Olivia Lees Olivia Lees is a young artist who works across digital and traditional mediums – often switching between her iPad, sketchbooks and whatever paper she can find. Her work is filled with imaginative drawings of animals, plants and more recently, attempts at humans and environments (she says she's still figuring that part out). Olivia’s art is a space where she explores nature, her hobbies (like gaming and Omori) and her own creativity. She connects...
Ayden Freestone Ayden Freestone is a young artist who blends digital art, anime inspiration and the epic chaos of Dungeons & Dragons into his creative world. Whether sketching on paper, drawing digitally, or literally slapping dirt onto a canvas and finger-drawing through the pain (yes, really), Ayden pours passion and personality into every piece. He’s all about self-expression, storytelling and finding creative friends who get the joy of weird techniques and anime references. He is...
Saylah Tarrant Saylah Tarrant is a creative whirlwind who loves sketching, drawing and pretty much giving anything arty a go. A senior student at college studying Art Creative Practice and Visual Communication, Saylah uses art to stay calm, focused and ready to take on the world (or at least survive double periods).Saylah is part of the Ripple Fest Creative Co-Design groups in Rochester and Echuca, where she’s busy learning, growing and making new creative friends....
Emily Burgess Emily Burgess is a young visual artist whose practice spans watercolour, oil and acrylic painting, as well as drawing in grey lead pencil. Inspired by nature, her local surroundings and the Murray River, Emily creates detailed, often realistic depictions of birds, animals, plants and people – sometimes drawn purely from observation, other times from her imagination.A storyteller at heart, Emily uses layers, colour and spontaneous mark-making to reveal hidden narratives within her works....
Cara Haley Cara Haley is a young emerging textiles artist whose colourful, imaginative work draws inspiration from the natural world and the beauty found in discarded objects. Passionate about experimenting with different materials and mediums, Cara explores how unexpected elements can be transformed into something vibrant and new.During Ripple Fest – Youth Art Program, Cara designed a leaf-shaped, hand-painted jacket – a piece that reflects her unique approach to textile design and her deep connection...
Darcy Ramage Darcy Ramage is a singer/songwriter originating from Echuca-Moama, and is now based in Cohuna. He is an accomplished guitarist and uses a stomp box for beats and pedals to enhance his live performance. Darcy has supported artists such as X-Factor Winner and Eurovision contestant, Isaiah Firebrace, and the award winning Australian country band, Darlinghurst. He has also performed at the 2022 and 2024 Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival and has appeared on the Today Show. Darcy...
Danny Walsh Banned The Danny Walsh Banned is renowned in city pubs and regional halls for their country-soul, rock’n’roll boogie and high-energy performances. Their third album, “In the Wimmera,” captures the Wimmera’s awe-provoking landscapes, cleverly interwoven with Danny’s recollections of his rural upbringing, receiving extensive airplay and 4-star reviews:“Walsh’s lyrics depict each landscape and emotional swirl with the caress of a bona fide bush poet…Country-folk, some retro rock’n’roll and Hill Country-style blues take the listener...
Alliyah Cooper Alliyah Cooper has been learning and performing traditional Aboriginal dance since the age of three, guided by Aunty Sissy Cooper. Dancing is a powerful way for her to stay connected to community and culture, and it’s something she deeply loves. Alliyah also enjoys sharing her knowledge with younger cousins and children from the community, teaching them about dance and culture....
Sissy Cooper Sissy Cooper is a proud Yorta Yorta woman from the Echuca–Moama area, where she has lived her entire life. For 18 years, she has been a traditional Aboriginal dancer and has taught many children through schools and within the local Echuca community. Teaching and performing are central to her life and her greatest passion. She learns from her Elders and family, passing cultural knowledge down to local youth to help them stay strong...
Megan Champion Megan Champion is a master communicator and visionary storyteller, renowned for weaving narratives that spark connection, challenge perspectives, and drive meaningful change. As the founder of We Are Untold, Megan amplifies underrepresented voices, championing gender equity through bold, creative storytelling and strategic action.With a rich background spanning copywriting, fashion, and the performing arts, Megan merges strategy with artistry, using words, visuals, and performance to craft narratives that captivate and resonate. A classically trained...
