Byron Bay’s legendary Bluesfest drew 105,000 attendees in 2017, hosting 85 bands with a total of 670 artists who gave 185 performances across the Easter weekend.
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The festival, hailed as one of the best music events in the world both by music fans and musicians, holds a special place in the Australian music landscape. Roving reporter Jim Kellar is spending his weekend among the music vibes, see and hear all the action live here.
Bluesfest announced 16 acts additional coming to the festival, including Jackson Browne, Jason Isbell, Gomez, Michael Franti, Youssou N’Dour, Jimmy Cliff, The Wailers, Benjamin Booker, Canned Heat, Walter Trout and the Original Blues Brothers Band.
Previoulsy announced acts included Lionel Richie, Jose Gonzalez, Gov’t Mule, Eric Gales, Bobby Rush, Joe Louis Walker, Chic featuring Nile Rogers and First Aid Kit.
Bluesfest 2018 runs from March 29 to April 2.
