Get ready for 2026 with
Busking at the Bowlo
Saturday 17th to Thursday 22nd January 2026
fRETfEST® presents exciting new talent every year during the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Each act is chosen by video audition submitted in September and scheduled to perform live, at our premier venue in Tamworth NSW.
PICS : Our amazing lineup of talent from 2025
These talented troubadours travelled from Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and New Zealand to entertain the crowd and scored big with our daily TIP JAR proving to be a popular option!
Our venue is air conditioned and wheelchair accessible with Bar, Bistro and free parking, plus there’s bus to the door.
Buskers wishing to take part in January can send a song video application in September; so watch our socials for announcements.
We are facebook.com/fretfestofficial
Disclaimer: NB. This is not the Peel Street busking competition which is a separate event run by Tamworth Regional Council.