Life Overseas

Tamworth is famous not only for its country music, but also for some contemporary bands and music that is an attraction for music lovers from all around the world. This article mainly deals with the musical attractions that Tamworth has for its fans. So hopefully you can visit us for the musical journey of your life.

Let’s take a look at the list of things to do if you are here for the musical journey:

• There are two wonderful music festivals to choose from, one is the steamy and exciting 10 day January Telstra Country Music Festival and the other is the cooler, none the less exciting 4 day winter festival-the Hats Off to Country festival which is held in June.
• Though it is point to note that Tamworth has a wealth of music, not all is country. The remarkable Tamworth Clarinet Choir, the Tamworth Highland Society Pipe Band and the Tamworth City Jazz Band are not what you would call country music.
• Tamworth is a place true to its Aboriginal legends by the Kamilaroi people which claim it to be a “meeting place” as it is a popular destination for sporting events, music festivals, business seminars and conventions, leisure pursuits and countless other cultural pursuits.
• The 12m Golden Guitar is a must see when in Tamworth and also visit the country music icons.
• The Hands of Fame Park is a great stop for music lovers with hand prints of famous names like Smoky Dawson, John Williamson, Slim Dusty, Gina Jefferys, Kasey Chambers, Lee Kernaghan and Beccy Cole.
• Another music pit stop has to be at the hallowed Country Music of Renown where you can see the brass plaques mounted in honour of Joy McKean, Tex Morton and Buddy Williams. This is at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment Center (TREC)
• Within the Golden Guitar Tourist Center is the Gallery of Stars Wax Museum. The tourist center also has a great store to shop memorabilia, gifts and souvenirs.
• The Walk a Country Mile is an interactive and informative center with the state of the art facility.

You will be treated with some world class Tamworth accommodation from comfortable B&BS to five star services apartments. If a comfortable country inn is what you are looking for then Ashby House Motor Inn is a great option at http://www.ashbyhousemotorinn.com.au