30am National Guitar Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 8:30am Pete Denahy Bluegrass and Comedy - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 8:30am Visitor Information Centre opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 9:00am Brook Chivell - Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar 9:00am Dean Perrett In Concert with Peter Pratt - Southside Uniting Church 9:00am Hall Of Fame Exhibition opens - Australian Country Music Hall of Fame (ACMF) * 9:00am Kimberley Gold - Peel Street - Outside Inland Cafe * 9:00am Mackenzie Lee - Peel Street - Outside The Athletes Foot

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* 9:00am Mid Morning Country & Walk Ups with Venessa Waara, Peter Hulme, Malcolm Doyle & Lucy Lemann - Red Cross Hall * 9:00am Pete Smith’s Country Variety Show - Peel Street 9:00am Powerstation Museum opens - Tamworth Powerstation Museum 9:00am Precision Helicopter Joy Flights Over Tamworth Gipps Street Sport Fields * 9:00am Sandy Louise (Busking) - Peel Street * 9:00am The Floyd Black Band (Busking) - Peel Street * 9:00am Tom Maxwell - Peel Street - Outside Blooms Chemist * 9:00am Writers In The Round with Kelly Cork, Allan Caswell & Innocent Eve - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge 9:00am Yodelling Spectacular Host: Peter Coad OAM. Band: Virginia Coad, Lynette Coad, Jim Hermel, and Mike Tyne. Artists: Wayne Horsburgh, Laura Downing, Virginia Coad, Owen Blundell, Alice Benfer and Pete Smith - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium 9:30am Linedancing - Beginner’s Class - Tamworth West Public School * 9:30am Murphy’s Pigs - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 9:30am Peter Campbell - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 9:30am The Sweet Jelly Rolls - Tamworth Shoppingworld Festival Stage 9:30am Tom Curtain’s We’re Still Here Tour with special guests The Grasscutters - Paceway Tamworth * 9:45am Alexis and Suzie Duo - Peel Street - Outside Easy Living Footwear 10:00am Aleyce Simmonds Official Album Launch - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom 10:00am Bluegrass Comes To Tamworth featuring Pete Denahy, Kristy Cox, Karen Lynne, Montgomery Church and special guests - Capitol Theatre Tamworth 10:00am Cake & Cordial Sessions with Greg Storer, Megan Cooper, Ruby Gilbert, Kris Morris, Great Aunt, Nathan Seeckts, Allegra Dunning and Paddy McHugh - St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall 10:00am Carter & Carter Up Close & Personal House Concert - House Concert * 10:00am Cruisin’ Deuces live with special guests - Longyard

TCMF2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAM Hotel - Front Deck * 10:00am Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue 10:00am Family Zone amusement rides - Morning session through until 2pm - Family Zone * 10:00am Felicity Kircher - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar 10:00am Finn MacCool - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom * 10:00am Fredbear - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 10:00am Free Cafe with Live Music featuring various artists Gospel Zone (Scripture Union Gospel Tent) * 10:00am Free Kids Club Activities - Gospel Zone (Scripture Union Gospel Tent) * 10:00am Grace Mae - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 10:00am ICMA Showcase & Awards - South Tamworth Bowlo * 10:00am Live On The Deck with Kylie Nebauer - The DAG Sheep Station, Nundle * 10:00am Paula Standing - Post Office Hotel * 10:00am Tamworth Regional Gallery opens - Peel Street * 10:00am Tamworth Songwriters’ Association (TSA) presents Songwriters’ Sing with STETS, 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Zoey Mills, Jason Marks, and Jorja Belle, hosted by Cill - Square Man Inn - Alfresco Dining Beer Garden * 10:00am The Golden Octopus Foundation Emerging Artist Showcase - Family Zone - Stage * 10:00am Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:00am Toyota Hybrid Drive Experience opens - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:15am Bo’Ness Duo - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 10:15am Walk up sessions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 10:30am Battle of the New Stars - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall * 10:30am Becci Nethery - KIX Country Radio * 10:30am Fanny Lumsden - Centrepoint - JB Hifi Stage 10:30am Lonnie Lee and The Leemen - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 10:30am Mr Cowboy (Sam Choo Koon) - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre * 10:30am Ryan Sampson & Ben Jenkins RmB Collective Tudor Hotel - Front Bar 10:30am The Rhymers Roundup with Gregory North, The Rhymer from Ryde Graeme Johnson, Rhonda Tallnash, Noel Bull, John Peel & special guest Steve Passfield - North Tamworth Bowling Club Auditorium * 10:45am Kailey Pallas - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 11:00am 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Jarred Taylor - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 11:00am Aaron D’Arcy - The Atrium - Festival Stage 11:00am Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 11:00am Dunc’N Sue - Post Office Hotel * 11:00am Ella & Sienna - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 11:00am Finnian Johnson - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage 11:00am Hitmen of Nashville Songwriters in the Round featuring Phil Barton, Jason Duke, Jerry Salley & guests - Family Hotel - Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar * 11:00am Linda Mizzi (Battle of the New Stars) - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall

* 11:00am Matthew Munro and Steve Killeen (Storytellers) The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 11:00am Niksta - Peel Street * 11:00am Oh Harlow - Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar * 11:00am Red Rebel Music Presents Meet & Greet Showcase featuring Darlinghurst, Angus Gill, Kora Naughton, D Henry Fenton & Jenny Mitchell - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar * 11:00am Rhys Crimmin - 2019 TCMF Busking Champion - Peel Street - Outside Optus * 11:00am Sarah Hamze - Family Zone 11:00am Songwriters Retreat Showcase with Kevin Bennett, Jeremy Edwards, Jen Mize, Jeff Gibson & artists from the 2019 Songwriters Retreat - The DAG Sheep Station, Nundle - The Mess Hall * 11:15am Adam Eckersley Band - Centrepoint - JB Hifi Stage * 11:15am Battle of the Golden Oldies - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall * 11:15am Melanie Dyer, 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Leigha Moore - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 11:15am The Floyd Black Band (Battle of the New Stars) Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 11:30am Cush Ryder - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 11:30am Della Harris - Family Zone - Stage * 11:30am Eddie Rawk and the Racketeers - Tamworth Square Kmart Stage * 11:30am Lunchtime Roundup with Paul Siels, Venessa Waara, Karla Clancy & Lucy Lemann - Red Cross Hall * 11:30am Trevor Tolton with Allison Forbes - Hog’s Breath Cafe - Street Stage * 11:30am Uncle Bob’s Jug Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 11:45am Melanie Gray - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 12:00pm Allan Tomkins Honky Tonk Band - Wests’ Diggers Diggers Courtyard * 12:00pm Asra Ginders - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 12:00pm Battle of the Bands - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 12:00pm Bobby Howson Memories Are Made Of This Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium * 12:00pm Chloe Christine - The Welder’s Dog * 12:00pm Daily Walk Up Stage with host Karen Thomsen Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 12:00pm Dani El-Rassi (Busking) - Peel Street * 12:00pm Fanny Lumsden, Brad Butcher, Felicity Urquhart Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 12:00pm Gleny Rae Virus and her Playboys - Peel Inn - Nundle * 12:00pm Jason McDaniel - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 12:00pm Jessica Emily Odgers - Hungry Jacks * 12:00pm Keely Johnson - Family Zone - Stage * 12:00pm Legends Long Lunch with Luke Austen and Anthony Taylor - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) Legends Lounge * 12:00pm Michael Bryers - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 12:00pm Nicola & Maegan Mitchell (Busking) - Peel Street Outside Gloria Jeans * 12:00pm Open Mic Session - Tamworth Regional Gallery * 12:00pm Sarah Hamze and Aimee Francis (Storytellers) - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 12:00pm Shanon Watkins Band - The Welder’s Dog

