The curtain falls on Bluesfest after 35 epic years of unforgettable music and memories in Byron Bay. Don’t miss the monumental 2025 send-off!
After more than 35 years of soul-stirring performances and unforgettable moments, the iconic Byron Bay Bluesfest is set to close its doors for good after its 2025 edition. This beloved festival, which has become a cornerstone of Australia's music scene, announced the bittersweet news on August 14th, 2023, sending a wave of nostalgia through the hearts of longtime patrons and music lovers across the nation. Known for its stellar line-ups, vibrant community spirit, and laid-back vibe, Bluesfest has hosted legendary talents such as Patti Smith, who brought the house down back in 2017, and will continue to do so until it bids farewell to its fans.
Bluesfest has been a hugely popular musical celebration every Easter for over 35 years. Next year it all comes to an end.
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Patti Smith at Bluesfest in 2017. Photo David Lowe. Bluesfest Byron Bay, Australia's most awarded music festival, has announced that the 2025 edition will be ...
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The founder of one of Australia's longest-running music events is desperately pleading for festivals to stay afloat as he bows out after a 35-year run.
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One of Australia's longest-running major music festivals has called it quits for good, the latest in a worrying string of cancellations rocking the in.
But next year's event will be the last. More Information. Featured: Peter Noble, Bluesfest director. Bernard Zuel, music journalist. Matt Williamson, Byron ...
On 14 August, Australia's longest-running music festival, Byron Bay Bluesfest, announced that 2025 will be its final edition after 35 years.
The shock announcement of Bluesfest ending has left Northern Rivers residents reeling... Local artists and businesses fearing the festival's cancellat.
When the Byron Bay event wraps up in April 2025 - its 36th year - it'll join the list of Aussie festivals saying farewell.
"As much as it pains me to say this, it's time to close this chapter,” says Peter Noble. Next year's festival "will be our last.”