Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter Chris Cobb is heading into the national spotlight with his distinctive voice, set to represent the region at this year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Following his four-chair turn and standout performances on The Voice Australia, Cobb will perform across Tamworth from January 16-23.
Based on the Sunshine Coast but raised in Bulolo, Papua New Guinea, he has built a loyal following through authentic, high-energy shows and a sound that bridges modern country with classic storytelling.
“Tamworth is such a special moment for any country artist, but representing the Sunshine Coast there means everything to me,” Cobb says.
“This region has backed me from day one, and I carry that support with me every time I step on stage.”
In the lead-up to the festival, Cobb has been sharing his Road to Tamworth social series, documenting rehearsals, travel and reflections on what the event represents. Across the festival week, he will perform at high-traffic Peel Street venues and key festival stages, while reconnecting with fellow The Voice alumni for spontaneous duets and collaborations.
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 Bulolo, known as ‘Little Texas’.
“Tamworth is where country music lives and breathes in Australia,” he says.
“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.”
