Blues on Broadbeach is rapidly approaching, and to say excitement levels are high is an understatement! From May 14 – 17 the beachside suburb will be buzzing with musicians, fans and festival-goers, gathering to celebrate their favourite genre of music.
In exciting news, the Blues on Broadbeach festival program just dropped which means you can start planning your festival weekend in detail.
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Need a few pointers to get started? We’ve got you covered….
THURSDAY: Kick things off at Den Devine for some foot stomping sing-alongs with Julian James & Beci Kate. Don’t miss legendary blues guitarist Kevin Borich Express at Victoria Park Stage. For an entertaining meal with a side of music, head to The Vault where the singing chef will serenade you. Keep the good times going at The Broadbeach from 10pm with live tunes every night. But pace yourself – it’s a big weekend of blues music ahead!
FRIDAY: Start strong at The Loose Moose for breakfast with The James Street Preachers. Don’t miss Mike Elrington at the Surf Parade Stage or Minnie Marks at Oracle Boulevarde Stage during the day. Once the sun sets, keep the vibes high with Australia rock and blues royalty, Ian Moss at Kurrawa Park Stage.
SATURDAY: Saturday’s playing schedule is jam-packed with some of the best blues musicians from around Australia and the world. Start things off on a soulful note with WILSN at the Kurrawa Park Stage. Spend some time at The Star and catch Jamie Allensworth at 5.30pm then stroll over to the Victoria Park Stage for Grace Cummings at 6.30pm. The main stage will be rocking with headline acts in the evening – catch the uniquely talented MonoNeon at 7pm followed by a sizzling set from Melbourne nine-piece, The Bamboos.
SUNDAY: Start your Sunday with Sam Shepherd at The Oasis Shopping Centre at 11am. For a pub lunch with a side of Blues on Broadbeach, head to The Beach Hotel and be serenaded by Ally Palmer or The Lucky Squire where C.J. Lee will be serving up a side of blues tunes with your meal.
SUNDAY TICKET: Sunday Ticket will be the grand finale of the festival at Kurrawa Park. There’s still time to get your ticket to see The Teskey Brothers joined by special guests – powerhouse vocalist Emma Donovan and dynamic string-bender Ash Grunwald. World-renowned for their incredible live shows that channel warmth, energy and soulful yearning, Josh Teskey’s unmistakable vocals and Sam Teskey’s timeless guitar work will be the perfect end to the perfect weekend for blues music fans.
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