Dear Bluesfest Family,
Experience the Ultimate Blues Day at Bluesfest Friday! If you’re a true Blues purist, Friday is the day for you, packed with an extraordinary lineup that celebrates the genre’s finest talent.
Leading the lineup is Gary Clark Jr., a modern Blues master whose electrifying guitar work and soulful vocals have earned him multiple Grammy Awards and fans worldwide. Known for blending Blues with rock, soul, and even hip-hop, his performances are both powerful and genre-defying.
Joining him is Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, hailed as the future of Blues. This young prodigy has been captivating audiences with his searing guitar skills and raw, emotional storytelling, making waves as one of the most talked-about Blues musicians of our time.
Also gracing the stage is Australia’s own Taj Farrant, the 15-year-old guitar sensation whose prodigious talent has taken the world by storm. His performances are rich with skill and passion far beyond his years, marking him as a rising star in the world of Blues.
Plus unforgettable performances by Lachy Doley Group, Here Come The Mummies, California Honeydrops, Marc Broussard, Ash Grunwald, Neal Francis, Roshani, Velvet Trip, Fools, The Memphis Three and many more.
This lineup represents the heart and soul of Blues, and single-day tickets for Friday are available now, don’t miss your chance to be part of this remarkable celebration!
Today, we’re excited to launch our Bluesfest bus routes, now available for purchase! Below, you’ll find details on each route. Please note that for some routes, Thursday services will proceed only if there’s sufficient demand on our waitlist, so be sure to indicate your wish to use this service on the link below. It’s essential to secure your bus tickets as soon as possible so we can allocate the right number of buses to meet the demand. Read on below for more details
In just two months, Bluesfest 2025 is already over 80% sold out! Single Day Saturday tickets are now sold out, along with several other ticket types—including Under 10s (with limited availability on Thursday only), Child tickets for Saturday, and all 3-Day and 4-Day tickets for 10-14-year-olds. On-site camping and large vehicle spots have also sold out. We have a full ticket update below, so yo know what is sold out and what is running out.
Though we’re on track for a sellout, we’re still finalising our next artist announcement, which promises to add even more spectacular talent to the lineup. We appreciate your patience as we get this announcement ready, so stay tuned, we have exciting news coming your way soon.
For those still interested in camping, we encourage you to join the waitlist for our satellite campground option. We’re actively working to gain approval and hope to have a clear update as soon as we can. We appreciate your patience and enthusiasm as we work to provide additional options for our camping community.
Thank you for your continued support and passion. Bluesfest 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible experience, and we couldn’t do it without you.
Warm regards,
Peter Noble OAM
Chairman
Bluesfest Group of Companies
We’re excited to bring you the bus information now so you can start planning your days at Bluesfest. Please read below carefully so you are aware of when the buses will be running.
Byron Bay – Suffolk Park – $25 Return
Thursday – Looping 1PM until Midnight
Fri to Sun – Looping 11am until 12.30AM
Mullumbimby – Brunswick Heads – $25 Return
Thursday – Specific Leave Times (Check Timetable)
Fri to Sun – Looping 11am until 12.30AM
Bangalow – $25 Return
Thursday – Join Waitlist (Will be booked when demand for bus is met)
Fri to Sun – 12pm to 3pm (Looping every 30 mins) and Returns – 9PM til Midnight looping every 60 mins)
Billinudgel – Ocean Shores, South Golden, New Brighton – $25 Return
Thursday – Join Waitlist (Will be booked when demand for bus is met)
Fri to Sun – 12pm to 3pm (Looping every 60 mins) and Returns – 9PM til Midnight looping every 60 mins)
Ballina – Lennox Head – $50 Return
Thursday – Join Waitlist (Will be booked when demand for bus is met)
Fri to Sun – Specific Leave Times (Check Timetable) and Returns – 9PM til Midnight looping every 60 mins)
Kirra – Kingscliff – Cabarita $60 Return
Thursday – Join Waitlist (Will be booked when demand for bus is met)
Fri to Sun – Specific Leave Times (Check Timetable) and Returns – 9PM til Midnight looping every 60 mins)
So, if you want to catch a bus, you’ll need to tell us by buying a ticket online. This way, we can make sure we keep you all moving smoothly to and from the festival grounds without running empty buses.
