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Bluesfest Byron Bay 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 the 5 day campers night) and Monday promised more of the same fine weather. The preceding 5 days had taken a reasonable toll on my …

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. I certainly wasn’t disappointed, and their high-energy performance has ensured that I will almost definitely be catching them again in future. Next up was the …

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, so when word got out that Paolo may be touring, the Bluesfest booking team went into overdrive to secure him. And secure him they did! …

The eight-time Grammy Award winning artist, BECK, has been named as one of the major headliners for Bluesfest Byron Bay 2023. His announcement makes him the 50th artist announced to be playing at Australia’s premier festival. Joining the likes of Elvis Costello, Buddy Guy and Jackson Browne, the brilliant BECK will be gracing the stage …

Bluesfest Touring has announced another four new 2023 tours, on top of the 7 incredible tours already on sale. Check them out here. Today’s announcement includes three- time Grammy winner Lucinda Williams, touring with her band on a double headline bill along with Steve Earle & The Dukes. Steve Earle is also a three-time Grammy …