Robert Plant and Lionel Richie Top Bluesfest's First 2018 Lineup Annoucement

Bluesfest has lifted the lid on its first artist announcement for 2018, and heading the stampede is a pair of legendary musical figures: Lionel Richie and Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, who will play with his band The Sensational Space Shifters. Plant's performance at the five-day Easter long weekend festival just outside of Byron Bay will mark 50 years since he first performed with Led Zeppelin, so the gravity of the performance is sure to be pretty huge.

Other acts taking to the stage Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm over the weekend include Aussies Tash Sultana and John Butler Trio, Swedish duo First Aid Kit and what will surely be a captivating set by José González. Bluesfest returnees Joe Louis Walker, Dumpstaphunk and Eric Gales are on there too.

Anyway, here's the full lineup. Better start making Easter plans because tickets are already on sale.

BLUESFEST 2018 LINEUP

Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters
Lionel Richie
The John Butler Trio
Tash Sultana
The New Power Generation
Chic Featuring Nile Rodgers
First Aid Kit
Jose Gonzalez
Morcheeba
Gov't Mule
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
The California Honeydrops
Eric Gales
Bobby Rush
Dumpstaphunk
Joe Louis Walker
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats

+ more to be announced.

Bluesfest 2017 will run March 29 to April 2 at Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, Byron Bay. More details and ticket info here.

Image: Andy Fraser.