Having announced the addition of critically acclaimed rapper and international star Kendrick Lamar to their 2016 lineup, Byron Bay Bluesfest is on a roll and organisers have now announced a whole raft of awesome sideshows.
Celebrations are kicking off with Sturgill Simpson. Since winning Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2014 Americana Music Awards, Simpson has gone on to develop a reputation as one of true country’s modern vanguards.
Meanwhile, outlaw country pioneer Steve Earle is set to make his return to Australia this March. The Grammy Award winner is a prolific and multi-skilled artist, who established ‘New Country’ with his 1986 album Guitar Town.
There’s also headline dates from The Selecter and the legendary Wailers, frequent visitors to Australia and one of the most recognised names in reggae music. Readers can check below for all the dates and details.
Sturgill Simpson
Tickets on sale 10am AEDT 15th October
Tuesday, 22nd March 2016
The Metro Theatre, Sydney NSW
Wednesday, 23rd March 2016
170 Russell, Melbourne
Steve Earle & The Dukes
Tickets on sale 10am AEDT 15th October
Friday, 11th March 2016
Astor Theatre, Perth WA
Wednesday, 16th March 2016
Rooty Hill RSL, Sydney NSW
Thursday, 17th March 2016
The Metro Theatre, Sydney NSW
Friday, 18th March 2016
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne VIC
Saturday, 19th March 2016
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne VIC
Tuesday, 22nd March 2016
Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre, Mackay QLD
Thursday, 24th March 2016
Tanks, Cairns QLD
The Selecter
Wednesday, 23rd March 2016
The Factory Theatre, Sydney NSW
Friday, 25th March 2016
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne VIC
The Wailers
Thursday, 17th March 2016
Tanks, Cairns QLD
Saturday, 19th March 2016
The Playhouse, Darwin Entertainment Centre NT
Monday, 21st March 2016
Astor Theatre, Perth WA
Wednesday, 23rd March 2016
Rooty Hill RSL, Sydney NSW
