The internationally recognised annual Blues Festival is getting bigger and better! A perfect pairing of smooth Blues music and tasty BBQ will form the first ever New Zealand Blues and BBQ Festival in Rotorua on 25-27 November 2022.

Making the most of the newly developed Rotorua Lakefront, the festival will be located at the Village Green and showcase top Blues performers and BBQ competitors from all over New Zealand and Australia.

BOP Blues Club secretary, Di Riddel, 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 the musicians love the concept of music and food paired for a fantastic weekend in Rotorua,” says Di. “We have some amazing vendors lined up and the introduction of the BBQ food competition will create a real interest to festival goers.”

Headlining the Saturday night is the exciting and dynamic band from Australia - 19Twenty. They are so fun to watch and listen to, you don’t want to miss these guys!

Also hailing from Australia are the well-known Wizard and Oz, and local bands, Rehaab, Lazy Fifty, Dirty Tones, Collision, Theory 89, Kerry Le Lieve, Midnight Soul, Kokomo with many more still to be announced.

On Friday night well known NZ Comedian Ben Hurley will join the line-up. Always on point and playing to the crowd, Ben will entertain you and your friends until your side hurt!

Sunday will be all about celebrating Youth...come and hear the amazing beats from talented youth bands, bring your children to try their hand at being a bbq chef. Music, cook-offs, busking, bands, singing, it’ll all be happening at the Blues & BBQ Youth Festival. For more info see http://bluesandbbq.co.nz

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