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'Incredibly Difficult': Bluesfest Organisers Confirm Cancellation Of 2026 Festival
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by Tyler Jenke
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“After 36 years as Australia’s most awarded music festival, Byron Bay Bluesfest has made the difficult decision not to proceed with the 2026 event."

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