Live Review : The Gum Ball 2016 – Dashville – Hunter Valley, NSW Australia

Review by Natasha Wyborn Walking into The Gum Ball for the very first time I admit I was unsure what to expect. Rain poured and lightning threatened to end the Friday evening before it even began. Looking around I saw all walks of life from hippies to couples as straight as an arrow and even … Continue reading Live Review : The Gum Ball 2016 – Dashville – Hunter Valley, NSW Australia

Festival Review: THE GUM BALL Festival 2013

Driving out on a dusty dirt road, after passing the sleepy country towns of Cessnock and Branxton, we had reached our magical destination, ‘Dashville’, Lower Belford. The secluded bushy estate owned by the Johnston’s in the beautiful Hunter Valley, welcomed us with open arms. Local volunteers with cheek-to-cheek grins directed us to SPACIOUS camp areas nestled amongst the Australian gum-trees. Every person we pass, waving, like old friends.

Photo Gallery: THE GUM BALL Festival – 27-28th April 2012

Photographer: Amy Lee Freshwater Photographer: Amy Lee Freshwater

Festival News: THE GUM BALL – April 2012

The Gum Ball offers a friendly hassle free festival experience over one main stage for a seamless musical feast. The festival is BYO and offers camping, great food, markets and open spaces, all with an eclectic mix of music suitable for all ages

Devon Sproule (US/CAN) – Announces Australian Tour – April 2016

DEVON SPROULE returns to Australia in April 2016 for a 10-date tour including two festivals – Fairbridge & The Gum Ball – and a host of cities in between.