Bluesfest & Boomerang Festivals To Join Forces Again In 2018

7 February 2018 | 9:01 am | Staff Writer

"I want everyone to hear the music, witness the dance, sing the song and listen to the story."

Bluesfest has announced it will again team up with Boomerang Festival in 2018 and the newly-announced line-up indicates it will be a year to remember.

Hailing from Arnhem Land, Canada, Papua New Guinea, Asia and the Pacific, this year’s bill contains the likes of Benny Walker, The Strides, Yirrmal, Sorong Samarai and a ton more.

The Boomerang Festival is a dedicated program that showcases excellence through performance and culture. It’ll also feature hands-on activities like dance, weaving and workshops curated by some of Australia and the world’s foremost masters.


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“The Boomerang Festival sitting within Bluesfest, is a vital precinct that increases the visibility of our culture,” Boomerang Director Rhonda Roberts AO said.

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“I want everyone to hear the music, witness the dance, sing the song and listen to the story. Come visit and play with us in 2018.”

Bluesfest tickets are on sale now; for more information, head to theGuide.

Check out the full Boomerang Festival line-up below.

Boomerang Festival Line-Up

Benny Walker, The Strides, Yirrmal, Sorong Samarai, Narasirato, Move It Mob Style, Eric Avery, Te Kopere Maori Healers, Jannawi Dance Clan, Muggera Dancers, Bundjalung Local Artisans & Weavers