I read a news report recently that said people are turning away from music festivals these days. They’re frustrated by high prices and out of control crowds, the folks more interested in indulging in drink and drugs than listening to the music. They commented that these days people seemed more concerned with being seen and appearing cool than enjoying the event. Clearly none of the people surveyed had been to the Wollombi Music Festival.
I don’t blame them, because until the weekend neither had I. It’s not a festival that attracts big name international acts, or even the local household names. It doesn’t get effusive write-ups in the media. But it’s a great little event with a whole lot of heart.
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