Bluesfest, NSW
April 9 - 13, 2009
Following last year’s successful relocation, Bluesfest 2009 will celebrate its 20th birthday once again at the spacious festival and camping site of Belongil Fields. The event’s permanent new home at Tyagarah Tee Tree Farm, 10 minutes north of Byron Bay is continuing with planning and development, and will host Bluesfest in future years to come.
Who's playing...
BEN HARPER and RELENTLESS7, John Butler Trio, Missy Higgins, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Jason Mraz, Lucinda Williams, Zappa Plays Zappa, Angelique Kidjo, Tinariwen, Eric Bibb, Seasick Steve, Tony Joe White, Ruthie Foster, Booker T Jones, Blind Boys Of Alabama, Drive-By Truckers, Toni Childs, Ayo, Luka Bloom, Alpha Blondy, The Easy Allstars, Special Beat, Watermelon Slim & The Workers, The Easy All Stars, Special Beat, Augie March, Alabama, Blue King Brown, Saltwater Band, Sonny Landreth, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Hot Club of Cowtown, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, The Bamboos, Watussi, Lowrider, Nu Yorican Nights, Benny Gallagher, Bob Log III., Lowrider, Ash Grunwald
Plus much, much more. Check out www.bluesfest.com.au for the full line-up including playing schedules.
Ticket Info:
Tickets can be purchased by: Phoning the Bluesfest office on 02 6685 8310 or visiting the website at www.bluesfest.com.au
Bluesfest News
Bluesfest prepares for 2011
After a successful Bluesfest’s 21st birthday celebration even...1 September 2010
Gogol Bordello tour Australia ahead of new album
Trans-Continental Hustle, the avidly-awaited fifth studio album fro...29 March 2010
Umphrey's McGee offer free CD sampler ahead of first Australian performances
Now in their second decade of existence, Umphrey’s McGee has ...11 March 2010
Bluesfest third announcement and playing schedule
The third major round of artists to perform at the 21st Anniversary...27 January 2010
Bluesfest sideshows: Avett Brothers
The North Carolina based Avett Brothers have already got Australian...22 December 2009
The Avett Brothers to release album and tour in 2010
The Avett Brothers of North Carolina prepare for the Australian rel...3 December 2009
Essentials:
Ewingsdale Rd.
Byron Bay
Belongil Fields, NSW
Bluesfest
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Coaster
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BAM! Festival
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Fat As Butter
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Stonefest
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Mullum Music Festival
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Folk Rhythm And Life
December 3 - 5, 2010 -
Meredith Music Festival
December 10 - 12, 2010 -
Woodford Folk Festival
December 27, 2010 - January 1, 2011 -
Peats Ridge
December 29, 2010 - January 1, 2011 -
Falls Festival Lorne
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Falls Festival Marion Bay
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Bluesfest
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Past Festivals
See Soulshine's coverage of festivals in past years.
Festival Reviews
- Splendour in the Grass Review (2010)
- The 2010 Gum Ball Review (Hunter Vall...
- Bluesfest in Review (2010)
- Playground Weekender in Review (2010)
- Sunset Sounds in Review (2010)
- Peats Ridge Festival 2009-2010
- Blueprint Festival Review (2009)
- East Coast Blues & Roots (2009)
- WOMADelaide (2009)
- Playground Weekender 2009








