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The month of September is set to see some of the biggest events Tamworth has ever had bringing in a large influx of visitors to the city with the largest bring the 1,000+ ladies converge on the Country Music Capital for the 2007 VIEW Clubs of Australia National Convention. Click here to download the media release.

With Australians becoming more focused on health and well-being, the local Tamworth community is encouraged to take a step-back, and have some time-out from busy schedules and enjoy the relaxing, tranquil art of Tai Chi. Click here to download the media release.

Along Peel Street during the morning of Tuesday 4 September 2007, an auto feast will be on offer with more than 50 brightly coloured and cleverly decorated rally cars warming up their engines to support Cystic Fibrosis Australia (CFA). Click here to download the media release.

On the back of fantastic success by local Bed & Breakfast operators last year at the same event [held in the Hunter Valley], Tamworth is set to play host to the 2007 Bed & Breakfast and Farmstay NSW/ACT Annual Conference in just under a fortnight’s time. Click here to download the media release.

As one of the most prestigious concerts Tamworth has ever held drawing nearer, Tourism Tamworth is urging everyone in the region and beyond, to secure their tickets to the Sydney Symphony’s 75th Birthday Celebrations concert as soon as possible to avoid the disappointment of missing out. Click here to download the media release.

Two of Australia’s biggest rock acts are set to converge on Tamworth in just a couple of weeks and Tourism Tamworth is urging the local community to get their tickets as soon as possible to ensure they don’t miss out. Click here to download the media release.

Tamworth, Australia’s Country Music Capital, is about to show the world it has more to offer than just guitars and cowboy boots as it prepares to welcome the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for its 75th Birthday Celebrations with a huge schedule of events for everyone to take part take in. Click here to download the media release.

New England North West tourism and other attraction operators were given the ideal opportunity to become a part of Tourism Australia’s latest marketing initiatives as well as learning how to adapt to the current market climate when Tourism Australia came to Tamworth last week. Click here to download the media release.

The excitement and atmosphere in the city is about to hit fever pitch as Tamworth throws open its arms to welcome some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry and the response to tickets going on sale for multi-award winning songstress Missy Higgins yesterday morning shows the enthusiasm of locals. Click here to download the media release.

As Tamworth gears up for what is sure to be an exhilarating few weeks in September, the team at Outback Jacks have agreed to auction off a fantastic piece of sports memorabilia to raise money for two of the local teams taking part in the 2007 Great Escape Car Rally. Click here to download the media release.

Tamworth and its annual Country Music Festival has come up trumps once again with the announcement late yesterday evening that the Tamworth Country Music Festival won the ‘Festivals and Events’ category at the 2007 Inland NSW Tourism Awards. Click here to download the media release.

The Tamworth Tai Chi Championships, the only event of its kind in regional Australia, will be held at the Salvation Army Hall on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th September. Click here to download the media release.

At 11am today, the Chairman of Tourism Tamworth, Warwick Bennet AM, announced an extension plan to the existing Tamworth Visitor Information Centre located at the corner of Peel and Murray Street (subject to Tamworth Regional Council’s approval). Click here to download the media release.

Now that the annual Hats Off to Country Festival has come to a close, organisers have heralded the four days, a fantastic success with all reports showing the Festival is continuing to grow in popularity. Click here to download the media release.

The Tamworth Visitor Information Centre has been running red hot today with the release of tickets for the ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE: Powderfinger & Silverchair national tour which went on sale this morning. Click here to download the media release.

It’s what we all ready know… John Williamson is one of the best Australian musicians in the country with tickets to the ‘Golden Guitars salute to John Williamson’ concert [to be held in Tamworth tomorrow evening as part of the annual Hats Off to Country Festival], selling out earlier today. Click here to download the media release.

Australia’s Country Music Capital has come alive once again to the beat of the drum, the strum of the guitar and sound of country music fans applause as the annual mid year celebration of country music, the annual Hats Off to Country Festival gets underway in Tamworth today. Click here to download the media release.

With the promise of Adam Harvey, Aleyce Simmonds, Nick Kingswell, Brianna Lee, Morgan Evans, Jessica Mauboy, Kirsty Lee Akers and a swag of hopeful competitors, last Saturday (30^th June 2007) Tourism Tamworth packed up the colourful corporate vehicle and head south to support and take in the excitement of the first heat of the Telstra Road to Tamworth (TRTT). Click here to download the media release.

With only a couple of days to go until the 2007 Hats Off to Country Festival gets underway, Tourism Tamworth is encouraging all residents and visitors alike to become involved and support this special mid-year celebration of country music held in Australia’s Country Music Capital. Click here to download the media release.

