With just 70 days until the gates open for Bluesfest 2025, we are thrilled to complete our already monumental lineup with the addition of legendary guitarist Tom Morello and Indonesian blues-rock powerhouse Electric Cadillac.
Grammy-winning, Harvard-educated, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted artist, songwriter, and activist Tom Morello is living proof of the transformative power of rock’n’roll. Known for his innovative guitar solos and thunderous chords, Morello is a groundbreaking artist both in his solo career and as an original member of the rock bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave – two acts responsible for multiple Grammy Awards and a combined 30 million albums sold worldwide.
His trademark style was a crucial component of Rage Against the Machine, helping launch Morello and the band to Grammy-winning, multi-platinum success, which in turn led to his recognition by Rolling Stone Magazine as the 18th “Greatest Guitar Player of All-Time”and subsequent induction into both the Rock & Roll and Metal Hall of Fame. After not just one but two multi-million selling bands, Morello’s signature guitar can be heard in the supergroup Prophets of Rage and with his 6-year stint in Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street Band.
In addition to his numerous musical achievements, Morello is a vocal political activist whose first solo outing was as the Nightwatchman. You can often find him on the front line of pickets and strikes across the country – most recently in solidarity with United Mine Workers of America in Brookwood, AL, the United Farm Workers of America in Sacramento, CA, and the Star Garden Strippers Union in North Hollywood, CA. He is also the 2023 Music Will Humanitarian of the Year recipient, helping to sponsor multiple music education programs across the country for schools in need and is an ACLU Artist for Smart Justice for his advocacy work.
With a new single out and an upcoming album in the works, Morello’s set at Bluesfest 2025 promises to be a high-energy, electrifying performance, showcasing his unparalleled musicianship and relentless commitment to using music as a force for change.
Also joining the lineup is Electric Cadillac, a high-energy blues-rock band hailing from Jakarta. Fusing Chicago blues, soul, funk, and hard-hitting rock, this dynamic group delivers a powerhouse sound driven by fiery guitar work, deep blues piano, and a rhythm section guaranteed to get audiences moving. Their fresh take on classic blues-rock makes them an exciting addition to this year’s festival.
With this announcement, the full Bluesfest 2025 lineup is now complete! Tom Morello and Electric Cadillac join an incredible list of artists, including Crowded House, Chaka Khan, TOTO, Hilltop Hoods, Missy Higgins, Vance Joy, Ocean Alley, Tones and I, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Gary Clark Jr., Christopher Cross, Maoli, Rag’n’Bone Man, and so many more.
With the final pieces now in place, Bluesfest 2025 is set to be one for the ages. Tickets are now over 90% sold and the festival is expected to sell out in the coming weeks. Don’t miss your chance to be part of history—secure your tickets now and get ready for an unforgettable Easter weekend in Byron Bay!
Bluesfest is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
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