How Broadbeach Became a Blues Music Center

The article is written by Dan Condon.

It is from Double J.

The topic is music.

Blues On Broadbeach is 25 years old this weekend.

You can walk from Kurrawa Park to the ocean in a few minutes.

You have time for a swim between music sets at the festival.

The festival has a relaxed, beachy feel.

The main stage used to be on Surf Parade.

Many music fans will go to Broadbeach for the festival.

The first festival was small, with Ian Moss as the main act.

The festival grew quickly, with more Australian artists.

This is the schedule for the first Blues On Broadbeach festival.

Mark Duckworth became the festival director in 2012.

The festival was growing and needed to change.

Bigger acts meant bigger crowds, so the festival had to adapt.

The festival used to be on Surf Parade with two stages.

The festival needed more space for the growing crowds.

Changing the festival was not easy, but it was necessary.

Some people did not like the changes to the festival.

The old location was special, with hotel balconies overlooking the stage.

The festival still has a great atmosphere, even with changes.

The festival is still about the music.

The festival has had many great acts over the years.

The blues music is still the main focus of the festival.

The festival has stayed true to its roots.

The festival has grown, with more national and international acts.

Ash Grunwald has played at the festival many times.

The festival has been great to watch grow.

Buzz and Karen have been to every festival since the start.

The atmosphere at the festival is still great.

The festival has a great culture and music.

The festival is all about the music.

The festival has had many great international acts.

The blues music has stayed central to the festival.

The festival has grown, but the blues remain the focus.

Buzz and Karen love watching local artists grow.

They have seen many great Australian acts over the years.

Robert Cray's performance was a highlight for them.

Australian talent is what keeps them coming back.

The festival is for everyone, with great music.

The festival is accessible to all, with a great atmosphere.

You can enjoy the festival with family or friends.

The festival has a family-friendly area with a stage.

The family area is a great place to relax and enjoy the music.

People love the family area, with a play park and stage.

The family area is a great way to introduce kids to music.

The festival is a great way to expose kids to music.

Some kids who attended the festival are now great musicians.

The blues music has a deep and soulful feeling.

The festival is a great place to experience live blues music.

The blues music is a great antidote to modern life.

The festival has improved its accessibility in recent years.

The festival is now more inclusive, with better access for all.

Julie, who uses a wheelchair, says the festival is more accessible.

The festival is a great place for people of all abilities.

The blues music is here to stay, with a great festival.

The Gold Coast is a great city for the festival.

The city has a growing cultural scene, with many festivals.

The festival is a great event for the city, with many benefits.

The mayor of the Gold Coast is confident in the festival's future.

The festival is a marquee event for the city, with great music.

The festival has a great model, with many free events.

The festival is resilient, with a great team behind it.

Mark Duckworth has been the festival director for 14 years.

The Gold Coast City Council has supported the festival.

The city sees the value in events like the festival.

The festival is a great example of music tourism.

The festival starts on Thursday, with great music.

The festival is a great event, with many stories to tell.

The festival is a great place to enjoy live music.

The festival has many related stories and topics.

The festival is a great event, with many great acts.

The blues music is a great genre, with many great artists.

The festival is a great place to enjoy the blues.

The festival has many great topics and stories.

The festival is a great event, with many great things to see.

The festival has a great community, with many great people.

The festival is a great place to enjoy music and culture.

The festival has many great stories and topics.

The festival is a great event, with many great things to see and do.

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