2026 Blues Challenge SOLO/DUO HEAT at the MBAS House of Blues

ANNOUNCING – the 2026 MBAS Blues Challenge – SOLO/DUO division kicks off with a HEAT elimination… Which 2 top scoring acts from the Heat will proceed to the FINAL?
TUESDAY 14th July
Early start: 7:00pm sharp (doors 6:00pm)
Kitchen open for meals
FREE ENTRY
Come along to support and cheer on all the acts!
SOLO/DUO Category acts:
MARTIN & MAREE • GYPSY KING JONES • KIER STEVENS
REVEREND DOWNBEAT • PAULY BLUE BOY • BIG T BLUES
2 top-scoring Solo/Duo Category acts from the Heat will proceed to the Blues Challenge FINAL on Sunday 20th September. Then the ultimate Solo/Duo Winner at the Final will be headed to Memphis USA in January 2027 to compete at the International Blues Challenge (IBC)!
** NOTE: NO BLUES JAMS TONITE.
FREE ENTRY & WALKUPS WELCOME. Guaranteed seating book here: www.mbas.org.au/blues-challenge-14-07-2026
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