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30 Oct 2023
Have You Sorted Your Accommodation Yet?

Have You Sorted Your Accommodation Yet?

02 Mar 2023
Between rock and a safe space

Between rock and a safe space

21 Feb 2023
Sticky Fingers and Bluesfest

Sticky Fingers and Bluesfest

21 Dec 2022
MAGIC BLUESFEST MEMORIES

MAGIC BLUESFEST MEMORIES

07 Sep 2022
The Bluesfest Koala Program

The Bluesfest Koala Program

02 Jun 2022
The Cat Empire bow out on the Opening Night of Bluesfest

The Cat Empire bow out on the Opening Night of Bluesfest

04 May 2022
Bluesfest 2022 Busking Competition Winners & Finalists!

Bluesfest 2022 Busking Competition Winners & Finalists!

28 Apr 2022
And so… this was Bluesfest 2022 ⭐

And so… this was Bluesfest 2022 ⭐

21 Apr 2022
Cystic Fibrosis Guitar Raffle Winners!

Cystic Fibrosis Guitar Raffle Winners!

28 Mar 2023
Have you forgotten something?!

Have you forgotten something?!

31 Mar 2022
Introducing our 2022 Stallholders

Introducing our 2022 Stallholders

15 Mar 2022
Catching up with Dave Faulkner, Hoodoo Gurus

Catching up with Dave Faulkner, Hoodoo Gurus

08 Mar 2022
Celebrating International Women’s Day

Celebrating International Women’s Day

17 Feb 2022
BREAKING NEWS! Restrictions ease for festivals in NSW

BREAKING NEWS! Restrictions ease for festivals in NSW

16 Feb 2022
Playing Schedule Out Now! Download Bluesfest App

Playing Schedule Out Now! Download Bluesfest App

16 Feb 2022
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, a new breed of Bluesman

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, a new breed of Bluesman

11 Feb 2022
Swoon To Romantic Songs from our Bluesfest Artists

Swoon To Romantic Songs from our Bluesfest Artists

02 Feb 2022
Our Final Artist Announcement for Bluesfest 2022!

Our Final Artist Announcement for Bluesfest 2022!

25 Jan 2022
Deep Dive into the Classics

Deep Dive into the Classics

25 Jan 2022
Catching up with Chris Cheney from The Living End

Catching up with Chris Cheney from The Living End

19 Jan 2022
The music, it will return… Stay with us!

The music, it will return… Stay with us!

12 Jan 2022
Cruising into the new year, with the Blues

Cruising into the new year, with the Blues

22 Dec 2021
BLUESFESTIVE WONDERLAND 🎄🎅☀

BLUESFESTIVE WONDERLAND 🎄🎅☀

15 Dec 2021
Seven International Artists Join The Bluesfest 2022 Lineup!

Seven International Artists Join The Bluesfest 2022 Lineup!

02 Dec 2021
Crowded House joins the Bluesfest 2022 lineup! ⭐️

Crowded House joins the Bluesfest 2022 lineup! ⭐️

17 Nov 2021
How to get to Bluesfest ✈🚍🚗

How to get to Bluesfest ✈🚍🚗

11 Nov 2021
Catching up with Antony from CARAVÃNA SUN

Catching up with Antony from CARAVÃNA SUN

03 Nov 2021
Opening Night at Bluesfest 2022 just got BIGGER ⭐️

Opening Night at Bluesfest 2022 just got BIGGER ⭐️

20 Oct 2021
Catching up with Sam Teskey

Catching up with Sam Teskey

13 Oct 2021
As NSW opens, Bluesfest announces more artists!

As NSW opens, Bluesfest announces more artists!

12 Oct 2021
Catching up with Missy Higgins

Catching up with Missy Higgins

06 Oct 2021
A Bluesfest Journey… with Lambros.

A Bluesfest Journey… with Lambros.

29 Sep 2021
Christmas has come early, Bluesfesters!

Christmas has come early, Bluesfesters!

