TWELVE BAR SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

Step inside the Twelve Bar Society  – your exclusive opportunity to connect more deeply with Blues on Broadbeach and the artists you love.

2026 MEMBERSHIPS SOLD OUT

* By purchasing a Twelve Bar Society Membership, you agree to the Terms and Conditions.

Presale allocation has been exhausted.
General Sale opens 10:00AM AEST (QLD time) Wednesday 26 November. Check back then to purchase available tickets.

As a twelve bar society member in 2026, members were treated to:
  • Access to an exclusive VIP bar with up-close stage viewing gardens, putting you right in the heart of the action*.
  • A member-only ‘Secret Show’ on Thursday evening – an intimate, invitation-only performance designed especially for you.
  • Friday: In Conversation session with one of modern music’s true journeymen and key member of the legendary Wrecking Crew, Louie Shelton.
    • The legendary American guitarist became one of the most in-demand session musicians of the 1960s and beyond, crafting signature riffs for The Monkees to adding soulful texture to Boz Scaggs’ Lowdown and Lionel Richie’s Hello. In a rare, intimate appearance, the Musicians Hall of Fame inductee shared stories behind the sessions, late-night breakthroughs and legendary studio moments that defined generations.
  • Saturday: In Conversation session with acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Ruthie Foster. 
    • Grammy winner Ruthie Foster blends blues, folk, and gospel with soulful authenticity. Raised in East Texas and a former U.S. Navy band member, she’s collaborated with Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi, and Derek Trucks. After five nominations, she won her first Grammy in 2024 for Mileage, her Sun Records debut. 
  • The Twelve Bar Society Raffle with exclusive prizes up for grabs.
  • Limited-edition merchandise and goodie bag
  • A 15% discount on all Blues on Broadbeach merchandise
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Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special community of blues lovers for just $179 + $6.00 transaction fee exclusively through Experience Gold Coast.

2025 MEMBERS PRESALE:

Tuesday 25 November
from 10am AEST

PRESALE ALLOCATION EXHAUSTED

GENERAL SALE

Wednesday 26 November
from 10am AEST

*By purchasing a Twelve Bar Society Membership, you agree to Terms and Conditions. As Twelve Bar Society programs are held within licensed venues, memberships are strictly 18+ and, members will be required to provide valid ID when requested by Blues on Broadbeach and/or licensed venue staff.   *Twelve Bar Society members get exclusive access to VIP bars and up-close stage viewing gardens, Kurrawa Park (Friday & Saturday only) and Victoria Park (Sunday only). Kurrawa Park access on Sunday requires purchase of a  Sunday Ticket.  

Companion Card holders are welcome. See FAQs below or click here.

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Twelve Bar Society FAQs

PURCHASING A MEMBERSHIP

2025 Twelve Bar Society members will have the opportunity to purchase up to two memberships during the 2026 membership presale from 10am AEST on Tuesday 25 November to 9:59am AEST on Wednesday 26 November 2025, or until allocation is exhausted. 

2025 members will get an email prior to presale with a presale access code – check your spam/junk folders if you don’t see it!  

If you wish to purchase more than two memberships, you will need to wait until general sale from 10am AEST on Wednesday, 26 November 2025. 

The easiest way to secure your membership is right here on the Twelve Bar Society page. 

This year, all Twelve Bar Society Memberships will be made available through Experience Gold Coast. Please note that tickets won’t be available via any other party. 

Presale is available to 2025 Twelve Bar Society members.

You will receive an email with a presale access code prior to presale – check your spam/junk folders if you don’t see it!  

You will need to enter the presale access code on the Twelve Bar Society ticketing page to unlock up to two 2026 memberships.  

This presale offer runs from 10am AEST Tuesday, 25 November to 9:59am AEST Wednesday 26 November, or until allocation has been exhausted.   

An email reminder will also be sent the morning before presale starts on Tuesday, 25 November 2025.  

Presale access codes will be issued to the member email identified when purchasing the 2025 membership. 

In 2026, Twelve Bar Society memberships will be available for $179 plus a per transaction fee of $6.00.

There is a limit of two memberships during the presale. You will be able to purchase up to eight memberships in the general sale from 10am AEST on Wednesday, 26 November 2025. 

As there are various membership benefits hosted in licensed venues, we require all Twelve Bar Society members to be a minimum age of 18 years old to enjoy all inclusions on offer.

Yes, to remain a part of the Twelve Bar Society you will have to renew your membership yearly. Don’t worry, we’ll make sure to send you a reminder when your membership is up for renewal, so you don’t miss out on keeping up with the Twelve Bar Society beat!

Your 2026 Twelve Bar Society membership will be sent to you from ticketbox@experiencegoldcoast.com 

Be sure to check your junk and spam folders if you don’t see it!

If you can’t find your membership, please contact the Blues on Broadbeach team by calling 1300 035 189 or emailing info@bluesonbroadbeach.com

The Credit Card descriptor will appear as HOTA Gold Coast.

