WinterWild 2023

Overview

Victoria's answer to Dark MOFO is back for another year. From August 25 to 27, WinterWild will once again be taking over Gadubanud Country in Apollo Bay, where the rolling green hills of western Victoria tumble slowly into the sea. Three full days of music, art, food and fire. It's always a cracking good time.

This year's programme looks pretty stacked too, with performances from satanic collective Dane Blacklock & the Preacher's Daughter, Jen Cloher, Harvey Sutherland and RidzyRay, as well as a huge lineup of winter feasts, barbecue masterclasses and ice bathing and breath workshops.

WinterWild kicks off on the Friday with a Welcome to Country from the Eastern Marr Aboriginal Corporation, followed by free performances from Wemba-Wemba rapper RidzyRay and other First Nations artists. Then it's onto Apollo Bay Mechanic's Institute Hall for more live acts, including a disco-infused space-pop set from Zoë Fox and the Rocket Clocks.

Our personal pick this year is MoonGarden at the Apollo Bay Sailing Club. This one's on Saturday night. You can dance under the stars, next to the crashing waves, and lose yourself with electronic sets from Harvey Sutherland, Milo Eastwood and Post Percy.

Images: Tyr Explorer.