Review by Wanda Hill Shake up your juju, power up your mojo, get your stars aligned and come for the ride that is Bluesfest 2025. Saturday and Sunday were full tilt jammed up with people loving the weekend offerings. What a way to spend a precious few days of holiday being surrounded by artists who … Continue reading Live Review: Byron Bay Bluesfest 2025 – Day 3 and 4
Photography by Ant Ritz Photography Featuring 19-Twenty, Allison Russell, Bill Chambers, BJ The Chicago Kid, Chaka Khan, Cimafunk, Hussy Hicks, John Butler, Kasey Chambers, Kim Churchill, Missy Higgins, Miss Kaninna, Neal Francis, Rag’n’Bone Man, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Roshani, WILSN https://www.bluesfest.com.au/
Photography by Ant Ritz Featuring Allison Russell, BJ The Chicago Kid, C.W. Stoneking, Clarence Bekker, Gary Clark Jr., Marc Broussard, Melody Angel, RY X, The Cat Empire, The Memphis Three – Fiona Boyes, The Memphis Three – Frank Sultana, The Memphis Three – Jimi Hocking, Vance Joy, WILSN, Xavier Rudd https://www.bluesfest.com.au/
https://www.bluesfest.com.au/ This is not the last Bluesfest after all, much to the relief of the thousands upon thousands of people who have enjoyed the festival so far. Who would want to give up this magic event that brings the world of incredible musicians to the most eastern edge of Australia while also shining light on … Continue reading Live Review: Byron Bay Bluesfest 2025 – Day 1 and 2
Photography by Ant Ritz Featuring Ash Grunwald, Brad Cox, Budjerah, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Christopher Cross, Fanny Lumsden, Gary Clark Jr., George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Maoli, Marc Broussard, Melody Angel, Taj Farrant, The Beards, Pierce Brothers, Tom Morello, Toto https://www.bluesfest.com.au/
Review by Wanda HillPhotos by Ant Ritz Byron Bay Bluesfest A vigorous end to the 35th Bluesfest was had with Californian band Infectious Grooves powering up the Mojo with unprecedented levels of exhilaration and raw energy. Front man Mike Muir (also from Suicidal Tendencies) spoke between songs, espousing living life your own way and the … Continue reading Live Review + Photos: Byron Bay Bluesfest – Monday 01 April 2024
Review by Wanda HillPhotos by Ant Ritz Byron Bay Bluesfest Great to witness some new to Bluesfest artists performing over the weekend. The Jambalaya was alive with powerful female vocalists this easter Sunday. Fresh Australian talent WILSN blew everyone away with the beauty and clarity of her tone. Citing a few years living in Nashville … Continue reading Live Review + Photos: Byron Bay Bluesfest – Sunday 31 March 2024
Review by Wanda HillPhotos by Ant Ritz Byron Bay Bluesfest Saturday Night Bluesfest 2024 Big bands and big personalities were the flavour of Saturday night. Age is no impediment to pulling a crowd at Bluesfest. Tom Jones had the lion’s share of the festival crowd donning portable camp chairs at the Crossroads, while he sang … Continue reading Live Review + Photos: Byron Bay Bluesfest – Saturday 30 March 2024
Review by Wanda HillPhotos by Ant Ritz Celebrating 35 years of Byron Bay Bluesfest With recent seminal festival cancelations front of mind, celebrating 35 years of Byron Bay’s Bluesfest really is a remarkable achievement. In a press conference yesterday Peter Noble announced that the 36th Byron Bay Bluesfest will be a four rather than a … Continue reading Live Review + Photos: Byron Bay Bluesfest – 28-29 March 2024
Photos by Ant Ritz Photography/Rock Shots featuring Beth Hart – Bonnie Raitt – Coterie – The Cat Empire – Nikki Hill – Trombone Shorty – Michael Franti and Spearhead
Review by Wanda Hill Photos by Ant Ritz Photography/Rock Shots featuring Bonnie Raitt – Trombone Shorty& Orleans Avenue – The Cat Empire – Mavis Staples – Yirrmal – Michael Franti and Spearhead – Tash Sultana The final two days of Bluesfest had a bit of a wild west feeling going on, with autumnal tones, dusty … Continue reading Live Review: Bluesfest Byron Bay 2023 – Day 4 & 5
Photos by Ant Ritz Photography/Rock Shots featuring Michael Franti – 19-Twenty – Julz Parker (Hussy Hicks) – Ash Grunwald – Backsliders – Bobby Alu – Chris Cheney – Eugene Hideaway Bridges – Femi Kuti & The Positive Force – Julia Zemiro (Rockwiz) – Nikki Hill – Roshani – Steve Poltz – Tash Sultana – Yirrmal
Review by Wanda Hill Photos by Ant Ritz Photography/Rock Shots Last night the Crossroads became Buddy Guy’s intimate lounge room for a few hours where the many thousands gathered, were treated to a warm and humorous insight into the world of this 86 year’s young, blues legend. He warned ‘if you don’t like Blues you’re … Continue reading Live Review: Bluesfest Byron Bay 2023 – Day 3
Photos by Ant Ritz Photography/Rock Shots featuring Adam Duritz – Allison Russell – Buddy Guy – Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – Clarence Bekker – Eric Gales – Frank Turner – Jackson Browne – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Joe Bonamassa – 19-Twenty – Lisa Hunt – Marcus King – Nikki Hill – Vintage Trouble
Review by Wanda Hill Photos by Ant Ritz Photography/Rock Shots Good Friday in the fields of Tyagarah had all the feels. An emotional tribute show to Archie Roach was a highlight. Bringing together First Nations artists from around Australia and even Tibet to celebrate this wonderful man who has been moving people to tears at … Continue reading Live Review: Bluesfest Byron Bay 2023 – Day 2
