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The Latest Breaking News from Peter Noble

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

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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Plea for help so the music doesn't stop for Bluesfest

As a cloud hangs over the future of Bluesfest, the threat of losing another major festival affects more than just music lovers.

AAP · Apr 16, 2025

Bluesfest founder Peter Noble makes bid to keep festival alive past 2025

Festival supports petition to Parliament seeking financial aid.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 30, 2024

Off The Back Of Bluesfest & Splendour, Here’s A List Of Aussie Music Festivals That Have Been Axed

Why do Aussie music festivals keep getting cancelled? Let's take a look at what organisers of previous festivals have said.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 13, 2024

Bluesfest Organisers Announce They’re Pulling The Plug After 2025 In Another Huge Blow For Aussie Festivals

“Next year’s festival will be happening, but it will be our last."

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 13, 2024

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Live music 'extinction event' as Bluesfest tunes out

A long-running blues and roots festival is the latest live music show to call time, with its organiser pleading for help to save an industry "on its knees".

AAP · Aug 13, 2024

'Good to be here': Rock legend Barnesy in stage return

One of Australia's most celebrated singers, Jimmy Barnes, has joined local and international artists at Bluesfest for his first performance since major surgery.

AAP · Mar 30, 2024

Bluesfest books Tom Jones, Jack Johnson and 20 more for 2024

14-year-old Taj Farrant included in the first artist lineup.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 15, 2023

Bluesfest removes Sticky Fingers from lineup after boycotts and backlash

Director says narrative around Sydney band is ‘difficult to accept’ but festival can no longer support them

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2023

It Continues: More International Artists Leave Bluesfest Amid Claims They Weren’t Gonna Be Paid

Yikes.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 24, 2023

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

Sampa the Great pulls out of Bluesfest, joining King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

Musicians protest inclusion of Sticky Fingers, whose singer Dylan Frost has been dogged by controversy since allegations about his behaviour arose in 2016

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023

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AAP · Feb 22, 2023

Sampa The Great exits Bluesfest stage right

Representatives for Sampa The Great have confirmed she won't play Bluesfest, two days after King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard announced their withdrawal.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 22, 2023

Sampa The Great Quit Bluesfest The Festival Responded With Another Pro-Sticky Fingers Letter

Bluesfest director Peter Noble has quadrupled down on his decision to book Sticky Fingers (for some ungodly reason) in a playing schedule email sent exclusively to email subscribers and ticket holders. This email comes moments after Zambian singer and rapper Sampa the Great pulled out of the festival lineup.In a statement…

AAP · Feb 21, 2023

Bluesfest defends booking Sticky Fingers despite claims

The director of a northern NSW music festival has stood by his decision to book a controversial performer, after another band cancelled in protest.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 21, 2023

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.

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Newcastle Herald · 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".

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 15, 2023

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

"Bluesfest is happy to welcome them back."

Newcastle Herald · Jan 15, 2023

Will I go? Who do I want to see? Decision-time for attending Bluesfest 2023

I admit it, this is just a tease. With more acts yet to be announced, it's still time to get serious about making a decision to attend or not attend Bluesfest 2023.

Liverpool Echo · Sep 23, 2022

County line drugs gang rumbled despite taxi driver's 'great cover'

Thousands of pounds worth of the drug had been brought into North Wales from Merseyside

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31, 2022

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…

ABC News · Apr 14, 2022

Byron Bay Bluesfest music festival returns after two years of COVID-19 cancellations

It's the "return of music on a major level" but organisers have a warning for the thousands arriving to catch headliners including Midnight Oil and Crowded House.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2022

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

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The Latest Breaking News from Peter Noble

Patrons unlikely to be refunded millions from festival

Blues fans to see red when Split Enz headline festival

The beat goes on as Bluesfest back in business

Plea for help so the music doesn't stop for Bluesfest

Bluesfest founder Peter Noble makes bid to keep festival alive past 2025

Off The Back Of Bluesfest & Splendour, Here’s A List Of Aussie Music Festivals That Have Been Axed

Bluesfest Organisers Announce They’re Pulling The Plug After 2025 In Another Huge Blow For Aussie Festivals

Live music 'extinction event' as Bluesfest tunes out

'Good to be here': Rock legend Barnesy in stage return

Bluesfest books Tom Jones, Jack Johnson and 20 more for 2024

Bluesfest removes Sticky Fingers from lineup after boycotts and backlash

It Continues: More International Artists Leave Bluesfest Amid Claims They Weren’t Gonna Be Paid

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

Sampa the Great pulls out of Bluesfest, joining King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

Sampa The Great exits Bluesfest stage right

Sampa The Great Quit Bluesfest The Festival Responded With *Another* Pro-Sticky Fingers Letter

Bluesfest defends booking Sticky Fingers despite claims

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

Bluesfest chief hits back at Sticky Fingers criticism

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

Will I go? Who do I want to see? Decision-time for attending Bluesfest 2023

County line drugs gang rumbled despite taxi driver's 'great cover'

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

Byron Bay Bluesfest music festival returns after two years of COVID-19 cancellations

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

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