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Bluesfest, NSW

March 20 - 24, 2008

The East Coast Blues & Roots Festival is arguably Australia's best festival. A stellar line up graces Byron Bay in 2007 for what promises to be a week of sensational Australian and International Music.

For more information please visit http://www.bluesfest.com.au

Who's playing...

John Fogerty, KT Tunstall, London Community Gospel Choir, Xavier Rudd, G Love & Special Sauce, Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Keb Mo, Seasick Steve, Ian Brown, Lee Ritenour, Lior, Charlie Musselwhite Band, Brandi Carlile, The Audreys, John Hammond, JJ Grey & MOFRO, The Bellrays, Galactic, Jeff Martin, Buddy Guy, Sinead O'Connor, Keith Urban, The Black Crowes, John Butler Trio, Wilco, Eskimo Joe, Mavis Staples, Maceo Parker, Stanley Clarke / George Duke Project, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Don McLean, Loudon Wainwright III, Vusi Mahlasela, Ruthie Foster, Ron Sexsmith, Gotye, Clare Bowditch, Angus and Julia Stone, Music Maker Foundation featuring Beverly Guitar Watkins, Albert White, Pura Fe, Eddie Tigner, Tommy Brown, Little Joe Burton, Dr. G.B. Burt, Sugarland, Newton Faulkner, Dan Mangan, O.A.R, Troy Cassar-Daley, GOCOO + GoRo, Chris Wilson, Mojo Webb, Martinez Brothers, Kate Miller Heidke, Carus & The True Believers, Dan Sultan, Elliott Brood, Chain, Hollie Smith, Guy Davis, Bedouin Soundclash, Corb Lund & The Hurtin’ Albertans, Hat Fitz & Itchy, San Lazaro, The Basics, Raul Midon, Will Conner, Beau Young, Leah Flanagan, Johnny Green’s Blues Cowboys, Johnny Gray’s Rockinitis, Yunasi, Tribali, Hayley Sales, Collard Green’s & Gravy, Worldfly, Lisa Hunt, Kerrianne Cox, Mongrels of Passion, Clint Crighton, Jess Clements, Lucy Wainwright Roche, eMDee, Mason Rack, Marshall & The Fro, The Hucleberry Swedes, The Re-Mains, Sara Tindley & The Kingfishers, Juzzie Smith, Bridget Pross, Jason Lowe, The Blues Preachers, Amali Ward, Tompo, Cody Butler, Jono McNeil, Sneaky Weasel Gang, Byron Bay High School

Ticketing:

Bluesfest Ticket prices 2008

 

Pricing

Season 5 Day Ticket

Adult

410

 

Child 6-14 yrs inclusive

100

3 day Tickets Thu/Fri/Sat

Adult

295

 

Child 6-14 yrs inclusive

75

3 day Tickets Fri/Sat/Sun

Adult

305

 

Child 6-14 yrs inclusive

75

3 day Tickets Sat/Sun/Mon

Adult

305

**Children 0 – 5 years are free **

Child 6-14 yrs inclusive

75

Voluntary Environmental donation for carbon credits – Bluesfest will match the final amount donated by the public 

5

  1. Internet
    • E-Ticket - No Fees Apply
    • Hard Ticket -
  2. Phone Bookings Call (02) 6685-8310 between 10am - 5pm, Mon-Fri
    • Hard Ticket - Handling & Postage Fees apply
  3. Bluesfest Office - Bangalow Road Byron Bay
    • Hard Ticket -

Bluesfest News

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Bluesfest brings Crosby, Stills and Nash in second announcement

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Roger Daltry, The Pogues head up Bluesfest lineup for 2012

Roger Daltry, The Pogues head up Bluesfest lineup for 2012

Bluesfest today have announced the first batch of artists for the 2...
3 November 2011
Ben Harper reforms the Innocent Criminals at Byron Bay's Bluesfest

Ben Harper reforms the Innocent Criminals at Byron Bay's Bluesfest

Announced to play with Relentless 7 - the band that has kept him oc...
22 April 2011
Paul Kelly to support Dylan tour

Paul Kelly to support Dylan tour

Fresh off the back of a memoir and comprehensive touring of his acc...
8 March 2011
Eric Bibb returns with six week Australian tour in April

Eric Bibb returns with six week Australian tour in April

Eric Bibb, international folk-blues master of songcraft, is returni...
8 February 2011
Bluesfest adds sixth day with Dylan, Costello, Kelly, Finn and more

Bluesfest adds sixth day with Dylan, Costello, Kelly, Finn and more

Following a speedy sellout of Bluesfest's Monday and a fierce battl...
1 February 2011
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Essentials:

Ewingsdale Road
Byron Bay
Belongil Fields, NSW
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Upcoming Festivals

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Past Festivals

See Soulshine's coverage of festivals in past years.