As New South Wales continues to reopen after months of lockdown, Bluesfest have added more talent to their stacked 2022 line-up of Aussie-NZ talent with Amy Shark, Stan Walker and Casey Barnes among the new additions to a bill that now has 82 artists confirmed.
Already featuring the likes of Midnight Oil, Paul Kelly, The Teskey Brothers, Missy Higgins, Kasey Chambers, Six60, Fat Freddy's Drop, John Butler and Xavier Rudd, Amy, Stan and Casey are joined by Kevin Borich Express, Lachy Doley & The Horns Of Conviction, Lisa Hunt's Forever Soul, Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers, and Hat Fitz & Cara."A dream I've wanted for a long time; see you at Bluesfest Byron Bay 2022!" beams Amy Shark.
Adds Casey Barnes: "Some MASSIVE news to share with you guys and one to tick off the bucket list.
"I am beyond thrilled to announce that I'll be joining the 2022 Bluesfest line-up.
"One of the country's most iconic festivals and I'll proudly be waving the flag for Aussie country when we hit Byron Bay next April."
Bluesfest 2022 will see more than 130 performances across the event's five days (14-18 April).
Multiple ARIA nominee and five-time New Zealand Music Awards winner, Australian-born Stan Walker is amped to be added to a festival that he has a strong connection to.
"Stoked to announce that I will be playing at Bluesfest Byron Bay 2022. This was my very first gig and festival when I was 16 still at Byron High School.
"Ever since then I've always wanted get back to and okay there. . . 15 years later we awn baybeeee.
"Just gonna be awesome going back 'home' where I grew up in Australia. Byron Bay will always have a piece of my heart and be home for me.
"Straight uuup Byron has the best kebabs, chicken mornay pies, cheese & spinach rolls, vegan kai, beaches, best loooords, number 1 league team (Red Devils), best pub kai lol and best Ozzy festival since forever.
"I'm beyond excited. Bit of full circle moment for me. So I better come correct and bring the fire, fire."
Further line-up additions are still in the works as Bluesfest promoter, Peter Noble OAM explains. "It is THE BEST Aussie and Kiwi line-up EVER, and guess what – we still have one or two surprises left up our sleeves!"
Tickets on sale.
Bluesfest 2022 takes place at Byron Events Farm (Byron Bay) 14-18 April.
Bluesfest 2022 Line-up
Midnight OilPaul Kelly
Jimmy Barnes
The Teskey Brothers
Amy Shark
Six60
Fat Freddy's Drop
L.A.B
John Butler
Xavier Rudd
Missy Higgins
Casey Barnes
Kasey Chambers
Hoodoo Gurus
Stan Walker
Ian Moss
The Living End
Pete Murray
The Waifs
Jon Stevens
Kate Ceberano
John Williamson
Ross Wilson And The Peaceniks
The Angels
The Church
Renee Geyer
Tex Perkins The Man In Black
Vika & Linda
Hiatus Kaiyote
Weddings Parties Anything
The Black Sorrows
Kate Miller-Heidke
Baker Boy
Mark Seymour & The Undertow
Diesel
Russell Morris
Kevin Borich Express
Troy Cassar-Daley
CW Stoneking
Josh Teskey & Ash Grunwald
Lachy Doley & The Horns Of Conviction
All Our Exes Live In Texas
Briggs
Chain
The Bamboos
Backsliders
Melbourne Ska Orchestra
19-Twenty
Ash Grunwald
Henry Wagons
Sam Teskey
Jeff Lang
Fiona Boyes & The Fortune Tellers
Kara Grainger
Jeff Martin plays The Songs Of Led Zeppelin
Ray Beadle
Pacey, King & Doley
Nathan Cavaleri
Kim Churchill
Fools
Mama Kin Spender
Dami Im
Pierce Brothers
Emily Wurramara
Lisa Hunt's Forever Soul
The Buckleys
Mick Thomas' Roving Commission
Daniel Champagne
JK-47
The Regime
Garrett Kato
Hussy Hicks
Roshani
Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers
Little Georgia
Round Mountain Girls
Hat Fitz & Cara
Electrik Lemonade
Lambros.
Palm Valley
Byron Busking Competition
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