Jan 10, 2017 bluesfest cant wait for his fans to enjoy these classics plus many more just outside of idyllic byron bay. Bluesfest byron bay, held annually since 1990 in byron bay, australia, features a large selection of blues and roots musicians from around the world, and is considered one of the worlds leading contemporary music festivals. Now in its 29th year the byron bay bluesfest showcases music from around the globe and is considered to be one of the best music festivals in the world by many. Blige flaunts curves performing at bluesfest daily. The festival is on tyagarah tea tree farm, just north of byron bay, nsw. First artists announced for 2017 byron bay bluesfest gold. Patti smith, santana, the zac brown band, madness, buddy guy full of energy at 81. There are numerous transport options available to get there from byron bay. Apr 17, 2017 keep the bluesfest byron bay party alive, check out the easter monday highlights. This morning, bluesfest announced that folkrock icon neil young will be performing a threehour set at the festival with his current backing band, promise of. Offering a range of room types from king bedrooms to fully self contained one, two and three bedroom apartments.
The second is for best overseas festival in the uk festival awards. Accommodation if youre not camping onsite then make sure you book accommodation at the original site of the festival at the arts factory lodge in byron bay very soon, as tickets sell fast. Byron bay bluesfest 2007 red devil park, byron bay. Bluesfest the east coast blues and roots festival celebrates its 25th birthday on thursday the 17th of april 2014 to monday the 21st of april 2014 local, national and international lineup. Bluesfest 2018 festival byron bay march live music australia. The band took to the stage and the organ intro to soul sacrifice rang throughout the tent.
Byron bay bluesfest 2018 the history of bluesfest and details of this years events, whos. Bluesfest byron bay, held annually since 1990 in byron bay, australia, features a large selection of blues and roots musicians from around the world, and is considered one of. There are over 200 artists on 7 stages so the choices will be endless. This year we enjoyed perfect weather, and a lineup packed with both music legends and upandcoming talents. The first nomination is for the nsw tourism awards in the major festival and events category. After five days of incredible live music, the byron bay blues festival 2017 has come to an end. May 04, 2017 the 28th annual bluesfest byron bay, held over the easter long weekend th 17th april 2017 once again delivered five days of unforgettable music moments check out the ultimate highlights. Bluesfest attendees will enjoy five days of music at the beautiful tyagarah tea tree farm, just outside byron bay over easter from april 17 2017. In the following two hours the ninepiece group played classic tracks from santanas five. Nas the soul rebels 2017 a collaboration so rare that was only able to be seen in australia one time back at bluesfest 2017 and has hardly ever been seen anywhere around the world. Michael franti, seal and jackson browne will be among the artists headlining next easters bluesfest outside byron bay, the festival announced this week. It play out every easter holidays under the full moon.
Byron bay bluesfest 2017 gets even bigger with neil young. Neil young has cancelled his performance at byron bays bluesfest, just. Byron bay bluesfest annual byron bay music festival. I have personally enjoyed the festival on three different occasions, most recently easter 2015. The black keys may have bowed out of their headline slot at the byron bay bluesfest in australia over the upcoming easter weekend, april 26, due to drummer patrick carneys shoulder injury, but theres still plenty more on offer. A oneoff and special collaboration that will go down in the bluesfest history books. Grown from the vision of main man peter noble and developed over almost a quarter century, the lineups of current stars and the greats of the past get consistently better, year by year the lineup this year seemed almost beyond belief. Byron bay bluesfest cofounder and director peter noble. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Byron bay bluesfest 2017 official highlights finale youtube. To book accommodation use the search box and the top of the page. Coming from the uk for the first time, ska band madness is now on the festival lineup. Later, the aquaman star descended on byron bay s starstudded bluesfest and was greeted by a sea of adoring fans man bun.
Byron bay bluesfest australia music festival travel blog. The performer, who began her career in byron bay 12 years ago, is making a particular impression in the us, where her album debuted in the billboard reggae chart at no 2. The 28th annual bluesfest byron bay, held over the easter long weekend th 17th april 2017 once again delivered five days of unforgettable music moments check out the ultimate highlights. Australias must see 2015 events and festivals down under, you have some unique and scenic sights, amazing culture and people and incredible food options. Byron bay community market is held on the first sunday of each month, with additional markets held on the third sunday of jun 14 nov events. The 28th bluesfest, which will be held at the custombuilt site just outside of byron bay, will take place over the 2017 easter long weekend april to 17.
Soak up all the music goodness byron bay has to offer and take advantage of the great local and international acts performing in byron bay during 2015. Byron bay bluesfest 2006 red devil park, byron bay. Oct 14, 2017 late last week, bluesfest 2017 was nominated for two major awards. On opening night, these american titans of music met on stage to bridge. Mar 29, 20 the 24th annual byron bay bluesfest features one of its best lineups in years. Bluesfest cant wait for his fans to enjoy these classics plus many more just outside of idyllic byron bay. It showcases music from around the world annually on the easter long weekend on 120 hectares at tyagarah tea tree farm, just north of byron bay, nsw.
The 20 artists we want to see at byron bay bluesfest 2017. Relax by our pool and enjoy access to free wifi or take a 3 minute walk to byrons main beach. Hotels near byron bay bluesfest, byron bay on tripadvisor. After she raised the issue on bluefests facebook page noble wrote to the melbourne woman, who news corp have not. Blige, byron bay bluesfest has added more bigname acts to the list. The 24th annual byron bay bluesfest features one of its best lineups in years. Neil young cancels appearance at 2017 bluesfest in byron bay. Home to some of the countrys best campgrounds and most celebrated coastal backdrops, byron bay is home to a handful of the nations most iconic music festivals, encompassing a range of different genres. He is best known as the festival director of the annual bluesfest byron bay, which has been running since. This festival is a favourite with past acts including ben harper, keith urban, taj mahal, rem, george clinton and parliament, and many, many more. Patti smith confirmed for bluesfest 2017 northern star. Byron bay, australia tyagarah tee tree farm various ticketing options. Byron bay bluesfest 2008 belongil fields, byron bay.