Last night, Tamworth cleaned up at the ‘2007 Restaurant & Catering Awards NSW/ACT – Northern Division’. Securing five awards for different eateries spread across the city, Tamworth is now cemented as a culinary destination. Click here to download the media release.

Known for the talent that it moulds, holds and sets upon the world, Australia’s Country Music Capital is no stranger to being the education-place for many emerging artists who often find inspiration in the home of the Big Golden Guitar. In November 2006, Tourism Tamworth was treated to a live impromptu performance of “Rockin Up” by local country music star Aaron Bolton. The song was penned as a tribute to the annual Tamworth Country Music Festival. Click here to download the media release.

Two of Australia’s most successful and well know music acts today announced their national ACROSS THE DIVIDE tour, included in the schedule is Tamworth. Silverchair and Powderfinger are without a doubt two of the most recognisable music industry heavy weights in Australia, their combined album sales hit the tens of millions, both boast swags of awards and fan bases covering the world – now the Country Music Capital is set to be rocked by these two legendary Australian acts. Click here to download the media release.

Tourism Tamworth is offering the local community and business houses a fantastic, unique opportunity to see towns across Eastern Australia on the ultimate holiday experience whilst supporting a truly worthy cause. Click here to download the media release.

Tourism Tamworth and the local ladies that have nicknamed themselves ‘Loose Threads’ have come together in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Australia to assist in raising money for research and treatments for this life threatening, genetic condition. Click here to download the media release.

A local website promoting the annual Festival allows viewers to leave accommodation requests for our busiest time of the year. Innocent festival goers leave their email address and contact information for accommodation providers to contact if they have accommodation available on the dates stated. Now Tourism Tamworth is warning those classified placers to be careful. Click here to download the media release.

The new Manilla Visitor Information Centre has been tried and tested over the last few months with the 10^th FAI World Paragliding Championships held in the town during February/March. Receiving Level Three Accreditation only weeks ago, Manilla is now set to welcome home Fiona Coote AM to her old stomping ground to officially open the Centre on the morning of Tuesday 15^th May 2007. Click here to download the media release.

As the first day of National Volunteers Week, Tourism Tamworth would like to take this opportunity to thank all of its many volunteers that assist in the daily operations of the Visitor Information Centres across the Tamworth region. Click here to download the media release.

Australia is an image conscious nation, and the weight loss drive has seen a fixation on reality television program “Australia’s Biggest Loser”, which has just completed its second series. Both smiling winners have now decided to return to Tamworth in hope of giving something back to the local community. At 12noon on Saturday 19^th May 2007, the now trim, taught and terrific gym junkies will host a fundraising lunch in aid of the FRIENDS OF NIOCA, an organisation that works directly to assist the Palliative Care Centre. All monies raised will be donated to this facility. Click here to download the media release.

Manilla will be in full celebration once again as it officially opens its new Visitor Information Centre on the morning of Tuesday 15^th May 2007. The local Manilla community is hoping this new asset will provide visitors and residents with a greater education on the history of the area as well as offering information on what to see and do in the district. Click here to download the media release.

Man’s best friend, the faithful dog, has its chance to shine at the annual Great Nundle Dog Race to be held at the Nundle Recreation Reserve on Sunday 6 May 2007. Click here to download the media release.

Hailing from the 2006 series of talent reality show Australian Idol, big-haired Bobby Flynn is set to make his Tamworth debut on Thursday evening (3^rd May) as he takes his extraordinary talents on the road. Click here to download the media release.

As the 2007 Hats Off to Country Festival fast approaches, organisers have announced a huge line-up of entertainment for the four-day Festival to be held Thursday 5 – Sunday 8 July. Click here to download the media release.

Tourism Tamworth is calling for volunteers to join the local Visitor Information Centres located in the Tamworth regions satellite towns to assist in the daily operations of the Centres, with particular focus on Barraba. Click here to download the media release.

On the back of a very successful event in 2006, Australia’s biggest line dance event, the Ashby House Australian Line Dance Festival is returning to Tamworth on Thursday 3 – Sunday 6 May 2007 for what guarantees to be an even bigger showcase of all things line-dancing related. Click here to download the media release.

The 2007 Tamworth Country Music Festival presented by Telstra has just received a unique promotion; it is the entire storyboard for Kasey Chamber’s new video clip for her latest single, Sign on the Door. Click here to download the media release.

