A long-running Australian music festival, Bluesfest, will host its final event next year.
The festival has been an almost annual event, taking place every Easter since 1990.
It started as the East Coast Annual Blues Festival and was headlined by Charlie Musselwhite and Canned Heat.
Over 34 years, the event has grown substantially, hosting over 100,000 people over the Easter weekend.
It also evolved its musical evolution and has ended up hosting Kendrick Lamar, Mary J Blige, Jack Johnson, BB King, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant, and Grace Jones.
Festival director, Peter Noble said, "Bluesfest has been a labour of love, a celebration of music, community, and the resilient spirit of our fans. But after the 2025 festival, as much as it pains me to say this, it's time to close this chapter."
Over the years, the event has also faced a range of challenges, including the cancellation of the event in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19.
Last year's event happened under controversial circumstances.
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and Sampa The Great withdrew from the festival, and organisers removed Sticky Fingers from the bill.
"Next year's festival will be happening, but it will be our last. I want to make it the most unforgettable experience yet."
Other major Australian festival events are suffering devastating blows.
Splendour In The Grass, Groovin The Moo, Spilt Milk and Harvest Rock have all cancelled 2024 events, and the Caloundra Music Festival has been cancelled for good.
The final Bluesfest event is expected to take place over Easter 2025.
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