Every year we look forward to seeing a new era of Bluesfest Busking emerge as we continue to transform and up the stakes of the competition. Finalists will be given the chance to play what could quite possibly be the most important gig of their life on the Bluesfest Delta Stage in front of an international audience of festival-goers and music industry elites looking for a new sound that has the potential to go the whole nine yards.
The Bluesfest Busking Comp is the perfect platform for unsigned, original, Australian artists to showcase their talents to an untapped audience, an opportunity by providing a key stepping stone for your musical career development.
The Competition is held in and around Byron Bay in the week leading up to Bluesfest, igniting the Bluesfest buzz, the town comes to life with live performances from musicians travelling from all corners of the country for the chance to win this exclusive, sought after competition.
Countless prizes and opportunities will unveil themselves, including main stage performances at Bluesfest for the majority of finalists and live music performances in the Byron Music Tent for runners up. Further to festival performances up for grabs Bluesfest Busking’s major sponsors deliver goodies, including recording time at ‘La Cueva Recording’ and ‘Rocking Horse Studios’ in Byron for the winners, payed gigs at Buskers by the Creek, clothing vouchers, Fender & Yamaha & Gretch gift packs from Byron Music plus loads more to be announced.
The important stuff:
If you want to be a part of the talent that is Bluesfest Byron Bay’s Busking Competition, you got to:
- Submit a live original performance with your application
- Pass the review process by the experts on the Bluesfest Byron Bay Busking Competition judging panel
Then…
- 30 x ‘Over 18’ applicants and 20 x ‘Grommet’ hopefuls are selected through to the semi-finals
Taking place in Byron Bay in the week prior to Bluesfest, a panel of industry representatives will select;
- 6 x Over 18 applicants and 3 x Grommet performers to progress to the finals
The finals are held at the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay on Wednesday before the festival kicks off.
Previous Open Winners
2019 Electrik Lemonade
2018 Sametime
2017 Tay Oskee
2016 Ivy
2015 Grizzlee Train
2014 Eddie Boyd & The Phatapillars
2013 Claire Anne Taylor
2012 Brother Fox
2011 Minnie Marks
Check out Tones and I perform at the Busking Competition in 2019!
Previous Grommet Winners
2019 Palm Valley
2018 Neon Inferno
2017 Molly Millington
2016 MAPLE
2015 Hoo8Hoo
2014 Craig
2013 Nick & Sam
2012 Lifeline
Check out the Busking Competition Facebook or Instagram for more or email info@acentertainment.com.au with any queries.