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* 12:00pm Sin City Slickers play Gram Parsons’ ‘Gilded Palace of Sin’ - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 12:00pm Souly Us - Post Office Hotel * 12:00pm String Loaded Celtic Fiddle Band - The Atrium Festival Stage 12:00pm The Bushwackers ‘I am Australian’ Show - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 12:00pm The Yamaha Sessions with Christie Lamb - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 12:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 12:30pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Clancy Pye Nemingha Tavern * 12:30pm Blues Bombers - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage * 12:30pm Brad Marks - Family Zone - Stage * 12:30pm Chad Morgan - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 12:30pm Kat Angela (Busking) - Peel Street - Outside Cotton On * 12:30pm Piper Butcher - Family Hotel - Lounge * 12:30pm Shanon Watkins Band - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 12:30pm The Whiskey Mountain Boys - The Albert Hotel Front Bar * 12:45pm ‘Friday on my Mind’ Instore Guitar Jam with Scott Lamond featuring special guest artists - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 1:00pm Cush Ryder - Peel Street - Outside Cheesecake Shop * 1:00pm James Ellis and the Jealous Guys - The Tamworth Outdoor Garden * 1:00pm Kimberley Gold - Post Office Hotel * 1:00pm Linda Mizzi and Dene Burton (Storytellers) - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth 1:00pm Linedancing - Social Dancing - Tamworth West Public School * 1:00pm Lunchtime Travelling Showcase with Ernie Johns, Michael Clare, Floreena Forbes, Denis Johns & Malcolm Doyle - Red Cross Hall * 1:00pm Mason Hope, Jetty Road, Kirsty Lee Akers - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 1:00pm Mitch Rolfe - Family Zone - Stage * 1:00pm People’s Choice Showcase: Dianne Lindsay - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 1:00pm Sonny Lee - Hungry Jacks * 1:00pm The Water Runners - Southgate Inn - Main Bar Lounge * 1:00pm The Yamaha Sessions with Aaron D’Arcy - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 1:00pm Write Like a Girl Songwriter’s Round - Tudor Hotel Upstairs Level One Bar 1:30pm Amber Lawrence Tamworth Live & Outrageous - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 1:30pm Ben Ransom - The Atrium - Festival Stage 1:30pm Brian Letton in Concert with Showband and special guests - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium * 1:30pm Chris Matthews Band - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 1:30pm Darren Smith - Family Zone - Stage * 1:30pm Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue * 2:00pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Juliet Oliver - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 2:00pm 8 Ball Aitken - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 2:00pm Atrium Showcase - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 2:00pm Ben Leece and Left of The Dial - The Tamworth Outdoor Garden * 2:00pm Bill Chambers Sessions - The Pub - Bill Chambers Room * 2:00pm Brittany Elise and Michael Prizeman (Storytellers) The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth

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* 2:00pm Chris Watson & Dare 2 Dance Line Dancers Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 2:00pm Darren & Mike Carr - South Tamworth Bowlo - Club Stage 2:00pm Elvis & Dusty - A Tribute to the King & Queen with Royden Donohue & Johanna Hemara - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre * 2:00pm Galaxy of Stars - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 2:00pm Gayle O’Neil - Family Zone - Stage * 2:00pm Grace Amos - Hungry Jacks 2:00pm Leslie Avril - North Tamworth Bowling Club Auditorium * 2:00pm Mount Franklin Kids Talent Quest Final with Sally Anne Whitten - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - The Outback Room * 2:00pm Tamworth Songwriters Association presents Songwriters On Show with Phill Doring, Becci Nethery, Sally Jane, Garry Jones, Chelsea Rollings, Watling & Bates and Carolyne Morris - Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium 2:00pm The Scullion Sessions with Matt Scullion, Greg Champion & Rod McCormack - Hog’s Breath Cafe The Loft * 2:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 2:30pm Bryce Sainty - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 2:30pm Emma Jene - Family Zone - Stage * 2:30pm Rob Imeson - The Welder’s Dog 2:30pm The Songs of Paul Simon - Simon & Garfunkel to his Graceland album performed by Mark Shelley & John Robertson - Capitol Theatre Tamworth * 2:30pm Trinity Woodhouse - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 3:00pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Leigha Moore - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage 3:00pm Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 3:00pm Casual Country Walk Ups with Paul Siels, Dani Matthaus, Malcolm Doyle & John Lynch - Red Cross Hall * 3:00pm Chelsea Berman - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 3:00pm Civilians - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 3:00pm Footstomp Music Femmestomp featuring BillieRose Copeland, 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist EL Cosgrove & Laura Frank - The Welder’s Dog 3:00pm Graeme Connors 2020 Hindsight - Tamworth Town Hall * 3:00pm Karin Page - The Press * 3:00pm Patrick Kenny - Family Zone - Stage * 3:00pm Pixie Jenkins and Bobby Howson In Concert - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 3:00pm Sophia Chesworth, Casey Barnes, Jenny Mitchell Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage 3:00pm Trappa John’s Honky Tonk Heroes - Family Hotel Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar * 3:15pm Onsite Demo Recordings with Buzzard Productions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 3:30pm Hillbilly Hut Showcase - Simon Johnson - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 3:30pm Luella and The Heelers - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge 3:30pm Luke O’Shea - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse 3:30pm The Gunbarrel Highwaymen featuring Terry Gordon, Reg Poole and Owen Blundell - Wests’ Diggers Diggers Showroom * 4:00pm Bella Mackenzie - Family Zone - Stage 4:00pm Brad Cox Band - The Albert Hotel - Marquee

