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August 29, 2026

The beginning of the end of Bluesfest

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Tones and I had everyone singing along last night on the Crossroads stage at Bluesfest. Photo Tree Faerie.

Taj Farrant had everyone in the palm of his 15-year-old hand on the Mojo stage. Photo Tree Faerie.

Making the most of what possibly might be the very last Bluesfest, the usually quite and chilled Thursday event was busy, busy, BUSY, – busy like a Sunday at the Tyagarah venue, with punters soaking up every minute of what could be their final chance at Blues.

No one was disappointed with the great line-up of shows on day one with Tones and I, Taj Farrant, Budjerah, Melody Angel and Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram, being the highlights of the main event.

Smooth as smooth blues from Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram on Mojo. Photo Tree Faerie.

With plenty more to see today, music lovers are getting in early to get their fill of Bluesfest 2025.

Find out more at: bluesfest.com.au.

 



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