One of the world’s most respected orchestras, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO), is set to celebrate its 75^th anniversary in Tamworth through a special one-off, full orchestra, gala performance in the 5000-seat Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre (TREC) on Saturday 8 September 2007. Click here to download the media release.

The closing ceremony of the 10^th FAI World Paragliding Championships and Manilla Town Celebrations will be held tomorrow evening (Friday 9 March) culminating in a fantastic street party finale for everyone to enjoy. Click here to download the media release.

The inaugural New England Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish and Boat Show will be held at the Tamworth Showground from Friday 2 – Sunday 4 March 2007. Click here to download the media release.

Today marks the first official day of the 10^th FAI World Paragliding Championships with over 150 pilots taking to the skies around Manilla for the first day of the official practice sessions. Click here to download the media release.

The abundance of food and wine found in the Tamworth region is about to go on show and delights tastebuds at the upcoming Picnic at Hanging Rock at Sheba Dams from 12noon on Sunday 4 March 2007. Click here to download the media release.

This morning Rebel Thomson, General Manager of Tourism Tamworth presented preliminary results from the 2007 Tamworth Country Music Festival presented by Telstra Visitor Survey to members of the Tamworth and District Chamber of Commerce. Click here to download the media release.

As Australia prepares for the fast approaching 10^th FAI World Paragliding Championships, organisers have announced a huge program line-up for the first day of celebrations on Saturday 24 February that they encourage all to be a part of. Click here to download the media release.

The Tamworth region is being showcased to the world at the Asia-Pacific Incentive & Meetings Expo (AIME) currently being held in Melbourne today and tomorrow. Click here to download the media release.

Manilla, 44kms north-west of Tamworth, is in last minute preparations as it awaits the arrival of a few hundred international high-fliers…literally! Click here to download the media release.

Seen as the culmination of the Tamworth Country Music Festival presented by Telstra, the Country Music Awards of Australia are the industry’s “night of nights” and signified last night to many the wrapping of the 07 celebrations. The streets of Tamworth that have been crowded and overflowing with energy and entertainment for the past 10-days have started to recede and quieten. Click here to download the media release.

Cystic Fibrosis Australia will have a very distinct presence at the 2007 Tamworth Country Music Festival presented by Telstra when one of their Great Escape Rally Cars ‘Rosie’ takes to the streets of Tamworth. Click here to download the media release.

Whether it’s during their 10-day annual January Festival or during the other 355 days of the year, Tamworth is the mecca for country music and is known as Australia’s capital of the genre. Everywhere you look, you can find emerging talent or tributes to those who have assisted develop the industry in Australia. Click here to download the media release.

Tamworth has rolled out the red carpet and provided a royal welcome for the First Lady of Canadian Professional Rodeo, for her trip to Australia for the 2007 Tamworth Country Music Festival presented by Telstra. Click here to download the media release.

The 2007 Tamworth Country Music Festival presented by Telstra is always a fun time for all, and the visitors and country music fans aren’t letting the extreme heat get in the way. Click here to download the media release.

The 2007 Tamworth Country Music Festival presented by Telstra, one of the largest music festivals in the Southern Hemisphere, kicks-off today with organisers already predicating that it will be a huge Festival. Click here to download the media release.

Visitors to the 2007 Tamworth Country Music Festival presented by Telstra will be in for a real treat when they see Smokey Dawson’s first-ever movie ‘The Cowboy from Down Under’ playing in the Visitor Information Centre. Click here to download the media release.

With the 2007 Tamworth Country Music Festival presented by Telstra officially kicking-off in less than a week, Tamworth Regional Council has paused for a moment to take the opportunity to thank the local community for their continued support and understanding over this period. Click here to download the media release.

Tickets are in hot demand for the 2007 Tamworth Country Music Festival presented by Telstra. Tourism Tamworth excitedly announces that they have just sold-out the first show [on sale through the Centre] this year. Click here to download the media release.

Tourism Tamworth has received several phone calls in the past week, all with the same question being asked… “Has the Tamworth Country Music Festival been cancelled?" The Tamworth Country Music Festival presented by Telstra starts this Friday with the Official Countdown and kicks off on the 19th with the full program! Click here to view the media release.

Confirmed late yesterday afternoon with Today show producers, the program will be broadcasted on the mornings of Wednesday 24^th and Thursday 25^th January during the 2007 Tamworth Country Music Festival presented by Telstra. Click here to view the media release.

Monopoly is without a doubt a board game that most were introduced to growing up. To some it became a regular part and welcomed inclusion within “family time” or as a way for parents to get kids to be entertained for a few hours… now Tamworth has the chance to be a part of the memories of new generations. Click here to view the media release.