Brand New Star 2026

It’s back! Bigger and better for 2026, Today’s Country 94.1’s BRAND NEW STAR is the search for Australia’s next big country music talent, proudly presented by Ringers Western Central Coast.

Proudly Supported by Central Coast Council.

Entries are now open for the 2026 Brand New Star talent quest!

Entry is open to anyone aged 15 – 35 years.

This year’s Competition is being held at the Everglades Country Club in Woy Woy.

15 March 2026, 2:00pm to 5:00pm – Everglades Country Club – Woy Woy

2026’s Brand New Star winner will receive:

1 Term National Song Writing Class (Gina Jeffreys Academy of Music)
1 Song Recording (Hillbilly Hut)
$1,500 value Video Production (Jake Davey Studios)
National & International distribution of 1st single (Blue Shamrock Music)
$1,600 Publicity Package (Bec Gracie Publicity)

Submit Your Entry Online

Name

Address

Age (as at 14th March 2026)

Phone

Artist Type

Solo Duo Trio

Social Media Links:

YouTube Links:

Attach Files here (20MB limit, accepted file types are .mp3, .docx, .jpg, .png, .pdf):

Terms and conditions

By ticking this box I confirm the following:
1. I have read and understood the Talent Quest rules and requirements.
2. I am not currently or in the past 5 years, signed to a licensing deal or greater with a record label.
3. I will be aged 15 – 35 years as at 14th March 2026.
4. I am not an employee, volunteer or family member of Coast Community Broadcasters Inc.
5. I have provided MP3 file(s) of me performing 1 Country original or cover song.
6. I have included a photo of me that the Organiser may use for social media and event promotion.
7. I have included social media links and Youtube links to support my application.
8. I am available to perform on 15th March 2026 at Everglades in Woy Woy NSW

Once we receive your entry, we will contact you by return email

If you have any questions email bns@todayscountry94one.com

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