Bluesfest from Byron Bay will, for the first time ever, add DAY 6, the Anzac Day Holiday, to its Bluesfest 2011 musical adventure. Today's artist lineup announcement for the extra day follows worldwide and national press covering the attempts by a couple of Byron Shire Councilors to sabotage the event's submission to secure an extra day for locals and visitors, to see Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello and other headliners, which would also bring further business to the local Byron economy.

Following pressure from local business and media coverage, six of seven councilors voted in favour of the Day 6 extension at a January 6 2011 'extraordinary meeting'.

That's what happened - Bluesfest fought the good fight and we won! Today we unveil the line-up of headliners for Day 6 - with much more to come!

Bluesfest members can now purchase Tuesday tickets at a 15% discount for a very limited time - so get in now and SAVE!

Tuesday Adult Pre Sale: $136 (15% discount)

Tuesday Adult Full Price: $159

"We're over the moon about adding Day 6 for the first time ever, bringing more incredible music to our festival fans and more business to the Byron economy. We fought the good fight for locals and visitors who want to see Bob Dylan in particular that day, and I have to say that most Byron Bay Councilors came on side in a fast and exemplary manner to get this over the line - so a heartfelt thank you guys.

"At a time when most music festivals are doing it tough, we're very proud of the overwhelming demand we've been able to generate for Bluesfest - simply by working hard, ensuring amenities are green and of the highest order, and of course programming the best artists on the planet, who love coming here to such an appreciative audience.

"Byron Bay has been fortunate in not being affected by the recent weather and flood conditions to both the north and south of the area. Our hearts go out to everyone who has been hit with these very difficult conditions, and I'm sure the joy and communal spirit that always surrounds Bluesfest will go some way to assisting the healing process for our fellow Australians."

Bob Dylan - Bluesfest is proud to welcome back for an encore performance the Poet, Artist, Actor, Radio Announcer, Singer, Songwriter of the 20th century… absolute legend, Mr Bob Dylan - heading to Byron Bay for the very first time to play at Bluesfest.

Elvis Costello - also the long awaited Bluesfest debut of this international singer/songwriter superstar! Such diversity and credibility over the years with so many great songs will surely make for an unforgettably spectacular debut at Bluesfest.

Gurrumul - exclusive to Bluesfest, who has not been bewitched by the hauntingly beautiful voice of Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu over the past couple of years? His debut self-titled 2008 album has received exceptional worldwide reviews. It entered the European World Music Chart at number 8 and has since topped the Word Music charts across the continent.

Buffy Sainte-Marie - the foremost Native American performer of our time - is gracing Australian shores in her FIRST AUSTRALIAN tour in almost 40 years, her sideshows coinciding with her much anticipated tour here for Bluesfest.

One of the genuine music greats that began in the 1960s and is still performing today, Buffy Sainte-Marie is a concert artist, extraordinary songwriter and composer, painter, digital artist, civil rights activist, pacifist, noted philanthropist, and educator on Native American culture.

Paul Kelly - one of the country's most enduring artists, songwriters and poets just picked up top honour, the Rolling Stone Award at recent Rolling Stone Awards 2011.This ARIA Hall of Famer is responsible for so many incredible songs: "How to Make Gravy", "From St Kilda to King's Cross", "To Her Door", "From Little Things Big Things Grow" (co-written with Kev Carmody), "Little Decisions", "Darling It Hurts", "I'll Be Your Lover" - and so many more.

Tim Finn - Tim Finn is responsible for some of Australasia's most treasured songs, including the Split Enz hits "Six Months in a Leaky Boat", "Poor Boy", "I See Red", and "I Hope I Never". With his brother Neil, Tim co-wrote the Crowded House hits "Weather With You", "It's Only Natural" and "Four Seasons in One Day". After lighting up Bluesfest 2009, Tim is back to impress us again in 2011. You can also expect his fantastic solo career hits "Fraction Too Much Friction", "Persuasion" and "Not Even Close", and the very best from his latest studio album The Conversation.

Tony Joe White - part of America's soundtrack - his music is sparse and elegant, filled with shadows, sadness and beauty. Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Roy Orbison, Dusty Springfield, Etta James have in their own right honoured "the Swamp Fox" by cutting his tunes. You'll soon understand why.

Eli "Paperboy" Reed - it's quite a voyage that led to Eli "Paperboy" Reed being nominated for Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2009 MOJO Awards. In addition MOJO magazine named Eli Paperboy Reed's new album as one of the top 40 release of 2010.

This young soul belter has done time in a Mississippi Delta juke joint following high school in Boston, and with his red-hot band, he's now signed to Capitol Records. With the feel of classic R&B and gritty soul, he creates a sweaty party that pulls everyone onto the dance floor. Get ready to get down.

The Mad Bastards - Featuring Stephen Pigram, Alan Pigram and Alex Lloyd

Stephen and Alan Pigram are legends of the Australian music scene. Hailing from Broome, the music of their much loved band the Pigram Brothers is widely regarded as "the sound of the Kimberley".

Bluesfest has grown to be one of Australia's premier music festival events. Held annually for the last 21 years over the Easter long weekend, the 5 day musical extravaganza (6 days in 2011!) attracts people from around the world and across Australia to the North Coast of New South Wales, Byron Bay.

From humble beginnings in 1990 attracting a modest audience size of 6,000 music lovers from around the country, Bluesfest has steadily developed its reputation of excellence amongst musicians and concert goers nationally and internationally throughout its 21 year history.

In October 2010, Bluesfest was overjoyed to take away the top gong, being named as the Australian Event of the Year at the Australian Event Awards (ahead of non-music events like the Sydney Royal Easter Show and the Australian Open Tennis 2010) - as well as winning Australia's Best Cultural or Arts Event at the same awards.

New premium accommodation option available at Bluesfest 2011: book a recycled tepee in the 'Tepee Life' village!

We can now offer a limited amount of comfortable, recycled tepees for booking at this year's festival, thanks to our friends over at Tepee Life.

Tepee Life provides a unique, premium accommodation option for those who prefer a hassle free camping experience at Bluesfest.

Each tepee sleeps six people comfortably and includes 6x single mattresses, a table, an LED lantern and one campsite parking spot per tepee booking - you just bring your own bedding.

The price per tepee is $1250 (as low as $30/person/night!) for the duration of the festival and the tepees are located in two separate, prime locations inside the camping grounds. You will need accompanying camping tickets to purchase a Tepee AND if you have not got your camping at Bluesfest secured this is your chance to purchase your camping tickets alongside your tepee. $207 per Adult & $104 per child for 5 day camping. NOTE: Camping bookings are taken through the Tepee Life office not the Bluesfest office. Please read on for further info!

There are two types of tepees available for booking at Bluesfest 2011 - choose between booking a tepee in the Tepee Life village and enjoy the communal facilities, or book one of the solo tepees for a slightly more private experience.