Back to Basics
Entertainment
Local Musicians, Informative Speakers and Demonstrations.
Beth Chia
Beth blends edgy and ethereal in a unique mix of electronics, guitar, vocals, and an indefinable mix of exotic roots rhythms. The intrigue in her songs comes from moody folk lyricism, a touch of grunge, and an ever present dance between fragility and power. (Main Stage)
James Hunt
James is a local Southwest acoustic artist most recognised for his powerful vocals and songs you will know and love! Joining him will be the very talented Beth Chia on drums for an energy filled set. (Main Stage)
Lynden Hyde
Linden is a young musician from Bridgetown that plays many covers and originals on the piano and guitar with a variety of songs and inspirations ranging from the classic to modern day. (Main Stage)
Helen & Eleanor
Helen is living on beautiful Bibulmun Country in the Southern Forests region. When she's not playing jazz standards, you will find Helen singing about the moon, learnings from the second half of life, and taking care of each other and the world in this wild and precarious time to be alive. (Main Stage)
Shady Jane is Rochelle and Izzy. An elegant collision of divergent pasts, the unique fusion that is Rock, Roots & Pop with Soul. Come share the magic of this captivating duo, with beautifully blending vocals weaving through sophisticated arrangements of classics from across the spectrum.
DEMONSTRATIONS
Susanne Peet is from Eight Acres Permaculture. Suzanne will share the magic of wicking bed for growing food at home. Plus reducing waste, a simple pantry audit. (Duck Walk D2)
COBWA Farmers will share various tools and tech for soil testing, and how this can help you build great soil, whether for your farm or garden. (COBWA Tent, next to Alpaca Alley)
Greg Joass (Bush Poet) will share unique and enjoyable poetry. (Tractor Lane)
Sheep Dogs Man’s best friend shows his skills. (Dog Leg Corner)
Sheep Shearing Another long-time Field Day favourite, Ben Wood is back to educate us on sheep shearing! (Tractor Lane)
Blacksmith Old world skills and creativity. (Goose Bend)
Basic Butchery Skills Chicken with Jeff Pow. (Kitchen Demo, in Rec Centre)
St John Ambulance What to do in an emergence on your property. The MC will inform demonstration times during the day.
(Pig Promenade, near Main Stage)
SPEAKERS
Chris Ferreira Living or visiting the country means being bushfire aware. Chris Ferreira will be speaking at the Field Day this year on Firewise gardening and planning, with a demonstration garden to get you started. (Black Stump in Pavillion)
Zac Webb is the Wadandi-Pibulmun cultural custodian. Zac will share his knowledge about looking after Country by teaching the six Noongar seasons. (Black Stump in Pavillion)
Amy Sloan (My Nonna Life) “Dairy Made Easy” Recipes & Techniques for making the most of Milk. “The Beginners Guide to Preserving”. (Kitchen Demo, in Rec Centre)
COBWA a Certified Organic and Biodynamic industry body for growers, will provide info on improving soil naturally to grow food that is better for the environment and human health. (COBWA Tent, next to Alpaca Alley)
Dr Bhavni (vet) will be in the Kid’s Corner giving an interactive talk on animal health, and will demonstrate how to perform a comprehensive nose-to-tail examination on your dog to pick up on early signs of sickness. (Kid's Corner, adjacent to Rec Centre)
Gary Page and Jason Jarvis are organic and regenerative farmers. They will be part of an interactive discussion on organic farming practices, with Dr Luke Neil. (COBWA Tent, next to Alpaca Alley)
Mark Tupman will share his vast knowledge on how we can work with nature to improve our soils. (COBWA Tent, next to Alpaca Alley)