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  • Bluesfest 2015: Second Line-up Announce Feat. Ben Harper

    Bluesfest Byron Bay has revealed reveals its second group of artists to perform at its 2015 incarnation.


    Ben Harper And The Innocent Criminals
    Paolo...
  • Frank Turner: Fuzzy, Raw And Fresh

    Ambitious and unapologetic, punk-rock singer Frank Turner says he’s exhilarated about getting to work on his sixth album, despite finding the studio terrifying: "My next

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  • The Black Keys Announce 2015 Tour Dates

    The Black Keys have announced a whirlwind 2015 world tour to celebrate the success of their eighth full-length album 'Turn Blue'.


    Having debuted on the ARIA Charts...
  • Bluesfest 2015 Line-up Announcement

    Today the Byron Bay Bluesfest has announced their oh-so-sensational line-up of artists to play at the five day festival in April next year.


    Held annually over the...
  • Bluesfest Byron 2014 @ Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm Review

    Magical. That is the only way to describe the 25th annual Bluesfest.


    It is like no other festival in Australia. Bluesfest organisers have hit the nail on the head...
  • India.Arie & Joss Stone @ The Tivoli Review

    Brisbane’s The Tivoli was witness to something magical last Sunday when it hosted Grammy Award winners Joss Stone and India.Arie as part of their sideshow for this year’s

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  • Shaun Kirk's Mighty Fine Driving

    Shaun Kirk is about to embark on another tour, including performing at Bluesfest Byron.


    The travelling blues rocker from Melbourne has definitely become familiar...
  • Introducing Chris Tamwoy

    Walk In Our Shoes is mini cultural festival run by Youth Voice Brisbane that's held during Youth Week 2014.


    On Sunday April 13, a group of young people with the...
  • Michael Franti & Spearhead: All The People

    Musician, poet, humanitarian, Bono fan; these are just some of the strings to Michael Franti’s bow.


    The multi-talented Californian and his band will make a return...
  • Saskwatch Won't Break Your Heart

    It’s not very often that a nine-piece soul band can go from busking the streets to gracing the stage at Glastonbury. Welcome to Saskwatch’s world.


    “When we started...
  • Interview with Joss Stone: Soul Sister

    She may have worked with Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr and Jeff Beck, but Joss Stone will be on the hunt for new Australian talent when she tours here next month.


    “I'm...
  • Ozomatli: High Energy

    You can trace the origins of Ozomatli — the Los Angeles-based Latin jazz/ funk band — back almost 20 years.


    During that time, over the course of half a dozen or so...
  • Beth Hart: Blues Survivor

    Beth Hart is a singer-songwriter, storyteller and survivor all rolled into one.


    Handpicked to play Byron Bay Bluesfest after director Peter Noble saw her earn...
  • Morcheeba: Heads Held High

    Instigators in the ‘90s for their unique blend of hip hop, jazz and electronica, UK trip hop trio Morcheeba are now in their 18th year of existence and are still kicking

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  • Bluesfest Makes Fourth Announcement

    The fourth Byron Bay Bluesfest lineup announcement cements Bluesfest's 25th year as one of its biggest yet.


    The Bluesfest announcements started off solid enough,...
  • Bluesfest Line-Up Gets Bigger

    The Doobie Brothers, Aaron Neville, Gregg Allman and Boz Scaggs headline the second Bluesfest 2014 line-up announcement.


    "Here come the Legends," said festival...
  • John Mayer Headlines Bluesfest

    Bluesfest Byron Bay has unwrapped the first of its 25th anniversary presents.


    The award winning five-day festival, held over the Easter long weekend (April 17-21)...
  • Bluesfest 2013 Diary: Day Five

    Bluesfest 2013 – Day 5


    The legendary Bonnie Raitt was a resident at Mojo today. Not only did she play her set in the evening (opening for Paul Simon), but she...
  • Bluesfest 2013 Diary: Day Four

    Bluesfest 2013 – Day 4


    Those who woke up early (well, 3pm) were blessed to witness the recording of one of the most entertaining RockWiz performances ever. Guests...
  • Bluesfest 2013 Diary: Day Three

    Simon Crean was spotted front row supporting Aussie arts for the second day in a row.


    It was a special moment when Mark Seymour (The Undertow) suggested two songs...