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News: Rob Hirst Tribute 03.09.1955 – 20.01.2026

Australian music fans, and indeed, the world over are mourning the tragic loss of Rob Hirst, the musician best known as the powerhouse drummer of iconic Australian rock band, Midnight…

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News: Bluesfest Byron Bay release first artist announcement for 2026 festival – and it is a cracker

After what has seemed an eternity, Bluesfest Byron Bay has finally quelled fans anxieties by publicizing their first artist announcement for next years event. Leading the announcement are the pioneering…

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Live review + Galleries: Bluesfest Byron Bay Day 5 (the final day, Monday, 10.04.2023)

The final day of Bluesfest Byron Bay 2023 was upon us. The weather had been superb throughout the festival, with only one wet day of the six days (inclusive of…

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Live Review + Galleries: Bluesfest Byron Bay Day 4 (Sunday 09.04.2023)

Day 4 began with a trip to catch Round Mountain Girls, a lively folk-rock band who I had only caught glimpses of in the past, and was keen to see.…

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Seven further acts, including Scottish singer-songwriter, Paolo Nutini, named in fourth artist announcement for Bluesfest Byron Bay.

If there was one act Bluesfest Festival Director Peter Noble was desperate to secure, it was Paolo Nutini. It had been eight years since the Scottish singer songwriter had toured,…

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