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
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"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
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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.