Bluesfest Adds Eight International Artists To 2022 Line-up

Christmas has come early for Bluesfest patrons, with the beloved Byron Bay festival today adding some serious talent to its 2022 bill.

The April festival welcomes eight international acts to an already packed line-up, including George Benson, Morcheeba, The Marcus King Band, The Wailers, Amadou & Mariam, The War & Treaty, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram and Cory Henry, almost all of whom have confirmed Australian headline dates of their own.

“I have been in communication with managers and agents since our first cancellation and I am so happy that we can finally bring back these internationals in time for Bluesfest as well as some touring dates,” Bluesfest Director Peter Noble OAM said

“It feels like a brilliant Christmas present to me and I’m sure our Bluesfest fans will be stoked to hear about these much-loved artists coming back to Bluesfest. Living legend George Benson makes his Bluesfest debut; Morcheeba, Bluesfest favourites, are very welcome returnees and The Wailers, for whom I hold a special place in my heart, are now led by a new generation of children as well as former members of the original Wailers, keeping the light and music of Bob Marley shining and alive.

“Marcus King raised the tent roof at our 30th birthday celebrations in 2019 – what a guitar phenomenon he is! And remember The War & Treaty, how they became one of THE discovery artists in 2019 – it’s exciting to welcome them back as well. Amadou & Mariam, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram and Cory Henry were all slated to appear in 2020, and it’s a joy to have them confirm their Bluesfest appearances at Easter.”

They join a massive line-up that boasts the likes of Midnight Oil, Paul Kelly, Crowded House, Jimmy Barnes, Amy Shark, Missy Higgins, Kasey Chambers and stacks more.

Bluesfest will take place over five days from April 14-18 at Byron Events Farm, Tyagarah.

For more details on the festival and all accompanying headline shows, head to the Bluesfest website.