Yours & Owls Festival @ Stuart Park, Wollongong 2018

After catching a 6am flight, then making the drive down to beloved Wollongong, we couldn't have been more excited to sink our teeth into Yours & Owls Festival. I had heard wondrous things about this festival, and although Rabbit has been a few times, this was a first for me. 

Walking into the festival, i felt an immediate sense of comradery. This festival was going to be special. As it continues to expand every year ceases to be bigger and better, finding the perfect balance between heavy music, indie, etc and always showing an immense amount of support for locals and Australians alike. 

As the 'Water Angels' continued to keep people hydrated, the festival promoted a plastic free Wollongong, The bars also used reusable cups. Big tick from us on this one! 

Day 1, saw us in awe of Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, at the And The Restless Stage before quickly making our way to the Jung Stage for Middle Kids, and continuing back and forth to catch Tiny Little Houses, Ocean Alley and Press Club at the Rad Stage, so many acts.... so little time! 

​No matter how many times we see Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, every time is just as good as the first, this band is electrifying.  The real treat for the night was the amassed crowd of over 8000 people to see Ocean Alley,  bellowing along to 'Confidence', and pretty much their entire setlist.  This band has worked immensely hard for their success and its great to see them getting the love that they deserve. 

Day 2 saw us fall even more in love with, Jack River, as the whole band dressed in silky silver outfits. Then onward to Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, who kicked off their set to a packed out restless stage, with the punters singing along to favourites 'Mainland' and 'Talking Straight'. RBCF are always impressive. 

As the game of back and forth began again, Hockey Dad kicked off their set with ‘My Stride‘, from their new record Blend Inn, as the area began to fill the crowd began to form into an endless sea of fans. Hockey Dad as per usual dominated the stage with confidence, and looked absolutely stoked finishing off with their hit single ‘Homely Feeling‘. 

In their perfectly white sheer outfits and angelic fluorescent lights, coupled to create a dreamy vibe, matched with their dreamy synths,  Cub Sport's live set was another highlight for us. As lead singer  Tim Nelson announced his recent wedding with Sam "Bolan" Netterfield, the crowd felt like it exploded with love. Closing with a cover Kanye West's ‘Ultralight Beam‘ and 'Come On Mess Me Up', it was a beautiful sight! 

As the sun set we caught, Methyl Ethyl, Liars, Tropical Fuckstorm, then back for Angus & Julia Stone - There was no time to mess around. 

All in all, Yours & Owls is up there for one of the best festivals we have been to. A whole lot of great acts, great people, packed into a great small town!

We love you Yours & Owls!