# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MBAS Blues Challenge FINAL (Solo/Duo & Band) at the MBAS House of Blues
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎶💙BOOKINGS NOW OPEN FOR THE BLUES CHALLENGE FINAL – Combined SOLO/DUO & BAND Categories🎶💙 SUNDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2026 at 5:00pm sharp (doors 4:00pm) – at the Flemington Bowls Club.
Which 2 WINNERS at the FINAL will be headed to Memphis USA in January 2027 to represent the MBAS and compete at the International Blues Challenge (IBC), and follow in the footsteps of last year's winning champions – Cam Walter Blues Band and Damon Smith? Come along to support and cheer on all 6 Finalists:
⭐️TIM STOUT & THE HOODOO MEN (BAND Category)
⭐️GYPSY KING JONES (SOLO/DUO Category)
⭐️OZONE STREET (BAND Category)
⭐️PAULIE BIGNELL & THE THORNBURY TWO (BAND Category)
⭐️KIER STEVENS (SOLO/DUO Category)
⭐️ELLY POLETTI BAND (BAND Category)
The 2 winning acts at the FINAL (in separate SOLO/DUO & BAND Categories) will have their return Memphis travel and accommodation expenses paid by MBAS – valued at over $5,000 PER MUSICIAN! PLUS: Proudly supported with extra prizes by our sponsors: 
💙PBS 106.7FM – $1,500 On-air promo prize to BAND Category Winner, 
💙ELWOOD BLUES CLUB – $600 Cash prize to BAND Category Winner and 
💙HUME BLUES CLUB – $600 Cash prize to SOLO/DUO Category Winner
HURRY – THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT! TIX: $40 / $35 MBAS Members. Allocated seating strictly limited, avail. until sold out – Book now: https://www.mbas.org.au/.../blues-challenge-20-09-2026
NOTE: Once sold out, limited STANDING-ONLY tix available at the door.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ascot-vale/mbas-blues-challenge-final-solo-duo-and-band-at-the-mbas-house-of-blues/200030585076054
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ascot Vale
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Flemington & Kensington Bowling Club
- **lat**: -37.78808
- **long**: 144.92378
- **full address**: Flemington & Kensington Bowling Club, 407-411 Racecourse Rd, Kensington VIC 3031, Australia, Ascot Vale

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MBAS Blues Challenge FINAL (Solo/Duo & Band) at the MBAS House of Blues being held?
  - **A:** MBAS Blues Challenge FINAL (Solo/Duo & Band) at the MBAS House of Blues takes place on Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Flemington & Kensington Bowling Club, 407-411 Racecourse Rd, Kensington VIC 3031, Australia, Ascot Vale.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MBAS Blues Challenge FINAL (Solo/Duo & Band) at the MBAS House of Blues?
  - **A:** MBAS Blues Challenge FINAL (Solo/Duo & Band) at the MBAS House of Blues is organized by Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society - MBAS.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** MBAS Blues Challenge FINAL (Solo/Duo & Band) at the MBAS House of Blues is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ascot Vale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If MBAS Blues Challenge FINAL (Solo/Duo & Band) at the MBAS House of Blues sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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