The Countdown is on for BluesFest 2014 | Festival News

Taking place at The Royal Albert Hall from October 26th – 31st, BluesFest 2014 this year's line-up boasts an array of international stars from the worlds of blues, soul and jazz.

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Alongside the headline concerts in the main auditorium each evening, which will feature a range of huge names from around the world including Van Morrison, Elvis Costello, Gregory Porter and Sheryl Crow, the festival has also scheduled a full programme of daytime activity, which will see performances from some of the best blues acts in the business including Georgie Fame, Andy Fairweather Low, Mud Morganfield, Si Cranstoun and Nell Bryden. Taking place during school half-term, the daytime programme will appeal to families, while providing young people with a unique introduction to the blues. And for all the daytime events, admission is only £20 per day and kids go free! Tickets via Ticketmaster

Leo Green – Festival Director: “Since its inception in 2011, BluesFest has grown year on year to the point where we’re now programming over 40 acts and expecting to welcome 30,000 music fans across the week. It’s a truly special festival which we’re incredibly proud of and we’re really looking forward to sharing the experience with everyone."

John Reid – Live Nation’s President of Concerts: "Last year's decision to bring the whole festival under one roof was an undeniable success and the programming of live music throughout the day proved a hit with audiences and acts alike. This year we're excited to have expanded the festival to six days and nights and we look forward to establishing BluesFest as one of the UK's most exciting and musically diverse festivals."

Headliners:

Oct 26^th: Level 42

Oct 27^th: Gregory Porter

Oct 28^th: Van Morrison

Oct 29^th: Elvis Costello solo in concert (plus support from Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames)

Oct 30^th: Provogue Records Presents: Beth Hart and Robert Cray Band

Oct 31^st: Sheryl Crow

The full daytime programme is as follows:

Monday 27^th October

From 1pm ELGAR ROOM Paul Lamb & Kingsnakes, Curtis Stigers, Georgie Fame

WEST ARENA FOYER Ben Poole, The Silver Rays, Dan Owen,

VERDI Nigel Mooney, Mike Sanchez, Nina Ferro

CODA ROOM Q & A Paul Jones in conversation with…, Robert Elms in conversation with…

LEARNIN’ THE BLUES: JASON REBELLO WORKSHOPS – NORTH CIRCLE BAR Jason Rebello: Session for ages 2-14, Jason Rebello: Instrumental workshop: all ages, Jason Rebello: Masterclass clinic & jam session

Tuesday October 28^th

From 1pm ELGAR ROOM Georgie Fame, Andy Fairweather Low, Jo Harman

WEST ARENA FOYER Dan Owen, Big Boy Bloater, Marcus Bonfanti

VERDI Danny Toeman, Mike Sanchez, The Bad Apples

CODA RESTAURANT Q & A Robert Elms In Conversation With…

PORCH, DOOR 9 Blues Storytelling Session for Kids

Wednesday October 29^th

From 1pm ELGAR ROOM Andy Fairweather Low, The Hoax, Dr Feelgood

WEST ARENA FOYER Danny Bryant, Paddy Milner, The Motives ft. Matt Taylor

VERDI Mike Sanchez, The Bad Apples, Never The Bride

CODA RESTAURANT Q & A Paul Jones In Conversation With…, Robert Elms In Conversation With…

Thursday October 30^th

From 1pm ELGAR ROOM Dr Feelgood, Marcus Bonfanti, Mud Morganfield

WEST ARENA FOYER Mitch Laddie, Babajack, The Excitements

VERDI Jon Allen, Mike Sanchez, Matt White Trio

CODA RESTAURANT Q & A Paul Jones In Conversation With…, Robert Elms In Conversation With…

PORCH, DOOR 9 Blues Storytelling Session for Kids

Friday October 31^st

From 1pm ELGAR ROOM Mud Morganfield, The Excitements, Nell Bryden

WEST ARENA FOYER Si Cranstoun, Cadillac Kings, Bex Marshall

VERDI Mike Sanchez, Jon Allen, Dave Arcari

CODA RESTAURANT Q & A Paul Jones In Conversation With…, Robert Elms In Conversation With

This year’s festival runs from Sunday 26^th – Friday 31^st October.

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