Aboriginal Cultural Showcase

05/10/2026

Don't forget to get your entries in for the 2nd Annual Buddy Knox Talent Quest. Presented at Tamworth Town Hall in 2027, this event will gain a bigger profile and audience in 2027 - we can't wait to see what talent is uncovered!

Entries are now open for the 2027 Buddy Knox Talent Quest, and we are calling all First Nations artists to step into the spotlight!

If you’re ready to share your talent, this is your moment.

Check out the details below and get your registration in!

Event Details:
* Date: 16 January 2027
* Time: 10:00 AM
* Location: Tamworth Town Hall

Scan the QR code on the poster or email [email protected] for more information.

Let’s make this year’s quest even bigger!

25/09/2026

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY!!
Here's another Tamworth performance space looking for artists - send them a message!

🎶 Calling All Musical Talent! 🎸Dreaming of performing at the Tamworth Country Music Festival 2027 at Tamworth Square? We're inviting musicians, singers, bands and entertainers interested in being part of the festival to register their interest now!

📧 Email: [email protected]

Whether you're an emerging artist or a seasoned performer, we'd love to hear from you.

Tag a talented musician who should apply! 🤠🎤

22/09/2026

Last year's Buddy Knox Talent Contest winner in the 15-18 years category - Nahri Slater-Saunders - will be playing in Armidale this weekend!! Come and support of you can

Aboriginal Employment Strategy - Tamworth
Aboriginal Regional Arts Alliance NSW
Arts North West
Buddy Knox Blues
Aboriginal Cultural Showcase

Buddy is the support act for Nahri this Friday. Nahri won her section at the Buddy Knox Talent Quest this year. She is the epitome of a young talent who has passion and dedication to her craft. This is her debut performance at the St Kilda and she would love support, this Friday at this Rusden Street venue
Nahri Slater-saunders
Armidale Express
Aboriginal Cultural Showcase
Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council

21/09/2026

LAST WEEK!
To get your applications in!

If you are a musician, performer or stall holder who would like to be a part of the 2027 Aboriginal Cultural Showcase at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, please get in touch!

Expressions of Interest are open through until Friday 25 September 2026.

The process of applying has been made as simple as possible - please inbox your email address to the page or contact joanne at tamworthlalc.com.au to receive the instructions on how to apply.

We're looking forward to sharing the Festival with you!!

Image: Jayden Kitchener Waters performing at the 2026 Showcase - Photo Credit: Danny Dalton

16/09/2026

A great opportunity for our Showcase performers past and future!!

Are you an Indigenous musician/singer/songwriter/performer from the Tamworth/New England North West region, or with connections to the area? Do you have a passion for country music? If so, then we have the pathway for you!

University of New England, AU/UNE Tamworth are providing a full scholarship for an Indigenous student to attend the 2027 Senior Academy, which includes tuition fees, meals and accommodation, if required. To be considered for this wonderful opportunity, please apply to attend our program by the closing date of Monday 21 September 2026:

https://academycountrymusic.com.au/senior-course/

Pictured is the 2026 recipient of the UNE Indigenous Scholarship, Rochelle Roberts, with UNE representative Jake Morris.

📷 Roaming Creatives

13/09/2026

Get your applications in! 2 WEEKS TO GO!!

If you are a musician, performer or stall holder who would like to be a part of the 2027 Aboriginal Cultural Showcase at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, please get in touch!

Expressions of Interest are open through until Friday 25 September 2026.

The process of applying has been made as simple as possible - please inbox your email address to the page or contact joanne at tamworthlalc.com.au to receive the instructions on how to apply.

We're looking forward to sharing the Festival with you!!

Image: Jayden Kitchener Waters performing at the 2026 Showcase - Photo Credit: Danny Dalton

11/09/2026

ENTRIES OPEN!
The Buddy Knox Talent Quest is stepping it up for 2027 with a brand new venue at the Tamworth Town Hall and entries are now open!

We are calling all new and emerging First Nations artists to step into the spotlight! If you’re ready to share your talent, this is your moment.

Check out the details below and get your registration in!

Event Details:
* Date: 16 January 2027
* Time: 10:00 AM
* Location: Tamworth Town Hall

Scan the QR code on the poster to enter, or email [email protected] for more information.

Let’s make this year’s Quest even bigger!

Tamworth Country Music Festival
Tamworth Regional Youth Centre
NSW Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal Employment Strategy - Tamworth

28/08/2026

EOIs are open for 2027!!

If you are a musician, performer or stall holder who would like to be a part of the 2027 Aboriginal Cultural Showcase at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, please get in touch!

EOIs are open from today through until 25 September 2026.

The process of applying has been made as simple as possible - please inbox your email address to the page or contact joanne at tamworthlalc.com.au to receive the instructions on how to apply.

We're looking forward to sharing the Festival with you!!

Image: Jayden Kitchener Waters performing at the 2026 Showcase - Photo Credit: Danny Dalton

09/08/2026

If you're thinking of coming to the Tamworth Country Music Festival or Aboriginal Cultural Showcase this coming January - here's your chance for some help with accommodation costs!!

Click the link in the original post from Joblink Plus for all the details on how to apply.

Applications close 1 September

Buddy Knox Talent Quest
Support Act
Ngaarda Media
MY105FM

04/07/2026

Streets of Tamworth with the original 1983 footage



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