Coopers Blues Music Festival is your one stop shop for all things blues
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15.10.2019

Coopers Blues Music Festival is your one stop shop for all things blues

When?

Sunday October 20.

Who?

Hosting the very best in blues that Australia has to off er, this year’s all-star lineup boasts the likes of Jimi Hocking’s Blues Machine, Blue Sunday, Rod Paine & The Full Time Lovers, Dreamboogie, The McNamarr Project, T.K. Reeve, John Williams Doubleshot Of Blues, Victor Cripes, Julian James, Paulie Bignell & The Thornbury Two, Wayne Jury & Iseula, Justin Yap & Rambal, Isiah B Brunt and the Melbourne and Sydney Youth In Blues.

Where?

Coopers Blues Music Festival will relocate to The Paddock at Melbourne’s Federation Square this year.

The history

Now in its eighth year, the festival is undergoing some changes for this iteration. Formerly known as Docklands Blues Music Festival, the event has taken on a new name to reflect its change of scenery.

Throughout the years, the festival has welcomed a vast range of local blues heroes to its various stages across a massive day of non-stop tunes. Originally devised as a way to drive punters to Docklands while celebrating Australia’s rich blues scene, the festival’s new home in the city’s centre paired with its $0 entry fee will surely have eager music-lovers herding to its stages this year.

What sets Coopers Blues Music Festival apart

It’s free! Seriously, how rare is it to find a free music festival? Not only does this allow for a more relaxed vibe, but it means your wallet is a little fuller than it would be if you’d splashed three digits on tix, so you don’t have to say no to enjoying the novelties – like carnival rides – or pass on grabbing another drink from the bar. As well as being budget friendly, Coopers Blues Music Festival is committed to showcasing Australian artists big and small – all that counts is the quality of their music.

The vibe

The festival’s free entry reinforces its “Everybody welcome” policy. With nostalgic carnival rides, food trucks and loads of licensed venues to help you wet your whistle, Coopers Blues Music Festival isn’t restricted to blues lovers. Bring the whole family and make a day of it; there’s something fun for everyone.

A few tips

With 11 hours of live music on the agenda, it’s a big day, so pace yourself – especially if you hope to still be standing when the final set rolls around. If you can’t make it along, the festival will be broadcast live on 3NRG Sunbury Radio 99.3FM – also available on the Tunein app – to quash your FOMO.

Getting there

Conveniently located in the heart of the CBD at Federation Square, you can easily make your way to Coopers Blues Music Festival by public transport. Flinders Street Station is right across the road and there is no shortage of trams zipping past at any time.

Otherwise, take advantage of the nearby Wilson’s Federation Square Car Park – it’s just a short walk away – though if you’re thinking about taking advantage of the festival’s bars, you may want to opt for the train or the tram over driving.

Tickets

This is a free event.

For more about Coopers Blues Music Festival, head to bluesmusicfestival.com.au.