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We attended the 22nd Annual Byron Bay Bluesfest held over Easter.
Bluesfest, held on a 120-hectare tea farm just outside of beautiful Byron Bay and 45 minutes south of the Gold Coast, remains one of Australia’s most acclaimed and respected Festivals.
It prides itself on being an all ages family event, and artists included Ben Harper, John Legend, Michael Franti, and Xavier Rudd amongst others…
Many thanks to our friend Amar from Gap Year Escape who provided us the opportunity to attend with full media passes which was AMAZING, as it included entrance to the photographer’s pit (section between front row and the stage).
Below are a selection of photographs highlighting our experience…
Ben Harper Rehearsals…
A highlight was a private performance from Ben Harper as he prepared for his live show. He has a special place in our heart. We played two of his hit songs at our wedding, and we have seen him perform live before at the Greek Theatre in LA.
Once again he was special…
Ben Harper Live…
Michael Franti…
The artist with the most energy who really brought the crowd alive was Michael Franti. He was engaged with the audience, a lot of fun, and you could tell he just loves performing.
John Legend…
It’s no wonder this 6 time Grammy Award winner was the star of the show. He was sensational. The best singer vocally and the best performer. He was just a step ahead of everybody, and oozed class..
Xavier Rudd…
Our Aussie favorite, Xavier is coolness and plays the didgeridoo like no other. It’s always a treat to see him live, and the appreciation and passion he has for his fans is to be applauded…
Food, People, and Boots…
You’ll never go hungry at Bluesfest, with options to satisfy everyone’s needs.
Our favorite was this bean nachos. Tasty and filling. It really hit the spot…
Some of the thousands of passionate fans watching on…
The experienced Bluesfest fans all wear gum boots to keep the feet nice and dry. Luckily we had no rain during the festival, but the farm was a little wet from previous rain and gets churned up fairly easily…
Boots anyone? A colorful selection for sale on site…
Have you been to the Byron Bay Bluesfest? Tell us about YOUR experience in the comments section below. And if you haven’t, we highly recommend you add it to your list of things to do down under.
Details: www.Bluesfest.com.au
