Live. Raw. Blues & Roots On The River.
A boutique music festival on Rawdon Island, just outside Port Macquarie.
Your Next Weekend Sorted
Twice a year, we take over Rawdon Island for a weekend of live music, good people, and zero pretence.
No massive crowds. No overproduced stages. Just proper blues, roots, and groove right on the river.
Next Festival is October 23rd & 24th
Day Passes + Camping Available
Pick Your Experience
Day
Passes
Pick a day (or both), soak up the music, and head home buzzing.
Weekend
Passes
Ease into the weekend with a laid-back night under the stars before heading home.
All Weekend
Camping
Big crowd, big energy, late-night sessions and a weekend of memories.
& Why People Keep Coming Back…
🎸 Real live music, not background noise
🕺Intimate crowd, not packed out chaos
🏕️ Right on the river at Rawdon Island
🎶 Artists you can actually connect with
💥 A proper weekend, not just a gig
See What It’s Really Like
No filters. No hype. This is Island Blues & Roots.
Who’s Playing This Time?
A mix of local legends, travelling artists, and bands that know how to hold a crowd.
Bill Barber & The Holding Cell
The
Heavy Kicks
The Adam Ruthless Band
The Blue Skillet Rovers
Rob
Papp
Michelle
Belle
Past & Returning Artists
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Minnie Marks
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Simon Kinney-Lewis
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Anna Scionti
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Matty Rogers
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Julian James
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Miss Jodie
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Marshall & The Fro
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The Adam Ruthless Band
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Benny Gerrard
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Dan Hopkins
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Archie Geronimi
More Than Just Music
It’s the space between sets. The people you meet. The moment the sun drops and the music kicks up a notch.
Set up by the river. Wander between stages. Grab a drink, find your spot, and let the weekend unfold.
Rawdon Island, Near Port Macquarie
Tucked just outside Port Macquarie, Rawdon Island gives us the perfect setting — open space, river views, and room to breathe.
Easy to get to. Hard to leave.
Don’t Hear About It Later
Lock in your tickets, grab your crew, and make a weekend of it.
We'll See You On The Island!
What People Love About Island Blues & Roots
Island Blues & Roots Festival is a boutique live music festival held twice each year on beautiful Rawdon Island near Port Macquarie, NSW. Bringing together outstanding musicians, a welcoming community and a relaxed riverside setting, it's a weekend experience built around great music, good people and unforgettable memories.
Thank you for your great hospitality, gorgeous venue.. great music!
Trina De
Best festival on the Coast, you’ve always got amazing artists and the community vibe you’re building is exactly what we all need right now.
Adam Chaffey
That was truly an amazing weekend and I'm still buzzing from the energy, thank you to everyone involved.
I'm so grateful for the memories, the friendships, laughter and amazing music.
BonBon Bronnie
Heartfelt applause to you all. little Rawdon island gigs are the best of the best. Much appreciation and gratitude
Mel Stewart
Thank you to all involved.
A great little festival. Always a good one. Looking forward to next one.
Happy days.
GregMez Rentoul
Thanks to all that make these so damn good!
Will see you again in October!
Kerry Williams
Thanks for putting it on mate. Was a bloody treat to come hang with such a bunch of awesome souls.
You all deserve a huge thanks.
Matty Rogers