Bush poets, buskers and big stars takeover Tamworth

It's that time of year — when die-hard country music fans make their annual pilgrimage to the New South Wales town of Tamworth.

For ten iconic days, big acts and buskers alike are sweating it out under a sea of akubras.

Fanny Lumsden has been nominated for her 10th Golden Guitar award, and will take over Tamworth Town Hall before hitting the road for a tour of Australian capital cities.