Bluesfest has delighted music lovers across Australia by announcing another 16 artists who will perform at the festival in 2018. In typical Bluesfest fashion it’s a truly eclectic mix of heritage artists, festival favorites and exciting new comers – there’s something for any true music lover.
Bluesfest Director Peter Noble comments on the latest announcement:
Our second Bluesfest artist announcement features a cross section of artists – from the greatest African artist of our time, to incredible singers (in a year we already have such incredibly great singers already announced), to the best in Americana, Reggae, Blues & Roots music and more. From top to bottom, I am so proud of Bluesfest’s new announcement of 16 amazing artists. When added to those already announced, and with more to come, it’s going to be very special Bluesfest. Each festival is a hand crafted labour of love. I work hard to present a truly world class event, and I take pride in it being very special, EVERY YEAR.
The added artists include –
YOUSSOU N’DOUR, SEAL,MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD, JACKSON BROWNE, JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT, GOMEZ, RAG ‘N’ BONE MAN, THE ORIGINAL BLUES BROTHERS BAND, JIMMY CLIFF, THE WAILERS, BENJAMIN BOOKER, HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF, CANNED HEAT, WALTER TROUT, ANDRÉ CYMONE, THE TESKEY BROTHERS
These artists join those already announced:
ROBERT PLANT AND THE SENSATIONAL SPACE SHIFTERS, LIONEL RICHIE, THE JOHN BUTLER TRIO, TASH SULTANA, THE NEW POWER GENERATION, CHIC FEATURING NILE RODGERS, FIRST AID KIT, JOSE GONZALEZ, MORCHEEBA, GOV’T MULE, LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL, THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS, ERIC GALES, BOBBY RUSH, DUMPSTAPHUNK, JOE LOUIS WALKER, RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS
THE 2017 ARTIST DAILY PLAYING SCHEDULE IS AVAILABLE ON BLUESFEST.COM.AU
Festival and Camping tickets are now on sale through bluesfest.com.au or by phoning the Bluesfest office on 02 6639 9800
