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Festival Artist Focus: Ninajirachi

"Mud pit. At least that way it's only your legs getting dirty."

Answered by: Nina Wilson

Which festivals can we find you at? This That, Corona Sunsets and Sets On The Beach.

Sum up in five words your typical festival season experience. Dancing whilst muddy and sweaty.

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen at a festival? I didn't see this first hand, but I was at a festival with my dad last summer and after we split up, he reported back to me that someone whipped it out and pissed on the ground right nearby him at the back of a crowd.

Name your top five essentials you can’t live without while on the festival circuit? Coconut oil, a lightweight rain jacket, a big water bottle, a bum bag, earplugs.

What’s been your favourite backstage moment during a festival? I have a lot of great memories but probably bringing my dad to Groovin The Moo and just generally watching him react to everything. He had a great time and it was really funny.

What are your festivalgoer pet peeves, the things you wish people wouldn’t do at a fest? I find it frustrating when people stand around judging and making negative comments about what other people are wearing - who cares just go and have a dance. Also, fuck littering.

Three songs that are on your festival pump up playlist? It depends on the festival and who is playing. I'll generally listen to hits from the artists I'm seeing.

Aussie weather can be a hectic force come festival season. So, if you had to choose: mud pit or dust bowl? Mud pit. At least that way it's only your legs getting dirty, and dust bowls can make it hard to breathe and see sometimes.

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Which acts are you most excited to catch during your festival season? Brockhampton!!!

Website for more info: ninajirachi.com