“Live music is in St Kilda’s DNA \u2013 so the Blues Festival is a great way of supporting local venues and musicians\u2026” Mayor Louise Crawford said.<\/p>\n
The 2021 Festival is returning to the venues and streets of St Kilda after being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will feature a diverse range of blues artists including Geoff Achison and The Blues Club Revival, Anna Scionti, Sweet Felicia and The Honey Tones, Andy Baylor, Hugo Race, Opelousas, Charlie Bedford and more.<\/p>\n
The brainchild of the former The Dogs Bar owners Sonya and Gavan Breen, the jam-packed Festival will showcase over 40 acts across more than 20 St Kilda venues from April 9 to 11.<\/p>\n
The Festival zone encompasses Acland and Fitzroy streets, Jacka Boulevard and The Esplanade, and will include Street Swamp, a New Orleans second line style parade with the Hoodoo Mayhem Brass Band on Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n
Apart from the parade and blues buskers, the event is venue-based. This means music lovers can easily stroll from one venue to another to enjoy their favourite performers and discover new acts.<\/p>\n
Supported by the City of Port Phillip and The Fitzroy Street Business Association, the Festival has a true local vibe and is guaranteed free fun for all the family.<\/p>\n