Bluesfest wasn’t supposed to work. Now it’s one of the best music festivals in Canada
Posted by Lynn Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen | July 23, 2025
'I’m extremely nervous': Students rock out on stage for Bluesfest's final night
Be in the Band and Blues in the Schools programs offer students a chance to perform at Ottawa's biggest music festival.
Posted by Alexa MacKie, Ottawa Citizen | July 20, 2025
Ottawa Bluesfest a 'very big deal' for local bands. Here's how they get the gig
Posted by Lynn Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen | July 8, 2025
How Bluesfest became "polyjamorous"
Every summer around this time, purists wonder why Bluesfest is still called Bluesfest. (Don't blame pop superstar Sting.)
Posted by Lynn Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen | July 3, 2025