Byron Bay Bluesfest caught up in fresh controversy

Organisers say four artists have been removed from the festival bill "because they did not comply with the contractual terms"

Peter Noble

Australia’s Byron Bay Bluesfest has become embroiled in a second controversy after four artists claimed they were axed from the festival’s 2023 line-up “in bad faith and in breach of contract”.

The Soul Rebels & Friends, with special guests Freedia, GZA and Talib Kweli, were booked for the 6-10 April festival at Byron Events Farm, but have since been taken off the bill.

Bluesfest director Peter Noble says the acts – who were also due to perform a series…

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