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News: The Wailers announce Positive Vibrations 50th anniversary tour, presented by Bluesfest Touring

In 2026, The Wailers celebrate 50 years of Rastaman Vibration, marking a defining moment in reggae history and honoring one of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ most influential albums. This…

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News: Bluesfest Byron Bay unveil second artist announcement for 2026 festival

Byron Bay Bluesfest, Australia’s most awarded music festival, today announces the next wave of artists joining the Bluesfest 2026 lineup with the addition of three of the most influential, revered…

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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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Album Review: Fiona Boyes & The Fortune Tellers – Live at Bluesfest 2004 featuring Hubert Sumlin and Chris Wilson

It was with a huge amount of anticipatory excitement that I listened to this album from one of Australia’s premier blues players, given the extraordinary legacy that this particular recording…

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Live Review + Photo Galleries: The big guns continue to fire as Bluesfest Byron Bay heads into Day 2

Having made my way to 10 artists on the day before, I upped the ante on the second day trying to get to as many artists as I could before…

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Live Review + Photo Galleries: Bluesfest Byron Bay turns it on during first day of festival

It was great to get back amongst a full-blown festival once again, and Bluesfest delivered in spades as the Thursday saw huge crowds in attendance. As always, the festival begins…

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News + Photo Galleries: Bluesfest Byron Bay Camper’s Evening, Wednesday 16.04.2025

On the Wednesday evening before the Easter long weekend, as the faithful 4 day campers are making their way in and setting up camp, Bluesfest have, over recent years, put…

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News: Bluesfest Tours Announces Rodrigo y Gabriela Australian Tour 2025

Grammy Award-winning guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela are set to embark on an electrifying Australian tour in April 2025, bringing their acclaimed live performances to six cities. Known for their…

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News: Bluesfest Byron Bay release stunning second artist announcement for the 2025 festival on news of renewed hope for the continuation of the festival into the future

The second artist announcement for Bluesfest Byron Bay has dropped today, and fans and attendees are in for an amazing treat with 18 Australian artists named in the second lineup…

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News: 20 artists named in first artist announcement for Bluesfest Byron Bay’s final curtain in 2025, with plenty more to come

Bluesfest Byron Bay have dropped the first artist announcement for their 36th, and final, iteration. With a heritage that goes back to 1990, the festival promises to be a celebration…

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