TCMF2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAM * 4:00pm Dana Hassall, Brooke Schubert, Mickey Pye - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 4:00pm Dani Matthaus, Elisa Massari and Friends Music Jam - Oxley Bowling Club * 4:00pm Den Hanrahan - Peel Inn - Nundle * 4:00pm Georgia State Line - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 4:00pm Jem Cassar-Daley - The Press * 4:00pm Jessica Emily Odgers - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 4:00pm Neon featuring Travis List - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 4:00pm Open Season - Post Office Hotel * 4:00pm The Chicken Train Skifflers - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar 4:00pm The Viper Creek Band - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 4:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave 4:30pm ABCRA Senior Rodeo - Pre Rodeo Entertainment AELEC - Australian Equine Livestock & Events Centre * 4:30pm Georgia Cummins - Family Zone - Stage * 4:30pm Redneck Gentlemen - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage 5:00pm Adam Harvey Live - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 5:00pm Benny Allen - Riverside Camp Grounds - Stage * 5:00pm Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys - The Tamworth Outdoor Garden * 5:00pm Camille Trail - The Press * 5:00pm Claudia Trip - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage 5:00pm Family Zone amusement rides - Evening session through until 10pm - Family Zone * 5:00pm Hillbilly Goats, Melanie Gray & The Dirty Jeans Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage 5:00pm Libby O’Donovan Silver City Songs - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre * 5:00pm Michael Carpenter featuring The April Family Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 5:00pm The Buckleys and Friends - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 5:00pm The Grim Brothers - Family Zone - Stage * 5:00pm The Sweet Jelly Rolls - Southgate Inn - Main Bar Lounge * 5:30pm Christian Power & Lonesome Train - Tudor Hotel Front Bar * 5:30pm Kora Naughton - Hungry Jacks * 5:30pm Mark Oats and Matt Zarb - The Welder’s Dog * 5:30pm Melody Moko - The Welder’s Dog * 5:30pm Texas Strangers - Joe Maguires Pub - Back Bar 6:00pm ABCRA Senior Rodeo - Round One - AELEC Australian Equine Livestock & Events Centre * 6:00pm Alexis and Suzie Duo - Riverside Camp Grounds Stage * 6:00pm Anthony Taylor 90’s Live Country Jukebox with guest artists - South Tamworth Bowlo * 6:00pm Brock Henry - The Press 6:00pm Bush Poets & Balladeers Show led by famous ‘Naked Poet’ Ray Essery - Savannah Park Motor Inn (formerly Sundance Park Motel) - Connors Function Centre * 6:00pm Col Finley - Manilla RSL Club - Auditorium * 6:00pm Cultural Showcase - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 6:00pm Dale Hooper - Bears Footy Oval Club House 6:00pm Dean Perrett & John O’Dea - The Bushman & The Storyteller - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Auditorium * 6:00pm Hogstar Competition - Hog’s Breath Cafe - The Loft * 6:00pm Kaitlyn Thomas - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar 6:00pm Ladies Of Country featuring Clelia Adams, Kylie Castle, Paula Hammond, Bec Hance, Caitlyn

Jamieson, Tracey Rowland, Anita Ree, Kylie Adams Collier, Alisha Smith, Alice Benfer, Dianne Lindsay, Keith Jamieson & Rob Walters - Southside Uniting Church * 6:00pm Lance Friend Band - Nemingha Tavern * 6:00pm Rory Phillips - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 6:00pm Ryan Daykin - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 6:00pm Sophia Chesworth - Williamsburg Burger Bar * 6:00pm Tamworth Songwriters Association presents All Kinds Of Country with Brittany Elise, Ian Burns, Emma Jene and Aaron D’Arcy - Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium * 6:00pm The Andy Golledge Band - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 6:00pm Trinity Woodhouse & Young Ones - City Lights Caravan Park * 6:30pm Festival Fringe featuring street entertainers, buskers and face painting - Fitzroy Street - Kable Ave End * 6:30pm Katie Jayne Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 6:30pm Lane Pittman - Hungry Jacks 6:30pm Steve Passfield with The Fettler - Mike Kerin - Square Man Inn - Alfresco Dining Beer Garden * 6:30pm Youth Event with guest artists - Gospel Zone (Scripture Union Gospel Tent) * 7:00pm Bowden Brothers - Kootingal Bowling Club - Lounge * 7:00pm Buzz Talay and Stone River Fever with guests Nundle Guitars - Store Stage 7:00pm Caitlyn Shadbolt - Family Hotel - Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar * 7:00pm Colt Seavers Band - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 7:00pm Cornell and Carr - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom * 7:00pm Dan Murphy and Murphy’s Law - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 7:00pm Fibber’s Ave a Go Show - Family Hotel - Lounge * 7:00pm Hayley Marsten - The Press * 7:00pm Kimberley Gold - Kootingal Bowling Club - Auditorium * 7:00pm Rory Phillips - Williamsburg Burger Bar 7:00pm Storytellers - Bearded Blokes with Allan Caswell, Pixie Jenkins and their bearded friends - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 7:00pm The Charlie Fittler Band - The Pub - Bill Chambers Room * 7:00pm The Goonga Project - Jeremy Edwards - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 7:00pm The Horse You Rode In On - Post Office Hotel * 7:00pm The Re-Mains - Peel Inn - Nundle * 7:00pm Toyota STARS UNDER THE STARS hosted by Toyota ambassadors Sam and Mollie McClymont, featuring INXS co-founder Andrew Farriss, Casey Barnes, Jetty Road, Keith Urban’s original band members, SaltbushSix, 2011 Toyota Star Maker winner Luke Dickens, 2016 Toyota Star Maker winner Karin Page, 2020 Toyota Star Maker winner and more - Toyota Park (Bicentennial Park) * 7:30pm Bo’Ness - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 7:30pm Jess Ferris - Hungry Jacks * 7:30pm Jonny Taylor - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 7:30pm Mason Hope & Cassi Marie - Imperial Hotel, Quirindi * 7:30pm The Mason Boys - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar 7:30pm The Wolfe Brothers - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 8:00pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Jarred Taylor - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage 8:00pm John Williamson Live in Concert - Tamworth Town Hall TOYOTA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL TAMWORTH 2020 OFFICIAL GUIDE

