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Talented YOUNG singers will have the chance to shine at a brand new edition of the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2022 – The Golden Gig. Sponsored by Macca’s, The Golden Gig is a quest for talent for young people 17 and under, giving them the chance to take center stage and launch their musical journey in Tamworth. Festival director Barry Harley said while Toyota Star Maker is for people over 18, the Golden Gig is for the next generation of Star Makers. “It’s purposely aimed at the under-17s, which is the opposite end of Star Maker, to provide just a little launching pad,” he said. “And then who knows, in a few years, they might appear in Toyota Star Maker.” There are phenomenal prizes to be won, with the winner of the 13-17 age group securing a seat at the Junior Academy of the Country Music Association of Australia valued at $ 3,000. The winners in each category will win their share of $ 10,000 worth of Yamaha instruments to help them further develop their musical skills. Choices include an electro-acoustic guitar, digital piano, interface, or electronic drum set. READ ALSO: A dedicated Macca stage will be set up in the family zone on Kable Avenue, with the Golden Gig grand finale to be held on Saturday, January 23 at 11 a.m. There will be two categories of competition – one dedicated to artists 12 and under and the other to older ones, 13 to 17 years old. To celebrate the launch of the Golden Gig, the Tamworth Country Music Festival took to the road for a regional giveaway and awards tour. The tour will stop at McDonald’s Glen Innes on Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and then proceed to McDonald’s Inverell the same day from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. On Monday, it will stop at McDonald’s Narrabri from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. then McDonald’s Gunnedah from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration is now open and those who wish to participate can register by visiting the Tamworth Country Music Festival website. Our reporters work hard to provide local and up-to-date news to the community. Here’s how you can continue to access our trusted content:
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LOOKING FOR: AnnMarie Maguire, candidate for the talent competition, Tara Craig, member of the Macca team and Barry Harley, director of the Toyota Country Music Festival. Photo: Supplied
Talented YOUNG singers will have the chance to shine at a brand new edition of the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2022 – The Golden Gig.
Sponsored by Macca’s, The Golden Gig is a quest for talent for young people 17 and under, giving them the chance to take center stage and launch their musical journey in Tamworth.
Festival director Barry Harley said while Toyota Star Maker is for people over 18, the Golden Gig is for the next generation of Star Makers.
“It’s purposely aimed at the under-17s, which is the opposite end of Star Maker, to provide just a little launching pad,” he said.
“And then who knows, in a few years, they might appear in Toyota Star Maker.”
There are phenomenal prizes to be won, with the winner of the 13-17 age group securing a seat at the Junior Academy of the Country Music Association of Australia valued at $ 3,000.
The winners in each category will win their share of $ 10,000 worth of Yamaha instruments to help them further develop their musical skills.
Choices include an electro-acoustic guitar, digital piano, interface, or electronic drum set.
A dedicated Macca stage will be set up in the family area on Kable Avenue, with the Golden Gig grand finale to be held on Saturday, January 23 at 11 a.m.
There will be two categories of competition – one dedicated to artists 12 and under and the other to older ones, 13 to 17 years old.
To celebrate the launch of the Golden Gig, the Tamworth Country Music Festival took to the road for a regional giveaway and awards tour.
The tour will stop at McDonald’s Glen Innes on Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and then proceed to McDonald’s Inverell the same day from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
On Monday, it will stop at McDonald’s Narrabri from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. then McDonald’s Gunnedah from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Our reporters work hard to provide local and up-to-date news to the community. Here’s how you can continue to access our trusted content:
