Byron Bay Bluesfest is proudly Australia’s premier contemporary Blues & Roots music festival. Since 1990, they’ve showcased music from around the world every Easter long weekend, just north of Byron Bay in New South Wales, Australia.
Entertaining 6,000 in their first year, Bluesfest now attracts over 100,000 music fans and is proudly known as a safe, fun, family-friendly event. In 2010, Bluesfest moved to its permanent home, the community event site at the spectacular 300 acre Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, just 11km north of Byron Bay.
Bluesfest features 200 performances across multiple stages over five x 12 hour days. Camping for 6,000 guests. Five licensed bars. 100+ food and market stalls. Undercover food courts. Beer gardens. Quality family entertainment.
And now they have announced a slew of dates for select acts in New Zealand…
Bluesfest Touring Presents:
Patti Smith & Her Band | Brandi Carlile | Eagles Of Death Metal | John Mayall | Morcheeba | The Marcus King Band
8th – 28th April 2020
Patti Smith & Her Band
Saturday 25th April | Town Hall | Christchurch | www.ticketek.co.nz
Monday 27th April | Town Hall | Auckland | www.ticketmaster.co.nz
Tuesday 28th April | Town Hall | Auckland | www.ticketmaster.co.nz
Brandi Carlile
Sunday 12th April | Town Hall | Auckland | www.ticketmaster.co.nz
Eagles Of Death Metal
American Rock band from Palm Desert, California, Eagles of Death Metal return to New Zealand for two shows in Auckland and Wellington. Always controversial, always on the edge – Eagles of Death Metal fans are in for a treat with these full-frontal live shows next April.
Wednesday 8th April | Powerstation | Auckland | www.ticketmaster.co.nz
Thursday 9th April | Shed 6 | Wellington | www.ticketmaster.co.nz
John Mayall
Godfather of British Blues, singer, guitarist, keyboard player, blues harmonicist, songwriter, producer and front man John Mayall is returning to perform 3 NZ dates nationwide, gracing stages in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch this April. At 86 years of age and with a staggering 62 albums down, this self-professed ‘road dog’ hates a day off, carries his own gear at gigs and is working harder than ever to deliver his very own Blues Masterclass in 2020. Don’t miss your chance to see this truly inspirational legend of the Blues live this April.
Wednesday 8th April | Sky City Theatre | Auckland | www.ticketek.co.nz
Thursday 9th April | Opera House | Wellington | www.ticketmaster.co.nz
Morcheeba
With a music career spanning millions of albums sold worldwide, pioneers of British trip-hop and soul, Morcheeba are making a welcome return to Auckland’s Powerstation this April. Having defined the ‘chill out’ genre with tracks like ‘The Sea’, ‘Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day’ and ‘Otherwise’, there are few people worldwide who cannot sing along to their beloved anthems of a genre defying era. Get ready to bliss out on the sweet, sensual vocals of Skye Edwards as the true phenomenon unfolds on stage in Auckland this April.
Monday 13th April | Powerstation | Auckland | www.ticketmaster.co.nz
The Marcus King Band
Marcus King and his incredible band of rockers are coming to New Zealand to play one Auckland show this April. Ready to deliver a southern fried brand of blues and psychedelia inspired by rock ‘n’ roll, all five members create a blistering, yet soulful unit that has honed their synergy through touring. Still only in his early 20’s, he is fast becoming one of the most soulful voices of his generation. Mark the date in your diary!
Thursday 16th April | Powerstation | Auckland | www.ticketmaster.co.nz
All tickets are on sale NOW from their respective ticket outlets.
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