In an effort to reflect the changing face of blues, the lineup for byron bay bluesfest is an impressive blend of 1970s idols, modern blues enthusiasts and acoustic singersongwriters from all over the world. Michael franti, seal and jackson browne will be among the artists headlining next easters bluesfest outside byron bay, the festival announced this week. Iconic is a lazy word, overused in the relentless sales pitch that is postwar popular music but in claptons case, it is entirely apt. Elle king and rhiannon giddens rule the stage by annabel ross updated march 26, 2016 12. It showcases music from around the world annually on the easter long weekend on 120 hectares at tyagarah tea tree farm, just north of byron bay, nsw. Byron bay bluesfest 2016 lineup and rumours efestivals. It is one of the biggest music festivals in australia, and features both local and international artists. This festival is a favourite with past acts including ben harper, keith urban, taj mahal, rem, george clinton and parliament, and many, many more. Byron bay bluesfest 2017 line up and details byron bay bluesfest 2017 sees a stellar line up set to be an amazing weekend of music. Bluesfest announces its 2018 blues festival lineup mumbrella. We want to give a respectful nostalgic nod to our beloved artists all over the world that make bluesfest the topnotch festival it is with a playlist featuring their music for you to enjoy. Bluesfest is nominated with international heavyweights including bonnaroo music and arts. This is the festivals 8th nomination for the award. Byron bay bluesfest 2008 belongil fields, byron bay.
Byron bay bluesfest 2017 news and lineup alpha car hire. Byron bay bluesfest 2014 has become what one can only refer to as the biggest lineup in the history of the event. Sign up for more news about bluesfest byron bay 2021. Oct 14, 2017 late last week, bluesfest 2017 was nominated for two major awards. The second is for best overseas festival in the uk festival awards. We are in discussions with all the agents representing the artists who were due to. Byron bay, australia tyagarah tea tree farm multiple options available. Byron bay bluesfest 2016 festival outlook consequence of. Byron bay bluesfest 2011 festival outlook consequence. Byron bay blog showcasing byron bay community, arts, music, festivals. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the. Byron bay bluesfest 2016 official highlights day 2.
If you want to research and book your accommodation, visit. I have personally enjoyed the festival on three different occasions, most recently easter 2015. Checkout our bluesfest accommodation guide and book early to avoid. Byron bay bluesfest 2016 official highlights day 2 youtube. Jan 10, 2017 bluesfest cant wait for his fans to enjoy these classics plus many more just outside of idyllic byron bay. Bluesfest nominated for two huge awards byron bay blog. Each year the byron bay bluesfest attracts some of the worlds biggest blues and roots performers. When we arrived there was one roll of toilet paper for 4 bathrooms.
Byron bay bluesfest annual byron bay music festival. The first nomination is for the nsw tourism awards in the major festival and events category. Byron bay bluesfest 2021 in tyagarah, nsw everfest. Byron bay bluesfest 2016 festival outlook consequence. Aim records peter bruce noble oam is an australian entrepreneur active in the music industry for almost 50 years. Bluesfest cant wait for his fans to enjoy these classics plus many more just outside of idyllic byron bay. The festival was staged for the first time in 1990 at the arts factory lodge in byron bay as a fiveday blues music event over the easter weekend. Peter bruce noble oam is an australian entrepreneur active in the music industry for almost 50 years. Bluesfest presents over 200 performances with various stages over 5, 12 hour days, as well as camping for up to 6,000 people, 5 licensed bars, over 100 food and market stalls, undercover food. Mar 28, 2016 byron bay bluesfest 2016 book tickets. In the following two hours the ninepiece group played classic tracks from santanas five. The festival features a large selection of blues and roots performers from australia and around the world and is one of the worlds leading contemporary music festivals. Blues lovers, come on down under to the annual byron bay bluesfest, held each year in new south wales, australia.
Bluesfest, tyagarah tea tree farm, byron bay the usual masters of blues and roots came out for bluesfest but with a few buzz names to attract a younger crowd, the energy didnt always mesh. Pitched by the beachside town of byron bay, the fiveday event is a lax festival intended for all ages to enjoy, running march 28 to april 1. Byron bay bluesfest director peter noble in brisbane. Iconic australian songwriter richard clapton has celebrated 40 years of writing and making music with the simultaneous release of his autobiography together with a three cd plus dvd set. There are numerous transport options available to get there from byron bay. Byron bay bluesfest 2016 lineup, lineup, rumours information, lineup, lineup, news, rumours. The first lineup started strong, bringing punters the likes of john mayer, john butler trio, and erykah badu, while. Every year, the byron bay bluesfest serenades the whole new south wales with both latest and classical music. The fourth lineup announcement cements bluefests 25th birthday as the music event of the year, adding buddy guy, jake bugg, booker t jones and more to the roster. Given the upcoming landmark the 30th festival noble was inevitably inclined to book a few old. We want to give a respectful nostalgic nod to our beloved artists all over the world that make bluesfest the topnotch festival it is with a. Bluesfest garners awards each year in categories like best contemporary music festival, australian event of the year and the rolling stone award. Accommodation if youre not camping onsite then make sure you book accommodation at the original site of the festival at the arts factory lodge in byron bay very soon, as tickets sell fast.
