Review By Wanda Hill
Photos by Stuart Blythe
Wondering around the Bluesfest site during the early afternoon on day 2, I could hear a beautiful familiar voice rising over the cacophony of sounds emanating from multiple tents. Following the voice lead me to the Crossroads stage to find Djakapurra from Bangarra singing with East Journey, an amazing band from North East Arnhem Land carrying on the tradition of Yothu Yindi. They performed new original songs that are bound to end up in the charts as well as performing Yothu Yindi favourites such as Treaty. Lead singer Rrawun Maymuru’s versatility was showcased with vocal styles ranging form traditional ceremonial song poetry, to ballads and full on rock. His song writing is appreciated world wide through songs he has written for Gurrumul. The band and dancers were truly exceptional and will be appearing at the Boomerang Dance Grounds over the next 3 evenings.
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CITY AND COLOUR – 2016 Australian Tour – ** LITTLE MAY Announced As Supports **
**** TOUR UPDATE ****
Local trio Little May will join Canada’s City and Colour as Special Guests on an extensive Australian tour in March and April 2016. Tickets for the national tour, announced by Dallas Green last week during a short promotional visit to Australia, go on sale at 10am local time, this morning.
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Bluesfest Byron Bay 2016 1st Artist Announcement!!
It’s arrived and it’s hot off the press.
The very first artist announcement has landed and we are stoked to be bringing you the first instalment of up to 8 announcements. It’s also the earliest announcement in the history of the event!
Bluesfest’s Round 1 brings to you a perfectly crafted blend of the Contemporary and the Classic, tailored to satisfy an eclectic mix of musical palates.
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Photo Gallery: Groovin’ the Moo – Canberra – 13 May 2012
Photographer: Amy Lee Freshwater
Photographer: Amy Lee Freshwater
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