Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter Chris Cobb is taking his unmistakable voice and storytelling style to the national stage, representing the region at this year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Following his standout performances on The Voice Australia, Cobb will perform across Tamworth from 16 to 23 January, delivering a mix of contemporary country, acoustic soul and original music shaped by a lifetime of live performance.
Based on the Sunshine Coast but raised in Bulolo, Papua New Guinea, Cobb has built a loyal local following through authentic, high-energy shows and a sound that bridges modern country with classic storytelling. His Tamworth appearance marks a significant milestone in a career that has steadily grown from grassroots gigs to national recognition.
In the lead-up to the festival, Cobb has also been sharing his “Road to Tamworth” social series, documenting rehearsals, travel and reflections on what the iconic festival represents. The series has helped grow anticipation for his Tamworth performances while reinforcing the sincerity and approachability Sunshine Coast audiences have grown to know.
Across the festival week, Cobb will perform at high-traffic Peel Street venues, key festival stages, while also reconnecting with fellow The Voice alumni for spontaneous duets and collaborative moments, a hallmark of Tamworth’s unique music culture.
“Tamworth is such a special moment for any country artist, but representing the Sunshine Coast there means everything to me,” said Cobb.
“This region has backed me from day one, and I carry that support with me every time I step on stage.”
A growing national profile, strong local roots and a sound grounded in storytelling and connection, Chris Cobb’s Tamworth performances shine a spotlight on Sunshine Coast talent on one of Australia’s biggest music stages.
Known for his big, emotive voice, Cobb can turn rock anthems into power ballads and create intimacy even on large stages. While musically versatile, country music is where he feels most at home, a connection forged growing up in the PNG logging town of Bulolo, where country music was ever-present, and the town earned the nickname “Little Texas”.
Cobb’s musical foundation is shaped by artists who value narrative, humility and emotional connection, including Troy Cassar-Daley, John Williamson, Keith Urban and Colin Buchanan, whom Cobb has described as a formative influence.
“Tamworth is where country music lives and breathes in Australia. For the first time performing there, I’m bringing my full story to the stage, the songs I love, the originals I’m building and the collaborations that make this festival so special,” Cobb said.
