Bluesfest

Tyagarah Tea Farm, former home to Bluesfest, is officially on the market.

The director allegedly took hundreds of thousands of dollars out of his companies to pay himself prior to the collapse of the Australian festival.

Bluesfest director Peter Noble avoided answering questions when asked about the collapse of his music festival.

A former Bluesfest executive has pointed to long-term financial and structural pressures as key drivers behind the festival’s cancellation.

Several artists from the cancelled Bluesfest 2026 lineup have confirmed they will still tour Australia and New Zealand.

Following the cancellation of Bluesfest 2026 last week, it remains unclear if ticketholders will receive refunds.

One of Australia’s biggest festivals looks to be the latest casualty of the live industry downturn, with Bluesfest called off.

Metalcore titans Parkway Drive, neo-soul icon Erykah Badu, and reggae legends The Wailers will all now play at the festival this year. 

The Pogues, The Black Crowes, Sublime, and many more international artists, have confirmed their 2026 Bluesfest sideshows.

35 initial acts have been announced today, featuring the reuniting Split Enz, Sublime, The Pogues, and many more.