They came from all Australian states, and even from overseas. Their destination was the annual Esoteric Music Festival site, north of the Donald township.

Sadly, though the weather was ideal, their journey was cut short by several kilometres, when the popular event was cancelled early on its first day, Thursday last.

They had to camp somewhere overnight, so they took the next best options.

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See more on the festival in the issue.
This article appeared in The Buloke Times, 12 March 2025.