Two of Bluesfest’s top billers have announced Australian headline shows for April.

If you’re not able to get out to the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm for Bluesfest 2020 next Easter, the touring minds behind the mammoth event have got you sorted.

Both Brandi Carlile and George Benson have announced their sideshows today, leading the sideshow charge strong.

Guitar icon Benson will be hitting Sydney’s State Theatre and Melbourne’s Palais Theatre, marking a decade since his last Australian tour. The 77 year old will be bringing one of the most celebrated discographies in Soul and Jazz through for these shows – absolutely unmissable.

George Benson – ‘Give Me The Night’

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George Benson Bluesfest Sideshows

Saturday, April 4th
State Theatre, Sydney

Wednesday, April 8th
Palais Theatre, Melbourne

Tickets on sale:
Monday, September 30th at 11am

Carlile’s Australian trip will have the three-time Grammy winner bringing her acclaimed record, By The Way, I Forgive You, to Sydney and Melbourne as well.

Both Carlile and Benson are on one of the biggest Bluesfest lineups yet, featuring the likes of Patti Smith, Crowded House, the Dave Matthews Band and John Prine. For more information on the festival, you can visit www.bluesfest.com.au.

Brandi Carlile – ‘The Joke’

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Brandi Carlile Bluesfest Sideshows

Monday, April 6th
Hamer Hall, Melbourne

Wednesday, April 8th 
Enmore Theatre, Sydney

Tickets on sale:
Monday, September 30th at 11am

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