The Byron Bay Bluesfest 2016 freight train simply can’t be stopped now. Having recently announced the addition of superstar rapper Kendrick Lamar, organisers have now added another huge international name to the lineup and announced even more sideshows.
Leading today’s announcement is none other than Academy Award and Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Melissa Etheridge, who will be taking the stage at Bluesfest and a string of major sideshows to play from her new album, This is M.E., and all her greatest hits.
Known for her iconically smoky vocals, thought-provoking lyrics, and her riveting stage presence, Etheridge is a world-class performer who will share personal stories about her remarkable journey through life and the inspiration behind some of her most beloved songs.
Meanwhile, those fans who can’t make it to Bluesfest or who are looking for some one-on-one time with their favourite artists can now enjoy sideshows from Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Decemberists, The Word, Nahko and Medicine For The People, and more.
Bluesfest 2016
Melissa Etheridge
joining…
Kendrick Lamar
Tom Jones
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
The Decemberists
Jason Isbell
Sturgill Simpson
Tweedy
Steve Earle and The Dukes
The Wailers
Grace Potter
Lord Huron
Nahko and Medicine For The People
Vintage Trouble
Lucky Peterson
Emdee
Blackberry Smoke
The National – Bluesfest exclusive
City And Colour
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell, Astro & Mickey Virtue – Bluesfest exclusive
Joe Bonamassa – Bluesfest exclusive
Tedeschi Trucks Band
The Cat Empire
Lukas Nelson & The Promise Of The Real
The Word
Rhiannon Giddens
Janiva Magness
St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Allen Stone
The Selecter
Shakey Graves
Songhoy Blues
Sunday, 27th March 2016
Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm NSW
Tickets: Bluesfest
Melissa Etheridge Australian Tour Dates
Wednesday, 23rd March 2016
Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Wednesday, 30th March 2016
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Friday, 1st April 2016
Riverside Theatre, Perth
TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND Australian Tour Dates
Saturday, 19th March 2016
Forum Theatre, Melbourne
Sunday, 20th March 2016
Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Tuesday, 22nd March 2016
Enmore Theatre, Sydney
THE DECEMBERISTS Australian Tour Dates
Tuesday, 29th March 2016
Hamer Hall, Melbourne
Wednesday, 30th March 2016
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
THE WORD Australian Tour Dates
Sunday, 27th March 2016
The Factory Theatre, Sydney
Monday, 28th March 2016
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
VINTAGE TROUBLE Australian Tour Dates
Wednesday, 30th March 2016
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Thursday, 31st March 2016
The Factory Theatre, Sydney
NAHKO AND MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE Australian Tour Dates
Thursday, 24th March 2016
Max Watts, Brisbane
Sunday, 27th March 2016
Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Wednesday, 30th March 2016
Metro Theatre, Sydney
SONGHOY BLUES Australian Tour Dates
Wednesday, 9th March 2016
Astor Theatre, Perth
Wednesday, 16th March 2016
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
SHAKEY GRAVES Australian Tour Dates
Thursday, 31st March 2016
The Basement, Sydney
ALLEN STONE Australian Tour Dates
Wednesday, 30th March 2016
The Factory Theatre, Sydney
Thursday, 31st March 2016
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES Australian Tour Dates
Monday, 21st March 2016
The Metro Theatre, Sydney
Thursday, 24th March 2016
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Friday, 25th March 2016
The Triffid, Brisbane
RHIANNON GIDDENS Australian Tour Dates
Monday, 21st March 2016
The Factory Theatre, Sydney
Wednesday, 23rd March 2016
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
