Wests Tamworth

Busby Marou
2027-01-16 12:00 UTC | Blazes Showroom, West Tamworth League Club, Tamworth, NSW, 2340, Australia
Busby Marou are one of Australia’s most loved live acts, known for their unique blend of heartfelt storytelling, soaring harmonies, and exceptional musicianship. Tom Busby (Rockhampton, QLD) and Jeremy Marou (Torres Strait Islands) have been playing together for two decades, forging a deep musical connection that shines on stage and in the studio. With five critically acclaimed albums, including an ARIA #1 and multiple ARIA-charting releases, their songs have amassed millions of streams and won a fiercely loyal fan base. After their first hiatus in 15 years, Busby Marou have been hard at work on their next album and live show, eager to bring their captivating energy back to audiences across Australia.

James Blundell and PATSY & DAVE
2027-01-16 12:00 | The Event Centre, West Tamworth League Club, Tamworth, NSW, 2340, Australia
Words & Music

Special Guest: Chris Cobb

James Blundell is widely regarded as one of the most influential Australian male country artists of his generation. With a career that has flourished over 34 years, Blundell has made significant contributions to the music industry, spanning 15 albums, numerous CMAA Golden Guitar Awards, and esteemed recognitions including his induction into the CMAA Roll of Renown and the CMC Hall of Fame. Additionally, he received the QMusic Lifetime Achievement Award, underscoring his impact on Australian music.

Born with a deep connection to the land, Blundell continues to embody the spirit of the Outback not only in his music but through his lifestyle.

Throughout his journey, James has navigated the ups and downs of fame; he has enjoyed acclaim and faced infamy, celebrated love, and experienced heartbreak. His music reflects these personal narratives, woven into the fabric of his dynamic career.

Patsy and Dave are popular country music artists hailing from Melbourne, entertaining audiences with their vocal union and heartfelt lyrics. With two ARIA Number 1 Australian Country albums, “The Willow” and “Midnight Choir” they continue to record and perform their original chart topping songs and entertain audiences with their unique sound.
In January 2025, at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, they clinched the prestigious People’s Choice Award for “Best Group or Duo” and “Best Single” for the title track of “The Willow,” further establishing their status in the country music realm and at Tamworth in January 2026 they were awarded Best Single of the year by the Capital Country Music Association.

The Special guest is newcomer Chris Cobb, who came to national attention on The Voice 2025. His debut album More Questions Than Answers features duets with former Tamworth StarMaker Felicity Kircher and James Blundell. His performance is sure to please and surprise the audience. A very special guest indeed.

Chris Callaghan is The Highwayman
2027-01-16 12:30 | Diggers Showroom, 4 Kable Avenue, Tamworth, NSW, 2340, Australia
Chris Callaghan is a singer, songwriter, and entertainer, with an extensive and successful history in the Australian music scene. He was raised in the high country of the Blue Mountains at McKeown’s Creek, via Edith NSW, and was introduced to live performance at 11 years of age playing drums in his father and mothers’ family band. Chris left his hometown of Oberon in 1996 as a full-time musician, and now 30 years later has a large catalogue of over 100 original songs and has performed to a wide range of audiences, both nationally and internationally.
By popular demand his new show Chris Callaghan is The Highwayman contains elements of career highlights The Good Old Boys Of Country Blues, CC’s Got The Blues, the best of Troubadours & Outlaws, and Chris Callaghan, The Modern-Day Troubadour.
This show features his own brand of original country music together with covers of the big hit songs by legendary outlaws Waylon & Willie, Johnny Cash & Kris Kristofferson aka The Highwaymen. This blend of influences enhances Callaghan’s distinctly Australian writing and performance style which has enabled him to build a strong and loyal following that return year after year.
He has also developed a deep respect for the commitment and determination required to endure as an artist amidst the struggles of a life constantly on the road with the music highs and lows. This show has now woven elements of The Highwaymen stories into Chris’s own and so become a modern day reflection what it really means to be The Highwayman. His signature song Whatever It Takes and crowd favourite Listen To The Rain are always high on the request list together with #1 chart topping Honky Tonk Country Blues and the soulful reflection on life of Tragedy Comedy. BOOK NOW!