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* 8:00pm Sally-Anne Whitten & Rae Moody - The Press 8:00pm Simply Bushed: Loud and Proud - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse 8:00pm The Tamworth Opry hosted by Pete Denahy will include performances from Tania Kernaghan, Jetty Road, Kristy Cox, Aleyce Simmonds, Angus Gill, Carter & Carter, Della Harris, Matt Ward and a big name guest still to be announced - Capitol Theatre Tamworth 8:00pm Toe Sucking Cowgirls Reunion Roundup - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre 8:30pm Adam Eckersley Band - The Albert Hotel - Marquee 8:30pm Beccy Cole - ‘Wilder Tart’ - Wild at Heart 20 Years On - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 8:30pm Country Karaoke - Tudor Hotel - The Roof Top * 8:30pm Kevin Bennett and The Flood - The Tamworth Outdoor Garden * 8:30pm Mick Lindsay - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck 9:00pm Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club - Totally Gourdgeous through to Psychedelia Night - North Tamworth Bowling Club - The Supper Club * 9:00pm Brandon Dodd Album Launch - The Press * 9:00pm Crawfish Stew - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 9:00pm Gayle O’Neil - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 9:00pm Murphy’s Pigs - Joe Maguires Pub

* 9:00pm PaperJane - The Welder’s Dog * 9:00pm Taylor Moss - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 9:30pm Kimberley Gold - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 10:00pm 8 Ball Aitken - Post Office Hotel * 10:00pm Eddie Rawk and the Racketeers - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage 10:00pm Late Night Country Party with The Moonshine Boys, Dee Jay Bux & surprise guests - Family Hotel Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar 10:00pm The Studio Night Club - Imperial Brew House 10:30pm Coyote Ugly Bar with Coyote Dancers and DJ Dasko - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom * 10:30pm Sunny Lee - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar 10:30pm The Pigs - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 10:30pm Trainwreck Trio - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 11:00pm Dos Eager - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 11:00pm Tornado Alley Cats - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 11:00pm Will Day Band - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard 11:30pm Pete Cullen & The Hurt + SaltbushSix & Linc Phelps - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * Midnight Jimmy Craz Band - The Albert Hotel - Marquee

SATURDAY, 25 JANUARY 2020 * 6:00am Campdraft - AELEC - Australian Equine Livestock & Events Centre 8:00am ABCRA Junior Rodeo - Round Two - AELEC Australian Equine Livestock & Events Centre * 8:00am Big Breaky Walk Ups with Kerrie Johns, Karla Clancy, Ginger Cox & Sam Lovell, Denis Johns & Michael Clare - Red Cross Hall 8:00am Bush Poets Breakfast hosted by Neil McArthur featuring Ray Essery, Gary Fogarty, Dave Prior, Greg Champion, Murray Hartin & Alan Glover - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room

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* 8:00am Pop Up Information Centre and Box Office opens Festival HQ - Peel Street * 8:00am The Brendans Breakfast Hour Shenanigans featuring many special guest Brendans - Almond Inn Tamworth * 8:00am The Caravanners Happy Hour with Errol Gray - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre * 8:30am Ballads and Belly Laughs with Darren Carr - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard 8:30am Galaxy of Stars Wax Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar Goonoo Goonoo Rd

TCMF2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAM 8:30am National Guitar Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 8:30am Pete Denahy Bluegrass and Comedy - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 8:30am Visitor Information Centre opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd 9:00am Hall Of Fame Exhibition opens - Australian Country Music Hall of Fame (ACMF) * 9:00am Kimberley Gold - Peel Street - Outside Inland Cafe * 9:00am Mid Morning Country & Walk Ups with Peter Hulme, Karla Clancy,Paul Siels, Johnny Shilo & Venessa Waara - Red Cross Hall * 9:00am Pete Smith’s Country Variety Show - Peel Street * 9:00am Phil and Lana Doublet - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge 9:00am Powerstation Museum opens - Tamworth Powerstation Museum 9:00am Precision Helicopter Joy Flights Over Tamworth Gipps Street Sport Fields * 9:00am Sandy Louise (Busking) - Peel Street * 9:00am Tom Maxwell - Peel Street - Outside Blooms Chemist * 9:00am Toyota CAVALCADE - Celebrating a ‘Cavalcade of Colour’ - Peel Street * 9:30am Cassi Marie - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 9:30am Escape Into Song - Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar 9:30am Linedancing - Beginner’s Class - Tamworth West Public School * 10:00am Bo’Ness - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 10:00am Della Harris - Post Office Hotel * 10:00am Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue 10:00am Family Zone amusement rides - Morning session through until 2pm - Family Zone 10:00am Finn MacCool - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom * 10:00am Free Cafe with Live Music featuring various artists Gospel Zone (Scripture Union Gospel Tent) * 10:00am Free Kids Club Activities - Gospel Zone (Scripture Union Gospel Tent) * 10:00am Haystack Mountain Hermits - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 10:00am Jess Ferris - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 10:00am Tamworth Regional Gallery opens - Peel Street * 10:00am The Golden Octopus Foundation Emerging Artist Showcase - Family Zone - Stage * 10:00am Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:00am Toyota Hybrid Drive Experience opens - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:15am FINALS - Battle of the Young Stars - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall * 10:15am SaltbushSix - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 10:15am Walk up sessions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 10:30am 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist EL Cosgrove - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St Stage * 10:30am Hands of Fame imprint ceremony - Hands of Fame Park 10:30am Lonnie Lee and The Leemen - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 10:30am Ryan Sampson & Ben Jenkins RmB Collective Tudor Hotel - Front Bar 10:30am The Rhymers Roundup with Gregory North, The Rhymer from Ryde Graeme Johnson, Rhonda Tallnash, Noel Bull, John Peel & special guest Steve Passfield - North Tamworth Bowling Club Auditorium * 10:30am Uncle Bob’s Jug Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage

