Entry Point for Entertainers
fRETfEST® offers an entry point for entertainers to gain experience and exposure with live performances, career guidance, pre-production, recording services and music festival bookings.
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Australia's Original Singer Songwriter Showcase
Brilliant performances. Career Defining. Make your mark on Australia's Music Industry.
Regional Song Contest 2025
Australia's Best
It’s happening again. Get your instruments tuned up for the next chance to take part in Australia’s original (and best) Regional Song Contest right here in the musical centre of Australia – TAMWORTH!
Established 1997
Discover New Music
fRETfEST® is Australia's original Singer Songwriter Showcase.
A holistic approach
fRETfEST® is renowned for its holistic approach to kick starting music careers, built on inspiring live music performances, meaningful industry insights, workshops and debut recording releases.
A live music concert curator
fRETfEST® is a live music concert curator. We offer entertainment that is suitable for audiences of all ages. We assist musicians at all levels of the music industry, from novice beginners to experienced professionals and we can provide a diverse range of entertainment to suit music festivals, community events and acoustic jamnights.
Music Mentorship
fRETfEST® offers annual music mentorship services to singer songwriters who pass auditions. We help keep you on stage and heading in the right direction. Check out our music mentorship page!
100% Original
fRETfEST® promotes music that is 100% ORIGINAL, written by the performer.
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Music Mentorships
fRETfEST® provides Professional Skills Development Services (MENTORSHIPS) which guide musicians towards a career in the music industry. Mentorships consist of regular monthly activity meetings and coaching. Packages can be tailored to suit your needs.
You’ll learn:
STAGE CRAFT
AUDIENCE RAPPORT
GUITAR & MIC TECHNIQUES
VENUE ETIQUETTE