Travellin' Still: The Songs of Slim Dusty
2027-01-16 15:30 | The Event Centre, West Tamworth League Club, Tamworth, NSW, 2340, Australia
With Pete Denahy & the Travelling Country Band

When Slim Dusty’s Travelling Country Band played their last full show with Slim in 2002, the band members all went their separate ways.
Fast-forward to 2016, at the Slim Dusty Music Festival in Kempsey, NSW, they found themselves on-stage together for the first time in years. And it felt like only yesterday as the old songs, friendships and memories came flooding back. One comment from an audience member, “This show has to go on the road!” got them all thinking, why not? There aren’t many bands around where all the members were part of the Slim Dusty Show!
So, Rod Coe, Mike Kerin, Jeff Mercer, Rob Souter and Peter Denahy have decided to take the show on the road.
And what an experience this will be; five musicians who will be sharing stories, some of their own music and of course the songs of Slim Dusty which will sound pretty darn genuine because they’ll be played by his own band!
Rod Coe – bass; Slim’s longtime producer and bandleader
Mike Kerin – fiddle; Slim’s longest serving fiddle player – over 25 years in the band.
Jeff Mercer – lead guitar; Slim’s right hand man on stage, keeping “the sound” alive.
Doug Gallacher – drums; Doug played on many of Slim’s biggest hits including Lights On The Hill and a whole lot more.
Pete Denahy – guitar and vocals; Slim’s last band member who played as a musician and support artist.

Beccy Cole & The Sisters Of Twang
2027-01-16 17:00 | Blazes Showroom, West Tamworth League Club, Tamworth, NSW, 2340, Australia
& The Sisters Of Twang
Beccy Cole returns to the Tamworth Festival for the 35th year
2027 marks Beccy’s 35th Tamworth festival having first busked the Main Street of the Country Music capital in 1992 with fellow future super-star, Kasey Chambers.
In celebration of Beccy’s number one ARIA Australian Country album, Through The Haze, Beccy will showcase the chart-topping album as well as crowd favourites
from her impressive back catalogue of hits.
Known for entertaining the crowd with quick witted comedy and an incredible band of female musicians, the Sisters Of Twang, Beccy’s Festival show is a favourite among
regular festival attendees.
Don’t miss 11 x Golden Guitar winner, Beccy Cole at the 2027 Tamworth Country Music festival.

Jack Gatto & Victoria McGee
2027-01-16 17:00 | Diggers Showroom, 4 Kable Avenue, Tamworth, NSW, 2340, Australia
From Nashville to Memphis

Adam Harvey
2027-01-16 20:00 | Blazes Showroom, West Tamworth League Club, Tamworth, NSW, 2340, Australia
25 Years of Workin’ Overtime

Join country music legend Adam Harvey as he celebrates 25 years of Workin’ Overtime.
It’s been twenty-five years since Adam’s groundbreaking 2001 album Workin’ Overtime was released, featuring number 1 hits such as ‘The House That Jack Built’ and ‘The Shake Of A Hand’.
Workin’ Overtime went on to win Album Of The Year at the 2002 Australian Country Music Awards, and earned Adam the Male Artist Of The Year award that same evening. This cemented Adam’s place as the new wave of country music and kicked off his incredible career spanning over 20 years, including half a million album sales, gold and platinum albums, 9 Golden Guitar Awards, and most recently inducted into The Australasian Country Music Roll of Renown.
This special one-night celebration will feature many of the tracks from Workin’ Overtime, all of Adam’s hits and other classic country songs that are sure to bring back some nostalgic memories.
Adam Harvey is one of Australia’s most popular and enduring recording artists. One of the best entertainers in the business, with a beautiful, deep voice and a sense of humour; this is country music at its finest.
You do not want to miss this show.

Hurricane Fall
2027-01-16 21:30 | Diggers Showroom, 4 Kable Avenue, Tamworth, NSW, 2340, Australia
