Tamworth Country Music Festival - 2025 Golden Gig, Sponsored by Maccas

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Competition Details

Enter the 2025 Golden Gig, sponsored by Macca's competition providing the opportunity for young country music artists to display their talent and kick start their musical journey.

Entrants will compete in one of two age categories with first, second and third place winners.

Prizes include:

  • Age category – 13 to 17 years
    First place will receive a Scholarship for a Junior Student Course valued at $3,300 with The Academy, an initiative of the County Music Association of Australia Course, three separate professional mentoring opportunities with an industry leader (approximate length 20 minutes each at a mutually agreeable time/format) and an electric-acoustic guitar, $500 cash plus a $250 voucher from Capitol Music. 

The second place performer will receive $400 cash plus a $250 voucher from Capitol Music.

The third place performer will receive $100 cash plus a $250 voucher from Capitol Music.

  • Age category – 12 and under
    First place will receive three separate professional mentoring opportunities with an industry leader (approximate length 20 minutes each at a mutually agreeable time/format), an electric-acoustic guitar, $500 cash, plus a $250 voucher from Capitol Music.

        The second place performer will receive $400 cash plus a $250 voucher from Capitol Music.

        The third place performer will receive $100 cash plus a $250 voucher from Capitol Music.

 

Registrations Now Open
See Terms and Conditions (PDF 121.1KB) for more information. 

There are a limited number of spots available, make sure you register early to secure a spot!

 

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IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE THIS, PLEASE CONTACT THE EVENT ORGANISER ON 02 6767 5555.

Performer Details
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Preferred Performance Date
Please select your 1st, 2nd and 3rd preferences for days in January 2025.
Walk Up Performances

There is the possibility of a walk up performance on Saturday 18 January and Sunday 19 January. Are you interested and available?


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All entries in the 2025 Golden Gig, Sponsored by Maccas are subject to Terms and Conditions.

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