Bluesfest First Artist Announcement 2017

Today, the 28th Annual Bluesfest to be held over the Easter long weekend in Byron Bay, Thursday 13th to Monday 17th April 2017, is officially ringing in its new season with the first release of awe-inspiring artists. The first artist announcement features Bluesfest debuts from iconic artists that have been many years in the making, Bluesfest exclusive performances, and the return of some of the festivals most requested artists.

Known to many festival fans for presenting its audience with multiple spectacular artist releases over several months, the five day Easter extravaganza will be held once again at its lush 120 hectare home, just outside Byron Bay. Bluesfest delivers up to 12 hours of music daily across multiple undercover stages, as well as offering an abundance of food and market stalls, several bars, parking and camping on site.

The first 2017 Bluesfest artist announcement includes:
ZAC BROWN BAND 
PATTI SMITH AND HER BAND PERFORM HORSES 
THE LUMINEERS 
BUDDY GUY (EXCLUSIVE) 
BONNIE RAITT 
MAVIS STAPLES (EXCLUSIVE) | BILLY BRAGG 
JETHRO TULL 
TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE 
 GREGORY PORTER | SNARKY PUPPY
ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES 
BETH HART (EXCLUSIVE) 
LAURA MVULA | ROY AYERS
BOOKER T PRESENTS THE STAX RECORDS REVUE
ANDREW BIRD
RICKIE LEE JONES | JOAN OSBORNE
TURIN BRAKES | THE STRUMBELLAS
JAKE SHIMABUKURO
DUMPSTAPHUNK |NIKKI HILL | IRISH MYTHEN
….with many more to be announced!

ARTIST PLAYING SCHEDULE WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 8AM AEST WEDNESDAY 24TH AUGUST AT WWW.BLUESFEST.COM.AU
All 5, 3 & 1 day festival and camping tickets are now on sale through www.bluesfest.com.au or by phoning the Bluesfest office on 02 6685 831
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