Byron Bay Bluesfest is only weeks away, with accommodation across the region booking out and ticket sales strong for the festival that earlier flagged 2025 as a potential final year.
Following renewed support from patrons, Bluesfest will run from 2 to 5 April, bringing North Coast and New England artists together with major international acts.
The annual Easter event at the Byron Events Farm is expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors. The line-up includes Tamworth-raised Roshani and North Coast artists Troy Cassar-Daley and Parkway Drive.
They will perform alongside Split Enz, returning to Australian stages for the first time in more than 20 years, Earth, Wind & Fire, Californian group Sublime making their Australian debut, The Black Crowes, blues veteran Buddy Guy, and alt-rock band Counting Crows.
Leading the local contingent is Byron Bay’s Parkway Drive. Formed on the North Coast, the band has grown into one of Australia’s most successful music exports, moving from local rehearsal rooms to international arenas. Their return to perform in the region where they formed is expected to draw strong local support.
Roshani’s appearance adds a Tamworth presence to one of the nation’s most established festival stages, while Troy Cassar-Daley’s ties to both Grafton and Tamworth are well known. Raised in Grafton and having built his career from regional Australia, Cassar-Daley brings a strong country influence to the predominantly blues and roots program.
Bluesfest continues its tradition of combining Australian and international headliners across genres. Also on the bill are Xavier Rudd, Sunshine Coast duo The Dreggs, Fremantle five-piece South Summit, and Australian rock band The Living End.
Each Easter, the 300-acre Byron Events Farm becomes a temporary hub for music fans and campers, delivering a significant economic boost to accommodation providers, hospitality venues, and small businesses throughout the Northern Rivers.
For North Coast and New England audiences, the event offers an opportunity to see local performers share the stage with major international artists close to home.
Something going on in your part of the North Coast people should know about? Let us know by emailing newsdesk@nctimes.com.au