Byron Bay Bluesfest 2025 goes all-Australian for the second lineup announcement of the festivals finale.
Adding to an already delicious assortment of talent led by Crowded House, Ocean Alley and Tones and I, Byron Bay Bluesfest have dropped an all-Australian second lineup announcement for the festivals final instalment.
It hits hard with hip-hop group Hilltop Hoods, and builds with renowned relics and return favourites of the festival Xavier Rudd, John Butler, The Cat Empire, Kasey Chambers, Melbourne Ska Orchestra and C.W Stoneking.
The final Bluesfest Byron Bay
- 17 April – 20 April 2025 (Thursday – Sunday)
- Byron Events Farm, Byron Bay
Second lineup announcement
- Hilltop Hoods
- Xavier Rudd
- John Butler
- The Cat Empire
- Kasey Chambers
- Melbourne Ska Orchestra
- C.W. Stoneking
- Budjerah
- Lachy Doley Group
- Ash Grunwald
- Kim Churchill
- Miss Kaninna
- The Beards
- Velvet Trip
- FOOLS
- ROSHANI
- Sweet Talk
- The Memphis Three Feat. Fiona Boyes, Jimi Hocking & Frank Sultana
Already announced
- 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)
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With 60% of the tickets already sold for Bluesfest’s 36th and final event, the new additions are sure to send it to sell-out status, wrapping up the longstanding festivals time on a high and what better way to say goodbye than with old friends.
Joining Hilltop Hoods is a lineup packed with Bluesfest favourites who have played pivotal roles in the festival’s storied history. One such artist is Xavier Rudd, whose performances at Bluesfest have always captivated audiences with his multi-instrumental prowess and commitment to social and environmental activism. Over the course of his 20-year career, Xavier has touched lives worldwide with his uplifting music and message.
In a special treat, The Beards will reunite exclusively for Bluesfest 2025. Known for their humour, rock energy, and dedication to facial hair, The Beards have been a fan favourite for years, and their return is sure to add a fun and memorable element to the festival. Additionally, new and exciting acts such as FOOLS, ROSHANI, Sweet Talk and The Memphis Three round out this diverse and dynamic second artist announcement, ensuring that Bluesfest 2025 will be a festival for the ages.
As the excitement for the final Bluesfest continues to build, there is no time like the present to get your hands on tickets for the historic event.
Tickets are currently on sale now and can be picked up here.
