Did you get a ticket to BluesFest in 2025 thinking it was the music festival’s last one? Tell us your thoughts at editor@yelo.live.

Pictures: Bluesfest revellers and the festival site in Byron Bay, via Facebook

It’s not over until the fat lady sings and it appears BluesFest might not be sending her out just yet.

The BluesFest swansong went viral in August when the much-loved Australian music festival announced 2025 would be its last year.

It was during an avalanche of news stories this year where many music festivals were declaring a similar fate, including Caloundra Music Festival, Horizon Festival, Splendour in the Grass and Groovin the Moo.

However in a recent interview with IQ Magazine, Festival Director Peter Noble disclosed that he might have been making it all up.

State Government declines investment offer

He told the magazine the ploy was to attract the attention of the State Government, who he says declined to invest in BluesFest during the difficult financial time.

“August was a time of great disappointment,” Noble tells IQ.

“We had said to the government ‘Look, we need investment at this time, the cost of living crisis is really affecting events and there are cancellations everywhere’.

“They sent me a Dear John letter saying we’ve decided not to invest in you. During the last 12 years, Bluesfest brought $1.1 billion to our state through inbound tourism. That is a tsunami of gold but it seemingly doesn’t count. The [state government] just wanted to put it in their coffers and not take responsibility for Australia’s great events.”

He told IQ Magazine that it was more of a ‘call to action’ rather than a ‘resignation to fate’, hinting that the move was designed to grab the State Government’s attention.

“Do we have to say it’s the last Bluesfest to get people to focus on us?” he told IQ.

“Regardless, I will always find a way for Bluesfest to go forward—that is my job.”

According to Tone Deaf: “Despite his earlier proclamations, Noble is actively booking artists for a potential 2026 festival and has re-opened discussions with the New South Wales State Government about securing support for the Byron Bay-based event.”

On Tone Deaf’s Facebook page, social media user Rory Breaker chimed say it was a “marketing 101” move by the festival organiser.

“Announce that it’s the final blues. Everyone gets FOMO, ticket sales skyrocket. So far everything is going to plan. Hats off to Blues Fest. You played the public like a cheap piano.”

So, did we just get played? Or marketing geniuses? Tell us at editor@yelo.live.

(Not-So-Last) BluesFest line-up 2025

Crowded House, Vance Joy, Ocean Alley and Tones And I are just a few huge names which will help Byron Bay celebrate its (Not-So-Last) BluesFest in 2025.

Celebrating 36 years, the first announcement included: Gary Clark Jr, Rag’n’Bone Man, RY X, Allison Russell, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram, Brad Cox, Here Come The Mummies, The California Honeydrops, Marc Broussard, Pierce Brothers, Taj Farrant, Fanny Lumsden, 19-Twenty, WILSN, Cimafunk, and Neal Francis.

Then Xavier Rudd, Hilltop Hoods, Xavier Rudd, John Butler and The Cat Empire came on board, with Kasey Chambers, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, C.W. Stoneking, Budjerah, Ash Grunwald, Kim Churchill, and Lachy Doley Group.

The third announcement dropped last week: Missy Higgins, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and Nahko.

Bluesfest 2025 runs from Thursday, April 17 to Sunday, April 20, 2025.

4 Day Tickets to Bluesfest 2025

4 Day Entry – Adult  18+ yrs – $550 + Booking Fees

4 Day Entry – Youth  15 – 17yrs – $495 + Booking Fees

4 Day Entry – Child  10 – 14yrs – $95 + Booking Fees (SOLD OUT)

4 Day Entry – Child <10 yrs – $0 (SOLD OUT) (Please claim $0 ticket for children <10 when purchasing your tickets)

​Permits entry to the Bluesfest 2025 festival from Thurs 17 April – Sun 20 April 2025 (inclusive).

Patrons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a responsible adult

3 Day Tickets to Bluesfest 2025

Thursday/Friday/Saturday

3 Day Entry – Adult  18+ yrs – $440 + Booking Fees

3 Day Entry – Youth  15 – 17yrs – $410 + Booking Fees

3 Day Entry – Child  10 – 14yrs – $85 SOLD OUT+ Booking Fees 

3 Day Entry – Child <10 yrs – $0 SOLD OUT(Please claim $0 ticket for children <10 when purchasing your tickets)

Get your tickets now: https://www.moshtix.com.au.

Friday/Saturday/Sunday

3 Day Entry – Adult  18+ yrs – $480 + Booking Fees

3 Day Entry – Youth  15 – 17yrs – $450 + Booking Fees

3 Day Entry – Child  10 – 14yrs – $85 SOLD OUT+ Booking Fees 

3 Day Entry – Child <10 yrs – $0 (Please claim $0 ticket for children <10 when purchasing your tickets)

Get your tickets now: https://www.moshtix.com.au.

1 Day Tickets to BluesFest 2025

Friday – Sun
1 Day Entry – Adult  18+ yrs – $210 + Booking Fees

1 Day Entry – Youth  15 – 17yrs – $185 + Booking Fees

1 Day Entry – Child  10 – 14yrs – $50 + Booking Fees (SAT SOLD OUT)

1 Day Entry – Child <10 yrs – $0 (SOLD OUT) (Please claim $0 ticket for children <10 when purchasing your tickets)

Get your tickets now: https://www.moshtix.com.au.

BluesFest 2025 Camping Tickets

​Thursday
1 Day Entry – Adult  18+ yrs – $150 + Booking Fees

1 Day Entry – Youth  15 – 17yrs – $130 + Booking Fees

1 Day Entry – Child  10 – 14yrs – $50 + Booking Fees 

1 Day Entry – Child <10 yrs – $0 (Please claim $0 ticket for children <10 when purchasing your tickets)

4 Day Camping – Adult or Youth | 15yrs+    $240 + Booking Fees

4 Day Camping – Child | 10-14yrs    $70 + Booking Fees

If you are bringing a vehicle between 5.5m and 9.5m, or anything being towed, you have to purchase an additional large vehicle pass.

​*Upgrade only 

Large Vehicle Camping 5.5m-9.5m – $210 + Booking Fees

​3 Day Camping – Adult or Youth | 15yrs+    $170 + Booking Fees

3 Day Camping – Child | 10-14yrs    $55 + Booking Fees

If you are bringing a vehicle between 5.5m and 9.5m, or anything being towed, you have to purchase an additional large vehicle pass.

​*Upgrade only 

Large Vehicle Camping 5.5m-9.5m – $210 + Booking Fees

​Patrons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Children 10 and under are free and do not require a ticket.

Get your tickets now: https://www.moshtix.com.au.

BluesFest 2025 Platinum and VIP Tickets

Our Platinum ticket is the ultimate package to experience Bluesfest like a Rockstar!

4 Day Platinum | 18yrs+ – $1,950 + Booking Fees

3 Day Platinum | 18yrs+ – $1,500 + Booking Fees
1 Day Platinum | 18yrs+ – $520 + Booking Fees

​Our VIP lounge is the perfect place to hang out with your friends. Hang out, enjoy and relax!

4 Day VIP | 18yrs+ – $395 + Booking Fees

3 Day VIP | 18yrs+ – $300 + Booking Fees
1 Day VIP | 18yrs+ – $120 + Booking Fees

Get your tickets now: https://www.moshtix.com.au.