Why Bluesfest Keeps Winning
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While Australia’s party festivals falter, Bluesfest thrives. A closer look at the values and choices behind its rare staying power
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Why Funk Legends Earth, Wind & Fire Are Still So Popular
Posted in: Music FeaturesEarth, Wind & Fire have never left the cultural conversation, and their influence remains deeply embedded in modern pop, R&B, and hip-hop
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Pierce Brothers Announce Australian Tour Dates for 2026
Posted in: Music NewsThe Pierce Brothers have added a number of Australian dates to their 2026 touring schedule, complementing their slots at local festivals next year
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Earth, Wind & Fire Announce First Australian Shows in 14 Years
Posted in: Music NewsFollowing their headline slot at Bluesfest 2026, legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire will play two Australian sideshows
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‘Maybe I Won’t Even Leave Australia’: Sublime Can’t Wait for Their First-Ever Australian Shows
Posted in: Music FeaturesRolling Stone AU/NZ catches up with Sublime frontman Jakob Nowell ahead of the band's first-ever headline shows in Australia
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Bluesfest 2026 Reveals First Artist Lineup
The iconic Australian festival will return to Byron Events Farm between Thursday, April 2nd-Sunday, April 5th of next year
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Investigation Launched into Bluesfest Over Security, Crowd Control
Posted in: Music NewsConcerns have been raised to the New South Wales workplace health and safety regulator regarding last month's Bluesfest
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Bluesfest 2025: A Smoky, Soulful Celebration of Sound and Flavour
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe smoky scent of southern BBQ became an unofficial stage in 2025, thanks to Grill Mates and Stubb’s BBQ Sauce
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‘Toxic Culture’: Former Bluesfest Marketing Head Lashes Out
Posted in: Music NewsJust weeks after resigning, the former head of marketing for Bluesfest has alleged issues with upper management in a public statement
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‘I Didn’t Want to Do It Anymore’: Why Bluesfest Called Time, Then Changed Tune
Posted in: Culture News“We are a bigger business than sport," says Peter Noble of the arts, “and we don't get near the investment sport. And that's what's wrong."
