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Iggy Pop Leads Latest Bluesfest Sideshows Announcement

Staff Writer

Four more artists confirm headline dates.

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Four more Bluesfest artists have today confirmed festival sideshows, with Iggy Pop among those playing headline dates around the country next April.

The festival’s 30th-anniversary celebrations can’t be contained to Byron Bay, with the latest batch of sideshows adding to an already packed schedule around the country.

The "Godfather of Punk” isn’t the only artist gracing the latest sideshows announcement, with Denver R&B/blues outfit Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats also confirming headline shows in support of their latest album, while Grammy Award-winning artist Fantastic Negrito and South Carolina blues rockers The Marcus King Band join in on the fun.

Here’s the rundown:

IGGY POP

Sydney – Sydney Opera House, April 15 & 17

Melbourne - Festival Hall, April 21

NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS

Sydney - Metro Theatre, April 13

Adelaide – The Gov, April 15

Melbourne – The Croxton, April 18

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FANTASTIC NEGRITO

Sydney - Oxford Art Factory, April 14

Melbourne - Corner Hotel, April 15

THE MARCUS KING BAND

Sydney - Oxford Art Factory, April 15

Melbourne - Northcote Social Club, April 17

Presale for all shows kicks off this Wednesday before general public goes live on Friday.

Check out theGuide for more details.