Kenthurst Singer Wins First Place At 2025 Tamworth’s Golden Gig

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AVA BIZZANELLI dazzled country music lovers as she performed in front of the Tamworth crowd, securing top honours at the 2025 Macca’s Golden Gig held during the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

The 17-year-old artist from Kenthurst won first place for ages 13-17, bringing home an electric guitar from Takamine Guitars, cash and trophy from Macca’s, one pair of Circle G Boots from Corral Boots, and a Capitol Music voucher. She will also receive three separate mentoring opportunities from professionals.

As she’s in Year 12, she wants to continue developing her skills in performing live and hone her skills as a songwriter, vocalist, performer, and guitarist: “I am very excited to see what happens next!”