TRANSFERS, REFUNDS AND RESELLING

Yes, if you are no longer able to attend the festival, we can facilitate a transfer to the new member. Please note, we are only able to facilitate one change of name per membership and all transfers must be received in writing prior to the festival commencement (9am Thursday 14th May 2026).  

Please contact the Blues on Broadbeach team by calling 1300 035 189 or emailing info@bluesonbroadbeach.com to begin the process.  

The festival will only accept memberships originally purchased directly from Experience Gold Coast.

All refunds are provided at the discretion of the event organisers and are subject to the terms and conditions agreed to at the time of purchasing the membership.

If you would like to apply for a refund, please contact the Blues on Broadbeach team by calling 1300 035 189 or emailing info@bluesonbroadbeach.com to begin the process.

There is no official ticket reseller. 

The festival will only accept memberships originally purchased directly from Experience Gold Coast.

While we advise against purchasing memberships through third-party platforms, if you choose to do so, you should ensure that you use a reputable reseller such as Tixel. Please note that we are not responsible for any issues arising from memberships or tickets bought or sold through external platforms. 

If you would like to apply for a refund, please contact the Blues on Broadbeach team by calling 1300 035 189 or emailing info@bluesonbroadbeach.com to begin the process. All refunds are provided at the discretion of the event organisers and are subject to the terms and conditions agreed to at the time of purchasing the membership.

COMPANION CARDS

Holders of a National or State issued Companion Card may request a Companion Ticket to accompany a paid member. Blues on Broadbeach will issue companions a complimentary ticket to the Twelve Bar Society to accompany a person with disability.  

To request a Companion Card Ticket, please email info@bluesonbroadbeach.com  with the following details:

– Order number and proof of purchase
– Full name and email address of the Companion Card holder
– Companion Card number
– State of issues
– Photo of Companion Card

Please ensure the Companion Card is valid and available for inspection by event staff during the Blues on Broadbeach 2026 festival.

2026 MEMBERSHIP INCLUSIONS

The 2026 Twelve Bar Society Membership includes:

  • Access to an exclusive VIP bar with up-close stage viewing gardens, putting you right in the heart of the action*.
  • A member-only ‘Secret Show’ on Thursday evening
  • Friday: In Conversation session with one of modern music’s true journeymen and key member of the legendary Wrecking Crew, Louie Shelton.
  • Saturday: In Conversation session with acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Ruthie Foster.
  • The Twelve Bar Society Raffle with exclusive prizes up for grabs.
  • Limited-edition merchandise and goodie bag
  • A 15% discount on all Blues on Broadbeach merchandise

*Twelve Bar Society members get exclusive access to VIP bars and up-close stage viewing gardens, Kurrawa Park (Friday & Saturday only) and Victoria Park (Sunday only). Kurrawa Park access on Sunday requires purchase of a Sunday Ticket. 

The Secret Show is a member-exclusive for the Twelve Bar Society and will be held on Thursday 14 May. Members will be notified on the morning of the show with the details and location of a special performance!  

Purchasing a membership provides you with access to all inclusions of the Twelve Bar Society. It is up to each member’s discretion which activities they participate in.

Twelve Bar Society members get exclusive access to VIP bars and up-close stage viewing gardens, Kurrawa Park (Friday & Saturday only) and Victoria Park (Sunday only).  

Kurrawa Park access on Sunday requires purchase of a Sunday Ticket.  

ACCESSIBILITY

Twelve Bar Society events/areas are held within the Broadbeach precinct, with the terrain consisting of flat grass, paved areas and gravel. During peak traffic periods, particularly if there has been heavy rainfall, the festival precinct may become more difficult to navigate. We recommend people using wheelchairs and/or motorised wheelchairs use a wheelchair with large wheels for further stability. 

Keep an eye on the Blues on Broadbeach Accessibility Page –  we’ll be adding more details closer to the event, including an accessible map and program.  

If you have any specific accessibility concerns, please contact our team at info@bluesonbroadbeach.com. 

GENERAL

2026 members will receive an email with all information in the lead up to the festival, including how to collect their membership pack onsite.  

Twelve Bar Society members get exclusive access to VIP bars and up-close stage viewing gardens, Kurrawa Park (Friday & Saturday only) and Victoria Park (Sunday only). Kurrawa Park access on Sunday requires purchase of a Sunday Ticket.  

BYO chairs are permitted within the Twelve Bar Society VIP bar and stage viewing gardens; however, seating will be provided.

The Twelve Bar Society VIP bar and stage viewing gardens is a licensed venue, therefore we do not allow pets in this area. 

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*Registrations for Sunday Ticket presale access close at 12:00PM AEST on Monday 24 November. 

*Presale starts 10:00AM AEST on Tuesday 25 November and runs for 24 hours (or until allocation is exhausted).