My recollection is dominated by being co-opted into a band called Sow's Ear, and playing for the evening bush dance. Official site Australian National Held over the Easter weekend in Camberra. Self contained site in the exhibition centre attached to the racecourse. Loads of buildings to provide several major stages and a couple of large dance floors, and the odd marquee. Loads of concerts with a huge range of guests, from all states and internationally.
Concerts range from huge auditoriums to small intimate concert rooms.
Loads of singing sessions and workshops. Big open air dance demonstration area set up in a piazza with the concession stalls around it. Dance demonstrations from all ethnic backgrounds all day every day. The session bar is huge and runs nearly all night, every night. Jamberoo The Illawara festival at Jamberoo is held in late March, in a delightful spot about 20 minutes drive inland from Kiama, about two hours drive South of Sydney.