Bus tickets are on sale on our website now. Once all the spots have filled up on the bus, we’ll put another one on sale until there is no longer a demand. Also links to our Thursday Bus waitlist is on the link below.
Your support has been incredible, but with only three weeks to go, we’re still only halfway to our goal of 20,000 signatures. We urgently need your help to push this over the line. Thank you to those who have already signed and shared, it’s a crucial step towards securing the future of our iconic festival, but we need everyone to rally now more than ever.
Our local NSW State MP Tamara Smith has launched an e-petition calling for a NSW Government support package. If we reach 20,000 signatures, the NSW Parliament will be required to debate the future of Bluesfest. Time is running out, please help us reach this milestone by signing and sharing the petition today.
For those outside NSW, we’ve also launched a national petition on Change.org, which has already gathered nearly 5,000 signatures in under a week.
Why Should the Government Invest in Bluesfest?
Cultural Impact: A cornerstone of NSW’s cultural scene, showcasing global music talents.
Economic Benefit: The last decade has seen Bluesfest generate $775 million for Byron Shire from festival goers spending in the community on accommodation, restaurants, etc. Plus over $1.1 billion in inbound tourism for NSW (people travelling from outside NSW or internationally), supporting 7,182 fulltime jobs in the Northern Rivers and 25,000 music industry workers employed onsite at the festival.
Community Value: More than a festival—it’s a celebration of arts, driving regional tourism and local economy.
Tamara Smith urges NSW and Federal Governments to save Bluesfest. It’s vital for our community and cultural identity.
How You Can Help:
If you are located within NSW Sign the government E-petition:
Located outside of NSW Sign our new national petition through Change.org:
Tamara Smith MP: “We cannot afford to lose Bluesfest. It’s imperative we act now to preserve it for future generations.”
Thank you for standing with us. Together, we can secure the future of Bluesfest.
As we gear up for Bluesfest 2025, the excitement is palpable, and ticket demand is off the charts! With a whopping 80% of tickets gone, several categories are nearing sell-out status or are completely booked. If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, now is the moment to make your move. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s still up for grabs and what’s already flying off the shelves!
Low Ticket and Accommodation Summary:
SINGLE DAY SATURDAY TICKETS: SOLD OUT
3 DAY – THU/FRI: LESS THAN 250 LEFT
UNDER 10 & CHILD TICKETS (10-14)
- Under 10 Tickets: SOLD OUT for 4-Day, 3-Day, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- Child (10-14) Tickets: SOLD OUT for 4-Day, 3-Day, and Single Day Saturday.
CAMPING & ACCOMODATION
- All On-site Camping and Large Vehicle Spots: SOLD OUT on the Bluesfest site.
With camping selling out, the ONLY WAY to stay at Bluesfest is by purchasing onsite accommodation:
- Glamping: Final Spots remaining. Act fast to secure your spot.
- Tent Motel and Rainbow Tipis: Still available—great alternatives for comfortable on-site accommodation.
Details on how to order onsite accommodation below.
New Booking Process for On-Site Accommodation: Our on-site accommodation options, including Glamping, Rainbow Tipis, and Tent Motels, are now available through a new booking process. To reserve your spot, please fill out the form linked below. Once submitted, our team will contact you directly to finalize your booking. These accommodations are selling quickly, so we encourage you to register your interest soon to enjoy the ultimate Bluesfest experience from the comfort of our festival accommodations.
Commitment to Your Experience: We are committed to ensuring that your Bluesfest experience is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to improve our services to better serve you.
Camping Onsite-Accommodation Options
Glamping (Last Tickets)
For a stress-free Bluesfest, book one of our popular Glamping Tents. Enjoy pre-set-up tents with comfortable foam mattresses on a pallet base, a rug, a side table, chair, and clothes hook. You’ll receive quality bed linen and pillows, a light, and toiletries. Plus, access to BBQ facilities, a communal lounge, a coffee & tea station, toilets, and showers.
Rainbow Tipis
Rainbow Tipis offer a unique touch to your Bluesfest experience. These pre-set-up tipis include single foam mattresses on a camp bed, a floor, a bedside table, and an LED lantern. Just bring your own bedding and enjoy!
