What happens when Australia's biggest music and arts festival becomes home to a community of dreamers, builders, and storytellers?
Join comedian Harley Breen as he uncovers the wild stories behind the biggest festival you just might never have heard of. Broadcasting live from Woodfordia: A 500-acre regenerated dairy farm on Jinibara Country that's hosted the Festival for the past 30 years.
Expect cracking yarns from the visionaries who built this cultural phenomenon from humble Maleny beginnings, plus the artists whose careers launched from this hidden Queensland valley, just an hour from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
There are familiar faces and unsung heroes who come together to produce something many have experienced as a rite of passage. Like everything at Woodfordia, from the 136,000 trees planted, to our chai tent (one of the first places to serve chai in Australia), this podcast is unfolding, growing, expanding the Woodfordia Universe to invite more of us in.
Many arrive at all ages of life and say 'I've finally found my people'.
This is an invitation into the lives of our people who might just become yours too.
To learn more visits www.woodfordia.org or www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
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What happens when Australia's biggest music and arts festival becomes home to a community of dreamers, builders, and storytellers?
Join comedian Harley Breen as he uncovers the wild stories behind the biggest festival you just might never have heard of. Broadcasting live from Woodfordia: A 500-acre regenerated dairy farm on Jinibara Country that's hosted the Festival for the past 30 years.
Expect cracking yarns from the visionaries who built this cultural phenomenon from humble Maleny beginnings, plus the artists whose careers launched from this hidden Queensland valley, just an hour from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
There are familiar faces and unsung heroes who come together to produce something many have experienced as a rite of passage. Like everything at Woodfordia, from the 136,000 trees planted, to our chai tent (one of the first places to serve chai in Australia), this podcast is unfolding, growing, expanding the Woodfordia Universe to invite more of us in.
Many arrive at all ages of life and say 'I've finally found my people'.
This is an invitation into the lives of our people who might just become yours too.
To learn more visits www.woodfordia.org or www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
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Excuse the microphones at the start. Small Malfunctions, appreciate your patience.
"My passion is the environment, and plants and the animals and everything. So each venue (at the children's festival) has a different feel to it, and I place artists in the space that match that feel."
In this episode, Harley sits down with Becky Wandell, who's been running the Children's Festival (now Tin Lids) for 34 years, and Kate Day, a storyteller who first performed at the festival when she was 19 and is returning this year.
Becky's journey started in the Burnett River Folk Club in Bundaberg in the 1980s, where she and a group of friends created a space for people who didn't quite fit anywhere else. That germ of an idea grew through the magical mystery tours and folk festivals, eventually becoming what we now know as Woodford Folk Festival.
She's been there since the very beginning, working from the bottom up literally cleaning toilets at Maleny before helping to shape what the Children's Festival has become.
Kate represents everything the festival nurtures. A theatre student with dreams of changing the world through art, she walked into Woodford as a young performer and found a community that believed in her storytelling when she didn't yet believe in herself. Now, she's a public servant and teacher who return to remember she's an artist at heart.
The conversation gets beautifully personal about mentorship, legacy, and what it means to see potential in people before they see it in themselves. Harley and Becky reflect on the importance of people who sit behind the scenes, the facilitators who recognise talent and create the conditions for it to flourish. They explore the structure of the eight-venue children's program, the magic of creating spaces where kids feel genuinely respected, and why Professor Wallace's return to do Punch and Judy is such a big deal.
This episode is for:
Dive in to hear about why:
Keen to bring your kids to Woodford—https://www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
Learn more about Tin Lids Kids: https://woodfordfolkfestival.com/programme?genres=TinLids
FOR MORE: Harley Breen: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
CREDITS:
Host: Harley Breen
Guests: Becky Wandell & Kate Day
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jamieson
Video Editing: Nicholas Haddow
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
Recorded on Jinibara Country
#RadioWoodfordia #WoodfordFolkFestival #TinLids #ChildrensFestival #FestivalLife
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- Early access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk Festival
Visit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
More information at www.woodfordia.org
For the festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
For Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Credits:
Host: Harley Breen
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
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"It's not their dream to be a touring musician because they're working hard on their farm, but there's so much soul and heart in their music and those stories are incredible."
