Bluesfest

Bluesfest is Australia's premier contemporary blues and roots music festival. Held annually over the Easter long weekend, Bluesfest draws some of the biggest acts both from Australia and internationally.

Bluesfest Liquidator Warns Peter Noble Investigation Could Follow

Bluesfest's liquidator has warned an investigation into director Peter Noble could happen as scrutiny over the event’s finances intensifies.

Ex-Bluesfest Exec Lifts Lid on Festival Collapse: ‘It Wasn’t One Bad Decision’

Bluesfest’s 2026 cancellation didn’t come out of nowhere, according to one former senior executive, who says there was a "slow bleed".

The Pogues, Sublime & More Confirm AU/NZ Tours Following Bluesfest Collapse

The Pogues, Sublime, and more Bluesfest acts are pushing ahead with their AU/NZ tours following the festival's cancellation.

Will Bluesfest 2026 Ticketholders Get Refunds?

It is still unclear if Bluesfest 2026 ticketholders will get refunds a week after the festival was cancelled.

‘We Are Gutted’: Parkway Drive Issue Statement After Cancellation of Bluesfest 2026

Australian metalcore legends Parkway Drive have reacted to the news that Bluesfest 2026 has been cancelled.

UPDATE: Bluesfest Confirms 2026 Event is Cancelled

Bluesfest is the latest festival to be cancelled, with organisers confirming that the 2026 event will not go ahead.

Parkway Drive Have Officially Joined the Bluesfest 2026 Lineup

The metalcore titans, neo-soul icon Erykah Badu, and reggae legends The Wailers have been added to the festival lineup.

Five Acts Set to Define Bluesfest 2026

Built on history, soul and serious musical firepower, here are five acts set to define Bluesfest 2026, returning to Byron Bay in April.

The Pogues, Marcus King, Sublime and More Confirm Bluesfest 2026 Sideshows

The 2026 Bluesfest sideshows are here, with confirmed tours and gigs from major artists including Marcus King, The Pogues, and more.

Split Enz, Sublime, The Pogues and More Confirmed for Bluesfest 2026

The iconic Australian festival will return to Byron Events Farm in April of next year.

‘We Don’t Want to Rush it’: Bluesfest Putting ‘Finishing Touches’ on 2026 Lineup

Bluesfest organisers have assured fans that its 2026 lineup is coming with 200 days to go in a new statement.

SafeWork NSW Looking into Concerns Raised Over Bluesfest 2025

Local regulator SafeWork NSW is making enquiries into concerns raised regarding Bluesfest 2025.