Tent Motels
For a hassle and stress free Bluesfest, book your accommodation in one of the popular Tent Motels – pre set up tents, complete with an awning, 12v light, and stretcher beds and roll up windows– all you need to bring is your bedding.
Update:
With the unprecedented demand this year, all on-site camping has now sold out. However, we are excited to offer a fantastic alternative for those still looking to stay close to the action. We are in the midst of securing additional BYO camping and large vehicle spaces just 10 minutes from the Bluesfest site.
We have received recent communication from the Office of the NSW Arts Minister, Jobs and Tourism that there is potentially a way forward in approving the North Byron Parklands site for camping. Our team is now in communication with the NSW planning department. Stand by for our update.
For the latest updates and to secure your camping spot, please register on our Camping Waitlist today. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the Bluesfest community!
We are excited to bring back the PayPal Pay in 4 buy now pay later option. This option will allow you to pay for your Bluesfest tickets and all Bluesfest add-ons in four payments rather than one.
We have listed the steps on how to use our PayPal Pay in 4 option above. So if it paying in four sounds like a good idea to you, check it out.
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Cat Power Sings Dylan ’66
Thursday, 13th of March, 2025
Nearly 59 years after Bob Dylan’s iconic 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert, CAT POWER will honor this transformative moment at The Green Room on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Dylan’s switch from acoustic to electric mid-show sparked outrage from folk purists and forever changed rock ‘n’ roll. CAT POWER, also known as Chan Marshall, brings her own powerful interpretation of this historic performance with conviction and grace.
Her live album, Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert, released in 2023, features classics like “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue” and “Just Like A Woman,” alongside tracks from Blonde on Blonde. Don’t miss this spellbinding tribute to one of music’s pivotal moments.
Cat Power Sings Dylan ’66
Thursday, 13th of March, 2025
Nearly 59 years after Bob Dylan’s iconic 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert, CAT POWER will honor this transformative moment at The Green Room on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Dylan’s switch from acoustic to electric mid-show sparked outrage from folk purists and forever changed rock ‘n’ roll. CAT POWER, also known as Chan Marshall, brings her own powerful interpretation of this historic performance with conviction and grace.
Her live album, Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert, released in 2023, features classics like “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue” and “Just Like A Woman,” alongside tracks from Blonde on Blonde. Don’t miss this spellbinding tribute to one of music’s pivotal moments.
The Saints ’73-’78
Saturday, 30th of November, 2024
The Saints; one of the most revered, reviled and talked about bands in all Australian music history will reform this November in celebration of a vinyl box set release of their bona-fide 1977 classic debut (I’m) Stranded.
Featuring founding members, guitarist Ed Kuepper and drummer Ivor Hay alongside honorary Saints; singer Mark Arm of the legendary Mudhoney, bassist Peter Oxley of Sunnyboys fame and former The Birthday Party / Bad Seeds guitarist Mick Harvey, The Saints ’73-’78 will recreate the sounds of The Saints hugely influential first three albums (I’m) Stranded (1977), Eternally Yours (1978) and Prehistoric Sounds (1978).
TYLER CHILDERS
Sunday, 9th of February, 2025
The Green Room is excited to host a country superstar next February. This show sold out within 10 minutes of going on sale, demonstrating the tremendous appetite in Byron and the surrounding regions for epic performances like this one.
The Green Room is our dedicated venue within the Bluesfest precinct that not only hosts some of the most electrifying live performances but also serves as a platform for artists to connect deeply with audiences in an intimate setting. With state-of-the-art acoustics and a warm, inviting atmosphere, The Green Room is designed to deliver an unparalleled live music experience.
Recently, The Green Room has hosted an array of diverse and dynamic shows, reflecting the broad spectrum of musical talent drawn to this unique venue. From the soulful melodies of Xavier Rudd and Ziggy Alberts to the exhilarating performances by The Cat Empire and the deep blues of Charlie Crockett, each event has left a lasting impression on our audience. Legendary acts such as Dirty Three and Cruel Sea have also graced our stage, adding to the eclectic mix of genres and styles presented at The Green Room.
Stay tuned for more thrilling events at The Green Room. Whether you’re a longtime music lover or just discovering your passion, we promise there are many more incredible moments to come.