In this episode, Harley sits down with Izzy Bartlett, the producer of Festival of Small Halls, Woodfordia's regional touring project bringing world-class artists to some of Australia's most remote communities.
Izzy's first Woodford was in her mum's belly, so she's a genuine Woodford baby, one of many who grew up in the Chai Tent, made lifelong friendships, and eventually found her way into making Woodford's magic happen behind the scenes.
From her family's connection to the Toowoomba orchestra to having a hand in the producing of 47 touring shows across 13 years of regional Australia, Izzy's work is about far more than just bringing acts on the road. It's about access, community resilience, and the radical idea that people in towns of 500 or 5,000 deserve world-class art just as much as city dwellers.
The conversation gets real about funding, regional touring costs, and why government support for arts isn't a luxury—it's essential infrastructure. They discuss the power of small venues, intimate performances with under 10 people, and how a show in a flooded community becomes about collective healing.
Plus, Harley and Izzy get unexpectedly philosophical about craft. Who would have thought?
This episode is for:
Dive in to hear about why:
Keen to bring your kids to Woodford to maybe meet their new best friends who might become friends forever - https://www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
Keep up to date with Festival of Small Halls here: https://festivalofsmallhalls.com/
FOR MORE:
Harley Breen: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
CREDITS:
Host: Harley Breen
Guest: Izzy Bartlett
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jamieson
Video Editing: Nicholas Haddow
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
Recorded on Jinabara Country
#RadioWoodfordia #WoodfordFolkFestival #FestivalOfSmallHalls #RegionalTourning #IzzyBartlett #CommunityArts #AustralianCulture #RegionalAccess #WoodfordBaby #ArtsAccessibility #RegionalAustralia #CommunityResilience #CraftMatters #HarleyBreen #WoodfordProgram
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- Early access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk Festival
Visit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
More information at www.woodfordia.org
For the festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
For Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Credits:
Host: Harley Breen
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
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"I've been discovering music my whole life, but every year Woodford brings a stack of stuff I've never heard of, that I know is going to become my next favourite thing."
In this episode, Harley sits down with ABC's Sarah Howells / Aussie radio royalty with 21 years in the biz, including stints at Triple J and Double J.
And would you believe, this was her first podcast ever!
From winning Woodford tickets through her mum's competition obsession in 1998 to becoming one of the festival's most recognisable voices, Sarah shares her journey from small-town nerd in Murwillumbah to championing Australian music on a national stage.
The conversation weaves through Sarah's origin story, her thoughts on Triple J's evolution and why she transitioned from music-focused programming to ABC Local Radio, falling in love with conversations in the process.
They dive into the magic of discovering new artists at Woodford, the importance of regional music scenes like the Sunshine Coast and Sarah's role as vice chair of the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective. Plus, Sarah gives us the inside scoop on must-see acts from the freshly launched program. We'd tell you who but we'd prefer if you listened yourself.
Sarah also reveals her pivotal Woodford moment and why maybe the sunsets deserve as much hype as the infamous sunrise on New Year's Day.
This episode is for:
People on the fence about coming to Woodford and want some insights into what makes Woodford more than just another festival.
Dive in to hear about why:
Want to join Sarah, Harley and 450 other acts at this year's festival?
TIX HERE: https://www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
FOR MORE:
Sarah Howells: https://www.instagram.com/sarahinthehowells
Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective: https://www.scmic.org/
Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
CREDITS:
Host: Harley Breen
Guest: Sarah Howells
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
#RadioWoodfordia #WoodfordFolkFestival #WoodfrodFolkFestival25 #SarahHowells #TripleJ #DoubleJ #ABCRadio #HarleyBreen #WoodfordProgram #FestivalSeason #BobbyAlu #SpankieJackson #WilliamCrighton #FrankAndLouis #SunshineCoastMusic #SCMIC #AustralianMusic #FolkFestival #MusicDiscovery #FestivalCommunity
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- Early early bird access to Woodford Folk Festival tickets
- Early access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk Festival
Visit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
More information at www.woodfordia.org
For the festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
For Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Credits:
Host: Harley Breen
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
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"You could make a clarinet out of a carrot and a bagpipe from rubber gloves... The whole point is not taking the world around us for granted."
