The cancellation of Bluesfest Byron Bay has seen the appointment of a liquidator, with ticketholders unlikely to receive refunds through the formal winding up process.
by Paul Cashmere
Bluesfest Byron Bay has officially entered the liquidation phase following the cancellation of the 2026 event. On 12 March 2026, Bluesfest Enterprises Pty Ltd was placed into liquidation, with Jason Bettles of Worrells appointed to oversee the process. The company has ceased trading immediately, confirming that it is no longer in a position to stage the long running festival in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales.
Liquidation serves as the formal process of winding up the financial affairs of a company. It involves dismantling the corporate…