Backyard Fest News Today

Surprise Chef Introducing Backyard Fest. Regional Victoria is getting a new music festival called Backyard Fest (BYF). Arriving in Newstead, just outside Castlemaine, from Friday November 12 until Saturday November 13, there’s no irony in the festival’s name, with smaller Backyard Fests taking place as house parties in years gone by. This is the first public Backyard Fest however, and its lineup packs a punch, boasting a stellar mix of bands and artists from all corners of the mu...

Music event Backyard Fest approved for Elphinstone despite local objections ThuThursday 18 updated ThuThursday 18 The first Backyard Fest was held in 2017 ( Print text only Cancel A one-off weekend music festival that could attract up to 1,500 people has been granted approval, with conditions, by the Mount Alexander Shire Council despite 17 objections. Key points: Animal carers say the two-day event could reverse years of rehabilitation of wildlife Mount Alexander Shire Council approved the fes...