Toyota Country Music Festival Tamworth is scheduled to go ahead in 2021.
The festival runs in January each year and is expected to adapt its offering in the wake of the COVID-19.
In a statement released today, Tamworth Regional Council Mayor Col Murray has said that “Ultimately how the festival will look is dependent on the social distancing measures, and restrictions, that are in place come January if any, and we’ll be working with the relevant authorities to ensure we can present an event that ticks their boxes while delivering on the good time that Tamworth is known for."
“After all, Tamworth is Australia’s country music capital, and we are excited to welcome back both artists and fans and provide them with the best opportunity to reconnect after so long," he continued.
“Locally, it’s important for the Tamworth economy, but more broadly, it’s a key event for the country music industry. With more Australians looking to domestic travel options in the wake of the pandemic, TCMF2021 will be the perfect opportunity to welcome new visitors to the region.
"Tamworth is principally a ‘venue-based’ festival, and given the likelihood of relaxed social distancing, the venues will be raring to go to make up for several months of no live music. Event organisers and venues are aware that some social distancing measures may still be in place and they are ready to adjust to cater to this and provide a safe place for artists, fans, and staff to enjoy.”
Organisers have also said that they are still intending to present the annual Toyota Golden Guitar Awards during the festival.
“The country music community can be confident that the CMAA and Tamworth Regional Council will be presenting the Toyota Golden Guitar Awards in January 2021," added CMAA Chairman Dan Biddle.
“We look forward to once again recognising the best of Australian and New Zealand country music and adding to the incredible legacy of Australia’s longest-running music awards when we present the 49th Country Music Awards of Australia.”
The 2020 event saw the likes of Troy Cassar-Daley, Kasey Chambers, Lee Kernaghan, The McClymonts and more on the line-up, while 2021 festival line-up is expected to be announced in the coming months.
Tickets for the festival will go on sale from early September.
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