Tamworth's mid-year music festival 'Hats Off to Country!' kicks off on July 11 with a huge line-up of artists set to perform on stages right across town. This year, there is something for everyone, with a range of shows to enjoy, workshops to take part in and family activities to keep children entertained!
The Courthouse Hotel will transform into a Winter Wonderland with an ice-skating rink open daily from 11am - 8pm. Tickets are just $10.
On July 12, The Courthouse will host The Viper Creek Band to the Winter Wonderland stage. The popular band is sure to deliver a night of great live country music.
Wests also has a stacked line-up across the weekend. There's ticketed shows with Travis Collins, The Bushwackers and Y.O.G.A. along with free gigs from local favourites Splashpool, Mak & Shar, Jesse Vee & Cody Walker and Nikisha Priest & Band.
The Inaugural Tamworth Bush Ballad Awards and Concert is one not to be missed, with some of Australia's best story tellers through song lined up to perform. The show will take place at the Tamworth Town Hall on July 12 at 2pm.
Hats Off is also a haven for singers and songwriters with a range of workshops and open mic nights in the program. If you've been building up the courage to get in front of an audience or share an original song, this is the perfect time to take the leap! The Tamworth Songwriters' Association will also host a range of free concerts throughout the festival, so be sure to get along to one.
To see a full program and to buy tickets visit trcnews.au/Hats.