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 […]
Dust till Dawn at Pitch Festival
Words: Tori Biggs Photography: Adrien Rossignol The open planes bellow the lofty Grampians Mountain Ranges at Pitch Music and Arts’ second year festival delivered on their promise. The exceptional electronic line up was bounding with show stealers. Nature gave us tumble weeds, rave tornados (“Doof-nados”), glorious sunsets against cascading mountains and of course, heaps of […]
Psyfari: A Festivaluation Of The Best 2018 Doof (so far!)
I’ve got to be honest; when I heard Psyfari was going to be on the Tharwa site, I was a bit disheartened. Seemingly alternately dry and dusty or wet and fucking freezing, that site has never impressed me much (don’t yell at me in the comments, it’s just not my favourite site), and I couldn’t […]
And On The 23rd Day God Said: “Go Forth And Get Your Babylon Boogie On!”
Mustachio donning gentlemen in skirts and Hawaiian t-shirts are wiggling their shoulders round and round to the beat. Ladies with neon wigs and glittery butterflies painted across their faces effortlessly boogie to and fro, kicking up dust across a sandy dancefloor. A cool, playful Fleetwood Mac remix penetrates the crowd of boppers and jivers, sweetly […]
Is This The Master Of Morning Psytrance?
You certainly wouldn’t expect this flute toting DJ to be just as happy at home in front of an RPG as he is weaving his musical magic to thousands. But then when it comes to artists – especially the talented ones – you never really know what to expect… D: What are you listening […]
New Survey Shows 100% of Doofers Believe The Scene Was Better When They First Started
A new poll conducted by Literally-Every-Subculture Research has revealed 100% of doofers believe mainstream attendees have been worryingly diluting the underground scene ever since they first left the mainstream to start attending the underground events. The poll, which also asked doofers what they think the scene’s core values are, showed: • 5% of doofers tore […]
Psyfari Jamboree: Totally Wild Old School Doofing With Good Vibes ONLY
On this day, grey-haired hippies and fresh-faced millennials rise early to pack their very best costumes. You know the ones – those glittery, often glamorous and sometimes garish treasures tucked under the bed all year patiently waiting for such an occasion as this. Gathering more snacks and treats than they can eat – because they […]
Rainbow Serpent Festival Says Hell No to N2O – Nangs are Banned in 2018
Organisers of Victoria’s Rainbow Serpent Festival have decided to put a blanket ban on the use of nitrose oxide (laughing gas) at this year’s event: No nangs, no canisters and no balloons. A post on Facebook earlier this month announcing the ban as part of a fresh sustainability policy caused a fierce two-sided response from […]