The Agnes Blues, Roots & Rock Festival will be doubling the fun this summer, bringing back the fan favourite Discovery Stage alongside the main Marquee Stage from 19 – 21 February 2027 at the SES Grounds, Town of 1770.
Among almost 20 artists set to light up the vibrant, up close and personal Discovery Stage is Sam O’Connell, a 29-year-old Australian-Irish Folk musician from the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.
Sam O’Connell had a guitar placed in his hand at the age of 7 years old and has continued learning and mastering his craft ever since. With raw and beautiful storytelling, mesmerising vocals and incredibly intricate guitar work, Sam is the whole package and always puts on a show that captivates any audience.
Sam performed at both the Melbourne Celtic Festival and the National Celtic Folk Festival earlier this year. He is a dedicated artist relentlessly pushing to be heard, with the original music and talent to back up an unforgettable spot at any festival.
Get ready to be captivated by the spellbinding Sam O’Connell as he makes his #AgnesBluesFest Discovery Stage debut from 3.15-4.00pm on Saturday 20 February 2027. This unique and passionate musician’s performance will be something truly special that you won’t want to miss.
Designed to complement the Marquee Stage program within the vibrant Festival precinct at the 1770 SES Grounds and about to celebrate its seventh 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 2027 tickets are on sale at $179pp until Sunday 1 November 2026, a saving of $70 on the full ticket price of $249. Book 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 2027 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.
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Each and every year, the #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 2027, profits will once again go directly to local community groups, and the annual community event established in 1992, the 1770 Festival.
