Psyfari Launch Party 2015

Duckie Blog, Burl-esque

Planning for Psyfari 2015 is well underway with the launch taking place at Manning Bar about a month ago. The decor was epic and the audience dress ups were even more epic (Oh yes, there were prizes) with a range of freakified animals and rave creatures dancing and flailing their limbs. I graced the stage between Itsu and Wild Marmalade, …

Psyfari Debrief #2 – Kandy Farm Debut

Duckie Blog, Performance Art & Installations

We created a fun new installation for Psyfari festival which was very silly indeed. Within a white picket fence, amidst hay bales and with a coincidentally good view of the main live music stage, we set up our little farm. Based on a children’s Kindy Farm, we recreated the concept for ravers with human type animals dressed up. Given free …

Psyfari Debrief #1 Arts Program

Duckie Performance Art & Installations, Puppetry

Last month I had the great pleasure of programming all the arts content for Psyfari Festival. This festival has been running for about five years in the spectacular Capertee Valley and features a gorgeous array of live and electronic music across three stages, complete with markets, workshops and food. The decor, programming and general vibes all respond to the theme: …

Psyfari Performer Applications now open

Duckie Blog, Burl-esque, Performance Art & Installations, Puppetry

Just a reminder that applications for performers for Psyfari are now open. So if you rove, mime, dance or any other kind of strange things, come and hit us up. We’ll be making decisions in late June – all hidden talents will be considered, especially animalistic ones! Raaaw!   [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5Atj3ePulA&w=560&h=315]

Psyfari Launch Party

Duckie Blog, Burl-esque

Saturday night Manning Bar will become a steam punk safari paradise where all kinds of freaks can dress up and dance as wild as they like. Heralding the Psyfari Festival in August, the launch party hosted by party crew the Noisy Chickens will feature a cocktail of bass and beats, featuring; Kobra Kai Ryanosaurus vs Rumpelstompskin The Bassix Itsu Variant …

April Gig Guide

Duckie Blog, Burl-esque, Puppetry

Hells yeah! Next weekend I have some sweet new gigs for you, from free fun to freaky folly. Back to back launch parties by some strange coincidence, though each with their own very distinct, tasty flavours. I’ll be doing some puppetry and a bit of burlesque at these two very exciting endeavours!   Friday 04 April 2014 – 6-9pm Smart …