In this episode, Harley sits down with long time Woodfordian Linsey Pollak, a musical wonder, craftsperson, and what Harley calls a "perpetual toddler" of endless curiosity and excitement.
What starts as a conversation about the strange-looking instruments on the table becomes an epic tale of experimentation, craft, and following passion wherever it leads. Some would say, making your own luck with the opportunities life throws at you.
With a lifetime of musical exploration, he shares his journey from picking up a secondhand clarinet at 11, through high school experimental bands to creating finely crafted renaissance instrument masterpieces and finding a mentor in Macedonia after a kombi breakdown.
He talks about the beauty of being silly with your craft, why not taking things (or people) for granted matters, and how meeting the right people can completely reshape your creative journey.
Linsey also brings his rubber glove bagpipe to demonstrate the instrument that perfectly captures his philosophy: function without pretense, silliness as serious art.
Catch Linsey this Woodford with his band Gosti I Gosti serenading the Chai Tent.
This episode is for:
Dive in to hear about why:
FOR MORE:
Linsey Pollak: https://www.linseypollak.com/
Harley Breen: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Tickets to Woodford Folk Festival: https://woodfordfolkfestival.com/
CREDITS: Host: Harley Breen | Guest: Linsey Pollak | Producer: Benny Wallington | Recorded on Gubbi Gubbi Country | Music by: The East Pointers & Linsey Pollak | Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
#RadioWoodfordia #WoodfordFolkFestival #LinseyPollak #MusiciansOfWoodford #InstrumentMaker #DIYCulture #ExperimentalMusic #Craft #FoundObjects #QueenslandMusic #IndependentMusic #HarleyBreen #CreativeCurious #MusiciansLife #CommunityOverCommerce
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- Early early bird access to Woodford Folk Festival tickets
- Early access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk Festival
Visit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
More information at www.woodfordia.org
For the festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
For Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Credits:
Host: Harley Breen
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
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"Your music, if it's as important as it is to me, is your soul."
In this episode, Harley sits down with 21-year-old singer-songwriter Tiffany Grace before her Sunset Session at Lake Gula camping. Fresh from moving to Brisbane just six months ago, Tiffany shares her journey from performing at Mackay fairs at 13 to being selected for the APRA AMCOS Songmakers program at Woodford, where 10 artists from across Australia were chosen to co-write, learn from mentors, and perform at the festival.
The conversation goes deep into what it means to be a young artist in 2025, navigating social media demands, staying independent despite industry pressures, and why sometimes you have to turn down opportunities to keep your soul intact. They discuss the brutal economics of streaming (sorry Spotify), why buying CDs and coming to live shows actually matters, the loneliness of being a solo artist, and how programs like Songmakers create communities that understand what it's like to be a young modern musician.
Tiffany also drops news about her debut album "Ripples in Time", her first-ever tour, and why her only definition of success is making music.
This episode is for:
Dive in to hear about why:
FOR MORE: Tiffany Grace: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanygracemusic
Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Join us at the Woodford Folk Festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
Learn about Songmakers: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com/songmakers
Become a Citizen: https://woodfordfolkfestival.com/become-a-citizen/
CREDITS:
Host: Harley Breen Guest: Tiffany Grace Producer: Benny Wallington Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison Video Production: Coeur Visual Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson Music by: The East Pointers
#RadioWoodfordia #WoodfordFolkFestival #TiffanyGrace #Songmakers #EmergingArtists #IndependentMusic #QueenslandMusic #BrisbaneMusic #MackayMusic #HarleyBreen #ArtisticIntegrity #YoungArtists #MusicCommunity #SupportLocalArtists #CountryFolkPop #IndieArtist #RipplesInTime
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- Early early bird access to Woodford Folk Festival tickets
- Early access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk Festival
Visit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
More information at www.woodfordia.org
For the festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
For Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Credits:
Host: Harley Breen
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
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"The first time we met was at Woodford when I was volunteering... and then getting to open for you a few weeks ago was very, very special."