22 Sep 2021
Another Powerhouse Announcement

Another Powerhouse Announcement

01 Sep 2021
It’s a SURPRISE Artist Announcement

It’s a SURPRISE Artist Announcement

18 Aug 2021
Bluesfest returns Easter Long Weekend 2022!

Bluesfest returns Easter Long Weekend 2022!

04 Aug 2021
Bluesfest 2021 Easter Cancellation • How did it impact the economy?

Bluesfest 2021 Easter Cancellation • How did it impact the economy?

04 Aug 2021
Catching up with Joe Camilleri from The Black Sorrows

Catching up with Joe Camilleri from The Black Sorrows

28 Jul 2021
Catching up with Felix from The Cat Empire

Catching up with Felix from The Cat Empire

21 Jul 2021
Catching up with ROSHANI

Catching up with ROSHANI

14 Jul 2021
Catching up with Vika & Linda

Catching up with Vika & Linda

07 Jul 2021
Celebrating NAIDOC Week

Celebrating NAIDOC Week

30 Jun 2021
Midnight Oil Milestones

Midnight Oil Milestones

30 Jun 2021
Bluesfest takes 5 with Fiona Boyes

Bluesfest takes 5 with Fiona Boyes

09 Jun 2021
Whats new in Music?!

Whats new in Music?!

23 Jun 2021
Who’s Got The Blues?

Who’s Got The Blues?

16 Jun 2021
Paul Kelly Sold Out Tour • NEXT STOP BLUESFEST!

Paul Kelly Sold Out Tour • NEXT STOP BLUESFEST!

09 Jun 2021
A message to you, a music fan like no other

A message to you, a music fan like no other

02 Jun 2021
Midnight Oil set to launch new album with Bluesfest 2021 performance

Midnight Oil set to launch new album with Bluesfest 2021 performance

13 May 2021
BLUESFEST 2021 RESCHEDULED DATES!

BLUESFEST 2021 RESCHEDULED DATES!

21 Apr 2021
Bluesfest named finalist for ‘Music Festival of the Decade’

Bluesfest named finalist for ‘Music Festival of the Decade’

14 Apr 2021
Bluesfest 2021 cancellation & load-out in numbers

Bluesfest 2021 cancellation & load-out in numbers

06 Apr 2021
Some wholesome news from the weekend

Some wholesome news from the weekend

24 Mar 2021
Have you forgotten something?!

Have you forgotten something?!

