Double the fun with VANFEST 2022

VANFEST IS SET TO RETURN WITH TWO EVENTS CONFIRMED FOR 2022

The deeply missed VANFEST Music Festival is making its highly anticipated return to Forbes NSW with two events scheduled in 2022.

Kicking off on Saturday 9 April, a scaled back 1-day, Mini VANFEST will take place as a teaser before the traditional 2-day format returns with a full lineup of internationals and local acts in December.

In support of the live music industry, regional NSW and the local community the VANFEST team is bringing back all the magic that is VANFEST, the magic we’ve been missing these past two years and it is set to be bigger and better than ever!

Mini VANFEST will feature a lineup of some of Australia’s hottest artists, including Holy Holy, Julia Stone, Jarryd James, Eves Karydas, Loretta, Rum Jungle, Cloe Terare and local supporting acts, keeping true to the event’s grassroots origins.

“The past couple of years have been devastating for our industry, and the regions, so it gives us great pleasure with the aid of NSW Governments Regional Events program and Festivals Australia, that we have the opportunity to support the industry and the local community by adding a smaller event earlier in the year to get people back outdoors and enjoying the things we have all missed so much,” says Matt Clifton, VANFEST Director

The all ages, Mini-VANFEST is more than just a music festival. The day will include a wide variety of culture, food, indigenous workshops and experiences that go beyond big name music acts. This is a family friendly event so patrons are encouraged to bring the family, have a picnic, and enjoy food and beverage from the local regions.

As well as bringing much needed tourism and vibrance to what has been a quiet corner of Australia, VANFEST is supporting the local First Nations community with indigenous workshops presented by the Thumbs Up Foundation, teaching local indigenous youth musical skills, providing a platform of support, and even giving the opportunity to perform on stage at the event.

Mini-VANFEST is proudly supported by the NSW Government’s Reginal Events Program, Festivals Australia, and Forbes Shire Council.

Pre-sale tickets will go on sale Friday the 18th of February at www.vanfest.com.au

General Public tickets will be available on Monday 21st February at www.vanfest.com.au