Have an amazing communal experience and help us prepare an alternative festival in Moulamein, Australia

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  I'm back at the festival! Well sort of, after a break of some years and at short notice, I'm filling in for Tashi who is helping Rosie have her baby. I guess that beats chess. JUST!!
  
  Anyway. now 50 years old (just google it) - we run the chess space at a clothes optional (yeah that means you don't have to wear anything) drug tolerant (that means you can be stoned) festival of about 4000 people
  And yup, we play chess. We are indeed the exciting ones.
  
  Anyway. This is a much loved and vibrant space. It's located in the middle of the bush. We have have about space for 40 players using conventional and two giant chess boards. If the tension gets too much there is always the river for a swim!
  
  So, okay, the usual crew is absent. And we need people to assist with the space. This is everything from the build, to keeping the space running. It's easy and straightforward, and will be a lot of fun. It's only a few hours of work a day, other than the first day which is setup, and crazy. The rest of the time is yours to explore an amazing event. This is somewhat last minute - so we'd personally be eternally grateful if you decide to join us.
  
  In return your ticket will be fully refunded and your food provided. We can arrange transport to and from the festival (450 km from Melbourne) or the nearest railway station (110 km at Swan Hill). And perhaps best of all. You don't even have to play chess! Though it helps .
  
  Please note you will be camping. We have tents etc. The shower is called the river! Nor is there power or washing machines. It's beautiful but you are in the Australian bush okay! But don't stress - I promise to look after you !!! You will survive a nd have the best time ever - see references from previous years!
  
  Just stuff from.last time !-
  
  Still, we hope to need builders, artists, musicians and all round nice people - preferably in the same person. But whatever, to assist us prepare and run our art space area. The festival is 100% unpaid volunteers (this includes us!!!) - but we can provide you with really nice food, transport and your own, tented, accommodation. And we promise to look after you! All for half days of pretty fun work.
  
  Rob lives in Sydney and I (Craig) lives in Melbourne. Each year we become volunteers (people keep thinking we get paid or something - we don't !!! Never!!! We do get a BUDGET to cover the costs of the art space itself - with all purchases belonging to the festival). So, yes, we are part of of an alternative bush festival.
  
  This is one of Australia's oldest festivals, with about 8000 people. It is an amazing communal experience, with workshops, improvised music and dance, talks and debate, acro-yoga, green and traditional technology, fire twirling, slack lining, open mic, meditations, bush walks, swimming and over 1000 workshops - given by festival goers! more. Everything happens. Everyone is an unpaid volunteer (have I Already mentioned this?) from the ticket gate to the fire crew and first aid tent. This festival is made by the people who are there and not the organisers. I think it is the freest you can possibly be.
  
  And all set in 400 hectors of bush by a lovely River about 4-6 hours from Melbourne or Sydney. Kind of idyllic. Malee Country (Victoria)
  
  We - Rob and Craig - are part of one of the largest festival Villages and need help ( working for half days) to get our village ready for the gathering in Easter 2025. Or not.

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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  If your in Melbourne and you need a place to crash - this is what one person said -
  
  Pauline
  
  Weimar, Thuringia, Germany
  
  5 references • Member since 2021
  
  Aug 2023 1 night
  Confirmed Stay - Would Stay With CRAIG1 Again
  
  I stayed with Craig for a few days & what can I say.. it was definitely a true couch surfing experience. First of all Craig is a super nice guy
  who lets you feel very welcome straight away. Second: He cracks jokes all the time (or should I say he craigs jokes all the time :D)
  No but seriously. If you want energy, ideas, good laughs and don’t mind being a part of a adventurous and also kind of chaotic (haha) time: Craig is your guy!
  Besides that he is very thoughtful and you definitely won’t go hungry or freeze your ass off.
  Craig just wants you to feel comfortable, see you smile and to share a great time with you. All the time he made sure I was having a good time which I definitely did have and which I really appreciate!
  
  I hope you’ll find a sailboat which you can call your home soon and travel the world!
  &Thank you for the adventure You, Noga and I had together!
  
  Ps: Don’t be afraid to use enough salt in your cooking :D
  
  All the best!
  
  
  
  WE WILL LOOK AFTER YOU! PROMISE! Rob and I are both First Aid Trained and there are extensive safety procedures that we must follow. This includes Personal Protective Equipment. We will also have portable radios for you so you can let us know were you are and we can come find you.
  
  And - there is no cost as it is a working bee - everything from transport to and from Melbourne and Sydney to food is paid for. We can cook Vegetarian and Vegan (me!) and meat dishes (Rob) - bring your own alcohol though. We are GOOD cooks!
  
  Working in a natural Australian Bush in the famous Malee Country. There are a lot of kangaroos! And amazing bird life - for those that life Grass Parrots and Cockatoos.
  
  Most of all being part of a amazing festival and contributing to it in a very real and wonderful way - and if you can come and join Arts Village during the festival itself next Easter!
  
  Learn new building and landscaping skills and how a (small part) of this festival is organised.
  
  Start to see what an alternative festival really is about and how people create it. This is called a transaction festival!

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  Aide

  Arty Stuff!, we hope to need builders, artists, musicians and all round nice people - preferably in the same person. But whatever, to assist us prepare and run our art space area.

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  Hébergement

  We can provide tents (or van if you bring your own). We can provide donas and mattresses. However please remember you are in the bush and will be in a camping environment. Temperatures in late November are usually warm but there can be some chilly nights.
  
  There is a bathroom/toilets building available as well as an indoor kitchen, hot shower and washing machine. All buildings have electricity. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT DURING THE FESTIVAL ITSELF

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  Swim - the river is wonderful, bush walk - it's beautiful, see the Aboriginal Scar Trees. Drive around the property - it's huge. Hang out! Eat!

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