Over 100 mourners honored Warwick Bennet, founder of the Tamworth Country Music Festival and Golden Guitar, at his January 5, 2026, funeral. Más de 100 dolientes honraron a Warwick Bennet, fundador del Tamworth Country Music Festival y Golden Guitar, en su funeral del 5 de enero de 2026.

Over 100 people attended a January 5, 2026, funeral service in Tamworth for Warwick Donald Bennet, the 87-year-old former mayor and NSW tourism commissioner, remembered for his pivotal role in founding the Tamworth Country Music Festival and creating the Golden Guitar. Más de 100 personas asistieron a un funeral el 5 de enero de 2026 en Tamworth para Warwick Donald Bennet, el exalcalde de 87 años y comisionado de turismo de Nueva Gales del Sur, recordado por su papel fundamental en la fundación del Festival de Música Country de Tamworth y la creación de la Golden Guitar. Attendees, including current and former officials, community leaders, and family, honored his visionary leadership, integrity, and dedication to advancing tourism and infrastructure like Tamworth Airport. Los asistentes, incluidos funcionarios actuales y anteriores, líderes comunitarios y familiares, honraron su liderazgo visionario, su integridad y su dedicación al avance del turismo y la infraestructura como el aeropuerto de Tamworth. His son and granddaughter shared personal reflections on his moral guidance and lasting impact, while colleagues praised his ability to unite people and drive progress. Su hijo y su nieta compartieron reflexiones personales sobre su guía moral y su impacto duradero, mientras que sus colegas elogiaron su capacidad para unir a las personas e impulsar el progreso. The service celebrated his life as one of meaningful service and enduring legacy. El servicio celebró su vida como una de servicio significativo y un legado perdurable.