The east coast blues festival began in 1990 at the arts factory in byron bay, new south wales. Bluesfest scores exclusive australian jimmy buffett and the. The band took to the stage and the organ intro to soul sacrifice rang throughout the tent. Oct 23, 2017 michael franti, seal and jackson browne will be among the artists headlining next easters bluesfest outside byron bay, the festival announced this week. Bluesfest is a multiaward winning and internationally renowned music festival held every easter in the magical byron bay region of nsw, australia. Byron bay bluesfest tyagarah tea tree farm byron bay official. Ian anderson concert setlist at byron bay bluesfest 2017. Posts about byron bay bluesfest written by johnhardaker.
The australian tuesday, may 12, 2020 todays paper mind games. Having built a worldwide following, the multifaceted artist has created a truly. Their level of support and goodwill is inspiring and i foresee a great event to come. Byron bay is a popular easter destination alone and most accommodation is completely booked out, so the sooner you book the more choice you will have. Bluesfest byron bay 2020 thursday 9th monday th april 2020 tyagarah tea tree farm nsw. Bluesfest scores exclusive australian jimmy buffett and. Apr 25, 2011 byron bay bluesfest 2011 book tickets. Bluesfest byron bay, held annually since 1990 in byron bay, australia, features a large selection of blues and roots musicians from around the world, and is considered one of the worlds leading contemporary music festivals. The byron bay bluesfest 2016 will be held from thursday 24 th to monday 28 th march 2016 at tyagarah tea tree farm. Day two of bluesfest was jam packed with more musical magic, sunshine, good vibes and a starry moonlit night. See whos going to byron bay bluesfest 2021 in tyagarah, nsw.
At the gate we showed id and exchanged our paper ticket for the blue wristband that would gain us entry. See our gallery including seal, asgeir, first aid kit, ms lauryn hill and more. For the few that are uninitiated, singersongwriterauthor jimmy buffett has become a legend of popular culture. The bluesfest has been running over the easter long weekend since 1990 and is the premier event for roots and blues music. Lauryn hill as the latest addition to its already incredible 2018 lineup. Byron bay bluesfest 2007 red devil park, byron bay. Byron bay bluesfest australia music festival travel blog. Australias premier music festival, byron bay bluesfest, has come to an end for 2018. Impresarios who gave byron bay the bluesfest the australian. Byron bay bluesfest 2011 festival outlook consequence of. A great music festival covering a wide genre of music from rapping, jazz, soul to blues and roots. Get the ian anderson setlist of the concert at tyagarah tea tree farm, byron bay, australia on april 16, 2017 from the the best of jethro tull tour and other ian anderson setlists for free on setlist. Late last week, bluesfest 2017 was nominated for two major awards.
The head of byron bays key tourism body predicts the region will. Just when you thought it couldnt get any bigger, byron bays bluesfest has just casually dropped the dynamic ms. The crossroads stage lights dimmed and the doors 1967 track light my fire accompanied footage of a 22yearold carlos santana and band in the middle of playing their legendary set at woodstock in 1969. Playing schedule available here all thursday friday saturday sunday monday. He has recorded over fifty albums, most of which have gone gold, platinum or multiplatinum. Byron bay blues and roots music festival at tyagarah tee tree farm, byron bay. The 5day festival is now held every easter at the tyagarah tea tree farm, just north of byron bay, a new south wales beachside town. The byron bay writers festival program and early bird tickets are released on the 21st may 2009, so make sure that you keep up to date with information. Ive always wanted to go to the byron bay bluesfest. Hotels near byron bay bluesfest, byron bay on tripadvisor. Like bluesfest, these earlyrelease tickets are a good chance to get reducedcost access to the festival. Byron bay bluesfest 2020 all you need to know before you go.
Byron bay bluesfest among the coronavirus casualties in 2020. Byron bay bluesfest 2016 is australias awardwinning and internationally renowned music festival held each year at the tyagarah tea tree farm, just 9 kilometres from byron bay. Lp is making her way to bluesfest byron bay on her australian debut for easter. Byron bay bluesfest tyagarah tea tree farm byron bay. It play out every easter holidays under the full moon. The black keys may have bowed out of their headline slot at the byron bay bluesfest in australia over the upcoming easter weekend, april 26, due to drummer patrick carneys shoulder injury, but theres still plenty more on offer. Byron bay bluesfest 2006 red devil park, byron bay. It quickly became known as byron bay bluesfest and the byron bay festival and is now known as bluesfest. Lauryn hill to join the massive bluesfest 2018 lineup. The 10 closest hotels to byron bay bluesfest tripadvisor. Having built a worldwide following, the multifaceted artist has created a truly global momentum, with over 100 soldout shows in 2019 throughout europe, north. The band took to the stage and the organ intro to soul sacrifice.
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