The Latest Breaking News from Bluesfest

Patrons unlikely to be refunded millions from festival

Patrons have vented their frustration after being told they are unlikely to get their money back from a long-running festival that was abruptly cancelled.

AAP · Mar 14

The beat goes on as Bluesfest back in business

Huge crowds for top acts from Crowded House to Rag'n' Bone Man have helped revive the Byron Bay Bluesfest, with organisers confirming the event is not done yet.

AAP · Apr 22, 2025

5 Aussie Music Festivals To Receive Emergency Government Funds After Mass Cancellations

The government’s Music Festival Viability Fund announced the festival recipients of its million-dollar grants.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 22, 2025

Bluesfest Big Boss Has Tripled-Down On Booking Sticky Fingers And It’s A Bold Strategy, Cotton

Festival director Peter Noble released an official statement on Tuesday afternoon.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 21, 2023

Bluesfest chief hits back at Sticky Fingers criticism

BLUESFEST director Peter Noble has doubled down in his defence of booking controversial band Sticky Fingers, describing the criticism as "cruel and unforgiving".

Newcastle Herald · Feb 21, 2023

Bluesfest Respond To Sticky Fingers Backlash By Doubling Down On Decision To Book ‘Bad Boys’

"Bluesfest is happy to welcome them back."

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 15, 2023

After the floods: is the Byron region ready for Easter tourist season?

While some areas of the northern rivers have been utterly devastated by the February flooding, others are crying out for tourist dollars – but logistics may be complicated

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2022