Byron BluesFest 2011

Some Bluesy Facts.

There are an estimated 44,500 attendees – a 20% increase on last year’s crowd of 35,335 – and 114 acts, or around 1140 musos.

With only 11% of ticket-holders residing on the Northern Rivers, an estimated 89% of attendees will seek accommodation for the festival, with around 5500 camping on-site.

This year the site consists of five stages, four bars (including one VIP bar), five eating areas and more than 600 port-a-loos.

As for the artists, 90% are staying on the Northern Rivers – some inthe tent motels on-site, while others are booked into hotels between Coolangatta and Ballina.

And accommodation is really hard to find now with most accommodation houses being booked solid.

Read more in Northern Star April 18

Comments from Summerland NSW:

As the annual Blues Fest rain has started make sure you oinclude your gum boots.

Say hi if you see me there. So many good acts this year it is hard to choose.

Download 2011 Playing Schedule here.