Missing out on headline acts due to living regional will not be the case for one lucky town – hopefully within the Western Plains.

Eager communities across our region are throwing everything they’ve got behind a bold bid to host a pop-up concert by Tones and I, after the chart-topping artist challenged small towns to prove who could 'go the hardest'.

On returning to Australia recently, Tones and I issued an open call to regional communities, promising an all-ages show with $10 tickets, backed by a full band and choir, for the town that showed the most passion and creativity online.

She will even provide a stage if needed.

Her message was simple: “Whatever place goes the hardest, gets the show.”

The response has been immediate - and imaginative.

Towns across the Western Plains, including Gilgandra, Warren, Condobolin, Lightning Ridge, Cobar, Coonabarabran and Coonamble, have launched energetic social media campaigns, each determined to outdo the other in a show of community spirit.

The Lightning Ridge hopefuls are using the power of opals (and photoshop!) to lure Tones and I to their town for a concert.

In Coonamble, locals filmed announcements from the racetrack, declaring that “Tones and I will be riding her way into Coonamble,” while others ran down supermarket aisles to spread the message.

Condobolin residents created a mock newspaper front page announcing the singer’s arrival, while Gilgandra locals banded together to film messages from across town, including the pharmacy, bakery and supermarket.

Creativity reached new levels in Lightning Ridge, where supporters photoshopped Tones and I into an opal mine, while Warren has emerged as a major contender, launching a dedicated Facebook page and producing multiple videos.

One of Warren’s standout efforts included a flash mob organised with less than 24 hours’ notice, drawing participants of all ages.

The town’s campaign has featured dress-ups, horse riders and three emergency services filming Warren’s first of five planned music videos.

The page has already amassed more than 1,200 followers, while Coonamble’s campaign sits at around 1,400 followers.

Adding fuel to the regional push, Ingham in Queensland (population around 4,500) has now been confirmed as one of the towns selected to host a Tones and I pop-up concert, following its own successful online campaign.

Tones and I said she “can’t wait to visit the town and meet fans,” with four additional locations still expected to be announced as part of the pop-up concert series.

For Western Plains communities watching closely, the announcement sends a clear message - small towns are being seen, and enthusiasm, imagination and community spirit might just be enough to bring one of Australia’s biggest music acts out west.

Check out these local pages and throw your support behind them!

Gilgandra – Bring Tones and I to Gilgandra

Warren – Tones and I concert in Warren NSW

Bring Tones and I to Coonamble

Bringing Tones and I to Coonabarabran

Tones in Lightning Ridge

Tones and I Condobolin wants you

Bring Tones and I to Cobar