NZ Gold Guitar
Prize Lists

Gore District Council NZ Intermediate Overall Winner

• New Zealand Gold Guitar Trophy
• $1,000 cash (Sponsored by the Gore District Council & The Gore Country Music Club)

• Martin X Series DC2E-BRAZ Solid Cedar Top, Fishman E1 Electronic, Soft Gig Bag — RRP $1,800 (Sponsored by Martin & Co, Sweethouse Promotions, Andrew Manning, Lyn McAllister Music, The Gore Country Music Club & the Sinclair Family)

• Opportunity to attend the 2027 Tamworth Country Music Festival with return airfare for one person* up to $1,000 (Sponsored by the Gore District Council)

• Invitation to a guest spot at the Gore, New Zealand Showcase held in Tamworth, January 2027

• Acoustic single* with Dan Cosgrove at DC Studio — $400 (Sponsored by Dan Cosgrove and Philip & Jackie Geary)

• Custom single artwork design + coordinated streaming and release day tiles* (Sponsored by Jameson Creative)

• Songwriting session with Kylie Price

• Career Strategy & Music Release Planning with Pippa Ryan-Kidd (Artist Manager to Tami Neilson, Delaney Davidson, Jenny Mitchell & Kylie Price)

• 5 mentoring sessions, digital marketing for first single, social media audit + content planning strategy with Quirky Music (Sponsored by Katie Thompson)

• Guitar accessory package (Sponsored by Kylie Price)
• Shure SM58 Microphone (Sponsored by Strawberry Sound)

• Chance to open a show on Jenny Mitchell’s next NZ tour at a location of the winner’s choice*

• Crosley Vinyl Record Player valued at $200 (Sponsored by Jenny Mitchell)

• One year membership with Independent Music New Zealand

• One year membership with Music Managers Forum Aotearoa

• One year honorary membership to the Gore Country Music Club Inc.

Terms & Conditions apply

Strawberry Sound Intermediate Overall Runner Up

• $450 sponsored by Strawberry Sound

Tamworth Regional Council Junior Overall Winner

• New Zealand Gold Guitar Trophy
• The Tamworth Country Music Capital Encouragement Award Trophy + $750 cash (Sponsored by the Tamworth Regional Council & The Gore Country Music Club)
• Martin X Series 000XE-BRAZ Solid Cedar Top, Fishman E1 Electronics, Soft Gig Bag — RRP $1,800
(Sponsored by Martin & Co, Sweethouse Promotions, Andrew Manning, Lyn McAllister Music, The Gore Country Music Club & the Sinclair Family)
• Acoustic single with Aaron Ives at Music South (Sponsored by Aaron Ives)
• Shure SM58 Microphone (Sponsored by Strawberry Sound)
• Invitation to a guest spot at the Gore, New Zealand Showcase held in Tamworth, January 2027
• One year honorary membership to the Gore Country Music Club Inc.

Terms & Conditions apply

Gore District Council Junior Overall Runner Up

• $300 sponsored by the Gore District Council

Junior Section Prizes

• Vocal Solo: $150 (Jolly Elephant Design)
• Gospel: $150 (Aroura Funeral Services)
• Country Rock: $150 (Paper Plus Gore)
• Duet: $150 (The Family of the Late Harley Webster)

Gore District Memorial RSA NZ Classic Overall Winner

• New Zealand Gold Guitar Trophy
• $1,500 cash
(Sponsored by the Gore District Memorial RSA & The Gore Country Music Club)
• Invitation to a guest spot at the Gore, New Zealand Showcase held in Tamworth, January 2027
• Acoustic single* with Dan Cosgrove at DC Studio — $400 (Sponsored by Dan Cosgrove)
• Opal Publicity Package & Tamworth Assist Package (Sponsored by Key 2 Artist Promotions)
• One year honorary membership to the Gore Country Music Club Inc.

Terms & Conditions apply

New World Gore Classic Overall Runner Up

• $750 cash
(Sponsored by New World Gore)

Classic Section Prizes

• Highest Scoring Gore Country Music Club Member: $250 (Gore Country Music Club)
• Vocal Solo: $250 (Julie Mitchell, Bayleys)
• Gospel: $250 (Southern Office Products Depot Gore)
• Country Rock: $250 (Alax Building)
• Duet: $250 (Bayleys Gore)
• Traditional: $250 (SBS Bank)
• NZ Song: $250 (Hokonui/NZME)
• New Country: $250 (Insurance Brokers Alliance Gore)Item description