MLT NZ GOLD GUITAR AWARDS PRIZES
Junior Prize List
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)
Intermediate Prize List
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
Intermediate Section Prizes
• Vocal Solo — $200 (Corcoran Smith Financial)
• Gospel — $200 (Smith Wood & Woods)
• Country Rock — $200 (SBS Bank)
• Duet — $200 (Stihl Shop Gore)
• Traditional — $200 (Jenny Mitchell)
• NZ Song — $200 (Kim McDowall Painting & Decorating)
• New Country — $200 (Focus Technology Group)
Classic Prize List
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)
Senior Prize List
Mataura Licensing Trust Senior Overall Winner
• New Zealand Gold Guitar Trophy
• $5,000 cash (Sponsored by the Mataura Licensing Trust)
• 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)
• Guest spot at the 2027 Tamworth Country Music Festival opening concert at Bicentennial Park (Thanks to the Tamworth Regional Council)
• Invitation to a guest spot at the Gore, New Zealand Showcase held in Tamworth, January 2027
• Platinum ticket to the Tamworth Golden Guitar Awards 2027
• Martin Standard Series D28 Satin incl. Deluxe Hard Case ($6,350) fitted with Fishman Matrix Infinity VT ($600) — RRP $6,950
(Sponsored by Martin & Co, Sweethouse Promotions, Andrew Manning, Lyn McAllister Music, The Gore Country Music Club & the Sinclair Family)
• Fully produced single* with Dan Cosgrove ($500 sponsored by DC Studio + $700 sponsored by the NZ Gold Guitar Awards)
• Accommodation/flights for recording up to $800 (Sponsored by the NZ Gold Guitar Awards)
• Opal Publicity Package + Tamworth Assist Package valued at $1,800 (Sponsored by Key 2 Artist Promotions)
• Professional photoshoot for single release day or future promotions valued at $700 (Sponsored by Jameson Creative)
• Custom single artwork design + coordinated streaming and release day tiles (Sponsored by Jameson Creative)
• Songwriting session with Kylie Price
• 5 mentoring sessions, digital marketing for first single, social media audit + content planning strategy with Quirky Music (Sponsored by Katie Thompson)
• Career Strategy & Music Release Planning with Pippa Ryan-Kidd (Artist Manager to Tami Neilson, Delaney Davidson, Jenny Mitchell & Kylie Price)
• Guitar accessory pack (Sponsored by Kylie Price)
• New Zealand Handmade Guitar Strap (Sponsored by Atmos)
• Akubra hat presented by Tamworth Regional Council Mayor at the Tamworth Country Music Festival 2027 (Sponsored by the Tamworth Regional Council)
• Shure SM58 Microphone (Sponsored by Strawberry Sound)
• 1 year membership with Independent Music New Zealand
• 1 year membership with Music Managers Forum Aotearoa
• 1 year membership with the Gore Country Music Club Inc.
Terms & Conditions apply
Grace Legal Solutions LTD Senior Overall Runner Up
• $1,000 sponsored by Grace Legal Solutions LTD
Senior Section Prizes
• Highest Scoring Gore Country Music Club Member — $400 (Gore Country Music Club Inc.)
• Gospel — $400 (Kylie Price)
• Country Rock — $400 (iHeartCountry/NZME)
• Duet — $400 (Gore Town & Country Club)
• Open Instrumental — $400 (Martin/Sweethouse Promotions/Sinclair Family)
• Traditional — $400 (New World Gore)
• NZ Song — $400 (Jolly Elephant Design)
• Open Band — $600 (Katie Thompson)
• Open Vocal Group — $600 (Southern Institute of Technology)
• New Country — $400 (Strawberry Sound)
• Open Singer/Songwriter — $400 (Julie Mitchell, Bayleys)
• Female Vocal Solo — $400 (Kaylee Bell)
• Male Vocal Solo — $400 (The Family of the Late Jessie McChlery Tytler)