Bluesfest Returns
This is The War & Treaty which had the honour of heralding the return of live music on the Mojo stage on Day 1 of Bluesfest 2022. What a great choice to kick things off. They have a raw energetic...
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It is not every day you are asked to photograph the end of an empire. The Mojo stage finale on Day 1 at Bluesfest 2022 saw the final gig of Melbourne 6-piece, The Cat Empire. After 8 albums and 20...
View ArticlePeter Garrett
This is Midnight Oil on the Crossroads stage on the second day of Bluesfest. The show began with a slideshow of protests which have shaped Australian politics. The Oils are far more than a protest...
View ArticleFunk Chunk
This is the Melbourne Ska Orchestra rockin’ the Delta stage on the third day of Bluesfest 2022. They are my favourite band to photograph due to their spectacular show. The exceptional blend of...
View ArticleCrowded House
This is Nick Seymour and Liam Finn, along with his dad, Neil Finn, are part of the reformed Crowded House. They played to a packed tent on the Crossroads stage at Bluesfest 2022. When it comes to...
View ArticleThe Wailers
2022 saw the return of Reggae Royalty to Bluesfest. The Wailers closed the Delta stage on the final day of music. They are such a common sight on Bluesfest stages that they risk being taken for...
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Xavier Rudd
This is multi-instrumentalist, Xavier Rudd, on the Crossroads stage at Bluesfest 2022. The set began in a chilled soulful way with him playing 12 string guitar, didgeridoo, lap slide guitar and...
View ArticleJimmy Barnes
This is Jimmy Barnes belting out a classic tune on the Mojo stage at Bluesfest 2022. Despite the audience coming out in force to watch this Cold Chisel legend, it was his introduction which made the...
View ArticleMaryborough Steamfesta
Steamfesta has a world record for the largest gathering of Steampunks. The Brolga Theatre in Maryborough, Queensland was a great choice as the “chuf chuf” from the Mary Ann steam train added to the...
View ArticleMavis Staples
This is Mavis Staples with guitarist Rick Holmstrom on the Jambalaya stage at Bluesfest 2017. I found this image in the archive because she will be returning to Australia for Bluesfest 2023 next...
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