Canned Heat Lead 2019 Blues On Broadbeach Line-up

Beloved Gold Coast music festival Blues On Broadbeach has unveiled its first 2019 artist announcement, with some of the genre’s best locked down for the May 16 - 19 event.

US rockers Canned Heat will headline next year’s event, returning to Blues On Broadbeach for a second time, while blues icon Eric Bibb also makes the trip.

The festival has also enlisted some serious local talent, with Harts gracing the bill after his 2017 slot had to be cancelled due to bad weather, while The Bamboos, The Kate Lush Band and more also represent Australian talent.

“This year’s festival is so varied and unique, be prepared for a lot of brass and a lot of smiles,” festival director Mark Duckworth said.

Here’s the first line-up announcement in full:

Canned Heat, Eric Bibb, Harts, The Bamboos, Tami Neilson, The Lachy Doley Group, Blue Shaddy, Chris Cain, Z-Star Trinity, Eric Steckel Band, The Bad Dad Orchestra, Kings And Associates, The Kate Lush Band, Kallidad, Cherry Divine, Slips & The Flamin’ Whippersnappers, Piano Wizard Andrew Farrell

“Blues On Broadbeach has evolved to take top billing on the national blues calendar, an event not to be missed,” Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said. 

“What amazes me is the ability for the event to attract the world’s best musicians while still retaining its earthy, raw feel. Even more impressive is that the entire weekend is free.”

Head to the Blues on Broadbeach website for more details.