17 Mar 2021
Delicious Local Festival Bites

Delicious Local Festival Bites

24 Feb 2021
Phil Manning • 50 years of Chain

Phil Manning • 50 years of Chain

17 Feb 2021
BLUESFEST COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN APPROVED

BLUESFEST COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN APPROVED

17 Feb 2021
Josh Teskey • THE TESKEY BROTHERS

Josh Teskey • THE TESKEY BROTHERS

10 Feb 2021
Ian Moss • Still at the top of his game

Ian Moss • Still at the top of his game

03 Feb 2021
Catching up on all things Melbourne Ska Orchestra with Nicky Bomba

Catching up on all things Melbourne Ska Orchestra with Nicky Bomba

27 Jan 2021
A few things you didn’t know about your fave Bluesfest 2021 artists…

A few things you didn’t know about your fave Bluesfest 2021 artists…

27 Jan 2021
‘Preaching Blues’ • Dom Turner looks back over 35 years of Backsliders

‘Preaching Blues’ • Dom Turner looks back over 35 years of Backsliders

20 Jan 2021
Top debut albums from our fave Blues & Roots artists

Top debut albums from our fave Blues & Roots artists

06 Jan 2021
Aussie Blues, Roots & Legends… from our very first artist announcement

Aussie Blues, Roots & Legends… from our very first artist announcement

16 Dec 2020
Bluesfest Takes 5 with Tex Perkins

Bluesfest Takes 5 with Tex Perkins

16 Dec 2020
2020 That’s A Wrap!

2020 That’s A Wrap!

09 Dec 2020
Bluesfest Takes 5 with Ziggy Alberts

Bluesfest Takes 5 with Ziggy Alberts

02 Dec 2020
Bluesfest Takes 5 with Kim Churchill

Bluesfest Takes 5 with Kim Churchill

02 Dec 2020
Find your Byron Bay Bliss this Easter

Find your Byron Bay Bliss this Easter

25 Nov 2020
Bluesfest Takes 5 with Jon Stevens

Bluesfest Takes 5 with Jon Stevens

11 Nov 2020
Guitar Stars

Guitar Stars

04 Nov 2020
Blues ‘N Roots & Beyond

Blues ‘N Roots & Beyond

28 Oct 2020
Artist Special • John Williamson

Artist Special • John Williamson

21 Oct 2020
Oceans Of True-Blue Talent

Oceans Of True-Blue Talent

07 Oct 2020
Shades of Blues

Shades of Blues

23 Sep 2020
Third Artist Announcement

Third Artist Announcement

09 Sep 2020
Bluesfest Koala Program

Bluesfest Koala Program

02 Sep 2020
Blues Dad Special

Blues Dad Special

19 Aug 2020
All Australian Artist Announcement

All Australian Artist Announcement

12 Aug 2020
Set your Bluesfest 2021 mood

Set your Bluesfest 2021 mood

29 Jul 2020
Ladies to the front

Ladies to the front

15 Jul 2020
Bluesfest 2021 First Artist Announcement

Bluesfest 2021 First Artist Announcement

26 Mar 2020
Sound Of Silence<br>Sending out an SOS

Sound Of Silence
Sending out an SOS

10 Mar 2020
Bluesfest 2020 update

Bluesfest 2020 update

10 Mar 2020
Did you know music changes the taste of wine?

Did you know music changes the taste of wine?

04 Mar 2020
GRAB YOUR HIGHLIGHTERS</br>PLAYING SCHEDULE AVAILABLE NOW

GRAB YOUR HIGHLIGHTERS
PLAYING SCHEDULE AVAILABLE NOW

26 Feb 2020
WIN a Double J VIP Bluesfest Experience

WIN a Double J VIP Bluesfest Experience

24 Feb 2020
Australian Americana Music Honours 2020

Australian Americana Music Honours 2020

12 Feb 2020
12 DISCOVERY ARTISTS ADDED TO BLUESFEST LINEUP

12 DISCOVERY ARTISTS ADDED TO BLUESFEST LINEUP

06 Feb 2020
The Wailers play ‘Legend’ at Bluesfest 2020

The Wailers play ‘Legend’ at Bluesfest 2020

30 Jan 2020
50 Years of ‘Hot Rats Live’

50 Years of ‘Hot Rats Live’

23 Jan 2020
Our Favourite Jagged Little Pill Tracks

Our Favourite Jagged Little Pill Tracks

23 Jan 2020
The Rise and Rise of Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram

The Rise and Rise of Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram

13 Jan 2020
Bluesfest Artists Nominated For Prestigious Blues Awards

Bluesfest Artists Nominated For Prestigious Blues Awards

08 Jan 2020
Our chat with Tal Wilkenfeld

Our chat with Tal Wilkenfeld

06 Jan 2020
Volunteer Applications now open!

Volunteer Applications now open!

17 Dec 2019
Let’s get the party started!

Let’s get the party started!