* 10:45am Joel Bear Mckay - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 11:00am Allegra Dunning - Family Zone - Stage 11:00am Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 11:00am Brendan Smoother - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 11:00am Cassi Marie - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 11:00am Chelsea Berman, 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Juliet Oliver, Claudia Tripp - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage 11:00am Hitmen of Nashville Songwriters in the Round featuring Phil Barton, Jason Duke, Jerry Salley & guests - Family Hotel - Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar * 11:00am Kate Hindle & Brooke Lambert - Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar * 11:00am Melanie Gray - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar 11:00am Melinda Schneider: A Farewell To Doris - Capitol Theatre Tamworth * 11:00am Michael Wilks - Post Office Hotel * 11:00am Rhys Crimmin - 2019 TCMF Busking Champion - Peel Street - Outside Optus * 11:00am Sky Valley - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 11:00am Terry Gordon OAM Book and CD signing - The Highway Of My Life - Collins Book Store * 11:00am The Floyd Black Band (Busking) - Peel Street * 11:30am Cush Ryder - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 11:30am Dani Young - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 11:30am Emmagen Rain - Family Zone - Stage * 11:30am Felicity Kircher - Hog’s Breath Cafe - Street Stage * 11:30am Lunchtime Roundup with Malcolm Doyle, Lucy Lemann, Peter Hulme, Paul Siels & Dani Matthaus Red Cross Hall 11:30am The Bushwackers ‘Around the Campfire’ Show Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 11:45am Piper Butcher - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 12:00pm Bobby Howson Memories Are Made Of This Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium * 12:00pm Daily Walk Up Stage with host Karen Thomsen Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 12:00pm Dan Murphy and Murphy’s Law - Wests’ Diggers Diggers Courtyard * 12:00pm Emma Jene - Post Office Hotel * 12:00pm FINALS - Battle of the New Stars - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall * 12:00pm Gleny Rae Virus and her Playboys - Peel Inn - Nundle * 12:00pm Gottani Sisters - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 12:00pm Grace Mae - Hungry Jacks * 12:00pm James Ellis and the Jealous Guys - The Tamworth Outdoor Garden 12:00pm Jammo’s Bush Ballad Spectacular featuring Keith Jamieson, Chad Morgan, Reg Poole, Kylie Adams Collier, Rex Dallas, Jeff Brown, Dean Perrett, Ginger Cox, Rob Walters, Terry Gordon, Rodney Rivers, John & Christine Smith, Alisha Smith, Caitlyn Jamieson, Kylie Castle, Jim Strohfeld, Ray Essery, Johnny Greenwood, Gary Fogarty, Bec Hance, Pete Wilson, Gail & Lindsay Hammond - Southside Uniting Church * 12:00pm Jason Frecko (Storytellers) - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 12:00pm Josie - Tamworth Square - Kmart Stage * 12:00pm Legends Long Lunch with Luke Austen and Anthony Taylor - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) Legends Lounge * 12:00pm Luella and The Heelers - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 12:00pm Michelle Gardiner - Family Zone - Stage * 12:00pm Open Mic Session - Tamworth Regional Gallery * 12:00pm Patrick Wilson - The Welder’s Dog TOYOTA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL TAMWORTH 2020 OFFICIAL GUIDE

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SATURDAY, 25 JANUARY 2020

* 12:00pm SaltbushSix, 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Jarred Taylor, Josh Setterfield - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage 12:00pm Simply Bushed - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 12:00pm Smith & Jones - The Welder’s Dog * 12:00pm String Loaded Celtic Fiddle Band - The Atrium Festival Stage * 12:00pm The Yamaha Sessions with Montgomery Church The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 12:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 12:30pm Blues Bombers - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage * 12:30pm Chad Morgan - Tamworth Shoppingworld - Festival Stage * 12:30pm FINALS - Battle of the Golden Oldies - Coca-Cola Country - Tamworth Town Hall 12:30pm Luke O’Shea - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 12:30pm Matt O’Leary - Nemingha Tavern * 12:30pm Piper Butcher - Family Hotel - Lounge * 12:30pm The Whiskey Mountain Boys - The Albert Hotel Front Bar * 12:30pm Trinity Woodhouse - Family Zone - Stage * 12:45pm Onsite Demo Recordings with Buzzard Productions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 1:00pm Andy Penkow with Jez Durant - Post Office Hotel * 1:00pm Asra Ginders - Hungry Jacks * 1:00pm Cush Ryder - Peel Street - Outside Cheesecake Shop * 1:00pm Felicity Dowd and Brianna Dinsdale (Storytellers) The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 1:00pm Josie - Family Zone - Stage 1:00pm Linedancing - Social Dancing - Tamworth West Public School * 1:00pm Lunchtime Travelling Showcase with Ernie & Kerrie Johns, Kylie Castle, Michael Clare & Dani Matthaus Red Cross Hall * 1:00pm People’s Choice Showcase: Becci Nethery - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 1:00pm The Water Runners - Southgate Inn - Main Bar Lounge * 1:00pm The Yamaha Sessions with Ryan James - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 1:00pm Trevor Tolton with Allison Forbes - Tudor Hotel Upstairs Level One Bar * 1:15pm FINALS - Battle of the Bands - Coca-Cola Country Tamworth Town Hall * 1:15pm Open Season - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 1:30pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Juliet Oliver - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 1:30pm Atrium Showcase - The Atrium - Festival Stage 1:30pm Brothers3 Live in Concert - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 1:30pm Colt Seavers Band - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 1:30pm Don Costa - Centrepoint - Jamaica Blue * 1:30pm The Long and Short Of It - Toyota FanZone Stage Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 2:00pm 8 Ball Aitken - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 2:00pm Ella & Sienna - Family Zone - Stage 2:00pm Goldheist - North Tamworth Bowling Club Auditorium * 2:00pm Guest Artist - Hungry Jacks 2:00pm Henry Wagons and Lachlan Bryan Songs and Stupid Stories - Hog’s Breath Cafe - The Loft 2:00pm Hillbilly Goats - The Pub - Bill Chambers Room * 2:00pm Kate Hindle, The April Family, Andy Penkow - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 2:00pm Kimberley Gold - Post Office Hotel

