As festivals across NSW struggle to sell tickets and in some cases are forced to cancel, the Origami Folding Art and Sound festival was a resounding success at the Edogawa Japanese Gardens, East Gosford, on April 13.
The sell-out second annual activation attracted the largest number of attendees ever to attend an event in the gardens.
Partially supported by Central Coast Council , the festival described as a mini Vivid showcased multi-dimensional 3D displays, immersive performance, live music, fashion and installations folded into live music.
Festival organiser Glitta Supernova of the the Fun Haus Factory said visitors came from as far south as Victoria and right across NSW from Port Stephens to Wollongong and all corners of Sydney.
“Origami came very close to being held in Sydney rather than at home this year,” Supernova said.
“Keeping this stunning and one-of-a-kind art party on the Coast was our priority.
“It’s taken personal and creative sacrifice, loads of hard work, pulling in community favours and commitments from a team of unbelievable creatives, the majority of whom are locals to push our vision through against all the odds.
“We could not have hoped for such an outpouring of broad engagement and excitement across age groups, genders, cultures and abilities.
“This was a party by the people for the people; not sure it gets better than that.
“Powerful and meaningful engagement, connection and participation is so very difficult to achieve.
“It involves creating your point of difference, being brave and staying true to your mission because everybody deserves a space to shine.”