The Gum Ball Music & Arts Festival 2024
- intouch Magazine
- Apr 2, 2024
- 2 min read
We’re pretty fortunate in the Hunter Valley to have some great events, but one of the most treasured has to be The Gum Ball.
Now celebrating its 19th chapter, the weekend long cultural escape has built an enviable reputation across Australia (and the world) for its grassroots evolution into a supreme boutique family-friendly offering tucked away at Dashville,
the 100-acre bushland venue and campground at Lower Belford.
Held over the last weekend of the April school holidays and running Thursday, 25 April to Sunday, 28 April 2024, even after so many years, it’s hard to believe that the festival is still considered somewhat of a hidden gem in its local area, yet boasts an enviable reputation as one of the best laid-back festivals in existence across the world.
In 2024, the festival reminds us again as to why, with a well-considered and diverse lineup full of discovery and intrigue. Featuring 36 artists, from across Australia and overseas, a mix of both emerging and well-established artists who are destined to impress as they all play one-by-one on the intimate bushland amphitheatre.
The natural bushland space of Dashville makes for an incredible home away from home, and The Gum Ball is their flagship event of the year. It’s a comfortable and inclusive festival experience, connecting music lovers from all walks and ages of life. One big central stage presents a three-day musical journey as artists perform one by one amongst the big tall gum trees that wrap across the idyllic arena space.
Expect an incredible journey of live music alongside live art, comedy, pro skateboarding, markets, workshops, camping and more. While it is typically a camping festival, there is also an option for single-day tickets.
For more information on The Gum Ball, go to www.thegumball.com.au.
