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[[File:Big GoldenGuitar Tamworth.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The Big Golden Guitar]] |
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The '''Big Golden Guitar''' is one of the many [[Australia's Big Things|"big" attractions]] that can be found around [[Australia]]. Located in [[Tamworth, New South Wales]], the monument is one of the best-known points of interest in [[New England (Australia)|New England]], [[New South Wales]]. It is also a major attraction during the [[Tamworth Country Music Festival]]. |
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==History== |
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The Golden Guitar was erected in front of the famous Longyard Hotel on the Sydney Road in 1988. It was unveiled by Australia's most popular country music artist, [[Slim Dusty]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://getaway.ninemsn.com.au/fsaustraliansw/country/873179/tamworth-music-festival | title=Tamworth Music Festival | publisher=NineMSN | date=8 October 2009 | accessdate=22 September 2011}}</ref> Its location in Tamworth is symbolic of the city's recognition and celebration of [[Australian country music]], and its artists. |
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An award ceremony takes place every year where miniature Golden Guitars are given as awards to artists and musicians in recognition of their achievements and contributions in the genre of [[country music]]. An estimated 3.6 million photographs have been taken of the site since its opening. |
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==Design== |
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The Golden Guitar stand approximately 12 metres high<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.australiaeguide.com.au/tamworth.php | title=Tamworth | website=Australia Guide | accessdate=22 September 2011}}</ref> and weighs over 500 kilograms.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rc-sailplane.com.au/tag/tour/ |title=AMAZING MIRACLES TO EXPLORE AUSTRALIA TOUR |publisher=RC Sailplane Travel to Australia |date=26 August 2011 |accessdate=22 September 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110425162835/http://www.rc-sailplane.com.au/tag/tour/ |archivedate=25 April 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref> It is constructed out of [[fibreglass]] and wood, with steel reinforcements. The Golden Guitar has no strings because it was modeled directly on the Golden Guitar trophies given to winners at the [[Country Music Awards of Australia]] ceremony night during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. |
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==See also== |
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{{Portal|New South Wales}} |
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*[[Australia's big things]] |
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*[[List of world's largest roadside attractions]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://biggoldenguitar.com.au/ Official website] |
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[[Category:Australian country music]] |
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[[Category:Tamworth, New South Wales]] |
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in New South Wales]] |
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[[Category:Big things in New South Wales]] |
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[[Category:Individual guitars]] |
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Revision as of 03:29, 23 October 2018
The Big Golden Guitar is one of the many "big" attractions that can be found around Australia. Located in Tamworth, New South Wales, the monument is one of the best-known points of interest in New England, New South Wales. It is also a major attraction during the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
History
The Golden Guitar was erected in front of the famous Longyard Hotel on the Sydney Road in 1988. It was unveiled by Australia's most popular country music artist, Slim Dusty.[1] Its location in Tamworth is symbolic of the city's recognition and celebration of Australian country music, and its artists.
An award ceremony takes place every year where miniature Golden Guitars are given as awards to artists and musicians in recognition of their achievements and contributions in the genre of country music. An estimated 3.6 million photographs have been taken of the site since its opening.
Design
The Golden Guitar stand approximately 12 metres high[2] and weighs over 500 kilograms.[3] It is constructed out of fibreglass and wood, with steel reinforcements. The Golden Guitar has no strings because it was modeled directly on the Golden Guitar trophies given to winners at the Country Music Awards of Australia ceremony night during the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
See also
References
- ^ "Tamworth Music Festival". NineMSN. 8 October 2009. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
- ^ "Tamworth". Australia Guide. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
- ^ "AMAZING MIRACLES TO EXPLORE AUSTRALIA TOUR". RC Sailplane Travel to Australia. 26 August 2011. Archived from the original on 25 April 2011. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
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