Tamworth Country Music Festival @ The Gallery

16 - 24 January 2026

Join us this Tamworth Country Music Festival as we welcome musicians to the Gallery and enjoy the electrified energy and enthusiasm that the Country Music Festival always brings to the region.

Below is a complete list of all the public programs and performances being held at the Gallery during the Tamworth Country Music Festival 2026:
 

Quarralia Knox - Friday, 16 January, 2pm - 3pm

The Gallery will welcome, third-generation singer-songwriter Quarralia Knox to open our performance schedule for the Tamworth Country Music Festival 2026. From Tamworth, and a proud Gomeroi woman, music has been an integral part of Quarralia's life. Developing her own sound in harmony with the various styles surrounding her whilst growing up, including Blues, Rock, R&B and Rap, audiences are in for a delicious blend of genres when listening to Quarralia's voice and original music.

Open Mic: Share Your Song - Saturday 17 January - Monday 19 January, 2pm - 3pm

Everyone's a star in Tamworth! Get in the country spirit and perform at the Tamworth Regional Gallery during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. A fantastic opportunity for everyone of all ages to enjoy some time in the spotlight, whilst getting into the country spirit this January!

Librarian Action Dolls - Tuesday, 20 January, 2pm - 3pm

The Librarian Action Dolls are no stranger to a performance at the Gallery during the Tamworth Country Music festival. Singing traditional country songs, with three-part harmonies and backed by Spike Flynn on guitar and Gary Brown on Dobro, these ladies are not to be missed!

The Peel River Ramblers - Wednesday, 21 January, 2pm - 3pm

Originating from the 'Tamworth Monthly Bluegrass Jam', The Peel River Ramblers have quickly become a favourite amongst the Capital of Country locals. With Travis Evans on vocals and guitar, Ben Thomas on bass and vocals, Chloe Nott on banjo and Steve McCauley on guitar, the band is chock-a-block full of talent. Coming together from various musical backgrounds, the members of The Peel River Ramblers perform a mix of fast picking bluegrass tunes and soulful ballads.

Mo McMorrow - Thursday, 22 January, 2pm - 3pm

Mo McMorrow, Canadian/Australian singer-songwriter has a nuanced brand of Irish-Americana influenced by decade long residencies in Galway, Ireland and Austin, Texas respectively. She recently returned to Australia after 24 years away. Performing at festivals including Neurum Creek, Guyra, Maleny Music Festival, Australian Celtic Festival, Woodford, and Airlie Beach Festival of Music, her music has been described as "a barn-burner of funk/pop tunes, with wicked-clever lyrics".

Now utilising a loop pedal in her performances to create soundscapes as a canvas for song and spoken word, Mo will offer a songwriting workshop/demonstration as part of her performance at the Gallery. Guiding participants through the fun of recording live percussion and vocals on a loop pedal, collectively participants will create a soundscape canvas and write an accompanying song together. No experience necessary! Mo says, "if you can speak, you can write a song".

 Melinda Schneider - Friday, 23 January, 2pm - 3pm

Officially opening her exhibition Tender, Melinda Schneider will perform three-songs from her recently released album with the same name. To accompany the album, she has created 12 abstract art paintings, to express her feelings and the meaning of each song.

As a naturally creative soul, Melinda discovered that visual art provided her with another powerful medium, much like singing and songwriting, to express herself and explore freedom through artistic expression.

There will be a meet-and-greet after her performance.

Anthony Snape - Saturday, 24 January, 2pm - 3pm

Anthony Snape, an acclaimed Aussie singer-songwriter and former Nashvillian, co-wrote a Number 1 album with Tommy Emmanuel and toured extensively in the US and Australia. Anthony has collaborated with esteemed producers Lindsay Rimes and Matt Fell, contributing to his distinguished musical journey. He has also shared stages with Australian music icons including Marcia Hines, Ian Moss, and Rick Price, showcasing his versatility and talent in the music industry. Prepare to be captivated by Anthony’s mesmerising guitar skills and soulful voice, in the beautiful airconditioned surrounds of the Tamworth Regional Gallery.

The Tamworth Regional Gallery offers free and accessible parking - located behind the building, accessed via Peel or Hill St. 

If you have any questions about the TCMF programming at the Gallery, please contact the friendly Gallery Staff. 
 

Email: gallery@tamworth.nsw.gov.au | Phone: 6767 5247