After being announced as the very special guest for Patti Smith's final ever show in Australia this April, Courtney Barnett has today been confirmed as the newest addition to the Bluesfest 2017 bill.

The acclaimed Melbourne artist is scheduled to perform at the Byron Bay spectacle on the Thursday night. 

Commenting on the announcement, Bluesfest director Peter Noble said, "Patti personally requested Courtney Barnett to be her special guest in her final ever show in Australia at Melbourne's Festival Hall, just a few days after the festival.

"And now, we are thrilled to announce that Courtney will play before Patti on Easter Thursday at Bluesfest. These are the only two scheduled shows for Courtney in 2017.

"Courtney, who has said that Patti Smith is amongst her greatest influences, kindly agreed to Patti Smith’s request, and oh boy, are we excited to be bringing you this announcement."

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