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The Latest Breaking News from Byron Bay Bluesfest

Byron Bay Bluesfest cancelled at short notice as organisers cite poor ticket sales

A liquidator has been appointed to wind up the festival, which was due to take place at the Byron Events Farm in Tyagarah over the Easter long weekend

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13

Blues fans to see red when Split Enz headline festival

The pioneering Kiwi band Split Enz will take centre stage as the iconic Byron Bay Bluesfest is resurrected for Easter 2026.

AAP · Nov 9, 2025

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

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King Gizzard and Sampa the Great abandoning Bluesfest highlights the power of artists to change the culture of the music industry

On Monday, psychedelic rock band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard announced they were withdrawing from their scheduled headlining appearance at the Byron Bay Bluesfest in April.

The Conversation · Feb 24, 2023

Bluesfest adds fresh blood in first line-up announce for 2023

Old favourites and new sounds are on the line-up in 2023, for the expected first real return to the international class fans have come to expect at Bluesfest. Among the 41 acts announced today are Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Beth Hart, Jackson Browne, Jason Isbell, Steve Earle, Robert Glasper, Elvis…

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31, 2022

'Huge' music festival site on Sunshine Coast could attract Splendour and Bluesfest events

Creators say the new festival venture could attract events like Splendour in the Grass and Byron Bay Bluesfest.

ABC News · May 4, 2022

Byron Bay Bluesfest preparations underway, marking the 'return of major events' in Australia

After two years the Byron Bay Bluesfest is finally set to return and festival director Peter Noble says the event is a kickstart for the entertainment industry after the hardships of the pandemic.

ABC News · Mar 19, 2022

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