2O25 EVENT CALENDAR
The MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards are proud to be part of Bayleys Tussock Country; a 10 day country music festival with over 60 events.
The events listed below are managed by us (the NZ Gold Guitar Awards + Gore Country Music Club).
We encourage you to browse all that the festival has to offer here:
TUSSOCK COUNTRY FESTIVAL CALENDAR
‘Capital of Country Music’
Daily Documentary Screenings
Sat 24 May - Mon 2 June, 11am
St James Theatre
Golden Oldies
Mon 26 May, 1.30pm
Gore RSA
Doors sales only, $10pp
Evening Walk Up Concert
Mon 26 May, 7.30pm
Gore RSA
Free, raffles encouraged
Afternoon Walk Up Concert
Tue 27 May, 1.30pm
Town & Country Club Lounge Bar
Free, raffles encouraged
30 min Performance Workshops
with Peter Cairns
Wed 28 May & Thu 29 May, Book a time
22 Thomas Street
$35 per session, pay direct
Call Peter on 027 201 4059 or email cairnspeter116@gmail.com
NZ Gold Guitar Awards 50th Anniversary
Meet ‘N Greet
Thu 29 May, 3pm
Mackay Room, Gore Town & Country Club
NZ Gold Guitar Awards 50th
Anniversary Concert
Thu 29 May, 6.30pm
Gore Town & Country Club Stadium
MLT NZ GOLD GUITAR AWARDS AUDITIONS
Purchase tickets at the door to gain access to auditions
Auditions are held consecutively at three Gore locations: Gore RSA, Gore Town & Country Club and the Gore Baptist Church.
Three Day Audition Pass
Ticket allows entry at all audition venues from Friday – Sunday, plus entry into the Classic Finals, MLT Showcase and Hands Of Fame induction.
Adults $55, Seniors $38, Children $5
Friday Auditions
Ticket allows entry at all audition venues on Friday 30 May 2025.
Adults $18 and Senior $12. Children 17 years and under FREE
Saturday Auditions
Ticket allows entry at all audition venues on Saturday 31 May 2025.
Adults $18 and Senior $12. Children 17 years and under FREE
Sunday Auditions - Senior Section Only
Ticket allows entry to Sunday auditions and the Classic Finals, MLT Showcase and Hands of Fame Induction on Sunday 1 June 2025.
Auditions: 8am – 12noon, MLT Showcase & Hands of Fame Induction: 3pm. Gore Town & Country Club.
Adults $25, Seniors $18, Children, $5
MLT NZ GOLD GUITAR AWARDS
FINALS:
MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards
Junior & Intermediate Finals
Saturday 31 May 2025, 6.30pm
All the intermediate and junior finalists followed by the awards presentation. Featuring guest artists - 2024 winners Sophie Toyne and Briar Sharp
Adults $45 + booking fee
Child (17 years and under) $10 + booking fee
MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards
Classic Finals
Sunday 1 June 2025, 1.30pm
Featuring all the Classic group finalists (previously 40 plus and 60 plus categories), followed by a presentation of the awards. The MLT Showcase will follow and Dennis August will be inducted into the Hands of Fame at this event. Door sales tickets only.
Adults $25
Seniors $18
Children 17 years and under $5
Door sales tickets only
MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards
Senior Finals
Sunday 1 June 2025, 7.00pm
The evening features all finalists in the senior award categories, followed by presentation of the awards. Guest artist is 2024 winner Amy Maynard.
Adults $50 + booking fee
Child (17 years and under) $15 + booking fee
MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards
SHOWCASE + HANDS OF FAME
Sunday 1 June 2025, 3.00pm
This event is a variety concert featuring a range of artists that have travelled to Gore to participate in the festival.
CLASSIC FINALS TICKETS COVERS ENTRY TO THIS EVENT
DOOR SALES ONLY