Big Golden Guitar

The Big Golden Guitar is a 12-metre-high fibreglass replica of the Golden Guitar trophy located on the New England Highway at Tamworth, New South Wales. Erected in 1988 in front of the Tamworth Visitor Information Centre, it symbolises Tamworth's identity as Australia's Country Music Capital. The monument is a major roadside attraction and photo stop for visitors travelling to the city.

Visitors can expect an outdoor, roadside monument set on a paved forecourt in front of the Tamworth Visitor Information Centre on the New England Highway. The 12-metre golden guitar is visible from the road and accessible for close-up viewing and photography. The surrounding area includes parking, lawns, the visitor centre, gift shop and interpretive signage about Tamworth's country music heritage. The site is open and free to access at any time.

Constructed in 1988 and unveiled by renowned Australian country music artist Slim Dusty, the Big Golden Guitar was built to commemorate Tamworth's status as Australia's Country Music Capital and to replicate the Golden Guitar trophy presented at the annual Tamworth Country Music Awards, first held in 1973.

The monument is a nationally recognised symbol of Australian country music and Tamworth's cultural identity as host of the annual Tamworth Country Music Festival, one of the largest country music festivals in the Southern Hemisphere, and the Golden Guitar Awards.