The Rise & Fall of Easterfest
96fiveIn the late 90's a group of Toowoomba business people, civic leaders and the city's church community come together with an audacious plan - stage a gospel music festival that will bring people into the city over the Easter weekend.
Despite humble beginnings, Easterfest (formerly the Australian Gospel Music Festival) grew to achieve major event status in Queensland, and became one of the largest t... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | a year ago |
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Michael W Smith was one of the biggest artists to ever grace the stage at Easterfest, having been one of the defining artists of the contemporary christian music movement in the 1980’s.
Along with his good friend Amy Grant, Michael had a signific... more
When the Australian Gospel Music festival, the event that would give rise to Easterfest got going in 1999, the independent Christian music scenes across Australia were pretty healthy.
There was a lot going on in that space with plenty of Aussie mu... more
One of my favourite Easterfest stories is around two expat Aussie brothers, who wrote a bunch of killer songs, crafted a sound that can really only be described as epic, and found themselves at the very top of the Christian Music industry in the US. ... more
I was stoked that Claire Hazzard agreed to be part of this project, because she was one of the artists who was leading the charge in the independent Christian music scene in the late 90s and early 2000s.
Claire is a Queensland artist who cut her t... more
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A very engaging and informative podcast on the Easterfest journey. Really enjoyable and highly recommended if you’ve ever heard of Easterfest.
Apple Podcasts5Nathan Younghusband
Australia8 months ago - A fitting tribute to an amazing festival
Easterfest was a huge part of my life. This podcast brought back so many memories. Thank you to all involved in producing this series.
Apple Podcasts5WoodyListensAustralia9 months ago - Wow
The time, effort, production values - to tell a great story. Amazing. And I never went to the festival!
Apple Podcasts5Rev funAustralia10 months ago - Josh
Man loving this walk down memory lane. I was a Sonfest kid moreso than Easterfest - but loving this pod. Do one about Sonfest when your done ha ha!
Apple Podcasts5Josh from BrisbaneAustralia10 months ago - CORE MEMORIES UNLOCKED
As a local who went to this festival from that very first Delirious? gig in the Clive Berhoffer stadium, this podcast is dripping with nostalgia. The stories and music clips brought back so many memories and joy. It really was a special festival and a special time in Toowoomba’s recent history. Great job to the team who put it together!
Apple Podcasts5DeeFromDalbyAustralia10 months ago
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What is The Rise & Fall of Easterfest about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The series explores the history and cultural impact of a major gospel music festival that originated in Toowoomba, Australia, reflecting on its rise, thriving years, and eventual decline. Notable guests share their personal experiences associated with the festival, shedding light on the vibrant Christian music scene during the late 90s and early 2000s, as well as the challenges that led to its cessation in 2015. Through interviews with musicians, organizers, and attendees, stories of community spirit, nostalgia, and the evolution of the festival are shared, making it a reflective piece on significant moments in Australian music history.
Serving as a nostalgic journey, this series resonates with both past festival-goers and those interested... more
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1. Michael W Smith
2. Luke Smallbone
3. Claire Hazzard
4. Isaac Moody
5. Jason Solaris
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