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🎤 BRAND NEW STAR 2026 – THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT BIG COUNTRY MUSIC TALENT

Presented by Today’s Country 94.1 & Proudly supported by Central Coast Council

🌟 Celebrating Emerging Country Music Talent

On Sunday, 15 March, the spotlight will again shine on some of the best young country music talent at Everglades Country Club in Woy Woy, as Today’s Country 94.1 proudly hosts the 2026 Brand New Star Talent Quest.

The event, now in its 16th year, offers aspiring country music artists from across the Central Coast and beyond an incredible opportunity to perform live with a full backing band, supported by a professional team of sound engineers, photographers, and videographers. It is a chance to step into the spotlight and build real-world experience in front of a cheering audience.

🏆 An Outstanding Prize Package

Our winner will receive a career-boosting set of prizes including:

• Online songwriting classes Gina Jeffreys Academy of Music
• Studio recording at Hillbilly Hut
• A music video from Jake Davey Studios
• National/international distribution via Blue Shamrock Music
• Publicity release package from Bec Gracie Publicity

🌈 Inclusivity at Heart

Our competition proudly welcomes artists of all cultural backgrounds and experience levels, reaffirming our mission to build an inclusive and supportive community for country music hopefuls.

💬 Looking Back – From the Stage and Sponsors, 2025

“Every artist on the stage brought something special. This is what nurturing grassroots talent is all about.”
— Jaque Trundle, Event Organiser

“Ringers Western Central Coast is proud to support Brand New Star. It’s events like this that keep the heart of Australian country music beating strong. Real people, real stories, and real talent.”
— Alan, Ringers Western

“Performing at Brand New Star was a huge highlight for me. The support from the judges, event organiser and the crowd gave me such a confidence boost. I can’t wait for next year’s event!”
— Cody Walker, Contestant

⭐ More information and entry form

Please see this page for more information and the official entry form.

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We can’t wait to see what this year brings—thank you for being part of the journey!