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* 2:00pm Matt Ward - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden 2:00pm Mitchell Coombes LIVE! Celebrity Psychic Medium West Tamworth League Club (Wests) * 2:00pm Pete ‘Smokie’ Dawson - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 2:00pm Scarlet’s Way - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 2:00pm Sophia Chesworth - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage 2:00pm Storytellers - Greg Champion ‘One Solo Festival Show’ with Gary Carruthers - The Sider Diner @ City Sider Tamworth * 2:00pm The Australian Bush Balladeers Association (ABBA) AGM - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre - Annex Room * 2:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 2:30pm Aaron D’Arcy - The Welder’s Dog * 2:30pm Atrium Showcase - The Atrium - Festival Stage 3:00pm Barry Morgan’s World of Organs - Music and fun The Tamworth * 3:00pm Carl the Bartender & Band - The Welder’s Dog * 3:00pm Casual Country Walk Ups with Malcolm Doyle, Floreena Forbes, Lucy Lemann & John Lynch - Red Cross Hall * 3:00pm CCMA National Jamboree - Tamworth Town Hall * 3:00pm Civilians - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 3:00pm Dale Hooper - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium 3:00pm Fanny Lumsden - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room 3:00pm Melanie Dyer Official Full Band Show - Family Hotel Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar * 3:00pm Michael Carpenter - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 3:00pm Montgomery Church - The Press * 3:00pm Watling & Bates, Emma Dykes, Brooke Lambert Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage 3:00pm Willie & Roy - The Legends performed by Mark Shelley & John Robertson - Capitol Theatre Tamworth * 3:30pm Allan Tomkins Honky Tonk Band - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 3:30pm Michael Bryers - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge 3:30pm Michelle Little sings the songs of Patsy Cline - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom * 3:30pm Sam Thompson - Family Zone - Stage * 4:00pm Buddy Knox, Chris Matthews, Brendan Smoother Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 4:00pm Dom Italiano - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 4:00pm Georgia State Line - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 4:00pm Kelly Cork - The Press * 4:00pm Sally-Anne Whitten & The Rumour Mill - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 4:00pm The Chicken Train Skifflers - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 4:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave 4:30pm ABCRA Senior Rodeo - Pre Rodeo Entertainment AELEC - Australian Equine Livestock & Events Centre * 4:30pm Eddie Rawk & the Racketeers - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage * 5:00pm Art of Maddie - The Welder’s Dog 5:00pm Darren Carr & Other Dummies - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre 5:00pm Family Zone amusement rides - Evening session through until 10pm - Family Zone 5:00pm Finn MacCool - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Blazes Showroom * 5:00pm James Stewart Keene, Billie Rose - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage

TCMF2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAM * 5:00pm Katie Bates - The Press * 5:00pm Katie Jayne Band - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 5:00pm Lane Pittman - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 5:00pm Oh Harlow - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 5:00pm Open Season - Post Office Hotel * 5:00pm Shanon Watkins Band - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 5:00pm Trevor Tolton - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 5:30pm 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Jarred Taylor and his band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 5:30pm Chris Matthews Band - Southgate Inn - Main Bar Lounge * 5:30pm Freya Josephine Hollick - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 5:30pm Josie - Hungry Jacks * 5:30pm Texas Strangers - Joe Maguires Pub - Back Bar * 5:30pm The Sweet Jelly Rolls - The Welder’s Dog * 5:30pm Trainwreck Trio - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar 6:00pm ABCRA Senior Rodeo - Round Two - AELEC Australian Equine Livestock & Events Centre 6:00pm Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club - Bluegrass Champions - North Tamworth Bowling Club - The Supper Club * 6:00pm Bobby Howson - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 6:00pm FretFest - The Original Singer Songwriter Showcase - Grand Final & Regional Song Contest Finalists Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 6:00pm Grace Amos - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 6:00pm Hank Vann and Sally Haywood - City Lights Caravan Park 6:00pm James Ellis & The Jealous Guys present Swinging Doors - A Celebration of Merle Haggard - The Pub Bill Chambers Room * 6:00pm Josie & Tyson Lucas - Williamsburg Burger Bar * 6:00pm Ryan James - The Press * 6:00pm The Charlie Fittler Band - Nemingha Tavern 6:30pm Andy Penkow with Jez Durant - Manilla Bowling Club - Auditorium * 6:30pm Ella & Sienna - Hungry Jacks * 6:30pm Family Friendly Concert featuring various artists Gospel Zone (Scripture Union Gospel Tent) * 6:30pm Festival Fringe featuring street entertainers, buskers and face painting - Fitzroy Street - Kable Ave End 6:30pm Steve Passfield with The Fettler - Mike Kerin - Square Man Inn - Alfresco Dining Beer Garden * 7:00pm Buzz Talay and Stone River Fever with guests Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 7:00pm Fibber’s Ave a Go Show - Family Hotel - Lounge * 7:00pm Gavin Chatelier Elvis & Friends - St John’s Anglican Church * 7:00pm Lawson Shire - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 7:00pm Lot 56 - Peel Inn - Nundle * 7:00pm Lou Bradley & Phil - The Press * 7:00pm Magpie Diaries - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 7:00pm TAMWORTH PROUD CONCERT featuring Redneck Gentlemen, Allison Forbes, John Krsulja, Brett Clarke, Sally-Anne Whitten, Freddie Bailey-Cook, The Crosby Sisters, Brent Larkham, Ron Buckpitt with MD Alwyn Aurisch and his All Star Band - Toyota Park (Bicentennial Park) * 7:00pm The Tony Q Band - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 7:00pm The Whiskey Mountain Boys - Kootingal Hotel * 7:30pm Christian Power & Lonesome Train - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar

* 7:30pm Dolly Parton Tribute Show - Imperial Hotel, Quirindi * 7:30pm Don Costa - Gunnedah Services Club * 7:30pm Kailey Pallas - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 7:30pm Karen Thomsen - Hungry Jacks * 7:30pm Kerry Kennedy - Manilla RSL Club * 7:30pm Tornado Alley Cats - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard 7:30pm Toyota GOLDEN GUITAR AWARDS AUSTRALIA 2020 - 48th Country Music Awards of Australia - Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC) * 8:00pm Ben Leece and Left of The Dial - The Tamworth Outdoor Garden * 8:00pm Ben Mastwyk & His Million$ - The Press * 8:00pm Redneck Gentlemen - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage 8:00pm The Best of The Bee Gees Live Concert with Colin Peterson - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) Blazes Showroom 8:00pm The Pigs - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room 8:00pm Toe Sucking Cowgirls Reunion Roundup - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Wests Event Centre * 8:30pm Country Karaoke - Tudor Hotel - The Roof Top * 8:30pm Craig Atkins - The Welder’s Dog * 8:30pm Eight Second Ride - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 8:30pm Outlaw Ave - The Albert Hotel - Marquee 9:00pm Andrew Clermont’s Supper Club - The Grand Finale North Tamworth Bowling Club - The Supper Club * 9:00pm Asra Ginders - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 9:00pm Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys - The Tamworth Outdoor Garden * 9:00pm Crawfish Stew - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 9:00pm Eric Grothe & The Gurus - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 9:00pm James Bennett - The Welder’s Dog * 9:00pm Luke Morton - The Press * 9:00pm Murphy’s Pigs - Joe Maguires Pub * 9:00pm Shanon Watkins Duo - Tudor Hotel - Upstairs Level One Bar * 10:00pm Bolton Crook - Post Office Hotel 10:00pm Late Night Country Party with The Moonshine Boys, Dee Jay Bux & surprise guests - Family Hotel Moonshiners Honky Tonk Bar * 10:00pm Smith & Jones - The Press * 10:00pm The Andy Golledge Band - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden 10:00pm The Studio Night Club - Imperial Brew House 10:30pm Coyote Ugly Bar with Coyote Dancers and DJ Daskow - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom * 10:30pm Sunny Lee - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 10:30pm Trainwreck Trio - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 11:00pm Kennedy Queens - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 11:00pm Splashpool - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) Blazes Showroom * 11:00pm Stuie French & Friends - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 11:00pm Will Day Band - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard 11:30pm McAlister Kemp - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * Midnight Dos Eager - The Albert Hotel - Marquee

