Bluesfest Byron Bay 2025
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About:
Bluesfest Byron Bay is an annual music festival that takes place in Byron Bay, a coastal town in New South Wales, Australia. The festival, which began in 1990, typically runs for five days over the Easter long weekend and features a diverse lineup of international and Australian musicians from various genres, including blues, rock, folk, soul, and world music.
Some of the past headliners at Bluesfest Byron Bay include Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Patti Smith, Robert Plant, and Iggy Pop. The festival also offers food and drink stalls, markets, and other activities.
Famous For:
In addition to its music stages, Bluesfest Byron Bay is also known for its vibrant and unique inclusive atmosphere.
Creation Purpose:
Bluesfest Byron Bay was founded by an Australian music promoter, Peter Noble. Noble had been involved in the Australian music industry for many years and had worked with a variety of international artists, including Bob Dylan, James Brown, and Ray Charles.
In the late 1980s, Noble recognized a gap in the Australian music festival market, where there were no events focused on blues and roots music. He decided to create a festival that would showcase this genre of music and bring together local and international artists to perform for Australian audiences.
Fun Facts:
In 2014, Bluesfest Byron Bay won the Helpmann Award for Best Contemporary Music Festival, recognizing its contribution to the Australian music industry.
The festival has a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and has implemented a range of initiatives to reduce its impact on the environment, such as a zero-waste policy, water conservation measures, and the use of renewable energy sources.
Bluesfest Byron Bay attracts visitors from all over the world, with many people traveling to Australia specifically to attend the festival.
Impact on the Music Industry:
One of the festival's primary goals is to promote blues and roots music, which has historically been underrepresented in the Australian music scene. By bringing together local and international artists from this genre, Bluesfest Byron Bay has helped to raise awareness and appreciation of blues and roots music in Australia.
Bluesfest Byron Bay 2025 at a glance
When did Bluesfest Byron Bay 2025 take place?
Festival was scheduled from 17 Apr to 20 Apr 2025 (3 day(s)).
Where was Bluesfest Byron Bay 2025 held?
Bluesfest Byron Bay takes place in Byron Bay, Australia. Here is the full address of the festival: Byron Bay, Byron Bay Bluesfest
Who headlined Bluesfest Byron Bay 2025?
Vance Joy, Xavier Rudd, Crowded House, RY X, Ocean Alley.
Full Lineup
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Vance Joy
Xavier Rudd
Crowded House
RY X
Ocean Alley
Marc Broussard
The Cat Empire
Tones and I
Hilltop Hoods
Kasey Chambers
Cimafunk
Ash Grunwald
Here Come the Mummies
The California Honeydrops
John Butler
Brad Cox
Neal Francis
Fiona Boyes
Pierce Brothers
Kim Churchill
Melbourne Ska Orchestra
Allison Russell
Fanny Lumsden
Jimi Hocking
19-Twenty
WILSN
The Beards
Budjerah
Fools
Taj Farrant
Sweet Talk
Roshani
Miss Kaninna
Frank Sultana
Velvet Trip
Check festival's official website to see the latest up to date line up scheduled at Bluesfest Byron Bay.
