Hall of Fame

Colin Thompson is a passionate drummer who loves sharing the joy of live music and is best known for founding, programming and running Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival, which ran in its fullest form [more…]

Roger McLachlan (15 January 1954 – 17 April 2025) began his musical journey in Riverton, New Zealand, before moving to Australia in the mid-1970s, where he quickly became one of the country’s most respected bassists. [more…]

Allan Stafford, the boy from Walthamstow, born with a love of music, a magical tenor himself and cricket in his heart. Migrating to Australia with his family in the 70’s to settle, only to find [more…]

For many decades, The Rainbow Hotel in Fitzroy has been a cornerstone of Melbourne’s blues scene — a place where generations of musicians, fans, and industry figures have come together to celebrate live music. From [more…]

“We began on a wing and a prayer in December 2001. A group of Roots music fans, whose regular watering hole was the Williamstown RSL, pooled together $50 each to organise a gig featuring the [more…]

2025 People’s Choice award Winner is SAMMY OWEN As part of the BMV – Hall of Fame Awards we have a category for People’s Choice,  As the name suggest, to be nominated for this category, [more…]

Mentored and raised by the local Blues community, Lloyd Spiegel began performing at age 10 and has dedicated his life to creating a signature style that honours the traditions of the music he loves, while [more…]

Congratulations to Sammy Owen on being this years Blues Music Victoria People’s Choice Blues Legend!! Sammy will be presented with the People’s Choice award at the BMV Hall of Fame Gala at Memo Hall 26th [more…]

PRESS RELEASE 16 September 2025 *For Immediate Release* 🎶 The Gala Blues Night of the Year! 🎶 Blues Music Victoria presents the 2025 Hall of Fame – celebrating the legends who keep the blues alive! [more…]