Beloved Queensland festival Blues on Broadbeach is turning up the heat for 2025, dropping a stellar second lineup packed with some of the biggest names in Australian and international blues. Set to take over the Gold Coast from May 15–18, this year’s festival will feature an electrifying mix of homegrown legends and global heavyweights, led by Vika & Linda, blues guitar virtuoso Eric Gales, and the high-energy sounds of Salmonella Dub Soundsystem.
Sister duo Vika & Linda are one of Australia’s most treasured musical acts, known for their soaring harmonies and soul-stirring performances. With a career spanning over 30 years, the duo have released eight studio albums, collaborated with the likes of Paul Kelly and John Farnham, and performed for world leaders, from Nelson Mandela to the King of Tonga. Their return to Blues on Broadbeach is set to be a highlight of the festival. “We can’t wait to return Blues on Broadbeach in its twenty fourth year and we’re chuffed to be included in its incredible line up of artists in 2025,” the pair said.
Blues guitar virtuoso Eric Gales will also make his Blues on Broadbeach debut, thanks to festival partner Memphis Tourism. The Memphis-born guitarist has built a legendary career over three decades, and is often compared to Jimi Hendrix for his electrifying performances. With praise from heavyweights like Joe Bonamassa, Carlos Santana, and Dave Navarro, Gales’ set is sure to please guitar fans across the coast.
New Zealand’s Salmonella Dub Soundsystem will bring their signature fusion of reggae, dub, and blues, adding an international flair to the festival’s diverse lineup. Having dominated the club and festival circuit for over 25 years, their high-energy set is bound to get the crowd moving.
Other notable names announced today include Fiona Boyes & the Fortune Tellers, Bob Log III, Radical Son, 8 Ball Aitken’s All Star Jam, Murray Cook’s Soul Movers, Bullhorn, Kathleen Halloran, and many more. The festival will also feature Frank Sultana Blues Band, Lecia Louise, Sunpie Barnes with Dom Turner, and a host of other talents ready to light up the stages of Broadbeach.
They will join the previously announced lineup of The Cruel Sea, Eli Paperboy Reed, The Harlem Gospel Travelers, Diesel, Bondi Cigars, Steph Strings, Stefan Hauk, and Queenie. And in case you missed it, the festival has already announced a very special performance from Jimmy Barnes on Sunday, May 18th, where he’ll bring his Soul Deep classics to life in a one-off ticketed event at Kurrawa Park.
Experience Gold Coast Festival Director Mark Duckworth is confident that this year’s event will be one of the biggest and best editions yet. “The list of acts for this year is so exciting, with international rhythm and blues musicians alongside the best in Australia,” Duckworth said. “We can’t wait for May to see all these incredible artists light up the streets, bars, and parks, bringing their unique sounds to the heart of Broadbeach.”
Returning artist Fiona Boyes echoed this sentiment, calling the festival “a wonderfully diverse, accessible, and welcoming event.” “It’s a bit like a family gathering for the tight-knit Blues community,” she said. “As well as having great audiences, you generally know some of the other players and get to meet others, catch up and find out what’s happening in the Blues scene in other parts of the country. Lots of fun!”
Blues on Broadbeach 2025 is a free, family-friendly event running from May 15th–18th in Broadbeach, Gold Coast. For more details, visit bluesonbroadbeach.com.
Teddy Swims, the American singer-songwriter known for blending soul, R&B, country, and pop, will bring his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy tour to Australia in 2025! He joins the long list of international acts touring Australia this year; like Katy Perry and Cyndi Lauper.
Here’s everything you need to know about Teddy Swims’ tour! Yes! As aforementioned, Teddy Swims will bring his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy tour to Australia. He’ll perform in various venues across the country in October 2025.
Teddy will kick off the Australian leg of the I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy tour in Sydney before heading to Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.
Teddy Swims’ Australian Tour Dates:
- October 14, 2025 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- October 18, 2025 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
- October 23, 2025 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- October 27, 2025 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena, Adelaide
- October 29, 2025 – RAC Arena, Perth
Tickets to Teddy Swims’ I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy tour will be available via Ticketek. The American Express pre-sale starts at 1pm local time on March 19, 2025 and the Frontier pre-sale starts at 1pm local time on March 20, 2025. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 11am local time on March 24, 2025.
Prices are as follows:
- General Admission standing – $160
- A Reserve seating – $160
- B Reserve seating – $135
- C Reserve seating – $99
- Early Entry General Admission standing package – $319
- Early Entry Premium seating package – $319
Teddy Swims’ real name is Jaten Dimsdale. His stage name is derived from internet forum-speak and is an acronym for ‘Someone Who Isn’t Me Sometimes.’
