We've made it to our very first Tamworth Country Music Festival. We missed the dust storm but were just in time to see the drought break! Bring on the rain and the music!!
Jan 23 2020
Jan 1 2020
Tamworth Songwriters Association Salute Awards 2020
We are honoured to be finalists for Country Blues Song Of The Year in the 2020 Tamworth Songwriters Association's Salute Awards with In The Dead Of Night from our Small Town Tales album. The overall winner of the category was…
Oct 2 2019
Australian Songwriters Association Awards 2019
Absolutely honoured to have two TOP 30 songs in this year's competition, and for Watlng to be nominated for the Rudy Brandsma Award. Looking forward to the Awards dinner in Sydney on Wed 30 October! Check out all the excitement…
Aug 1 2019
Kyogle Bazaar
The Kyogle Bazaar is moving to Saturdays on 24th August, so we're celebrating with Jasmine and Thor Phillips!
Jul 21 2019
Oodies Cafe
Can't wait to get back to Bundaberg to play at Oodies Cafe! This outstanding social space is fast becoming known as Bundy's Bluebird due to the many contemporary artists that are adding it to their tour schedules. Great food, warm…
Jul 21 2019
Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races
We're chuffed to be performing on the Country Music Stage at the Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races! Check out their webpage to see the outstanding lineup of performers from across the globe. Bates reckons if we run…
Jul 18 2019
Christmas In July
We'll be getting our baubles out for Christmas in July at Camp Davey in Lismore! Bring a plate and a gift and join us for some festive cheer on a chilly winters day!
Jun 23 2019
Ciderville - Radio Release
Apr 10 2019
In The Dead Of Night - The Golden Age 10 Nov 1860
A snippet from an archival article telling the story behind In The Dead Of Night
Mar 21 2019
Grevillia Hall - In The Dead Of Night
Mar 21 2019
Women's Freedom Song Competition
International Women's Day was very special in Unumgar, with Watling receiving an Honourable Mention for her song 'Highway Prayer' in the international Women's Freedom Song Contest. The song tells of having faith in unknown journeys, confidence in independence…
Jan 30 2019
Tamworth Songwriters Association (TSA) Salute Awards 2018/19
Bates was thrilled to receive three semifinals nominations in the Tamworh Songwriters Association Salute Awards in 2018/19. The songs, from our Small Town Tales Album, were 'I Got Gold' (nominated for Gospel Song Of The Year); 'Sat In The Car…