5 March 2020
Australia’s largest free music festival, the mighty Blues on Broadbeach, is almost here. This autumn, find your place in the sun, with warm weather, sensational beaches, and incredible blues music filling the streets and parks of beautiful Broadbeach in the heart of the Gold Coast.
Following the mammoth first line-up announcement, the much-loved music festival has revealed over 25 more unmissable acts that patrons can catch across 20 performance areas offering more than 200 hours of live entertainment.
If 2020 could do with an added dose of fun, versatility and exceptional music this is your festival!
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10 December 2019
The streets, parks and venues across Broadbeach, QLD will rattle and hum to the sound of the blues once again for the Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival.
Held across the central Gold Coast suburb over four days (May 14-17, 2020), this is one of the biggest free music festivals in Australia and with sensational dining, world famous beaches and ancient rainforests just a short drive away, this is the perfect event to base a Gold Coast long weekend around.
“Bringing in almost $30 million to the Gold Coast economy every year I’m not surprised to see that the big names keep lining up to be part of this quintessential Gold Coast event,” said Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate. “Our calendar of major events continues to grow and Blues on Broadbeach continues to be a favourite among locals and visitors alike.”
This solid 1st line-up boasts some of the best and most diverse blues artists the world has to offer and tips it’s fedora to the elder statesmen and to the new breed. May we present:
BLUES ON BROADBEACH
May 14-17, 2020
TOMMY EMMANUEL
GABY MORENO | KARISE EDEN
KIM CHURCHILL | BONDI CIGARS
The Turner Brown Band | Osaka Monaurail | Jeff Lang
Fiona Boyes and the Fortune Tellers | The Mason Rack Band
Allensworth | Shaun Kirk | Dan Dinnen and Shorty
Jules Boult and the Redeemers | Pete Cornelius
Minnie Marks | This Way North | Grace and Hugh
Sweet Thunder Jazz Orchestra
Returning to Australia and performing for the first time at Blues on Broadbeach is Australian legend TOMMY EMMANUEL who is known as the international master of the acoustic guitar. With a music career that spans five decades, the two-time Grammy nominee has a deep musical diversity that ranges from authentic country-blues to rock. Emmanuel plays at hundreds of sold out shows around the world each year and impresses audiences with his emotional, authentic, and energetic performances.
“Nothing compares to playing at home,” said Tommy Emmanuel. “I’ve been looking forward to performing at Blues on Broadbeach for so long. My brother Phil used to perform there a lot over the years and he told me all about it. See you in May.”
The wonderfully curated line-up also features Guatemalan born singer-songwriter-producer GABY MORENO who wows international audiences with her Latin-inspired music that ranges from blues to jazz to soul. Moreno won a Latin Grammy for ‘Best New Artist’ and has shared the stage with international stars like Bono, Andrea Bocelli, and Tracy Chapman, and sings the theme song and voices a character on multi Emmy award-winning Disney show ‘Elena of Avalor’.
Joining these artists is ARIA award winner KARISE EDEN whose authentic storytelling and distinctive voice saw her rise to fame in 2012 when she won The Voice Australia. Eden arguably has one of the best female blues voices in the country and has topped the Australian charts breaking the record since The Beatles to have the most singles on the Australian ARIA chart in the top 10 at one time.
The multi-generational line-up will see Australian folk, rock and blues singer KIM CHURCHILL return to Blues on Broadbeach after performing at the festival when he was an emerging act many years ago. Churchill’s memorable sound has been described as “psychedelic whale music, ocean-side blues or cornified Nick Drake” by Vancouver Weekly, and he has gained a strong following among younger audiences.
Adding to the home-grown talent is award-winning quartet BONDI CIGARS, who have established themselves into Australia’s musical heart since their 1989 formation. The blues and roots band has maintained their status as one of the country’s most in-demand touring acts, performing over 150 shows each year and receiving consistent and widespread acclaim from both critics and fans.
“This festival has become part of Broadbeach’s cultural tapestry, the musicians, festival fans and local community all have an ownership over how its weaved,” said Festival Director Mark Duckworth. “It’s exciting to invite new acts from Australia and around the world to experience the incredible vibe of this event for the first time, whilst still sharing in the history with the artists who have helped us build it from the ground up.”