Lost Paradise 2023

Lost in Paradise 

Deep in the Glenworth Valley, lies a festival camping experience unlike any other. Ushering over the New Year weekend, campers and day trippers alike transcended on the green pastures just one hour North of Sydney for a cultural journey laced with music, art and creativity.

The weekend line up was stacked with Australian and International artists such as Flume, Carl Cox, Foals, Dom Dolla, Bicep and many more, delivering itself over four stages traversed across the valley.

Punters were able to bring their vehicle, camper or tent for make-shift home or upgrade to the VIP glamping experience in Yerts adjacent from the public domain and main stages. VIP also had special access to the above ground pool, cocktail bar, pizza complete with lifeguards and a personal DJ.

Shambhala Fields facilitated a spiritual retreat with 50+ teachers in sound healing, yoga, tarot, massage and a multitude of likewise programs. A mini economy of small stalls for clothing, accessories and Lost Paradise Official Merchandise offered its’ services amongst the variety of food outlets inclusive of burgers, bakery and international foods.

Lost Paradise returned again this year with the celebration of a cultural dance icon- the Doof Stick! Running consecutively to the festival, the Doof Stick competition offered the winner for creativity inclusive of environmental responsibility a double pass to Lost Paradise in 2024.

Amongst the large abundance of music talent on show in the hinterland, Finely Tuned and Triple J have delivered Glenworth Valley into the start of another year with a completely sold out event. Stamping itself firmly on the festival scene like a stick at a doof, we are excited to see the return to Lost Paradise in another year.

Review by Pieta Clarke