Bluesfest have added five new artists to their 2016 lineup.

Leading the charge will be Brian Wilson to perform his albumPet Soundsin full with an11-piece band including original Beach Boys member Al Jardine and long-term member Blondie Chaplin. He’ll also be playing some of his greatest hits. Other additions include Taj Mahal,The Residents,Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night SweatsandShooglenifty.

They join the likes of The National,City and Colour,reggae legendsUB40 featuring Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue, blues rock maestroJoe Bonamassa and Grammy award-winning groupTedeschi Trucks Band.

Bluesfest 2016will take place from Thursday March 24 until Monday March 28, just north of Byron Bay.

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