The Gum Ball - Music the Way Nature Intended It

Invigorate Yourself – The Gum Ball is a unique weekend music and arts festival held at ‘Dashville,’ the Johnston family’s bushland estate located at Belford in the Hunter Valley, NSW Australia. There has been a pretty big effort over the years to establish this sweet boutique music festival for the people.

Originally developed as a festival for discerning music peeps, The Gum Ball is now widely recognised throughout Australia for providing the best in simple pleasures, with a taste of country living in a laid back, hassle free environment.

A weekend in secluded bushland full of awesome live music & art, onsite camping, BYO, delicious food, market stalls, kiddies mega playground, heaps of games and prizes, some big warm fires and a classic vibe similar to your mates backyard party.

The gates will open for the next festival on ANZAC day, Thursday 25th April 2013 with the offering of superb hospitality and fun operating through to Sunday breakfast. With a laid back music program, certain free range adventure, various weekend/day/family ticket options available, The Gum Ball is simply a user-friendly festival not to be missed.

Those that attend The Gum Ball appreciate the ‘luxury’ of securing a posse and effortlessly enjoying the diversity of performances from one vantage point over two stages for a seamless musical experience.

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Definitely a stand out vibe in my books.
- Dave McCormack (Custard)

It was great to be part of an event that is based on real musicians in such a wonderful environment.
- Sietta

What the media have been saying….

Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Hunter Valley, The Gum Ball music festival had a wonderful vibe from the outset. While relatively small as far as festivals go, this event was exciting and relaxed in equal measure and somehow managed to maintain all the exhilarating aspects of a festival while avoiding all the usual practical ailments. With an effective set up and the amazing variety of genres and characters, this festival really is a hidden gem.
- The Drum Media

Clearly the folks at Lower Belford and the surrounding Hunter Valley know how to put on a truly inclusive and inviting gig and the locals have discovered what a gem it is. .. The Gum Ball will soon become a sell out success year after year.
- Timber & Steel

The Gum Ball has it all for those that love nature, wonderful music and each other. With a no biff-head policy and the freedom to bring your own drinks, it is one of the most chilled out small festivals around where you can be whoever you want to be and truly enjoy music the way nature intended.
- Reverb Magazine\

What: The Gum Ball Music Festival
Where: Belford, Hunter Valley, NSW
When: 25th, 26th & 27th April 2013
Web: http://www.thegumball.com.au