Authentic blues performer Mark Porter will be returning to the Agnes Blues, Roots & Rock Festival in just a few weeks’ time, performing his raw, rich and real music on the up close and personal Discovery Stage.
Mark Porter is a third-generation musician, influenced by the early music that came out of America’s Deep South. Powered by rich vocals, acoustic and dobro slide guitars, his renditions are raw and heartfelt.
Mark delivers the classic blues sounds of New Orleans, Chicago and Memphis in combination with earthy blues originals and folk overtones. His impressive, entertaining presence on stage is immersive, but never overstated.
Mark has performed at numerous festivals including Gympie Music Muster, Agnes Water Blues, Roots & Rock Festival, Rotorua Blues Festival NZ, Festival of King Island (Tasmania), the Airlie Beach Festival of Music and Cooktown Discovery Festival.
Following the success of his second album ‘Porter Bros Blues’ which reached number 13 in the ABARAC charts, Mark released his third Album in 2020 to showcase his original acoustic blues music, blended with some folk influences making up a tasty brew.
2018 into 2025 has seen this rambling troubadour touring continuously throughout Queensland, with a highly being a recent successful appearance in the famous Blues Marquee at the Gympie Music Muster.
Immerse in the authentic sounds of seasoned bluesman Mark Porter performing on the #AgnesBluesFest Discovery Stage from 1.15 to 2.00pm on Saturday 21 February 2026. Join him on a raw and real journey through classic blues with folk overtones that you’ll remember for a long time to come.
Designed to complement the Marquee Stage program within the vibrant Festival precinct at the 1770 SES Grounds and about to celebrate its sixth year, the Discovery Stage encompasses the blues, roots and rock genres within a relaxed, intimate atmosphere; getting up close and personal and showcasing original music performed by an eclectic range of entertaining regional artists from Central Queensland and beyond.
Limited discount #AgnesBluesFest 2026 tickets are now on sale at $199pp. Make the most of this online price as full price will be $209pp from Monday 16th February. Book online now via www.agnesbluesandroots.com.au/tickets
The Agnes Blues, Roots & Rock Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar. #AgnesBluesFest is also proudly supported in 2026 by the Gladstone Regional Council’s Community Celebration Fund.
Rocking out since 2008, the Agnes Blues, Roots & Rock Festival is a 3 Day Annual Event held in the Great Barrier Reef’s Sensational Deep South. Follow @AgnesBluesFest on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter).
Each and every year #AgnesBluesFest is not only focused on delivering a fantastic live show for ticket holders, it also ensures a positive impact on the local community and environment. In 2026, profits will go directly to local community groups, including the Agnes Water SES, Bin Chickens, Lions Club and the annual community event established in 1992, the 1770 Festival, held every May.
