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Labor is calling on the Government to save Bluesfest which was slugged with "significant costs" due to the last minute cancellation of its 2021 event this month. With costs ... first cancelled but we’ve heard radio silence since,” Graham said. “Festivals who saw Bluesfest forced to close the gates 24 hours before the event won’t be back unless

forced to cancel their 2021 event last minute due to a COVID-19 outbreak, Bluesfest has received some good news in the form of a huge award nomination. The Byron ... last decade providing the most rewarding experience for fans and artists”, with Bluesfest up against Austin City Limits Music Festival, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival , Coachella , Corona Capital Festival (Mexico

alongside countless acts and festivals. A one-time semi-finalist in the Byron Bay Bluesfest Busking Competition, he’s more recently taken to stages across his state of South Australia

automatically through Ticketek, so no further action by ticketholders is not required.” Last week, Bluesfest was cancelled on the eve of its 2021 event, which the industry described as “devastating

Easter long weekend and major events needing to be rescheduled, as well as Bluesfest in Byron Bay being totally cancelled just 24 hours from opening its gates

Musicians and industry have reacted to the cancellation of this year's Bluesfest .  News broke yesterday afternoon that this weekend's scheduled event had been cancelled ... impacted. We call on the NSW Government to step up and provide support to Bluesfest to ensure it survives a second shut down due to public health directives. “This

create a "business insurance fund" on the back of yesterday's  last minute Bluesfest  cancellation . The 2021 event was scheduled to kick off today, however the festival ... help create "some certainty for the live music and entertainment sector".  “After the Bluesfest cancellation we urgently need a government insurance scheme for festivals," Graham said

UPDATE: Bluesfest has released a statement confirming the event has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to COVID-19. “After consultations with NSW Health ... date,” the statement said. “The Minister for Health has signed a health order cancelling Bluesfest.” Bluesfest Director Peter Noble added: “This is one of the most difficult statements I have

facing cancellation with sudden lockdowns and border closures.  READ MORE: Industry Reacts To Bluesfest Cancellation - 'This Is A Watershed Moment' In the 24 hours since the announced Brisbane lockdown ... artists and industry about its impact.  Kate Miller-Heidke is scheduled to play Bluesfest this Friday. The Melbourne-based artist will now perform her set as a duo instead

Bluesfest has released a statement confirming it will still be going ahead this Easter long weekend, but with some restrictions in place that will affect Brisbane ticketholders affected by today ... snap lockdown announcement. Based on advice from NSW Health, Bluesfest has said they will not be “allowing ticket holders that are affected by the three-day Queensland lockdown to attend

major music festivals in NSW to get approval, with Easter Long Weekend event Bluesfest  being the other. “We started to see sporting events occur at very high numbers ... sudden there’s 40-50,000 people coming,” Bluesfest boss Peter Noble notes. “I just kept looking at them and going, ‘These guys are getting, 40-50,000 people