The Gore Country Music Club was formed in 1972 to promote and foster Country Music

ABOUT THE CLUB

We are proud to host the prestigious MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards on Kings Birthday Weekend every year along with monthly club days and other events.

Club day - 2nd Sunday of the month
$2 per club member + $5 per visitor
Gore RSA, 12 Bowler Avenue, Gore

Patsy Rigger, first NZ Gold Guitar Winner (1974)

The Gore Country Music Club was formed in 1972 to promote and foster Country Music. We are proud to host the prestigious MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards on Kings Birthday Weekend every year.

NZ Gold Guitar Awards Website

NZ Gold Guitar Accomodation

Documentary

Directed by Gore’s own Jenny Mitchell and Dunedin filmmakers Wade McClelland and Bradon McCaughey, Capital of Country Music chronicles the 50 year history of the Gore Country Music Club and tells an emotive musical story about the power of volunteering. This film stars country music legends such as Dame Lynda Topp along with countless club members including Max and Coral McCauley, Kayla Mahon, Peter Cairns and Erica Byars.

There will be Capital of Country Music screenings throughout the 2025 Tussock Country Music Festival.

NOV 1-2 2025
SOUTHERN STOMP

Thanks to all who came to kick their boots up in Gore for the first ever Southern Stomp.

See you next year for another country weekender full of incredible talent, walk up concerts and line dancing.