:: Bluesfest 2012By: Carmine PascuzziBLUESFEST, Australia’s multi-award winning and internationally renowned Festival, has unveiled its first artist announcement for the 2012 Festival. One look at the star studded array of artists confirms that BLUESFEST 2012 is on track to deliver yet another red-hot Festival. “This first announcement is our big launch for 2012” comments Festival Director Peter Noble, “We certainly have hit our groove with the festival and continue to grow our recognition at home and internationally. BLUESFEST 2012 will include plenty of exclusive performances that are not to be missed.“ This year the Festival leads off with some massive names in Blues, Rock, Country & Progressive Rock, rounded off with some funk magic and guitar wizardry. The 23rd BLUESFEST will take place between Thursday April 5 and Monday April 9 at its permanent festival home at Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm just outside of Byron Bay. Tickets are on sale now through the official website or by phoning the BLUESFEST office on 02 6685 8310. Line-up ******************************************************************* **Update as at November 18, 2011** The 23rd Bluesfest will occur over the Easter Weekend April 5 – 9, 2012 at the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm just outside Byron Bay for the 3rd year running. Single day tickets are on sale now for all days of the Festival and there are a limited number of discounted early bird tickets available right now! Tickets are on sale through www.bluesfest.com.au or by phoning the BLUESFEST office on 02 6685 8310. The second announcement for 2012 includes these artists: The new names join the first artists announced which included: Plus many more artists to come! To find out when your favourite artists are playing log on to the Bluesfest playing schedule on www.bluesfest.com.au ********************************************************************* **Update as at December 9, 2011** Bluesfest is excited to announce that COLD CHISEL will headline the 2012 event, with the legendary Australian band's exclusive festival appearance closing the main stage on Thursday April 5 2012. It will be the first time that an Australian artist has ever headlined this iconic musical event. Bluesfest’s announcement is testament to the special place Cold Chisel’s music has come to occupy in Australian hearts and minds. The band’s record breaking Light The Nitro tour has been the biggest ever by an Australian-based band; drawing nearly 300,000 fans across 36 huge shows. It’s also been unanimously hailed by critics and fans alike across Australasia. In addition to performing classics like ‘Forever Now’, ‘Khe Sanh’ and ‘When The War Is Over’, this special Bluesfest appearance will also see Cold Chisel premiere new songs from their forthcoming album. The as yet untitled collection of new tunes was recorded over the last two years – partly with original drummer Steve Prestwich and partly with new drummer Charley Drayton. “Most of us have played Bluesfest solo over the years, but it feels great to be playing there for the first time as Cold Chisel and also be the first Australian band to ever headline the whole Festival,” said frontman Jimmy Barnes. “We’ve all had an amazing 2011 and this should be a great way to kick off an even bigger 2012.” ******************************************************* **Update as at December 23, 2011** BLUESFEST, Australia’s multi award winning 5 Day annual Easter Festival, shares a little Christmas Joy by revealing its 3rd round of artists appearing at Bluesfest 2012. Peter Noble, Festival Director said, "We are so excited about this announcement; we simply could not hold it back. It’s our Christmas present to you. It’s all about the next generation of emerging artists as well as a few artists who are headliners in their own right. The blend of music across the board is quite staggering. Everything from Ska-Punk, Reggae, Hip Hop, Dub, Folk, Roots, American Soul to Alt-Country! Wow - there is something in here for everyone! After securing some of the legendary heavyweights, it’s always an immense pleasure to announce some of our favourite Australian musicians and I’m stoked to be adding them to the incredible line-up. Let the countdown begin. Oh …. and lastly …. Do you realise that - on January 1 - there’s only 84 days until our first artists fly in for Bluesfest! We can’t wait! Wishing everyone a very Bluesy Christmas and Happy New Year!” The 3rd Bluesfest artist announcement includes: The 23rd BLUESFEST will take place between Thursday April 5 and Monday April 9 at its permanent festival home at Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm just outside of Byron Bay. ************************************************************************* **Update as at March 3, 2012** Bluesfest recently presented its final 2012 artist announcement, including the superb addition of a second John Fogerty show on Monday April 9. Festival director Peter Noble said: “We are thrilled to announce a second and spectacular 6pm sunset show for John Fogerty on Easter Monday. This time he will perform his Creedence Clearwater Revival Album ‘Green River’ in its entirety, plus his ‘bonus’ set drawn from the canon of his solo and CCR hits. This special sunset performance will set the scene for Bluesfest’s closing night with many more wonderful artists to follow afterwards. So far we have unveiled some amazing headliners for Bluesfest 2012, lived through the Roger Daltrey cancellation, celebrated the joy of many amazing bands coming this year but now our final artist release gives Bluesfest its final touch! This final announcement is also no mere festival filler – many of these artists are the finest rocking, dub, swampy, folk, country and smoking blues artists - there is a good chance one or two of your favourite Bluesfest 2012 discoveries are only being announced today. The complete, official & downloadable Playing Schedule is also now available on our website giving you the exact playing times of each artist. It’s time to bring on Easter 2012 – I look forward to celebrating it with you all!” The 23rd Bluesfest is taking place between Thursday April 5 and Monday April 9 at its Festival Home at Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm just outside of Byron Bay. If you have not secured your tickets to Bluesfest 2012, now is the time to act. Tickets are selling very fast and some Festival days are headed towards a sell-out. Tickets are on sale through www.bluesfest.com.au or by phoning the Bluesfest office on 02 6685 8310 The Final Bluesfest artist announcement includes: 2012 Artists already announced: |
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