Blues on the Mountain

05/09/2026

Attention: Campers and those arriving early coming up from Sydney, RFS have temporarily closed Peats Ridge Road at Calga due to smoke from the roadside fire there, please take the Gosford exit and follow Wiseman's Ferry Rd to Mangrove Mountain Hall which is unaffected

04/09/2026

Tonight! Legendary Australian Blues Band, the Backsliders, live at Mangrove Mountain Hall!

This is going to be such an amazing full house show! AND if you missed out on tix, we've just managed to squeeze a few more seats in and have put up a lucky last handful of tickets online. Yay! Final tix via https://events.humanitix.com/backsliders-mangrove-mountain-hall

Doors open at 6pm

Great food available to purchase for dinner 6pm till 8pm

Show from 7pm

Campground gates open at 1pm and is fully booked out, camping ticket holders only. Campers please note that the RFS has issued a total fire ban for the greater Sydney region today, which includes us, so no campfires this time. But hey, it's a gorgeous warm spring day on the Mountain, so we'll be comfy without one.

See you there!

01/09/2026

Hungry for this Saturday's show with the Backsliders?

We've got one of our favourite food vendors, Shawarma Bites, ready to serve up a feast of delicious cuisine 😋 Mezza plates, falafel kebabs, Shawarma and more ready to order from 6pm.

See you there!

30/08/2026

Final Tickets for the Backsliders at Mangrove Mountain Hall this coming Saturday the 5th of September!

Don't miss out friends!

Doors open at 6pm for Dinner with Dips N More

7pm till 7.30pm Special acoustic set Dom Turner and Joey Glover

8pm onwards Backsliders full band electric set featuring Dom Turner, Joey Glover, Rosscoe Clark and Hamish Stuart.

Join us for one of the shows of the year at the historic Mangrove Mountain Hall 🎶

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Multi award-winning Australian blues act, Backsliders, led by founding member Dom Turner, return to the live circuit in 2026 celebrating 40 years

27/08/2026

Next Week! Legendary Australian Blues Band, the Backsliders perform at the historic Mangrove Mountain Hall on Saturday week the 5th of September!

It's going to be a big one, 150 tickets have already been snapped up! Don't miss out, Final release of 50 show tickets available now via https://events.humanitix.com/backsliders-mangrove-mountain-hall

A perennial favourite in the Australian Blues and Roots live music scene over four decades, Backsliders have won the Rhythms Album of the Year award four times as well as being crowned the Rolling Stone/Australian Blues Awards “Band of the Year” in 1994. Backsliders were also nominated for three ARIA awards in 1999, 2002 and 2011.

The Backsliders have performed at some of the biggest festivals across the country, Womad New Zealand and Womadelaide (SA) Bluesfest, Blues on Broadbeach, Adelaide International Guitar Festival, the Melbourne International Music & Blues Festival (alongside Bob Dylan, Ray Charles & Tony Joe White), Woodford Folk Festival, Bridgetown Blues Festival to name a few.

It’s been eight years since Backsliders have performed on the Central Coast, with their show at the historic Mangrove Mountain Hall on Saturday the 5th of September a rare opportunity to see one of Australia’s favourite Blues bands in such an intimate setting.

26/08/2026

Looking forward to camping the night at Blues on the Mountain for the Backsliders on Saturday week the 5th of September? Why not make a weekend of it and enjoy a barista coffee and something yummy to eat at Mangrove Mountain Farmers and Artisans Market on Sunday morning before kicking back with Jack Derwin performing live from 10am. Entry is free!

22/08/2026

Legendary Australian Blues Band, the Backsliders are performing at the historic Mangrove Mountain Hall in just two weeks on Saturday the 5th of September! This one has show of the year written all over it and is well on the way to selling out!

Grab tickets for dad and the family and celebrate Father's Day eve with a great night out at the historic hall. Great food available for purchase, BYO drinks, camping sites available (only 8 left). To book visit

Multi award-winning Australian blues act, Backsliders, led by founding member Dom Turner, return to the live circuit in 2026 celebrating 40 years

17/08/2026

Where it all began, May 2013 with Blue Eyes Cry. 🎶

What a journey it's been. We can't thank you enough for all your support of Blues on the Mountain and all of the amazing bands and musicians who have graced our little stage.

Here's to many more!

15/08/2026

Legendary Blues Band, the Backsliders, are coming to perform at the historic Mangrove Mountain Hall, Saturday the 5th of September! Great food, BYO and Camping sites available. To book visit

Multi award-winning Australian blues act, Backsliders, led by founding member Dom Turner, return to the live circuit in 2026 celebrating 40 years

09/08/2026

Our next show at the historic Mangrove Mountain Hall! The Backsliders! Saturday the 5th of September. Great food available for purchase, BYO and Camping sites available. Grab your tickets now!
https://events.humanitix.com/backsliders-mangrove-mountain-hall



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Backsliders (with special guests) live at the Byron Theatre 4 April...