FIREWORKS will light up the skies above Tamworth and a live band will boom through Bicentennial Park when Tamworth Regional Council throws an Australia Day extravaganza.
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A special COVID-safe concert - limited to 3000 attendees - has been planned for the park on the evening of January 26, 2021.
The free event will boast a live concert from the Bushwackers, more music from a supporting act, food stalls and fireworks.
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Tamworth Regional Council events manager Barry Harley said it's a positive sign the region is emerging from the coronavirus pandemic.
"It is great see live entertainment returning in a safe way in light of what our community has been dealing with during most of 2020," he said.
"It is important to have access to safe entertainment and community events like this."
It will be capped at 3000 people and locals must register their details online to get a ticket before the event kicks off at 6pm on Tuesday, January 26.
Tickets can be secured at the Destination Tamworth website.
Tamworth Regional Council confirmed a $10,000 grant from the NSW government's Festival of Place - Summer Fund was secured to contribute to the event.
Council's Australia Day awards ceremony will also run, but will be a bit different due to the ongoing pandemic.
One ceremony will be held at Ray Walsh House for limited guests, but will be livestreamed.
It will include the formal citizenship ceremony, as well as the presentations of awards to recognise efforts of residents from around the region.
More to come.
Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald.
Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald.
