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.

The Cat Empire to headline opening night of Bluesfest 2022

The Cat Empire will say 'Goodbye Goodbye' as the original lineup plays their final show on the first night of Bluesfest 2022.

Bluesfest expands 2022 lineup: Baker Boy, Hoodoo Gurus and more

Bluesfest Byron Bay has announced an additional seven acts set to grace the stage at the 2022 instalment of the festival.

Bluesfest 2022 extends lineup: The Teskey Brothers, Missy Higgins + more

Bluesfest 2022 has added six more artists to their forthcoming Easter Long Weekend celebration, set to take place between Friday, April 15th and Monday, April 22nd.

Bluesfest 2021: Midnight Oil joins Tash Sultana, Paul Kelly and Jimmy Barnes as headliner

Punters were left sorely disappointed when just 24 hours before kicking off, Bluesfest was cancelled amid coronavirus concerns.

Byron Bay Bluesfest has been rescheduled for October

After being forced to cancel two years in a row, Byron Bay music festival Bluesfest has announced that they will be returning this October.

Bluesfest 2021 issue statement, ‘we really wanted to be at the forefront of the return of live music’

Yesterday Bluesfest 2021 took yet another hit, cancelling the festival for its second year. Since then, they've issued another statement.

Bluesfest 2021 cancelled following Byron COVID outbreak

The NSW Minister for Health has just signed a public health order cancelling the Bluesfest 2021, which was planned for Easter.

Bluesfest 2021 permitted to go ahead with COVID-19 safety plan

Bluesfest Festival Director Peter Noble has announced that the 2021 festival will be permitted to go ahead following a COVID-19 safety plan.

2 panel image of Bluesfest artists Patti Smith and George Benson

Patti Smith and George Benson lead rescheduled Bluesfest tours

A number of 2020 Bluesfest artists have had their headline dates rescheduled again, and are now set to visit Australia next year.

Here’s what Bluesfest 2021 will look like if international acts can’t travel

Bluesfest is forging ahead with a massive lineup for 2021 including a slew of international acts who may or may not be able to make the trip.

2 panel image of Blusfest performers The Church and The Living End

Bluesfest lineup expands again with The Church, The Living End, and more

Bluesfest has once again expanded its 2021 lineup, with the likes of The Church, Kate Miller-Heidke, & more joining the already-stacked bill.

Three panel image of Bluesfest artists Tash Sultana, Kev Carmody, and Ziggy Alberts

Tash Sultana, Kev Carmody, and Ziggy Alberts join latest Bluesfest lineup

Bluesfest have just unveiled their "All Australian" lineup announcement, featuring some of the biggest names in local music.