Thredbo: Home of the Blues

While Thredbo may be most famous for its exhilarating ski runs, breathtaking alpine scenery, friendly atmosphere and crisp, clear mountain air, this charming Snowy Mountains resort is much, much more than just a winter wonderland.

In fact, long after the snow has melted, the sun has returned and the mountain has been transformed into a lush, green paradise, the village of Thredbo comes alive to the sound of blues music.

For over two decades Thredbo has played host to one of the largest and most celebrated blues events in the country, with the finest musicians from both Australia and around the world gathering in the mountaintop resort to entertain thousands of blues lovers each summer.

For three days in January Thredbo becomes the home of Australian blues, musicians and fans gather from around the world, and the mountains ring out to the sounds of guitar, sax, harmonica and smooth, soulful vocals.

Visitors to Thredbo have always loved the festival, but the upcoming 21st anniversary event promises to be better than ever. The Thredbo Blues Festival 2015 will see the line-up include Russell Morris, Andy Just and more than 20 of Australia’s most popular blues bands and solo artists.

For the 2nd year in a row, the legendary Russell Morris returns to Thredbo as the headline act, catch Russell in the Kosi Room on Saturday night but more importantly by the pool on SUnday afternoon for what should be an epic gig.

Visitors will be invited to join them for multiple gigs at various venues across the village, from cozy, intimate bar sets to poolside gigs at the Thredbo Alpine Hotel to spectacular open air shows at the mountaintop Eagle’s Nest restaurant.
If you like your scenery stunning, your drinks chilled and your tunes smooth, Thredbo Blues Festival is the only place to be this summer.

With fantastic accommodation available for hire in the heart of the action, all you have to do is make your way to the village to enjoy a long weekend of music, merriment, good friends and beautiful views. Thredbo has it all.