Bluesfest is nominated with international heavyweights including bonnaroo music and arts. Byron bay bluesfest unveils 2017 lineup legendary american rock poet patti smith will make her longawaited return to the australian stage at the annual bluesfest next year. Alanis morissette and tori kelly will be joining the starstudded lineup for easter including crowded house, lenny kravitz, patti smith, george benson and so many more this easter. Bluesfest artists nominated for prestigious blues awards. Looking for bluesfest byron bay coupons or promo codes. Blige flaunts her curves as she joins the likes of patti smith and billy bragg performing at bluesfest in byron bay. Keep the bluesfest byron bay party alive, check out the easter monday highlights. The iconic singersongwriter was announced as part of bluesfest. Bluesfest announces its 2018 blues festival lineup mumbrella.
Byron bay bluesfest 21 images festivalgoers enjoy the music and vibes at the 27th byron bay bluesfest over the easter longweekend. When subscribing you are agreeing to receive correspondence from bluesfest services pty ltd and associated entities, including information regarding bluesfest, bluesfest touring and boomerang festival. Bluesfest nominated for two huge awards byron bay blog. Bluesfest byron bay will see some of the biggest names in blues and roots performing. Late last week, bluesfest 2017 was nominated for two major awards. The mother of punk rock, us singer patti smith, has been confirmed for bluesfest byron bay 2017. Mark metcalfegetty images theres much to see in the dying hours of. Bluesfest byron bay coupons working promo codes for. After she raised the issue on bluefests facebook page noble wrote to. The music festival will be held thursday 29th march to tuesday 2nd april at tyagarah tea tree farm, byron bay. Almost all of bluesfests facebook posts are infiltrated with people asking for the band to play, and 2017 may just be the year for it. The festival will be on over the easter long weekend april 17 2017. It presents over 200 performances from 670 artists with 7 stages, 5.
After a threeyear campaign from event organisers, patti smith is finally headed down under to headline byron bay bluesfest 2017. Aim records peter bruce noble oam is an australian entrepreneur active in the music industry for almost 50 years. A great music festival covering a wide genre of music from rapping, jazz, soul to blues and roots. For the few that are uninitiated, singersongwriterauthor jimmy buffett has become a legend of popular culture. Byron bay bluesfest 2016 lineup, lineup, rumours information, lineup, lineup, news, rumours. Byron bay bluesfest 2017 lineup, lineup, rumours information, lineup, lineup, news, rumours.
By signing up to our database you agree to the following promoter bluesfest services pty ltd abn. Byron bay bluesfest takes 2017 tickets off sale due to. Bluesfest byron bay 2020 thursday 9th monday th april 2020 tyagarah tea tree farm nsw. Mar 31, 2016 nai palm from hiatus kaiyote perform at the 2016 byron bay bluesfest. Bluesfest 2018 festival byron bay march australias number one gathering of blues and roots music, the bluesfest held in the picturesque byron bay is back with another star studded lineup. Byron bay is a popular easter destination alone and most accommodation is completely booked out, so the sooner you book the more choice you will have. He has recorded over fifty albums, most of which have gone gold, platinum or multiplatinum. Ian anderson concert setlist at byron bay bluesfest 2017 on. Over the last few months, byron bay bluesfest has been revealing legendary artist after legendary artist for its 2017 lineup, including patti smith, santana, mary j blige, and buddy guy. The first of the 2017 bluesfest artist announcements has been revealed this morning and includes a lineup filled with returning artists and exclusive performances. The singer, poet and visual artist will be 70 when she gets up on stage at tyagarah. The crossroads stage lights dimmed and the doors 1967 track light my fire accompanied footage of a 22yearold carlos santana and band in the middle of playing their legendary set at woodstock in 1969. Bluesfest scores exclusive australian jimmy buffett and the. In one snap, the hunk tied his hairback into a man bun to pose with fans.
It is one of the biggest music festivals in australia, and features both local and international artists. Get the ian anderson setlist of the concert at tyagarah tea tree farm, byron bay, australia on april 16, 2017 from the the best of jethro tull tour and other ian anderson setlists for free on setlist. Mark metcalfegetty images theres much to see in the dying hours of a fourandahalfday marathon, so choosing. Grown from the vision of main man peter noble and developed over almost a quarter century, the lineups of current stars and the greats of the past get consistently better, year by.
Now in its 23rd year, the byron bay bluesfest is truly one of the great festivals of the world. Patti smith and her band will perform on opening night and on good friday. Byron bay bluesfest 2015 festival outlook consequence of. Later, the aquaman star descended on byron bays starstudded bluesfest and was greeted by a sea of adoring fans man bun. The 10 closest hotels to byron bay bluesfest tripadvisor. This is the festivals 8th nomination for the award. Byron bay hotel and apartments byron bays most centrally located and largest accommodation complex. Byron bay bluesfest 2017 news and lineup alpha car hire. Byron bay bluesfest 2017 official highlights finale. Every year, the byron bay bluesfest serenades the whole new south wales with both latest and classical music. Aug 03, 2018 byron bay bluesfest cofounder and director peter noble. Nai palm from hiatus kaiyote perform at the 2016 byron bay bluesfest. Jason momoa poses with police at bluesfest music festival.