Bluesfest 2025 Line-up (First Artist Release)

With a first round of artists that would constitute an epic line-up for almost any other Australian music festival, Bluesfest are stepping up with an array of world-class performers for their final instalment in 2025.

Leading the way are the legends Crowded House, bringing a swag of hits like 'Don't Dream It's Over', 'Weather With You' and 'Better Be Home Soon'. They'll be joined by a trio of contemporary Australian acts each at the top of their game.

Folk singer-songwriter Vance Joy ('Riptide', 'Mess Is Mine', 'Saturday Sun' and 'Georgia'), psychedelic-rock groovers Ocean Alley ('Confidence', 'Yellow Mellow' and 'Knees') and pop singer-songwriter Tones And I ('Dance Monkey', 'Fly Away', 'Never Seen The Rain').

However, the talent doesn't end there with international arrivals including American blues-rock musician Gary Clark Jr. (who just drooped a sizzling cover of 'Crossroads' with Slash), English neo-blues, soul artist Rag'n'Bone Man ('Human', 'Giant' and 'Skin), Canadian folk, Americana singer-songwriter Allison Russell ('Wildflower And Barley', 'Nightflyer') and the blues-rock-gospel spirit of Mississippi, Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram ('Outside Of This Town', '662').



There's also a number of exclusive performances headed to the Bluesfest finale, with American groups Here Come The Mummies and The California Honeydrops joining solo artists, Cuban Cimafunk and American funk-soul legend Neal Francis as well as Australian guitar prodigy Taj Farrant for Bluesfest exclusive sets.

Other additions to the bill are RY X, Brad Cox, Marc Broussard Pierce Brothers, Fanny Lumsden, 19-Twenty and WILSN.

"As we prepare for the final chapter of Bluesfest in 2025," shares Festival Director, Peter Noble OAM, "I am profoundly moved by the outpouring of support from thousands in our community, along with the many artists and their management eager to be part of our farewell edition.

"Thank you all for your heartfelt messages and expressions of solidarity. We're thrilled to unveil the first wave of artists for our grand finale.

"This line-up, meticulously curated to honour Bluesfest's rich legacy, features a dynamic mix of legendary and cutting-edge performers. This announcement marks just the beginning. Our second line-up is well and truly in the works and the reveal is on the horizon, promising to further enhance what is set to be an epic farewell.

"Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Let's make the final Bluesfest one for the ages."



Tickets are on sale.

Bluesfest 2025 takes place at Byron Events Farm (Byron Bay) 17-20 April.

Bluesfest 2025 Line-up

Crowded House
Vance Joy
Ocean Alley
Tones And I
Gary Clark Jr
Rag'n'Bone Man
RY X
Allison Russell
Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram
Brad Cox
Here Come The Mummies* exclusive
The California Honeydrops* exclusive
Marc Broussard
Pierce Brothers
Taj Farrant* exclusive
Fanny Lumsden
19-Twenty
WILSN
Cimafunk* exclusive
Neal Francis* exclusive