With the likes of Bonnie Tyler, Slim Jim Phantom Trio, Cash Savage and the Last Drinks, Claude Hay and Blues Arcadia already on the bill, this year's Blues On Broadbeach (18-21 May) is shaping up to be the best yet with the an addition of 35 Australian and international acts to the line-up.
Homegrown blues artist Jimi Hocking's Blues Machine (ex Screaming Jets guitarist) headlines the fresh faces that also include Harts (who Prince once flew to his Minneapolis studio), locally based US musician Louis Shelton Bluesland (he has worked with Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, John Lennon) and multiple award-winning Darren Jack Band.
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Now in its 16th year, Blues On Broadbeach is one of the largest, free music festivals in Australia, entertaining locals and visitors with almost 70 acts across 20 stages.
Situated on the picturesque Gold Coast, the event draws more than 160,000 visitors over its four days, Blues On Broadbeach rolls around May 18-21.
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2017 Blues On Broadbeach Line-up
Jimi Hocking's Blues MachineHarts
Darren Jack Band
Louie Shelton Bluesland
Juzzie Smith
19 Twenty
Aaron West & The Custodians
Asa Broomhall
Nick Charles
Phil Barlow And The Wolf
Matt Stillert
Devils Kiosk
Tomcat Playground
Johnson Stompers
West Texas Crude
Byron Short and the Sunset Junkies
Wards Express
Mitch King
Bag O'Nails
BB Factory
Kenny Slide
Richie Langford
Pop Standen and Dave Hoffman
Captain Dreamboat
The James Street Preachers
River City Aces
Tim Griffin
The Wet Fish
Johnny Devilseed
Kniki and Mike Beale
The Jacky Howellers
Mescalito Blues
Jason Delphin Music
Brad Palmer Blues Sessions
More still to be announced
Acts Already Announced
Bonnie TylerIan Moss
Slim Jim Phantom Trio
Kevin Borich
Ray Beadle
Cash Savage and the Last Drinks
Shane Pacey Trio
Cheap Fakes
Lachy Doley and the Horns of Conviction
Phil Manning
Hussy Hicks
Claude Hay
The Turner Brown Band
The Vibrolaters feat. Miss Peta Lee
The Flaming Mudcats
Blues Arcadia
Erza Lee
Austin Walkin' Cane
Little Billy
