MLT NZ GOLD GUITAR AWARDS Entries for 2026 will open in January. Next event May 28-31 2026

MLT NZ SONGWRITING AWARD Entries for 2026 will open in February. Next event May 22 2026

APRA AMCOS BEST COUNTRY MUSIC SONG AWARD Next event May 22 2026

FREEZE YA BITS OFF BUSKING Entries for 2026 will open in February. Next event May 28 - 31 2026

TUSSOCK COUNTRY UTE MUSTER Entries for 2026 will open in January. Next event May 24 2026

GORE TRUCK SHOW Next event May 30 2026​

GORE COUNTRY MUSIC QUEEN Entries now closed for 2025 

 

The Gore Country Music Queen is a competition that aims to educate contestants on all that Gore has to offer, teach them how to communicate with confidence and ultimately, find a representative that embodies the values of the Gore Community.

 

Entries are open to women between the ages of 18-35 who would like the opportunity to represent Gore to the district and wider communities plus win multiple prizes including a trip to Tamworth Music Festival.

 

You'll be passionate about Eastern Southland and Gore - NZ's capital of country music. You don't need to sing! 

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• ENTRY CRITERIA

• DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM

• DOWNLOAD NOMINATION FORM

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