The Berri ConFest Easter 1979. The binanural effect of this recording is best realised by listening with open air headphones
ConFest is an alternative bush campout festival held in the south-eastern states of Australia.
The name ‘ConFest’ is a concatenation of the words Conference and Festival. ConFest was initiated in 1976, and organised by the former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Dr. Jim Cairns, his private secretary Junie Morosi and David Ditchburn to bring together the various subcultures of the alternative movement.
Thw first ConFest was held at Cottter River (ACT) in December 1976 (10,000 attendees), the second ConFest was held at Bredbo (Mt Osk NSW) 1977/78 New Year (15,000) attendees). The third ConFest was held at Berri SA Easter 1979 (7,000 attendees).
Smaller ConFests have continued to be held over the past 30 years at various locations.