MARCH is the height of festival season across Australia and it was no different for Thurgoona yesterday.
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Young people at the annual Dreamfields Festival revelled in the sounds of the region’s musicians.
The event has been running six years and organiser Craig Dent said it had finally found its heart and soul.
“When we started out we were trying to get national acts but we’ve pulled it back so it’s sustainable,” he said.
“It’s all about supporting young people’s creativity.”
This year’s festival saw 10 musicians performing original songs, jazz melodies and hits.
Mr Dent said the number of creative writing and photography entries had also doubled.
“It’s a great opportunity for young people and it gives them confidence,” he said.
Lachlan Mitchell stood out from the crowd and was runner-up in the main music competition and won Kirinari Community Services’ creative innovation award.
Mr Mitchell had competed in the festival in a band in past years but was ready to take to the stage alone.
“In Albury there aren’t really any events for youth to perform so this provides a place for people to show their talent,” he said.
Mia Bettio and Rose Byrne both won the music competition while Meg Gibbs took out first place for photography and Jotika Pantling for creative writing.
Almost 100 people attended the event at the Thurgoona Golf Club.