Bluesfest cancellation shows urgent support needed to help Australia’s live music industry
Bluesfest cancellation shows urgent support needed to help Australia’s live music industry | Australian Greens Skip to main content Search Get Involved Join Donate Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Green Magazine All news Get Involved Join Donate Search Our plan Toggle Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action Policy principles & aims Our team Toggle Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Media releases Take action Toggle Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Our movement Toggle About the Greens Become a member Jobs Green Magazine All news Bluesfest cancellation shows urgent support needed to help Australia’s live music industry 2026-03-13 Quotes attributable to Greens spokesperson for the arts, Senator Sarah Hanson-Young: “The cancellation of Bluesfest today is another devastating blow to Australia’s music community and a stark warning about the fragile state of our arts sector.
“For more than three decades, Bluesfest has been one of Australia’s most iconic music festivals, attracting world-class artists, supporting local performers, and drawing tens of thousands of visitors to regional communities. “Countless arts organisations, venues, and festivals are being pushed to the brink in this cost of living crisis. “Without urgent and sustained investment, more events that support Australian musicians and creatives will disappear.
“The arts are a vital part of Australia’s cultural identity. Live music and festivals create jobs, boost tourism, support small businesses, and provide a platform for emerging Australian artists. “The cancellation of yet another music festival today should be a wake-up call.
“Governments at all levels must provide stronger funding and policy support for the arts sector; from festivals and venues, to the artists and crews who bring Australian music to life. Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
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