In this ep' Harley brings together two artists whose paths crossed in the most beautiful way. Rhi (Merpire) was playing at Woodford last year and Tessa Fleur was volunteering in the production team. Fast forward to earlier this year and Tessa opened for Rhi at her show in Brisbane.
The three dive into the beauty of mentorship over competition, why Melbourne isn't the only place for great music (Queensland punches way above its weight), the economics of being an artist in 2025, and how community support is the only thing keeping the whole creative ecosystem alive.
Rhi shares why she's taking a break to figure out music's role in her life, Tessa drops some massive news about Berlin and upcoming releases, and they both talk about a curious Q&A format on stage that breaks down the fourth wall and builds real connection with artists and their audience.
Also: horny songs, hot water bottle sausage dogs, the Woodford Lettering House, and why short toilet lines are an underrated festival flex.
Dive in to hear about why:
FOR MORE:
Merpire: https://www.merpiremusic.com/
Tessa Fleur: https://www.instagram.com/tessa__fleur
Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Come to the Woodford Folk Festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
CREDITS:
Host: Harley Breen
Guests: Rhiannon Atkinson-Howatt (Merpire) & Tessa Fleur
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Video Production: Coeur Visual
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
#RadioWoodfordia #WoodfordFolkFestival #Merpire #TessaFleur #QueenslandMusic #MusicCommunity #ArtistMentorship #BrisbaneMusic #HarleyBreen #FestivalConnections #Woodfordia #SupportLocalArtists #IndieMusic
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- Early early bird access to Woodford Folk Festival tickets
- Early access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk Festival
Visit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
More information at www.woodfordia.org
For the festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
For Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Credits:
Host: Harley Breen
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
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"We had no business plan, no rules... Because there'd never been one (A Chai Tent - Anywhere in Australia). So we could do what we wanted..."
Grab a warm chai and listen to the history of Chai in Australia as Harley sits down with Robin Clayfield, part of the force behind the iconic Chai Tent. From humble beginnings with a truck tarp and bamboo structure to becoming the 24hour beating heart of Woodford's late-night culture, Robin shares the wild journey of creating a 24/7 haven that ran for 23 years straight. They discuss the infamous Peace Train, a stampede that changed everything, permaculture design principles applied to festival spaces, and why the Chai Tent became so much more than just a place to grab a drink; it was a sacred container for jamming, connection, and those 2am moments when you just needed to chill the funk out.
Robin also shares the joys of another Woodford treasure, The Labyrinth, the financial stress of running what accidentally became a small business, and the beautiful news that the Chai Tent is making its comeback this year (though she's not telling you where it'll be, so don't get too excited - come and see for yourself).
Dive in to hear about:
Keen to be a part of the next evolution of Chai at Woodford, join us at the Woodford Folk Festival as a patron or volunteer: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
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Perks -
Visit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
More from Robin: https://dynamicgroups.com.au/
For more from Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Credits:
Host: Harley Breen
Guest: Robin Clayfield
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Video Production: Coeur Visual
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
#RadioWoodfordia #WoodfordFolkFestival #ChaiTent #RobinClayfield #FestivalLegends #Permaculture #CrystalWaters #CounterCulture #HarleyBreen #FestivalHistory #ChaiStampede #DogShift #Woodfordia #CommunitySpaces
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- Early early bird access to Woodford Folk Festival tickets
- Early access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk Festival
Visit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
More information at www.woodfordia.org
For the festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
For Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Credits:
Host: Harley Breen
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
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"Asking someone 'can I pay you with a story?' is literally the coolest f***ing thing ever."
For this episode of Radio Woodfordia, Harley has a yarn with Mykel Dixon about the complex dimensions of creativity and its significance in our contemporary world. They explore the hurdles we face in reclaiming our creative essence, the dual role of technology as both a barrier and a catalyst for creativity, and the critical role of community in fostering artistic expression.
