Blues and barbies sizzle at Lakefront

Published date12 August 2022
The festival will showcase top blues performers from all over New Zealand and Australia from November 25 to 27

Bay of Plenty Blues Club secretary Di Riddell says she is excited for the new-look festival and sharing her passion for blues music with all who attend.

“We have already locked in a great line-up of performers for the three days of the festival. All of the musicians love the concept of music and food paired for a fantastic weekend in Rotorua.”

The festival line-up includes well-known local band House Band, as well as Wizard and Oz, Rehaab, Lazy Fifty, Dirty Tones with Fat Max, Collision, Theory 89, Kerry Le Lieve, Midnight Soul, Bruce Bissett and Kokomo with more still to be announced.

Hailing from the sunny Bay of Plenty, blues ‘n’ roots band Kokomo have been together since the 1990s. They are renowned for dynamic shows and smart distinctive songwriting. The band have toured throughout New Zealand, performing at major rock, blues, jazz and folk festivals and with many top blues musicians from around the world.

The mouth-watering barbecue side of the festival will be managed by locals Shaun and Alia Branson of Black Label Barbecue.

“Our barbecue journey really started by entering competitions, so Shaun and I are stoked to be sharing...

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