Immediately after leaving Greenfest I headed straight back to the bus and headed up to the Woodford Folk Festival site but this time, for the Dreaming festival. Australia’s International Indigenous festival, where This year, I had volunteered to work with the maintenance crew known as “Fixology”. Apart from having to deal with the other 40,000 people heading north for the long weekend, it was a lovely yet slow trip.

Because I was working at the festival I had the privilege of camping at “Cloudland” the BEST camp site on the entire property, right up ontop of the highest hill overlooking the entire festival on one side and spectacular scenery on the other. And as usual in bus, I got Bogged. But i was off the road enough, so I thought buggar it. Im camping right here. By this time it was dark and I was still recovering from a cold, so not long after arriving, it was off to bed.

Up early, it was time to head into the festival for the first volunteer meeting. But first, admiring the amazing low lying cloud roll in through the valley over breakfast.
I love this place as ive mentioned many times before. The scenery, and the vibe from the people that spend time here. Id never been to “The Dreaming” festival before so I wasnt sure what to expect compared to the main Folk Festival event, but really.. they are pretty much on par. A Lot of the same stalls and people, all be it a fair bit smaller scale.

I didnt have to start my shift till later that afternoon so I spent the day casually wondering around the festival catching acts here and there and checking out my crew’s office etc.. Meeting the crew for the first time was awesome.. Ive come along way over the years, from being quite a closed person that barely left the house, to someone loving meeting and getting to know new people.

Another Thing i love about this place is the vast array of food available. I discovered A place that sold Mayan Coffee which included the addition of Chilli. Yum, Man I drank so much of this stuff, even though the line up took what felt like a life time. I had conversations in that line that discussed such topics as being able to meet someone, get married, have childeren and watch them grow, all while waiting in this bloody line! But that Chilli Mocha was so worth it..

As well as many familier faces, the Torres Strait Islanders, Archie Roach, Blue King Brown, and my Tree Huggers Crew, I Checked out and met many other great acts , such as Adrian and his Band Tjupurru. With their incredible Electronica style Didjeridu, Beat boxing and experimental noise, with the addition of on stage Performing arts by Terry from All star Fish.

And the thing is I wouldnt have even come across them if I hadent met Terry in the festival street the day before with his Bass Tar. Check this Video out.

Another Awesome band I met, a Great TI Hiphop crew Called One Blood Hidden Image. These Guys went off. And I ended up having such a good night I pretty much wrote off the entire next day. lol. Probably wasnt the smartest thing to do when recovering from a cold. But I enjoyed drinking with these guys and thats all that counts.

The Dancestry Stage was another Favorite place to relax and enjoy new acts. Very entertaining with many Countries Indigenous Dance groups represented here. No mater where I wondered off too I always found myself back here to see whats happening next.

Over all I had a great time, working at the larger events here at Woodford has so many bonuses. Really, you arnt required to do many hours at all, which covers your entry into the festival, so well worth it. Its really the best of both world, being at and enjoying the festival while working behind the scenes and helping to make this great event run smoothly, As well as meeting many like minded people. Now im really looking forward to the main event at the end of the year, but for now I have the Woodford Treehugger weekends to attent up until then. Plus working on my Bus ‘Machete’ and getting her completely rebuilt as an Eco-mobile. A self sustained house on wheels.

For all the Photos from the Dreaming Festival Please see my Dreaming Set on Flickr.