Recently, Bluesfest has been cranking out the good news by giving us even more spectacular additions to their already luscious lineup with TWO massive announcements in the last two weeks... PLUS this morning we have a hot-off-the-press special CHRISTMAS bonus artist announcement!

First they brought us a taste of the Boomerang Festival. Already an immense cultural experience, the addition of Boomerang Festival gives Bluesfest a further edge. Experience talks, workshops, traditional healing practices and dances of the First people and understand the rich history of Australia. 

It's shaping up to be a truly deadly Boomerang program featuring:

DANCE GROUPS:
Rako Dancers | Jannawi Dancers | Excelsior
Malu Kiai Mura Buai Dance Troupe
Going Wanhurr And East Journey | Arakwal Dancers

TALKS & IDEAS:
'25 years of Charcoal Lane' | 'Music making of the displaced'
'Issues affecting island communities' | 'The New Black Voice'

HEALING:
Te Kopere Healing Program
With more to be announced!

Then, the good news kept rolling in (they really know how to keep you on your toes!). Another HUGE lineup of artists was announced and we've absolutely got the blues now! We've got our sunglasses on at night, as we'll see the "Original" Blues Brothers Band bring the festival home with an all-you-can-dance performance - what a way to end the weekend!

The "We've Got The Blues" Artist Announcement Includes:

The "Original" Blues Brothers Band
Don Mclean
Russell Morris
The Blind Boys Of Alabama
Jeff Martin (The Tea Party)
Archie Roach
Tex Perkins And The Ape
The Mastersons
Hussy Hicks
East Journey

And now as a massive bonus... This morning Bluesfest has given us a GIANT Christmas present... And it's got artists for everyone's taste!

Joining the full line-up of Bluesfest in this special Xmas edition will be:

Modest Mouse
Graham Nash
Kamasi Washington
Richard Clapton
Elle King
Ash Grunwald
Blind Boy Paxton
Dustin Thomas
Wards Xpress
Raw Earth

That jolly announcement is just what we needed! For the full lineup, click here - and give the perfect gift this Christmas with a ticket to Bluesfest.