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Aubrey Williams is the Event Director of Backwoods Festival held at Mulberry Mountain in Ozark, US. In this Creative Connectors episode, Aubrey takes us on a journey from yoga changing her life and how this brought her to the workshop space at festivals, a pivotal part in her path to becoming the Event Director. She shares how festivals acted as therapy for her and her partner and the magic they have offered her and so many others. We get the download on all the exciting things one can expect at Backwoods in 2024 along with delving into the importance these immersive events play in the lives of so many.

Gain a taste for the festival vibes in the USA and be reminded of the magic so many of us are trying to create.



It's time to sit back and enjoy the chat!

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Chris Williams is the Marketing and Programming Manager at Noisily Festival held in Leicester, UK. In this Creative Connectors episode, Chris takes us on a journey from his involvement in Glade Festival, through his decade in marketing and how he landed at Noisily Festival. He chats about his double life organising free raves whilst also working for the UK government and gets into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to successfully promote a festival in the modern era.

Gain insight into the state of the industry in the UK, where support is needed, along with trends, thoughts and some great festival stories.

Sit back and enjoy the chat!

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DJ Fish Eye is a Psytrance DJ, producer and co-founder of Intermind Records. In this Creative Connectors episode, we chat about his DIY days and the beginning of his connection to music and creativity. We delve into the barriers and blessings of knowledge sharing, identifying he was in the wrong career and his love for creativity. He speaks passionately about the utopian nature of the dancefloor and the freedom it offers society, whilst also getting real on the realities of being an international DJ going from country to country doing what you love.

From music to moving through creative blocks this episode has something for everyone interested in creativity.

Karen Bryant is the Chief Executive and Creative Director for Midsumma Festival which is held in VIC, Australia. In this Creative Connectors episode, Karen sheds light on the unique approach to Midsumma which provides an opportunity to choose your own festival adventure across 22 days and their ongoing work in mentorship and community development. She shares her journey from theatre directing and how this took her into the world of festivals and working specifically on a festival that spoke to LGBTQIA+ communities and beyond. We delve into her role in helping Midsumma become a credible arts organisation that has grown its attendance by 66% and its focus on connecting to new communities.

We discuss the honest challenges of bringing diverse communities together and the power of giving unheard voices a safe platform to be represented along with the transformation this has offered individuals.

Sit back and enjoy the chat and discover the many facets and opportunities that Midsumma offers Victorian communities and beyond. 

Jared is the Creative Director for Skydance Festival which
is held in NSW, Australia. In this Creative Connectors episode, Jared talks us through what brought him and the founders to create a festival on top of a mountain post covid. We delve into the impact that other events like Burning Man and Subsonic had on his perceptions of challenging societal norms and breaking the mold through collective spaces of culture, community and conscious actions.  We chat about the challenges of hosting an event in such a unique location, tales of 140km winds and the personal challenge of having too many ideas to share with the world. Jared opens up about his long-term relationship with music and creativity, what you can expect at Skydance and their intention to surprise patrons and provide opportunities for personal growth and igniting the inner child.

Sit back and enjoy the chat and let’s think of festivals a celebratory weekends.

Flufee is a Conscious Showman who is involved in the creation and organisation of Shindig Festival in the UK. In this Creative Connectors episode Flufee takes us on a wild and wonderful journey of how his life became entwined with events, performance and creative expression. He discusses the impact substances and key books had on his life path, how he ended up joining the circus, got the name Flufee and combined performance and activism. We delve into stories of festival chaos, the driving force behind his creativity and his journey with Shindig and the amazing humans who have influenced and supported his journey.



Sit back and enjoy this wide-ranging and fun chat with Flufee.