Benny Walker and Dan Sultan were crowd favourites at the Storytellers' Sundowner launch of the Festival of Stories.
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Ivy Jensen
If last night’s Storytellers’ Sundowner was anything to go by, Echuca’s inaugural Festival of Stories has struck a chord.
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More than 100 people flocked to Echuca Wharf for a strong opening to the weekend-long celebration of culture, creativity and community.
Bathed in the fading light of a balmy spring evening, the riverfront came alive as locals and visitors gathered beside the Murray for the festival’s opening event.
The launch featured a Welcome to Country from Uncle Rick Ronan before crowds were entertained by Yorta Yorta singer-songwriters Madi Colville-Walker and Benny Walker as well as ARIA Award-winning musician Dan Sultan.
Di van der Zypp, Christian Apps, Neil Greaves and Tara Apps at the Storytellers' Sundowner launch of The Festival of Stories at Echuca wharf.
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Belinda Jones-Bird, Steven Bird, Kathy Walker, Kristine Oliver and Kristen Orr at the Storytellers' Sundowner launch of The Festival of Stories at Echuca wharf.
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Trudy Barber, Rebecca Rohde, and Christine Sebire at the Storytellers' Sundowner launch of The Festival of Stories at Echuca wharf.
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Journalist Scott Podmore chats to artist Honor Freeman at the Storytellers' Sundowner launch of The Festival of Stories at Echuca wharf.
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The Storytellers' Sundowner at Echuca wharf launched The Festival of Stories.
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Bianca Fleming, Mandy Donchi and Tamara Cadd at the Storytellers' Sundowner at Echuca wharf launched The Festival of Stories.
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Christy O'Brien and Terri Cowley at the Storytellers' Sundowner launch of The Festival of Stories at Echuca wharf.
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Madi Colville Walker performs at the Storytellers' Sundowner launch of The Festival of Stories at Echuca wharf.
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Writer Jock Serong with Leonie and Craig Canham at the Storytellers' Sundowner launch of The Festival of Stories at Echuca wharf.
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Dan Sultan performs at the Storytellers' Sundowner launch of The Festival of Stories at Echuca wharf.
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Ivy Jensen
Festival of Stories chair Christy O’Brien said the event was created to connect people through storytelling in all its forms.
“This is a festival like no other, with headline Australian artists featured alongside local creatives in storytelling events, workshops and experiences,” she said.
“Everyone has a story to tell, and through this festival we're creating a platform to celebrate the ancient art of storytelling in a modern world.”
The festival continues throughout the weekend with a diverse program including creative writing workshops, a journalism forum, poetry events, cultural weaving, nature walks and experiences celebrating food, Country and community.
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