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      Bayleys Tussock Country Music Festival

      Bayleys Tussock Country - New Zealand's Country Music Festival is an annual event held in Gore, Eastern Southland. 

      The festival brings the surrounding rural community and the New Zealand country music community together for ten days and 60+ events celebrating music, food, rural life, entertainment and camaraderie.

      Bayleys Tussock Country Music Festival supports dozens of community groups, hundreds of artists and entertains thousands of patrons every year. Enjoy the warm southern hospitality and immerse yourself in all that’s wonderful about heartland New Zealand.

      Secure your tickets today and check out the full festival programme at www.tussockcountry.nz  

      23 May to 2 June 2025

      Country Music Honours

      St James Theatre23 May 2025Gore

      Capital of Country Music

      St James Theatre24 May to 2 Jun 2025Gore

      Sassafras Bluegrass Band

      Little Theatre24 May 2025Gore

      Mitchell

      St James Theatre24 May 2025Gore

      Tussock Country Late Night

      Croydon Lodge24 May 2025Gore

      Tussock Country Ute Muster

      Southern Field Days Shed25 May 2025Gore

      The Celtic Unleashed

      St James Theatre25 May 2025Gore

      Gore Country Music Queen

      Gore RSA25 May 2025Gore

      Katie Thompson - Bowmar Road House Concert

      Bowmar Road House26 May 2025Gore

      Cinnamon Oyster Workshop

      St Peter's CollegeGore

      Old Hokonui

      Arts & Heritage Precinct27 May 2025Gore

      Ukulele For Beginners Workshop

      Gore Town and Country Stadium28 May 2025Gore

      Learn to Yodel Workshop

      Gore Town and Country Stadium28 May 2025Gore

      Line Dancing For Beginners Workshop

      Gore Town and Country Stadium28 May 2025Gore

      Cheese Roll Workshop

      Gore Town and Country StadiumGore

      Rising Stars of Country

      Gore RSA28 May 2025Gore

      The Harmonic Resonators

      St James Theatre28 May 2025Gore

      Finger Picking Workshop

      Gore Town and Country Stadium29 May 2025Gore

      Farm and Mai Mai Tour

      Croydon Lodge29 May 2025Gore

      NZ Gold Guitar Awards - 50th Anniversary Celebration

      Gore Town and Country Stadium29 May 2025Gore

      GoreGeous Country Breakfast

      Table Talk Cafe30 May 2025Gore

      The Tussock Stage: Amy Maynard & Rufous Whistler

      Little Theatre30 May 2025Gore

      NZ Highwaymen

      St James Theatre30 May 2025Gore

      The Tussock Stage: Butter Wouldn't Melt & Elias Bartholomeo

      Little Theatre31 May 2025Gore

      The NZ Dolly Parton Experience

      Gore RSA31 May 2025Gore

      MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards - Junior & Intermediate Finals

      Gore Town and Country Stadium31 May 2025Gore

      MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards - Senior Finals

      Gore Town and Country Stadium1 Jun 2025Gore