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Pethora of Indigenous talent Tamworth bound for Aboriginal Cultural Showcase

Joseph Guenzler Published January 2, 2026 at 12.30pm (AWST)

Uncle Roger Knox is among 14 artists set for the NSW Aboriginal Land Council's Aboriginal Cultural Showcase at this month's Tamworth Country Music Festival. (Image: Facebook)

Fourteen Indigenous artists have been announced for the NSW Aboriginal Land Council's Aboriginal Cultural Showcase at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Held from 16 to 25 January, the Aboriginal Cultural Showcase is a First Nations-led program staged during the festival to bring Aboriginal artists together for live music and cultural performance.

NSWALC announced a three-year sponsorship package for the Showcase in 2024, backing the event as part of its ongoing support for Aboriginal culture and cultural expression in NSW.

The lineup includes headliners Roger Knox (Gomeroi) and Warren H Williams (Arrernte), followed by Aimee Hannan, Mark Atkins (Yamatji), Jayden Kitchener-Waters (Gomeroi-Ngiyampaa), Buddy Knox Blues Band, Nathan Lamont (Wiradjuri), Kelsey Iris (Murrawarri, Yuwaalaraay, Gamilaroi, Wiradjuri), Ruby Shay (Boorooberongal, Dharug), Kyla-Belle Roberts (Gomeroi), Donna Atkins (Widi Mob, Yamatji), Madi Colville Walker (Yorta Yorta), Quarralia Knox (Gomeroi, Arrente), Ky-mani Rodgers (Kalkadoon, Kuku-Yalanji, Ngarrindjeri), and Dani Fogg (Wiradjuri, Gomeroi).

Nathan Lamont said Tamworth had been part of his journey since childhood.

"Tamworth is like a second home for me, started performing at the festival when I was just 9, so I'm looking forward to adding new memories to the piggy bank, back in the place where it all started for me 23 years ago," he said.

*Nathan Lamont has been steadily rising on the Australian Country charts. (Image: Instagram)*

Aimee Hannan said she was excited to return to the Showcase with her band.

"I am so excited to be apart of the Aboriginal Cultural Showcase!! AND guess what!! I'm bringing my band with me!" Hannan said.

"It is definitely a highlight of the Tamworth Country Music Festival for me!"

Kyla-Belle Roberts said she was looking forward to performing and urged people to come along.

"Can't wait to perform at the Aboriginal Cultural Showcase," she said.

"One of my favourite events of the festival, come check it out will be playing with so many awesome artists."

*Kyla-Belle had a huge year in 2025 with a number of releases and showcasing her music on various stages. (Image: Supplied)*

The Aboriginal Cultural Showcase thanked sponsors and said NSWALC has supported the event since 2016, helping deliver staging and lighting and bringing artists together at the festival.

NSWALC also acknowledged Aboriginal Employment Strategy - Tamworth, Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service, and Aboriginal Regional Arts Alliance NSW as sponsors supporting the Buddy Knox Talent Contest.

Tickets are available now through the Tamworth Country Music Festival program and official ticketing channels.