Tamworth Country Music Festival 2021 cancelled: Golden Guitar Awards to go ahead as a virtual event, councillors concerned about economic impact and loss of life

Madeline Link
Updated September 8 2020 - 7:59pm, first published 7:18pm
CANCELLED: Tamworth Country Music Festival has been cancelled for 2021, with the annual Golden Guitar Awards to go ahead as a virtual event. Photo: Madeline Link, file.
CANCELLED: Tamworth Country Music Festival has been cancelled for 2021, with the annual Golden Guitar Awards to go ahead as a virtual event. Photo: Madeline Link, file.

THE COST of a COVID-19 outbreak means 2021 will mark the first Tamworth Country Music Festival in 49 years devoid of caravans, cowboys and country music.

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Madeline Link

Madeline Link

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Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.

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