Bellingen Turtle Festival Focus: Out Of Abingdon

Answered by: Tina Fullerton

When did you find out about the plight of George and his fellow Bellingen River snapping turtles and what made you want to help out by playing? When a friend sent a link to the festival's Facebook page, saying, "this sounds like something you might be interested in!"

How important is it to support the current shift towards eco conscious events like Bellingen Turtle Festival? Bellingen Turtle Fest is a great way to raise awareness in a creative and uplifting way, this is so important in changing attitudes and consciousness, as an artist I feel empowered to be supporting it.

Have you ever loved turtles to the extent of having a pet turtle? I've not had a pet turtle, but loved swimming alongside sea turtles in the balmy waters of Moreton Bay in Queensland and this has helped nurture a love for turtles of all kinds!

Is music a good medium to get out a message, such as with the Bellingen Turtle Festival? Education and idea sharing in the arts is powerful!

Turtles have a famous design flaw in their inability to flip themselves over. Do you have any secret weaknesses? I can't resist flipping stranded turtles back over onto their feet!

When can we catch your set at the Turtle Festival? 1 Oct, Lounge Bar'n, 7.30pm; 2 Oct, Live Stage, 12.30pm.

Website link for more info? outofabingdon.com.au