Joining Crowded House, Tones & I, Hilltop Hoods and more is a celebrated selection of Australian and international talent.
As Bluesfest prepares for its monumental 2025 edition, the third artist announcement introduces another stellar wave of talent to the already stacked lineup. Headlined by the iconic Missy Higgins, this announcement delivers a dynamic mix of blues, roots, and soul artists from around the globe.
From international legends like George Thorogood & The Destroyers and Rodrigo y Gabriela to festival exclusives like Melody Angel, Bluesfest 2025 continues to prove why it’s Australia’s premier music event.
The final Bluesfest Byron Bay
- 17 April – 20 April 2025 (Thursday – Sunday)
- Byron Events Farm, Byron Bay
Byron Bay Bluesfest Lineup Additions
- Missy Higgins
- George Thorogood & The Destroyers
- Rodrigo y Gabriela
- Nahko
- BJ The Chicago Kid
- Melody Angel EXCLUSIVE
- Don West
Full Lineup
- 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)
- 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
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Missy Higgins leads this wave of announcements, bringing her celebrated repertoire to the stage. Over her 20-year career, Higgins has delivered hits such as Scar, Ten Days, and The Special Two. Her 2024 album, The Second Act, revisits the confessional style of her debut, The Sound of White, and has been met with critical acclaim and sold-out shows. Her Bluesfest performance will feature both classic tracks and material from her latest work.
Adding a blues-rock edge to the lineup, George Thorogood & The Destroyers will perform hits like Bad to the Bone and One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer. Known for their electrifying live shows, Thorogood’s enduring appeal lies in his raw vocals and signature guitar riffs.
Rodrigo y Gabriela, the Grammy-winning guitar duo, bring their fusion of rock and classical influences to the Bluesfest stage. Having performed at major venues such as the Sydney Opera House and Glastonbury, the duo’s latest project, In Between Thoughts… A New World, incorporates orchestral elements, promising a dynamic and memorable set.
Singer-songwriter Nahko returns with music from his seventh album, Trenches. Known for blending intimate storytelling with diverse musical influences, Nahko’s performances create a sense of connection and community for his audiences.
BJ The Chicago Kid joins the lineup with his Grammy-nominated soul sound, blending gospel-inspired vocals with contemporary R&B. His collaborations with artists like Kendrick Lamar and Chance The Rapper have cemented his reputation as a leading figure in modern soul.
Melody Angel will perform in an exclusive festival appearance. Known for her commanding vocals and Hendrix-inspired guitar work, Angel channels her Chicago Blues roots into high-energy performances. Her work has garnered attention through appearances like NPR’s Tiny Desk and critical praise for her dynamic stage presence.
Also featured is Don West, whose coastal soul has drawn comparisons to Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield. With tracks such as Rather Be Lonely and Small Change, West offers a smooth and heartfelt addition to the Bluesfest program.
Tickets to the huge and final send-off for Bluesfest are on sale now and can be purchased here.
