In the Smoky Dawson Room (Theatrette)

When the Hall of Fame was getting under way, country music pioneer (now the late) Smoky Dawson was approached to be patron of the organisation, an invitation he accepted with gusto. In 1997, the Smoky Dawson Room was dedicated to Smoky. It currently houses...

Australian Country Music Hands of Fame

An exhibition highlighting the most recent inductees into the Hands of Fame and a full listing of all inductees since the Hands of Fame cornerstone was established in 1977.

Australian Country Music Festivals

A changing exhibition highlighting major country music festivals in Australia. This year, we highlight the Boyup Brook and Katherine Festivals. In previous years, we have featured the Bungendore Country Muster and Stan Coster Memorial Bush Ballad Awards and the South Australian Country Music Awards & Festival, the National Country Music Muster at Gympie and the Mildura Country Music Festival and Australian Independent Country Music Awards.

How Tamworth became Country Music Capital

An exhibition established this year, on the 40th anniversary of the founding of Tamworth as Australia's Country Music Capital.

Channel 10 Theatrette

Also in the Smoky Dawson Room, we've set up a special theatrette with the support of major sponsor Channel 10. The Theatrette is established so visitors can view some of Australia's unique country music history. Highlights include an excerpt from the film Who Chased The Chicken starring Buddy Williams, a documentary on the life of Smoky Dawson, and the two television specials Slim Dusty, This Is Your Life.

Country in the Courtyard

On the 3rd Monday of each month a concert is held in the theatrette. A special guest artist is featured each month with walk up artists welcome to join in. To find out the next special guest click here.