Bluesfest

Even with its slimmed-down roster of artists, Bluesfest continues to draw some of the biggest acts from Australia and overseas, including Bonnie Raitt, Femi Kuti, Beck, Mavis Staples, Tash Sultana and Gang of Youths.

The general consensus was that this year’s Bluesfest was a success, at least from the people’s perspective, and for some the show will roll on with a number of artists now embarking on local, state and nation-wide tours.

Bluesfest executive director Mark Monahan said Francis had recently put together a promotional video for the school program, and the results were impressive.

Disheartened, she made some money by modelling for a clothes label, who in turn invited her to attend a local musical event called Bluesfest.

David Gray returns to Australia this month for Bluesfest 2019.

Bluesfest executive director Mark Monaghan said there may be some exceptions to the in-and-out policy, for example, for ticket holders with disabilities.

Catch Ziggy Alberts at Bluesfest this year!

If the Bluesfest killdeer has stayed with her eggs and kept them warm, the odds are very good her babies will hatch successfully.

In a statement in response to LISTEN’s criticism, Bluesfest said it had “no excuses”, and defended its history of booking diverse acts.

The baby killdeer that hatched at Bluesfest after its parents left with their first three chicks is recovering nicely, and it has made a friend.

The Raconteurs/Saboteurs join a Bluesfest lineup which already included the likes of Iggy Pop, Norah Jones, Jack Johnson and Paul Kelly.

This 2014 photo provided by The Fun Star shows M. Ward, who plays Bluesfest on Tuesday night.

In April 2011 Kelly performed at the East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival (Bluesfest), which was followed by appearances as a special guest on Dylan's concerts in Sydney and Melbourne.

The Lansing JazzFest and the Old Town BluesFest host leading musicians, and are two of the larger music festivals held each year in the state.