Following last year's successful relocation, Bluesfest 2009 will celebrate its 20th birthday once again at the spacious festival and camping site of Belongil Fields. The event's permanent new home at Tyagarah Tee Tree Farm, 10 minutes north of Byron Bay is continuing with planning and development and will host Bluesfest in future years to come. Anyway, on to the exciting news. Bluesfest has just announced it's first lineup for 2009. The lineup boasts an assortment of world class local and international talent that represents the spirit of what Bluesfest is all about.
In exciting news, Ben Harper will make an exclusive appearance at Bluesfest with two special performances where he will debut his amazing new band billed as BEN HARPER & Relentless Seven. These shows are exclusive to Bluesfest, and there will be no other Ben Harper Australian festival or theatre appearances.
Along with Mr Harper, the likes of Michael Franti, Missy Higgins and John Butler Trio will be making their one and only apearance during the Bluesfest. That means they will have no sideshows and only be performing exclusive at the Bluesfest.
But along with these fine folks will be the likes of Angelique Kidjo, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Lucinda Williams, Taj Mahal, Eric Bibb, Tony Joe White, Easy All Stars, Augie March, Blue King Brown, Lior, Old Man River and many many more.
Tickets are on sale now and one can either purchase 1 day, 3 day or 5 day passes.
The 20th Annual Bluesfest
Easter Weekend 2009 - April 9-13
Belongil Fields, Byron Bay, NSW
www.bluesfest.com.au
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