{"id":123342,"date":"2026-03-13T13:26:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T02:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/news\/liquidators-appointed-for-bluesfest-byron-bay\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T19:52:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T08:52:59","slug":"liquidators-appointed-for-bluesfest-byron-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/news\/liquidators-appointed-for-bluesfest-byron-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"Liquidators appointed for Bluesfest Byron Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LIQUIDATORS have been appointed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluesfest.com.au\/\">Bluesfest Byron Bay<\/a> after organisers confirmed the cancellation of the 2026 event, leaving thousands of ticket holders uncertain about whether they will recover their money.<\/p>\n<p>The decision came just weeks before the festival was due to take place over the Easter long weekend in Byron Bay.<\/p>\n<p>Documents lodged as part of the liquidation process indicate the company behind the festival owes about $5.7 million to creditors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/worrells.net.au\/\">Insolvency firm Worrells<\/a> has been appointed to oversee the process, with liquidator Jason Bettles responsible for managing the company\u2019s financial affairs.<\/p>\n<p>A significant portion of the reported debt relates to advance ticket purchases processed through online payment platforms.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1603483604221453%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0\" width=\"267\" height=\"476\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The four day event had been scheduled to feature a range of international and legacy acts, including a reformed Split Enz as the headline act.<\/p>\n<p>Ticket holders are generally treated as unsecured creditors when an event company enters liquidation, placing them behind banks, employees and other secured debts in the repayment order.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, refunds often depend on whether funds remain after higher priority obligations are met, meaning many customers receive only partial repayments or none at all.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_123350\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123350\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-123350 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-8-1024x538.jpg?_t=1773369384\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-8-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-8-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-8-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-123350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/news\/bluesfest-cancellation-rumours-swirl\/\">Shock as Bluesfest 2026 cancelled<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Affected customers are advised to consider lodging credit card chargebacks, using PayPal dispute resolution processes or registering claims with the appointed liquidator.<\/p>\n<p>The development was announced on Friday as organisers moved to address obligations to vendors, partners and ticket holders after confirming the cancellation of the long running music festival.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_123348\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123348\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-123348 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-9-1-1024x538.png?_t=1773369304\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-9-1-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-9-1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-9-1-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-9-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-123348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/news\/bluesfest-line-up-leaked-ahead-of-mondays-reveal\/\">Bluesfest line-up leaked ahead of Monday\u2019s reveal<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Organisers said the decision not to proceed with the 2026 event followed extensive consideration of the operating environment for major live music events.<\/p>\n<p>They pointed to rising production, logistics, insurance and touring costs, along with a more challenging environment for major live events.<\/p>\n<p>Festival director Peter Noble said the decision had been difficult given the festival\u2019s long history and economic impact.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor more than three decades, Bluesfest has brought extraordinary artists and audiences together in Byron Bay while also driving significant tourism and economic activity for the Northern Rivers and New South Wales,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis makes the decision incredibly difficult. After careful consideration, we concluded we could not proceed in a way that would meet the standard our audiences, artists and partners expect.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_123353\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123353\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-123353 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/PN2-1024x708.jpg?_t=1773371194\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/PN2-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/PN2-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/PN2-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/PN2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-123353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"http:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/news\/peter-noble-defends-boundary-pushing-bluesfest-line-up-and-reveals-festivals-future\/\">Peter Noble defends boundary-pushing Bluesfest line-up and reveals festival\u2019s future<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ticket sales had softened in recent years as buying habits shifted, with more festivalgoers waiting until closer to events to commit amid cost of living pressures.<\/p>\n<p>Bluesfest is also among several major Australian festivals facing mounting insurance costs, higher artist fees and weather risks.<\/p>\n<p>The festival faced backlash this year after organisers promoted the 2025 event as the final Bluesfest before later confirming it would return in 2026.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/news\/bluesfest-line-up-leaked-ahead-of-mondays-reveal\/\">Leaked artist names<\/a>, fake posters and scam social media pages circulating ahead of announcements also confused some ticket buyers.<\/p>\n<p>The festival was previously cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID 19 restrictions before returning in 2022, when organisers reported strong late ticket sales.<\/p>\n<p>Organisers estimated the 2025 event generated about $65 million in indirect tourism spending for Byron Bay, $130 million across the Northern Rivers and around $230 million in economic activity across New South Wales.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_123352\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123352\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-123352 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/Untitled-1200-x-630-px-1-1024x538.png?_t=1773369513\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/Untitled-1200-x-630-px-1-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/Untitled-1200-x-630-px-1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/Untitled-1200-x-630-px-1-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/03\/Untitled-1200-x-630-px-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-123352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/news\/fans-flock-to-final-bluesfest-but-is-it-really-the-end\/\">Fans flock to \u2018final\u2019 Bluesfest but is it really the end?<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ticket holders, including campers and parking pass customers, will be contacted directly by the appointed liquidator with information about how to submit claims and details of any potential refund arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>Further information for vendors, suppliers and partners will be communicated through the relevant financial administration process.<\/p>\n<p>Organisers acknowledged the disappointment the decision would cause in the Byron Bay and Northern Rivers community and thanked local businesses, artists and audiences for supporting the festival over its 36 year history.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/subscribe-here\/\">Subscribe to the Byron Coast Times<\/a> to receive it direct to your inbox.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LIQUIDATORS have been appointed to Bluesfest Byron Bay after organisers confirmed the cancellation of the 2026 event, leaving thousands of ticket holders uncertain about whether they will recover their money. 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