On a cultural level, we genuinely feel that this festival deserves a big future."  

This kind of event give me a lot of faith we can create real change

From the perspective of an artist too, we were welcomed incredibly warmly and treated incredibly well, which can really affect how you play on the day

The mix of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers with other backgrounds - so it truly felt like a space for reconciliation without trying too hard.

It was a positive experience on many levels - we felt so well looked after and the Festival Staff were second to none.

I loved the melding of Indigenous and western cultures - there was a lot to see as soon as you walked into the gate, lots of different performers and forms of art like indigenous dancing, local folk craft and rock n roll bands all at the same time.

I played the 2 Worlds Festival in Geelong the other week. The intent was to bring Indigenous artists and non-Indigenous artists together and that was about the best festival I have played in 30 years, it was amazing. It was really wonderful.

We hope this event will grow and be supported in the future. The message of reconciliation and celebration of our countries indigenous heritage should be valued and promoted.

There is a connection amongst festival goers who are drawn to the type of music on offer, with a strong indigenous centre, that creates a feeling of being with like-minded, friendly people.

Your beautiful and moving opening ceremony was a highlight of the festival.