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22 April 2025

Aunty Neva Takele

Aunty Neva Takele Aunty Neva Taleke is a proud Elder and Cultural Leader of the Wollithiga Bangerang people. A respected cultural worker, she has spent many years sharing First Nations knowledge through education, working across preschools, primary and secondary schools to embed culture through arts and craft-based practices.Aunty Neva is the founder of the Yorta Yorta Echuca Dancers, a group that brought together contemporary, hip hop and traditional dance in vibrant performances that shared culture...

9 April 2025

Retayner

Retayner Retayner is a visual artist based in Melbourne, he completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Victorian College of the arts where he majored in painting.Retayner is an accomplished graffiti/mural artist who is well renowned for painting intricate and colourful designs both locally and abroad.As well as being a street artist, he is also an artist in the more traditional sense, painting portraits and landscapes in the studio.As well as painting, Retayner...

9 April 2025

Matt McMillan

Matt McMillan Matt McMillan isn’t just cutting hair, he’s carving out culture in the heart of Rochester. Known as The Town Barber, Matt brings more than sharp fades and clean shaves to his chair; he brings conversation, connection and creativity. A graduate of Victoria University’s barbering program, he returned to his hometown with clippers in hand and community on his mind. When he's not crafting fresh cuts, Matt’s shaping bigger visions. As a driving force...

2 April 2025

Pia Bonzi

Pia Bonzi Pia moved to Echuca with her family from her hometown of Salta, Argentina, two years ago. She holds a bachelor’s degree in literature and a master’s degree in Cultural Management and Direction. Before starting her new chapter in Australia, Pia spent almost nine years working in Arts and Culture projects for Salta’s Ministry of Culture. During this time, she organised Book Fairs, Literary Festivals, and other various events. In the last three years,...

2 April 2025

Christy O’Brien

Christy O’Brien Christy O’Brien is a former print journalist, senior freelance writer with The Splendid Word, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing (La Trobe University) and is an aspiring creative writer.Christy has been crafting words for more than 30 years and is passionate about shaping them for good and for creativity and sharing the joy of writing with others. In the Ripple Fest Creative Writing Workshop, Christy will facilitate a welcoming and non-competitive space...

2 April 2025

VIVID Artist Collective

VIVID Artist Collective Joel AwtyJoel is inspired by Anime and animated characters, especially the unique style and the stories they tell. He enjoys exploring the world of Anime and is excited to learn more about Dungeons and Dragons. Originally from the Rochester/Elmore area, Joel has lived in Echuca for the past eight years, sharing a house with his mates. In his spare time, Joel enjoys flower gardening, making flower arrangements for others, and going to...

2 April 2025

Aunty Denise Morgan Bulled

Aunty Denise Morgan Bulled Aunty Denise weaves as a way of connecting to a craft practiced for survival by their Yorta Yorta ancestors. Weaving provides a sense of calm and joy, especially upon completing a basket. Whenever possible, they use rushes that grow in the local bushland, though in recent times, they have had to incorporate other materials.Yorta Yorta Elders traditionally wove with materials provided by Mother Nature, using only what was needed from the surrounding...

2 April 2025

Aunty Marilyne Nicholls

Aunty Marilyne Nicholls Aunty Marilyne Nicholls was born in Swan Hill, Victoria and is a multi-clan woman who has Ancestral and cultural connections to fresh water and saltwater Country: Dja Dja Wurrung, Barrappa Barrappa, Yorta Yorta, Watti Watti, Latji Latj, Yulpagulp and Ngarrindjeri. Marilyne was encouraged at an early age by her mother to use native plants for weaving and to create feather flowers in a traditional and contemporary manner. She has an interest in environmental...

2 April 2025

Lani Taga

Lani Taga Lani Taga is a proud Kamilaroi and Yorta Yorta woman based in Echuca (Wollithiga) on Yorta Yorta Country. She is a multidisciplinary artist with a deep passion for creative First Nations arts-based practice, particularly Traditional Weaving. Lani’s artistic journey began in her early 20s, exploring various mediums such as lino cuts, painting, and clay work before discovering her love of weaving. Under the guidance of Aunty Marilyne Nicholls and Aunty Denise Morgan Bulled,...

2 April 2025

Louise Cooper

Louise Cooper Louise 'Rockabilby' Cooper is a proud Autistic author, artist, animator and creative producer. She lives in Castlemaine on Djaara Country, where she runs Neurokin Arts Festival, Australia's pioneer neurodiversity arts festival. Louise's arts practice platforms unheard voices (including her own) and supports disempowered communities. She loves wandering Australia and working with small communities. Instagram Facebook ...