10 Dec 2019
INTRODUCING LP

INTRODUCING LP

04 Dec 2019
11 artists Added To The Bluesfest 2020 Lineup

11 artists Added To The Bluesfest 2020 Lineup

22 Nov 2019
Yola, The 2020 Best New Artist GRAMMY Nominee

Yola, The 2020 Best New Artist GRAMMY Nominee

22 Nov 2019
Featured Artist, The Marcus King Band

Featured Artist, The Marcus King Band

22 Nov 2019
George Benson Live Since ’66

George Benson Live Since ’66

21 Nov 2019
5 Bluesfest Artists Nominated for The 2020 GRAMMY Awards

5 Bluesfest Artists Nominated for The 2020 GRAMMY Awards

12 Nov 2019
7 Reasons Why Bluesfest is Unique 

7 Reasons Why Bluesfest is Unique 

07 Nov 2019
Catching Up With The War and Treaty

Catching Up With The War and Treaty

31 Oct 2019
5 Discovery Acts to Catch at Bluesfest 2020!

5 Discovery Acts to Catch at Bluesfest 2020!

31 Oct 2019
Here Are The Artist Collabs theMusic Want To See at Bluesfest 2020

Here Are The Artist Collabs theMusic Want To See at Bluesfest 2020

20 Oct 2019
Single Day Tickets On-Sale Now

Single Day Tickets On-Sale Now

16 Oct 2019
Second Artist Announcement for 2020

Second Artist Announcement for 2020

14 Oct 2019
Album of the Week ‘By The Way, I Forgive You’ by Brandi Carlile

Album of the Week ‘By The Way, I Forgive You’ by Brandi Carlile

06 Oct 2019
John Butler In His Own Words

John Butler In His Own Words

27 Sep 2019
Album of the Week ‘Survivor Blues’ by Walter Trout

Album of the Week ‘Survivor Blues’ by Walter Trout

17 Sep 2019
Limited No. of Open Day Tickets On Sale Now!

Limited No. of Open Day Tickets On Sale Now!

16 Sep 2019
Album of the Week ‘Medicine Songs’ by Buffy Sainte-Marie

Album of the Week ‘Medicine Songs’ by Buffy Sainte-Marie

10 Sep 2019
Album of the Week ‘Home’ by John Butler

Album of the Week ‘Home’ by John Butler

09 Sep 2019
Payment Plan Now Available

Payment Plan Now Available

04 Sep 2019
Larkin Poe and Walter Trout Win Big at Independent Blues Awards!

Larkin Poe and Walter Trout Win Big at Independent Blues Awards!

03 Sep 2019
A Chat with John Mayall

A Chat with John Mayall

03 Sep 2019
Get to Know Walter Trout

Get to Know Walter Trout

30 Aug 2019
Get to Know The Cat Empire

Get to Know The Cat Empire

29 Aug 2019
Who Runs the World?

Who Runs the World?

14 Aug 2019
Headliners Just Announced for 2020

Headliners Just Announced for 2020

24 Jul 2019
Can You Guess Who’s Coming to Bluesfest 2020?

Can You Guess Who’s Coming to Bluesfest 2020?

09 Jul 2019
5 Inspiring Ways to Keep Bluesfest Green

5 Inspiring Ways to Keep Bluesfest Green

08 Jul 2019
Seven years of incredible Bluesfest Collabs!

Seven years of incredible Bluesfest Collabs!

24 Jun 2019
5 Incredible Artists that have hit the Bluesfest Stage

5 Incredible Artists that have hit the Bluesfest Stage

17 Jun 2019
Family Fun for ALL at Bluesfest

Family Fun for ALL at Bluesfest

10 Jun 2019
Why we LOVE Byron Bay

Why we LOVE Byron Bay

06 Jun 2019
Bluesfest Bestie Competition

Bluesfest Bestie Competition

05 Jun 2019
2020 Bluesfest Brain Buster Winners Announced…

2020 Bluesfest Brain Buster Winners Announced…

22 May 2019
Catching up with our Bluesfest Busking Winner

Catching up with our Bluesfest Busking Winner

20 May 2019
The Tipi experience at Bluesfest — one of a kind. We chat with Ray Brown, the owner of Rainbow Tipi!

The Tipi experience at Bluesfest — one of a kind. We chat with Ray Brown, the owner of Rainbow Tipi!