In a time and society so vehemently driven by commercialism and consumption, we are so easily blinded to the things that truly matter. Christmas began before the Christians claimed it, a Pagan celebration of the winter equinox in jubilant thanks that the cold, dark days… Read More »WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL: ‘ANTI-SOCIAL’ BEHAVIOUR
Let’s face it – you’ve got more chance of finding a leprechaun riding a unicorn while munching a four-leaf clover sandwich than hearing the words, “you know, I think Tony Abbott is pretty good for this country” uttered by anyone outside the mining industry. Nestled… Read More »MALIA ROUILLON: SIRENS WILL SAVE US ALL
Every festival has it’s niche. For some, such as Soundwave, it is an adrenalin-fuelled, whiplash-inducing headbang-fest. Woodford is about a more spiritual appreciation of music and ecology. Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival, Big Day Out, all about the big names, international contemporaries, but each… Read More »BYRON BLUESFEST: IF LOVE BE THE FOOD OF MUSIC, LOVE ON
There is something about music that has the power to change people, to awaken people, to unite people, and to inspire people. It could be the lyrics, the melody, the evocation of memories, the reminder of spirit, or a combination of them all. But music… Read More »Nahko’s Medicine
