Matt Corby: “I'm Happy Having A Little Cottage Business And Playing To People That Like It”

Festival Essentials Focus: Bruthen Blues & Arts Festival

Answered by: Eva Grunden - Committee Chairperson

When and where is the festival? 17 - 19 Feb, Bruthen. The Bruthen Inn hosts our big gigs in a fabulous semi-outdoor venue overlooking the Tambo river. The tree-lined main street hosts the free music stage, markets and workshops on Saturday; the family friendly concert - local hall, Saturday night.

Festival website: bruthenblues.org

Who are some of the acts playing this time around? James Southwell Band - featuring Charlie Wooton (USA) & Chris Wilson, Chase The Sun, Rhiannon Simpson, Sammy Owen Blues Band, Jarrod Shaw, Greg Dodd & The Taildraggers, Lachy Doley Band, Aaron Burton... and much more!

Ticket price: Weekend pass $85; early bird online ticket $75; individual event tickets available on the weekend.

Tickets from: bruthenblues.org

What are you most looking forward to at your next festival? Another intimate, high-quality festival! A new one-off event where Bruthen's own original Priscilla Queen Of The Desert bus is parked in the main street so people can go in and... 'come out'! All frocked up and celebrating diversity.

Is this a camping festival? Yes.

Is your festival all ages or 18+ only? All ages. 

Can you BYO booze or are there licensed bars on site? Both! No BYO at the hotel, but BYO at other venues. We are a glass free event.