Mykel shares his transformative journey from globetrotting musician to corporate speaker, highlighting the indispensable role of creativity in both business and personal realms. This ep' is laced with a powerful call to action, urging us all to embrace our creative potential and support each other in a society that often overlooks the value of artisttry.
Dive in to hear about why:
Become a Woodfordia Citizen:
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- Bi-Monthly emails sharing the ins and outs of the world of Woodfordia and the people who keep the heart beating
- Special invites to special events on site at Woodfordia. Super special.
- Bonus podcast content
- Early early bird access to Woodford Folk Festival tickets
- Early access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk Festival
Visit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
More from Mykel: https://www.mykeldixon.com/
For more from Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Come to the Woodford Folk Festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
Credits:
Host: Harley Breen
Guest: Mykel Dixon
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
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- Bi-Monthly emails sharing the ins and outs of the world of Woodfordia and the people who keep the heart beating.
- Special invites to special events on site at Woodfordia. Super special.
- Bonus podcast content
- Early early bird access to Woodford Folk Festival tickets
- Early access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk Festival
Visit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
More information at www.woodfordia.org
For the festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
For Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Credits:
Host: Harley Breen
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
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"The essence of a festival goes beyond just entertainment."
For this episode of Radio Woodfordia, host Harley Breen sits down with McBride to explore the intricate world of festival management and the social experiment that is Woodford Folk Festival. Listen in as they dive into the journey from Canadian backpacker to festival operations expert, and discover what it really takes to bring together diverse communities for transformative experiences on 500 acres of Woodfordia.
If you love festivals, community building, volunteering culture and stories about people turning passion into purpose, this is definitely a podcast for you.
Dive in to hear about:
Notable Quotes:
"The festival is a social experiment bringing diverse people together."
"Volunteering can be a privilege, but it also comes with costs."
Want to support Woodfordia and this podcast? Become a Woodfordia Citizen: Perks:
Visit: www.woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
Festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
For more from Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Credits: Host: Harley Breen Guest: McBride Producer: Benny Wallington Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson Music by: The East Pointers
#RadioWoodfordia #WoodfordFolkFestival #FestivalManagement #CommunityBuilding #VolunteerCulture #SocialExperiment #FestivalLife #Woodfordia #Backpacker
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- Early access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk Festival
Visit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
More information at www.woodfordia.org
For the festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
For Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Credits:
Host: Harley Breen
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
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"You can be your own character, your own avatar... You can be a part of the history of this world."
For this episode of Radio Woodfordia, host Harley Breen dives into the magical world of live action role play with the creators behind 'Champions of Woodfordia'—the immersive gaming experience returning to Woodford Folk Festival. Listen in as they explore how video game mechanics meet festival culture, creating a space where creativity, community, and adventure collide on the 500 acres of Woodfordia.
If you love gaming, festivals, community building and stories about people creating extraordinary experiences from scratch, this is definitely a podcast for you.
Dive in to hear about:
Notable Quotes: "You can be your own character, your own avatar... You can be a part of the history of this world."
"The game mechanics are inspired by video games like World of Warcraft, but the heart is pure Woodford community."
To attend the Festival and play Champions of Woodfordia: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
Want to support Woodfordia and this podcast? Become a Woodfordia Citizen: Perks:
Visit: www.woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
For more from Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Rainbow Knights: https://www.instagram.com/champions.of.woodfordia/
Credits: Host: Harley Breen
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison Audio mastering:
Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
#RadioWoodfordia #WoodfordFolkFestival #LiveActionRolePlay #ChampionsOfWoodforia #Gaming #CommunityBuilding #ImmersiveExperience #FestivalInnovation #LARP #CreativeExpression
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- Special invites to special events on site at Woodfordia. Super special.
- Bonus podcast content
- Early early bird access to Woodford Folk Festival tickets
- Early access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk Festival
Visit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
More information at www.woodfordia.org
For the festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
For Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Credits:
Host: Harley Breen
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
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"She picked her up with both hands, said nothing, and carried her out above the crowd"
For the debut episode of Radio Woodfordia, host Harley Breen spins a yarn with comedian, writer, and activist Mandy Nolan.
