WOMADelaide is said to be the “world’s festival” bringing together some of the finest international acts to our shores.
Held at the Adelaide botanical gardens each year, the festival also features a series of inspiring and enlightening panels, kids events and great food.
Taking place this weekend from March 10-13, it’s a festival that’s more of a life experience – here’s what we think is a little bit special about this year’s event.
First up, the music of course
There’s a little bit of everything at WOMADelaide, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a festival with as much musical diversity in Australia as this one. Our highlights are Dope Lemon, The Soil, The Specials, L-Fresh the Lion and BaBa ZuLa. Look out for the full line up here.
Musicians swap instruments for utensils
In perhaps the best concept since the creation of the stubby holder (we know, it’s a big claim), WOMADelaide are getting musicians to leave behind their instruments and pick up a ladel (or whatever else it is people cook with these days). See the likes of L-Fresh the Lion, the Hot 8 Brass Band, the Soil and more bring their culture and anecdotes to the kitchen as part of the Taste the World series. See more here.
There’s a bit of good with your ticket
The festival has a tender spot for good causes, and supports a number of them. The Spirit of India Fund, The Planet Talks and Indigenous programming are just a few things on the mind of WOMADelaide. Read more here.
It’s set in the gardens
There’s nothing more soothing that listening to sweet, sweet music while being surrounding by the lushing greens of a garden. It brings one of life’s greatest pleasures (listening to music) into one of our finest environments. Making it a fun experience by all.
Food is just as important as the music
Favourite Aussie chef, Poh, will be bringing the popularity of her recently opened Jamface Cafe to the festival grounds as she serves up a lunch and dinner Malaysian feast during the festival. Space is strictly limited, so booking is a must (do so here).
A green thumb comes with your ticket
No, not literally. But $2 from every WOMADelaide ticket purchased IS invested in native biodiverse tree plantings, so it’s kind of true. This is just one of the initiatives of the festival that led to the festival’s 2013 award as winner of the Partnerships Project in the Premier’s Natural Resources Management Award.
Find out more by visiting the website.
