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Tamworth kicks off this Friday

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Jan 13, 2010 Updated Feb 17, 2010

The New South Wales town of Tamworth managed to keep its boots high and dry during the state's recent floods and is now ready to kick off the annual Country Music Festival this Friday.

Although there was some good rainfall over the Christmas period in and around the Tamworth district, Anna Moulder from ABC New England North West has reported that ‘There is certainly no flooding anywhere near Tamworth at the moment (closest is out near Brewarrina and Walgett Shire) and it’s not looking like flooding rain on its way that we know of.’

Anyone who is attending the Festival and wishes to keep up-to-date with the latest news and weather forecasts can tune in to ABC New England North West or visit their website

The Festival starts this Friday, January 15, and culminates in the 38th CMAA Country Music Awards on Saturday January 23. Some of the expected highlights over the course fo the ten days include:

Friday January 15 from 6:30pm
The 2010 Official Opening Ceremony & Concert, featuring Tania Kernaghan, Liam Brew, Jonah’s Road and many more. Bicentennial Park

Saturday January 16 from 2:00pm
Australian Country Music Hall of Fame Tribute to the Pioneering Ladies. Celebrating the music of some of Australia’s legendary female musicians, with performances from Anne Kirkpatrick, Dianne Lindsay, Wayne Horsburgh, Tracy Killeen, Lou Bradley, Jodie Crosby & Steve Newton, Laura Downing and many more. Tamworth War Memorial Town Hall

Sunday, January 17 starting at 7:30pm
Star Maker Grand Final at Tamworth Entertainment Centre
The culmination of Australia's annual country music talent search. Australia’s best new country talents will perform at the Grand Final.

Daily Busking on Peel Street
The main street comes alive when hundreds of buskers deliver various degrees of talent. There are always diamonds in the rough though, with Kasey Chambers, Troy Cassar-Daley and Keith Urban a few of the names to have previously performed on a patch of concrete as youngsters.

Friday 22 January from 5.30pm
Free Lee Kernaghan Concert, Bicentennial Park

Saturday January 23 starting at 9:00am
Country Music Cavalcade, with over 60 floats, bands and groups making their way along Peel Street.

Saturday, January 23
38th CMAA Country Music Awards. A massive night of nights on the Australian country music calendar, including the spectacle of the red carpet arrival. Tamworth Regional Entertainment & Conference Centre See all the nominees here.

Sunday, January 24 at 11.00am
Festival Closing Ceremony, Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre.
To end the festival experience, there’s a concert featuring the 2010 winners from various talent quests and competitions and a special performance by multi golden guitar winner, Darren Cogga

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