Listen in as they share laughs, honest moments, and a glimpse into a community where kindness, courage, and creativity come together on 500 acres of a regenerated dairy farm.
If you love festivals, comedy, music, art culture and all the wild and wonderful things in between, plus stories about real humans radical things, this is probably a podcast for you.
Dive in to hear about:
Festival chaos and heart: Mandy’s funny stories from growing up with the festival
A glittery rescue: The moment a friend stepped in during a heckle-gone-wrong (and carried her out, literally)
From Maleny to Woodford: A look back at how the festival has grown without losing its heartA
Why storytelling matters: And why being on stage at Woodford is never just a gig
Notable Quotes:
“It’s the kind of place where someone will carry you out of a gig if you need it… and probably offer you a cup of tea after.”
“Woodford’s not just a festival, it’s a feeling. And if you’ve felt it, you know.”
Want to support Woodfordia and this podcast?
Become a Woodfordia Citizen:
Perks -
- Bi-Monthly emails sharing the ins and outs of the world of Woodfordia and the people who keep the heart beating
- Special invites to special events on site at Woodfordia. Super special.
- Bonus podcast content
- Early early bird access to Woodford Folk Festival tickets
- Early access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk Festival
Visit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
To come to the festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
For more from Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
More from Mandy: https://www.facebook.com/mandynolancomedy/
Credits:
Host: Harley Breen
Guest: Mandy Nolan
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
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Join the Woodfordian Citizens:
Perks -
- Bi-Monthly emails sharing the ins and outs of the world of Woodfordia and the people who keep the heart beating.
- Special invites to special events on site at Woodfordia. Super special.
- Bonus podcast content
- Early early bird access to Woodford Folk Festival tickets
- Early access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk Festival
Visit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
More information at www.woodfordia.org
For the festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
For Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Credits:
Host: Harley Breen
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
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"Let's go Radio Woodfordia"
Thanks for dropping in!
Join comedian and self-confessed Woodford tragic, Harley Breen as he introduces you to the show. Harley will be interviewing talented people about why they do what they do, love what they love and keep coming back to Woodfordia, this hidden valley an hour (or so) from the Sunny Coast and Brisvegas. It's also home to Australia's largest music and arts festival, the Woodford Folk Festival.
Harley shares his personal connection to Woodfordia and most importantly why this is NOT a podcast about transport
In this podcast Harley shares Why:
Festivals foster creativity and community spirit.
Preserving creative spaces is crucial for cultural heritage.
Engaging with diverse artists enriches our understanding of the world.
Community support is vital for sustaining artistic endeavours.
Creativity is a cornerstone of human connection and expression.
If you haven't been yet, we'd love to see you one day.
If you have a guest you'd love to hear us interview, leave a comment.
And if you want to support us, share our episodes, like, subscribe and if you really really want to support us, join the Woodfordia Citizens:
Perks -
- Bi-Monthly emails sharing the ins and outs of the world of Woodfordia and the people who keep the heart beating.
- Special invites to special events on site at Woodfordia. Super special.
- Bonus podcast content
- Early early bird access to Woodford Folk Festival tickets
- Early access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk Festival
Visit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
More information at www.woodfordia.org
For the festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
For Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Credits:
Host: Harley Breen
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
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Join the Woodfordian Citizens:
Perks -
- Bi-Monthly emails sharing the ins and outs of the world of Woodfordia and the people who keep the heart beating.
- Special invites to special events on site at Woodfordia. Super special.
- Bonus podcast content
- Early early bird access to Woodford Folk Festival tickets
- Early access to workshop bookings at Woodford Folk Festival
Visit: woodfordia.org/woodfordia/become-a-citizen
More information at www.woodfordia.org
For the festival: www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
For Harley: https://www.harleybreen.com.au/
Credits:
Host: Harley Breen
Producer: Benny Wallington
Executive Producers: Cameron Scurrah & Bree Hickson-Jameison
Audio mastering: Kieron Atkinson
Music by: The East Pointers
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.