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SUNDAY, 26 JANUARY 2020 * 7:30am Free Family Australia Day Church Service & Concert with breakfast - Tamworth Community Centre 8:00am Bush Poets Breakfast hosted by Neil McArthur featuring Ray Essery, Murray Hartin, Dave Proust, Gary Fogarty, Errol Gray & Greg Champion Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 8:00am Pop Up Information Centre and Box Office opens Festival HQ - Peel Street * 8:00am The Brendans Breakfast Hour Shenanigans featuring many special guest Brendans - Almond Inn Tamworth * 8:30am Ballads and Belly Laughs with Darren Carr - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard 8:30am Galaxy of Stars Wax Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar Goonoo Goonoo Rd 8:30am National Guitar Museum opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 8:30am Pete Denahy Bluegrass and Comedy - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 8:30am Visitor Information Centre opens - Tamworth Visitor Information Centre @ the Big Golden Guitar - Goonoo Goonoo Rd * 9:00am Emma Jene, Haystack Mountain Hermits - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage 9:00am Hall Of Fame Exhibition opens - Australian Country Music Hall of Fame (ACMF) * 9:00am Pete Smith’s Country Variety Show - Peel Street 9:00am Precision Helicopter Joy Flights Over Tamworth Gipps Street Sport Fields * 9:00am Sandy Louise (Busking) - Peel Street * 9:30am Escape Into Song - Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar * 10:00am Dani El-Rassi - Post Office Hotel 10:00am Family Zone amusement rides - Morning session through until 2pm - Family Zone 10:00am Finn MacCool - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom * 10:00am Gavin Chatelier Up Close & Personal - Balladeers Homestead - Salvation Army Centre * 10:00am Lane Pittman - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 10:00am Tamworth Regional Gallery opens - Peel Street * 10:00am The Golden Octopus Foundation Emerging Artist Showcase - Family Zone - Stage * 10:00am The Water Runners - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck

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* 10:00am Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:00am Toyota Hybrid Drive Experience opens - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 10:15am Tyson Lucas - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 10:15am Walk up sessions - Nundle Guitars - Store Stage * 10:30am Ryan Sampson & Ben Jenkins RmB Collective Tudor Hotel - Front Bar 10:30am The Rhymers Roundup with Gregory North, The Rhymer from Ryde Graeme Johnson, Rhonda Tallnash, Noel Bull, John Peel & special guest Steve Passfield - North Tamworth Bowling Club Auditorium * 11:00am Australia Day Last Roundup - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 11:00am Becci Nethery Q Country Rocks Finals - Imperial Hotel, Quirindi * 11:00am Bonnie Kellett - Family Zone - Stage * 11:00am Ian Burns - Post Office Hotel * 11:00am Jess Ferris - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 11:00am Kate Hindle - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 11:00am Redneck Gentlemen - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 11:00am Rhys Crimmin - 2019 TCMF Busking Champion - Peel Street - Outside Optus * 11:30am Briana Dinsdale - Family Zone - Stage * 11:30am Copperline - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 11:30am Pete ‘Smokie’ Dawson - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 12:00pm Allan Tomkins Honky Tonk - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 12:00pm Australia Day Last Roundup - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 12:00pm Bobby Howson Memories Are Made Of This Tamworth City Bowling Club - Auditorium * 12:00pm Bush Poets Breakfast @ Lunchtime with Ray Essery, Errol Gray, David Elson and special guests - Peel Inn - Nundle * 12:00pm City Lights Country Spectacular with The Patterson’s, Tommy Miller, Bob Howson, Hank Vann, Errol Grey, Carol Chaney & many more - City Lights Caravan Park * 12:00pm Daily Walk Up Stage with host Karen Thomsen Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar

TCMF2020 OFFICIAL PROGRAM * 12:00pm Katie Bates - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 12:00pm Legends Long Lunch with Luke Austen and Anthony Taylor - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) Legends Lounge * 12:00pm Luella and The Heelers - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge 12:00pm McAlister Kemp at The Longyard Acoustic Duo Show - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 12:00pm Open Mic Session - Tamworth Regional Gallery * 12:00pm Sandy Louise - Post Office Hotel * 12:00pm The Sweet Jelly Rolls - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 12:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 12:00pm Uncle Bob’s Jug Band - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 12:30pm Australia Day Last Roundup - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 12:30pm Crawfish Stew - Nemingha Tavern * 12:30pm Georgia State Line - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 12:30pm Mark Oats and Matt Zarb - The Welder’s Dog * 12:30pm Sky Valley - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage * 12:30pm The Whiskey Mountain Boys - The Albert Hotel Front Bar * 1:00pm Australia Day Last Roundup - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 1:00pm Bowden Brothers - Post Office Hotel 1:00pm Kevin Bennett & The Flood - The Pub - Bill Chambers Room 1:00pm Lyn Bowtell - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 1:00pm Mason Hope - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 1:15pm Emme Lentino and Sam Bartells - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 1:30pm Australia Day Last Roundup - The Atrium - Festival Stage * 1:30pm Redneck Gentlemen - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 2:00pm 2020 Busking Finalists - Toyota FanZone Stage Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 2:00pm 8 Ball Aitken - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 2:00pm Brian Letton - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Auditorium * 2:00pm Dom Italiano - The Pig & Tinder Box - The Pig Stage * 2:00pm James Ellis and the Jealous Guys - The Tamworth Outdoor Garden * 2:00pm Q Country Rocks Aussie Day Show with Cush Ryder Country Rodeo Pub Rock - Imperial Hotel, Quirindi * 2:00pm Toyota Hat Promotion - Toyota Zone - Fitzroy St near Kable Ave * 2:30pm Dan Mullins - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 3:00pm Georgia State Line - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 3:15pm Brett Clarke - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 3:30pm Blues Bombers - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage 3:30pm Celebrate Australia Day with The Gunbarrel Highwaymen featuring Terry Gordon, Reg Poole and Owen Blundell - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Showroom * 3:30pm Kerry Kennedy and Double Barrel - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge 3:30pm Luke O’Shea - Tamworth Services Club - The Songhouse * 3:30pm Sally-Anne Whitten Band - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge 3:30pm The Bushwackers Chardonnay Show - Longyard Hotel - Goonoo Goonoo Room * 3:30pm Trainwreck Trio - Joe Maguires Pub * 4:00pm Australia Day Show featuring 2020 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalist Jarred Taylor - Manilla RSL Club - Auditorium

