26 Of The Most “Bush Doof” Tweets Of All Time
Here’s what those folks on Twitter have been saying about us behind our backs…
Dear First-Time Doofers: Get Your Head Out Of The Festival Gutter
Warning: The word “doof” is mentioned a ridiculously high number of times in this article. Dear First-Time Doofers, I hear this is the year you’re ditching the pubs, clubs and inner-city one-day festival scene to get among the fairies, pixies, and other wild things. Perhaps you’re planning on abandoning your “old self” and reconnecting with […]
Wild Horses 2018: A Weekend Trip Covering All Basses
‘Are you going to Meredith?’ ‘Tickets for Meredith are almost half price, you should come!’ This was all I heard in the last month. When I mentioned my other plans in the opposite direction, ‘What’s Wild Horses?’ usually followed. It seemed as if the entire state of Victoria had planned to go or was planning […]
Getting to Know Tim Penner: The DJ Who Will Make You Feel Whole
No matter where you are in your journey – whether you’re a starving artist, a fresh-faced uni student or a corporate climber – we know you’ll feel inspired by Tim Penner’s words. Oh, and his music is pretty great too… D: What are you most excited for this year? T: The last few years […]
Elements Festival 2018: 7 Secret Objects I’m Taking & Why You Should Totally Come With
I’ve been waiting for a party like this one for a long, long time. For about three years now, I’ve been quietly itching for a different type of gathering – one with all the trademarks of a doof (diversity, connection with the tribe, creativity) but with a bit more professional production than your average hippie […]
“Polyamorous” Guy at Festival Actually Just a Fuck Boy
A 19-year-old Byron Bay man has been ordered to stop telling women he is “polyamorous”, after an investigation into his sexual history revealed “a distinct absence of the two main components of any romantic relationship: orgasms and respect.” Oliver Dylan, a part-time yoga teacher and electro pop DJ, has been charged with 13 counts of […]
12 Tips for Livin’ That Van Life
1. Toilet paper A van is like a house in many ways. A house with nowhere to poop. And no matter how hard you try to fight it, there will come a time when you will have to plant a good old fashioned bush squat. And when you do, you will not want to be […]
10 Errors of the Rookie Doofer
1. Comparing Doofs to Mainstream Festivals Comparing a doof to a mainstream festival like Splendour In The Grass or Future Music Festival is a big mistake. Rocking up to find people that respect the environment they are in, who want to make a difference in the world and who appreciate the time, effort and care that […]
Rabbits Eat Lettuce 2018: A Veteran Doofer’s Critique
2018 marked the 11th birthday of Rabbits Eat Lettuce, and let me tell you, this festival did not disappoint (much). This year, as has been the case in previous years, there were 3 main stages (Lotus, Waabooz and Hey Sunshine), each with pumping dance floors, captivating decor and dusty crowds decked out from head to […]
4 “Celebrities” Explain What They Think Bush Doofs Are
From Friendly Jordies’ cheeky piss take to Spiro Boursine’s somewhat smug analysis, it seems like everyone has 2 cents to chuck in when it comes to our beloved bush doof culture… 1. Friendly Jordies: “Bush doofs are just hippie jackass aye” Friendly Jordies’ hilarious send-ups have become an institution for Aussie uni students in […]