Friends, family and festival-goers gathered at Fanzone to welcome the Queen of Country Music Quest entrants.

The quest aims to find two young women to act as ambassadors for the Tamworth Region and the Tamworth Country Music Festival with their roles involving many official and some informal duties at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

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The entrants must have a genuine interest in, and good knowledge of, the Tamworth region and the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Quest entrants will be judged on their general knowledge of the Tamworth region, the Tamworth Country Music Festival and current affairs as well as their presentation and appearance, personality, participation in festival activities and events, public interaction and communication skills.

Check out the profiles below to get to know all the entrants.

Sponsor: East West Enviroag

I am an apprentice and business partner at All Trades Mechanics.

Ever since I was 16 years old I've loved cars and coming to Tamworth which made my dream of working with them every day a possibility.

I entered the Queen Quest as a way to get to know my new home more in Tamworth and involve myself within the very welcoming community I very quickly grew to love since moving here.

Sponsor: Aquanorth Tamworth

I work as an early childhood educator and nanny in the local area, helping little ones achieve exceptional education during their early years. About myself: Born in Newcastle due to being a twin and born prematurely. Raised and lived in South Tamworth /Kootingal for 23 years. Currently studying Certificate III in Travel and Tourism

I volunteer at local primary schools helping children with special needs and I enjoy being crafty making handmade gifts and refurbishing old furniture.

The reason I entered was in honour of my late grandmother who was crowned cotton queen in her day at Wee Waa. I also wanted to see our beautiful city during the festival from a different level while sharing the experience with other like-minded, empowering women, which will help with my future endeavours of the travel and tourism industry.

My favourite part of the festival is seeing our city come alive and what great country music talent there is and how lucky we are to have such an amazing event.

Sponsor: Sheffield Bed and Breakfast

I work in before and after school care at Sherpa Kids.

I enjoy spending time with my animals and writing poems in spare time.

I decided to enter the 2020 Queen of Country Music Quest to be a positive and strong ambassador for Tamworth. To challenge myself and show how great Tamworth is a rural town.

Sponsor: Lysaght's Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

I work for the Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music where I get to share the joy of music on a daily basis.

The Queen Quest is an awesome adventure and I joined so I could learn more about myself and the Tamworth Region!

I am passionate about all things country and I love my music and horses in particular!

Sponsor: ARUMA Disability Services

I work as a National Disability Insurance Scheme Support Coordinator - helping people to achieve their goals and get the support they need.

I am the youngest of five and was born and breed in Gunnedah. I now have three step sons with my partner. When not raising three young gentlemen, I like to see my family and friends, socialise and get outdoors.

I decided to enter in the Queen quest because I am a proud country girl. I love my community and love being involved in the biggest party that Tamworth has to offer.

Sponsor: Agripath

She currently works as a farm business analyst at Agripath, a farm consultancy company based in Tamworth, where she assists farmers to understand the financial aspect of their business.

One thing you might have picked up on about Jasmine is that she lives and breathes agriculture and the rural lifestyle. In fact, she loves it that much that in her spare time she has shared her knowledge of agriculture with over 2000 students from right across Australia.

Jasmine entered in the 2020 Queen of Country Music Quest to have an impact! She believes our regions are suffering the worst drought anyone has ever seen and our community needs something to celebrate. We need a great festival with some great young ambassadors to get around and we need to kick start a rain dance at the festival. Jasmine wants to be at the heart of this and hopes that she can be a great role model for other young people in our region, all while making friendships that will last a lifetime!

Sponsor: Hunt's Joinery

I'm currently working in administration, answering phone calls dealing with customers and suppliers along with quoting and invoicing for Hunt's Joinery.

I was born and raised in Tamworth with my eight siblings, my mother and father, in the same house my grandad built for my nanna and their children.

I joined the queen quest to enjoy the festival from another perspective, also meet new people, try different things and make new friends.

Sponsor: Lush Hair and Beauty on George, Quirindi

I work as a retail assistant at Spotlight Tamworth.

I have a university Degree in Media and Communications and I hope to move into journalism. I am the 2019 Quirindi Miss Showgirl Runner Up. I enjoy travelling and film/photography.

I have always wanted to be in the Quest and after becoming Runner Up at my local show, deciding that now was the best time to get involved. I want to be involved so I can promote Tamworth, and its surrounding areas as I feel small country towns have a lot to offer, and we should showcase that.

Sponsor: Plush Hair Beauty & Lifestyle

Roya loves to exercise and keep fit. Roya has an engineering qualification with much experience in project management. Roya is eager to share her vibrant personality and good rapport with people visiting Tamworth for the festival.

Roya is excited to be a part of the Tamworth community and meet new people. Roya is using the Queen Quest as an opportunity to learn more about Tamworth and the ways in which she can contribute.