* 4:00pm Club Festival Roundup Selected Artists - West Tamworth Sports & Bowling Club - Belmore Street * 4:00pm Col Finley Australia Day Party featuring Danielle Todd direct from Nashville - The Albert Hotel Marquee * 4:00pm Jess Holland Band - Tudor Hotel - Front Bar * 4:00pm Lawson Shire - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 4:00pm The Chicken Train Skifflers - The Albert Hotel - Front Bar * 4:00pm The Horse You Rode In On - Post Office Hotel * 4:00pm The Mason Boys - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 4:30pm Katie Jayne Band - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage * 4:30pm PALOMINO III - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 5:00pm Barraba Australia Day Drought Relief Concert featuring Amber Lawrence & Drew McAlister Barraba Rugby and Sports Club (Sportsground) * 5:00pm Emily Smith - The Press 5:00pm Family Zone amusement rides - Evening session through until 10pm - Family Zone * 5:00pm Mick Lindsay - Longyard Hotel - Front Deck * 5:15pm Freight Train Foxes - Toyota FanZone Stage - Fitzroy St near Peel St - Stage * 5:30pm Magpie Diaries - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden * 6:00pm Clint Wilson - The Press * 6:00pm Kat Angela - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 6:00pm Surpise guest artists - Williamsburg Burger Bar * 6:30pm Festival Fringe featuring street entertainers, buskers and face painting - Fitzroy Street - Kable Ave End * 7:00pm 2020 Toyota BEST OF THE BUSKERS featuring the top 10 busking performers battle it out to be crowned 2020 Toyota’s Best of the Buskers followed by Australia Day Fireworks - Toyota Park (Bicentennial Park) * 7:00pm Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys - The Tamworth Outdoor Garden * 7:00pm Dan Murphy and Murphy’s Law - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge * 7:00pm Eight Second Ride - Imperial Brew House - The New Arena Stage * 7:00pm Melody Moko - The Press * 7:00pm Murphy’s Pigs - Joe Maguires Pub * 7:00pm Splashpool - Post Office Hotel * 7:00pm The Tony Q Band - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 7:30pm Joel Mckay - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 7:30pm Tornado Alley Cats - Wests’ Diggers - Diggers Courtyard * 8:00pm Camille Trail - The Press * 8:00pm Colt Seavers Band - Southgate Inn - Gold Stage * 8:00pm Freya Josephine Hollick - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden 8:30pm The Rubens - The Albert Hotel - Marquee * 9:00pm Piper Butcher - The Press * 9:00pm Sunny Lee - Imperial Brew House - Red Door Cafe & Lounge Bar * 9:30pm Australia Day Fireworks - Toyota Park (Bicentennial Park) * 10:00pm Bolton Crook - Post Office Hotel * 10:00pm The Andy Golledge Band - The Tamworth - Outdoor Garden 10:00pm The Studio Night Club - Imperial Brew House * 10:30pm Trainwreck Trio - Tamworth Services Club - In The Lounge * 11:00pm Stuie French & Friends - West Tamworth League Club (Wests) - Legends Lounge TOYOTA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL TAMWORTH 2020 OFFICIAL GUIDE

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

13Cabs.................................................................................135 4 Highwaymen Presents Storytellers.....................79 88.9 FM.............................................................................. 146 ABC Music........................................................................... 44 ABC Partner....................................................................... 64 ABCRA.................................................................................. 86 Adam & Brooke..............................................................123 Adam Eckersley Band..................................................123 Adam Harvey.....................................................................43 Amber Lawrence..............................................................37 Americana In The Park............................................... 124 Andrew Clermont’s International Supper Club...............................................................63 Andrew Pearson Photography.................................35 Andromeda Industries.................................................. 99 Aussie Night Markets................................................... 103 Australian Bush Balladeers Association (ABBA)................................................78 Australian Bush Poets’ Association.......................157 Australian CM People’s Choice Awards...............147 Australian Country Music Hall of Fame................141 Australia’s Got Talent......................................................97 Back To The Bush......................................................... 122 Bay Of Islands Festival NZ........................................104 Beccy Cole...........................................................................54 Bee Gees Tribute Show.............................................. 116 Best Night Out................................................................ 188 Blake O’Connor - 2019 Toyota Star Maker......... 30 Bluegrass Comes To Tamworth................................88 Brad Butcher..................................................................... 26 Brisbane Racing Club.....................................................97 Broadlands Gardens...................................................... 42 Brothers3.............................................................................. 11 Bungendore Country Music Muster......................147 Capital News Subscription Deal............................ 240 Capitol Music Tamworth............................................. n/a Capitol Theatre.......................................................... 20-21 Carmens - A Little Taste of Italy............................... 60 Carter & Carter............................................................... 154 Centrepoint Tamworth...........................................56-57 Charlie Fittler......................................................................58 Choose Your Cruise........................................................ 98 Chris Callaghan..................................................................79 Chris Watson Travel.................................................72-73 Chugg Entertainment..................................................100 Coca-Cola.......................................................................... 134 Coca-Cola Battles.............................................................82 Coca-Cola VIP Country Club.......................................83 Concert For Joy McKean...............................................74 Concert For Tia and Ellie Hannah...........................132 Country Capital Radio..................................................132 Country Music Capital News.................................... 168 Country Music Cares..................................................... 131 Country Update Magazine........................................180 Court House Hotel.......................................................... 46 Cruisin’ Country................................................................ 98 Darlinghurst........................................................................ 19 Darren Coggan..................................................................59 Destination NSW.............................................................. 18 Destination Tamworth...................................................10 Destination Tamworth....................................................51 Destination Tamworth - Taste Festival.................137 Destiny Band Oz.............................................................139 Dolly Parton Imagination Library ........................... 96 Enrec Studios...................................................................138

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