4 x 2025 GOLDEN GUITAR AWARD NOMINEES

KINGSWOOD are an award winning four-piece good times country and good times rock'n'roll band from Melbourne Australia. They’ll be bringing their sound to the Tamworth Town Hall on Australia Day during the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Kingswood’s evolution form rock to country has been both gradual and judicious. After releasing a twangy reimagining of their 2020 album Juveniles in the form of Reveries, the Melbourne quartet fully embraced al-country on 2023’s Home. Just eight months later, they’ve gone a step further with the sparse and story-driven bluegrass of The Tale of G,C, Townes, which has received four 2025 Golden Guitar Award Nominations including Traditional Country Album of the Year, Bluegrass Recording of the Year and Toyota Album of the Year.

“A lot of bands would like to say they’re the hardest working in Australia, but Kingswood have a stronger claim than most.”  TONE DEAF

The release of HOME saw KINGSWOOD re-enter the ARIA Charts, debuting at #2 on the ARIA Australian Vinyl and #1 on the ARIA Australian Country charts – the latter of which stayed atop for an impressive 8 weeks in a row. With their record-breaking ‘Hometowns Tour’ taking in 100+ shows right around the country, KINGSWOOD have been able to hit venues of all sizes, in locations in each corner of Australia, on their purpose-constructed tour bus ‘Peggy’. An experience that has redefined KINGSWOOD’s resolve as a touring unit, 2023 has been a transformative period for the group. Ten years and seven studio albums on, Kingswood remain one of Australia’s hardest working bands playing festivals nationally and playing with acts like ACDC, Aerosmith to touring the US and Europe.

TORI DARKE ANNOUNCED AS MAIN SUPPORT

Appearing as main support for Kingswood, Tori Darke is one of Australia's most talented and dynamic female country music artists. She is known for her powerful vocals, meaningful lyrics, and captivating stage presence.

With her career that has spanned over a decade, she has carved out a unique space in the country music scene. Earning accolades and a dedicated fan base with her blend of modern country sound and emotional storytelling.

Her recent appearance on The Voice Australia, where she joined Team Leann Rimes, showcased her raw talent to a wider audience and marking a new milestone in her already impressive career. She has a passion for connecting with her fans and a repertoire of chart-topping hits. Tori continues to shine as one of the most exciting voices in Australian Country Music.

Currently touring with country legend Lee Kernaghan, sharing her dynamic performance and energy with audiences across Australia, her emotional songwriting and engaging live shows have made her a standout act in the Australian Country Music scene.

Tori's undeniable passion for music, combined with her ability to connect with a crowd makes her a standout to the country genre.

Whether delivering a high-energy festival performance or an intimate acoustic set, her authenticity and raw talent shines through, leaving a lasting impact wherever she performs.

Her contribution to the country music genre continues to grow, making her a rising star not only in Australia but on the international stage too.