Bluesfest & Boomerang Festival To Team Up In 2016

Just one month after releasing the massive first round of acts who will perform at Bluesfest 2016, the Byron Bay event has just given us another reason to get excited for the annual shindig, with the announcement that they will be joining forces with the Indigenous event, Boomerang Festival.

After its inaugural event back in 2013, the Boomerang Festival promised it would return and while it was unable to secure funding the following years for another go-around, it has been confirmed to hold its own space at Bluefest next year. 

The beloved cultural event will be set up next to the Jimbalya stage at the music festival and will hold an interactive event that showcases important Indigenous art and culture. 

Bluefest Director Peter Noble welcomed the event's partnership with the Boomerang Festival. 

"The Boomerang precinct at Bluesfest is all about cherishing culture and ending the disparity between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australia," Noble said. 

"This intergenerational exchange will allow our loyal audiences a unique hands-on engagement and experience, while allowing the Boomerang Festival to build audiences and find support as a future a stand-alone festival."

Meanwhile Boomerang Director Rhonda Roberts said teaming up with Bluesfest will have a positive outcome on the community. 

"The growth of Boomerang and the opportunity to have a focus at Bluesfest has many positive, layered outcomes, most importantly increasing community pride and wellbeing, and continuing the region’s vibrant philosophy as a leading festival destination."

Tickets for Bluesfest 2016 are on sale now and can be purchased via the festival website.