Taranaki Country Music Festival

Back in 2018, George and Jocelyn Tuahine decided it was time Taranaki held a Country Music Festival. Over the years they have gracefully learned how to improve and in 2024 the festival will be back for it's 7th year at the Waitara War Memorial Hall.

The 2024 festival will be held February 15-18. 

Programme:

After 10 years we are bringing Country Music Awards back to the Taranaki Region.

First Country Music Awards to have an open mic session

Email: [email protected] for entry forms 

Thursday 15 February - 8.30am Auditions

Friday 16 February  - 8.30am  Auditions 

                          Friday - 1.00pm Finals

                          Friday Night Showcase - 7.30pm Winners from each section

Saturday 17 February - 9.00am - 11.45am Open Mic

                             Saturday - 12.30pm - 5.00pm  Invited Artists

                             Saturday Night Showcase - 6.30pm - 10.30pm

Sunday 18 February  - 10:00am - 3.00pm - Open Mic

Prices/Ticketing:

• ALL 4 days to Auditions / Finals and Festival - $70 pp                                                
• Thursday Auditions -$5 
• Friday Auditions - $5
• Friday Finals - $10
• Friday Night Showcase - $20
• Saturday - $35
• Sunday $10

To book please phone 0276939233 or email [email protected] 

Headline Artists for 2024

• SCOTT SOUTHWORTH -International Artist from NASHVILLE
• Dennis August
• Shane Entertainer 
• Teroi Martin - award-winning Elvis Impersonator 
• Tracey & Nick Houia - known as En-tranzit
• Raymond Solomon
• Ivan Broughton - Cambridge

Invited Artists:

• Megan Johnson - Auckland
• Tegan Reid - Tauranga
• Grant Reha - Timoti - Rotorua
• Jan McKay - Hastings
• Selwyn Rangitutia - Matmata
• Nancy Muller - Auroa
• Shaun Ryland - Auckland
• Kevin & Kay Tappin - Matamata
• George Tuahine - Waitara
• Nigel Wilding - Waitara
• Rae Carton - Napier
• Joe Martin - Pedal Steel Guitar - Urenui 
• Claude Poulsen - Matakana
• Lois Sutton - Matakana
• Ivan & Naomi Hoete 
• Carylann - Kapiti Coast
• Mark Corbet - New Plymouth
• Lance Murch - Lead Guitar  Taupo
• Robbin Durbin - Te Aroha
• Avril Williams - Tauranga
• Zara Buckton - Hamilton
• John Boy - Inglewood
• Doug Brookes - New Plymouth

+ more

Secure parking for self-contained motorhomes and caravans will be provided at Waitara Central School grounds opposite the venue.

• Park up from Wednesday to Monday
• Parking is $5 per day.
• Toilets are available 24/7
• Please book your spot by emailing [email protected]​​​​​​​ or text  027 693 9233
• Small pets are ok within the school grounds but aren't allowed in the hall.