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As the fallout from Bluesfest’s cancellation deepens, a former senior executive has offered an inside account of what led to its downfall
Several artists slated for the now-cancelled Bluesfest 2026 are pressing ahead with their AU/NZ tours - here's what you need to know
Now a week after Bluesfest 2026 has been cancelled, ticketholders are still waiting on details about refunds, while some are even calling for a class action
Parkway Drive said they are "shocked" by the news that Bluesfest 2026 has been cancelled
The 2026 Bluesfest has been cancelled just weeks before the event is set to take place
Erykah Badu, one of the great live performers of the modern era, is coming back to Australian stages
The residency is part of their '50 Years of Positive Vibrations' tour - with shows also slated for Melbourne and Sydney - which celebrates the half-century anniversary of 'Rastaman Vibration'
They join the previously announced Split Enz, Earth Wind & Fire, Sublime, The Pogues, The Living End, and many more
While Australia’s party festivals falter, Bluesfest thrives. A closer look at the values and choices behind its rare staying power
Earth, Wind & Fire have never left the cultural conversation, and their influence remains deeply embedded in modern pop, R&B, and hip-hop
