Blues on Broadbeach has today announced some of the big names set to hit the stage at next year’s festival.
The first lineup includes a mix of Aussie and international artists, with two-time Grammy-nominated headliner Tommy Emmanuel, Don Walker, Emma Donovan & The Putbacks, Don Bryant & The Bo-Keys, The Kevin Borich Express, and The Turner Brown Band set to perform.
Festival Director Mark Duckworth said he looks forward to adding even more friends to the festival family in 2023.
“Blues on Broadbeach has become the Gold Coast’s home of Blues for over two decades and we are all excited to announce these amazing acts to the 2023 lineup,” he said.
“We are gearing up for a rhythms, blues, and roots festival like no other in May, with some legendary international acts, joining plenty of homegrown talent on our Blues on Broadbeach stages.
“The 2023 lineup includes some exceptional singer/songwriters like Memphis blues legend Don Bryant and much-loved Aussie icon Don Walker, plus arguably one of the world’s best guitarists, Tommy Emmanuel.”
Don Bryant will be performing at next year’s Blues on Broadbeach
Don Walker will be performing at next year’s Blues on Broadbeach
Emma Donovan & The Putbacks will be performing at next year’s Blues on Broadbeach.
Tommy Emmanuel will be among the headline acts for next year’s Blues on Broadbeach
Emmanuel, who is known for bringing the power and dynamism of a full band to his solo acoustic playing, returns to Australia in May 2023 for the first time in four years.
His unique contribution to music has earned him the prestigious honour of the Order of Australia, and the title of #1 Acoustic Guitarist in the World on Music Radar, as voted by his fellow musicians.
Rounding out the stellar first lineup are some familiar names and festival faves such as Jazzparty, The Mason Rack Band, Frank Sultana and newcomer Steph Strings, plus plenty more.
The announcement comes after this year’s festival was met with an overwhelming turn out, and the 2023 festival is expected to be even bigger– encompassing four blocks in the Broadbeach precinct.
There’ll also be more music for the ears of blues lovers with The Twelve Bar Society returning in 2023.
The exclusive club offers a range of exclusive experiences including Masterclasses with artists, a VIP Bar and viewing area, merchandise and more.
The free Blues on Broadbeach music festival will take place from May 18-21, 2023. For more information, visit: bluesonbroadbeach.com/.
