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The latest Bluesfest Touring update confirms multiple cancellations, with several international acts withdrawing Australian sideshows as the impact of the Bluesfest collapse continues to unfold.

Counting Crows expand their 2026 Australian run with a new Brisbane date, reinforcing that their Live Nation tour remains unaffected by the Bluesfest cancellation

The Living End step in with a last minute headline show at Hotel Brunswick, giving fans a live fix over the Easter weekend after Bluesfest was called off.

The fallout from the collapse of Bluesfest has left multiple international artists, including Erykah Badu and The Black Crowes, facing uncertainty over their Australian touring plans, with conflicting ticketing information emerging nationwide.

The fallout from Bluesfest continues to escalate, with Bluesfest and Bluesfest Touring now facing mounting uncertainty around sideshows, refunds and industry trust

The collapse of Bluesfest 2026 has left thousands of fans of the Byron Bay festival facing uncertainty over ticket refunds, while organisers and the NSW Government navigate the financial fallout.

The cancellation of Bluesfest Byron Bay has seen the appointment of a liquidator, with ticketholders unlikely to receive refunds through the formal winding up process.