Dear ##firstname##,

Have you got the "Know how" about Bluesfest?

It's time to find out and stop what you are doing for a few minutes and see if you can live up to the challenge.

Time is of the essence, as the first 100 entries to get all answers correct will go in the draw for the following amazing prizes:

You will find almost all the answers on the Bluesfest website but may have to take a guess on the multiple choice ones!! Good luck!!

1. Name 3 artists/bands that have played Bluesfest more than 10 times.
2. List the years that Bluesfest was held at Belongil Fields Bryon Bay!
3. Name 4 artists/bands whose performances at Bluesfest created a platform to their Australian stardom.
4. Who are the Bluesfest legends who are no longer with us? Name 4.
5. 3 bands that had more than 20 people on stage at Bluesfest?
6. Who was the winner of this year's (2012) Bluesfest Busking Competition?
7. Who is featured on the 1997 poster?
8. What was the name of the roving French artist group, who roamed around the crowds with their big inflatable creatures at Bluesfest 2011?
9. Which gospel group formed in 1939 and has played the Festival a total of 5 times?
10. Which world renowned LA band played the festivals in the first year (1990), 1996 and finally came back for Bluesfest 2012?
11. How many volunteers participated in the 2012 festival?
    • 375
    • 466
    • 587
12. How many sideshow performances did Bluesfest Touring do in 2012?
    • a. 21
    • b. 31
    • c. 41
13. What year did Bluesfest win the Australian Event of the Year Award?
14. How many acres is the Bluesfest property at Tyagarah?
    • a. 250 acres
    • b. 300 acres
    • c. 325 acres
15. What is the name of the creek that borders the rear of the Bluesfest property?

1. Please email the answers to info@bluesfest.com.au - all we need is the answers in the numeric order.
2. We can only accept the first 100 correct entries, so be quick.
3. The first 100 to get the answers correct will go into the draw for the amazing prizes listed above.
4. Subject line of email: Bluesfest Quiz of the Year.
5. Ensure you list your full name and mobile number in the email.
6. You have to be a Bluesfest 2013 ticket holder to be eligible for this competition.
7. Competition starts NOW and winners will be announced Tuesday 17^th of July! We will also publish all the correct answers through the contest link on our website.

Good luck everyone! We are standing by to work through your answers!

The 5 months 'Time to pay' option will cease after this Thursday .

If you have not already done so, you can still get in now, and pay off your tickets over 5 months & 6 easy payments.

It's the best way to pay off your tickets slowly and at the discounted Early Bird price.

By the time the tickets are paid off, the first artist announcement will have hit the streets and ticket prices will have increased significantly. If you are thinking of Bluesfest tickets for Christmas, 'time to pay' is the perfect way to "lay by" your Christmas presents now.

+++Note: There will be no further 5 month 'time to pay' options leading up to Bluesfest. A 2-3 month 'time to pay' option will become available soon.

Early Bird Tickets:

Are still available right now! The quota is filling very quickly and as much as we would like to sell at this price forever, we simply cannot. Due to the exceptional talent of artists who will be performing at Bluesfest ticket prices will increase further, once the allocation of Early Bird tickets has sold out which, at the rate of current sales, will be happening sooner than we expected. Check out our great ticket prices through this link.

Diamond Bluesfest VIP Package

Bluesfest 2012

The most luxurious way to enjoy Bluesfest and there are not many tickets available.

If you would like to be one of the special festival lovers to view your favourite performers close up from a raised and private seating area ,enjoy the diamond VIP hospitality service, experience a full backstage tour at Bluesfest 2013 plus much more, then this is your ticket of a lifetime!

For more information on the Diamond Package please click on this link or call our Diamond Concierge Team on 02 66858310.

VIP Lounge Entry:

This ticket gives you access to the Bluesfest VIP Lounge - enjoy the ambience of the Bluesfest VIP area, relax on comfortable lounges and purchase premium drinks straight over the counter. It's the ultimate chill out area, the perfect place to hang out with your friends and also enjoy the secluded garden area. 18+ years only. For more information on the VIP tickets please click on this link which takes you to our Ticket page.

Reserved Camping - NEW and on sale now.

Finally - we got it together so you can reserve your own Festival campsite at Bluesfest! Enhance your Bluesfest experience by reserving and guaranteeing your Campsite right NOW. For an additional cost of $175 only you can pick & reserve your site from a premium, selected camping area at Bluesfest.

Limited 5 Day reserved campsites are now available. Click on this map to check out what’s available! Click here to find out more about Reserved Camping!

Extra Large Vehicle Campsites:

They are back and on sale now. Extra Large Vehicle Campsite are separate from the Reserved camping, but absolutely necessary to book if you intend on bringing motor-homes, Winnebago’s, RVs, campervans or caravans

For a small fee of $35 per vehicle per night you will get more space to park your vehicle. Click here for find out more about the Extra Large Vehicle Campsites. If you want to take a browse through all our ticket types and prices just click on this link and check it out.

All the best! Your Bluesfest Team

Byron Bay Accommodation If camping is not the thing for you but you would like to stay in the area then please check out Byron Bay Accom on www.byronbayaccom.net or call 02 6680 8666. They have a range of great accommodation available from B&B's, houses, motels, hotels and apartments.