Talent Competitions

2TM Discovered Quest

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

For more information, visit 2TM Tamworth | Radio Station

Golden Guitars – Australian Country Music Awards of Australia

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

Toyota Country Music Busking Championships

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

Toyota Star Maker

Golden Gig, Sponsored by Maccas

Golden Gig, Sponsored by Maccas gives young country music artists the opportunity to display their talent and kick start their musical journey.

Macca’s Stage will be located on Kable Avenue (near Toyota Park).

See Competition details here.

Capital Country Music Association National Songwriter Award

All material submitted must be country music. Songs will be pre-judged and the decision of the judges will be final.

Entrants can enter as many songs per section as they wish. Winners will be notified via Facebook and awards will be presented at the CCMA National Jamboree.

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

Capital Country Music Association National Talent Quest

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

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

Tamworth Bush Poetry Competition

Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards

The Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards give “the people” the right to vote and have a say in who they believe is the best.

The 2024 Awards will be announced at a gala presentation in January.

More information on the website.