UPDATE: A Bunch More Bluesfest 2018 Sideshows Have Just Been Announced
ORIGINAL STORY: Fresh from announcing the first acts on their 2018 lineup, the organisers behind Byron Bay Bluesfest have revealed a bunch of upcoming festival sideshows from the likes of Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant and Prince‘s former backing band The New Power Generation.
Plant and his band The Sensational Space Shifters are set to perform in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth around their Bluesfest appearance, including two shows at the Sydney Opera House. The shows will feature music from across Plant’s career, include rare performances of Led Zeppelin hits.
The New Power Generation (The NPG), meanwhile, have plotted headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne, where they’ll honour Prince with some of his biggest hits, alongside longtime musical director Morris Hayes.
Swedish singer-songwriter José González has announced sideshows in Sydney and Melbrouen, while English trip-hop and soul band Morcheeba have also announced Bluesfest sideshows in the same cities, while Gov’t Mule and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real are also teaming up for rock double-headers.
Today’s sideshow announcements come after Swedish duo First Aid Kit revealed plans for two Bluesfest sideshows of their own earlier this month.
Catch all the date and ticket details for today’s Bluesfest sideshow announcements, below.
Bluesfest 2018 will take place at Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm just outside of Byron Bay over the Easter long weekend.
UPDATE: Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters have added new Sydney and Adelaide shows to their upcoming tour. Details below.
Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters Bluesfest 2018 Sideshows
Friday, 23rd March — NEW SHOW
State Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: Bluesfest Touring
Monday, 26th March
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Tickets: Sydney Opera House
Tuesday, 27th March
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Tickets: Sydney Opera House
Sunday, 1st April
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Monday, 2nd April
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Thursday, 5th April — NEW SHOW
Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Tickets: Bluesfest Touring
Sunday, 8th April
Riverside Theatre, Perth
Tickets: Ticketek
The New Power Generation: Celebrating Prince Bluesfest 2018 Sideshows
Pre-sale begins 10am AEDT Wednesday, 18th October
Tickets on sale to general public 10am AEDT Friday, 20th October
Monday, 26th March
170 Russell, Melbourne
Tickets: Bluesfest Touring
Tuesday, 27th March
170 Russell, Melbourne
Tickets: Bluesfest Touring
Wednesday, 28th March
Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: Ticketek
José González Bluesfest 2018 Sideshows
Tickets on sale 9am AEDT Friday, 20th October
Saturday, 31st March
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Tickets: Sydney Opera House
Monday, 2nd April
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
Tickets: Melbourne Recital Centre
Tuesday, 3rd April
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
Tickets: Melbourne Recital Centre
Morcheeba Bluesfest 2018 Sideshows
Pre-sale begins 10am AEDT Wednesday, 18th October
Tickets on sale to general public 10am AEDT Friday, 20th October
Thursday, 29th March
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: Ticketek
Friday, 30th March
170 Russell, Melbourne
Tickets: Bluesfest Touring
Gov’t Mule Bluesfest 2018 Sideshows
Supported by Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real
Pre-sale begins 10am AEDT Wednesday, 18th October
Tickets on sale to general public 10am AEDT Friday, 20th October
Monday, 26th March
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: Ticketek
Tuesday, 27th March
Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Tickets: Bluesfest Touring
