Sunday trading hours across Tamworth have been extended giving hotels and clubs an extra two hours of business during the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
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The NSW Government extended trading times for the Australian Open tennis men’s final, Tamworth Country Music Festival and AFC Asian Cup.
Venues in the Tamworth local government area can open until midnight on Sunday, January 20 and Sunday, January 27.
More than 40,000 people are expected to visit the city during the 10-day event.
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Minister for Racing Paul Toole said the later trading would enable patrons to gather and socialise at venues later at night for the special events.
“As many hotels, bars and clubs are hosting gigs as part of the festival, the extended trading means fans can enjoy their favourite performers later at night,” Mr Toole said.
“The Tamworth country music festival is Australia’s largest music festival and will offer more than 2,800 events featuring 700 artists from 18 to 27 January.”
The extended trading hours do not apply to take-away liquor sales.
Venues already approved to trade during or beyond the extended hours can operate as usual. Hotels and clubs must still comply with any individual trading restrictions or other special conditions that apply to their licences under the Liquor Act.
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