The Inland Sea of Sound festival has long been known as an exercise in discovery and adventure, and this year's event was no exception.
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Across Friday and Saturday, festival goers were treated to an incredible display of entertainment atop Mount Panorama from the likes of Missy Higgins, Killing Heidi, Mama Kin Spender, Thando and Timberwolf.
For Killing Heidi singer Ella Hooper, the event was an opportunity to connect with a regional audience.
"Jesse and I grew up in Violet Town [in northeastern Victoria] and we were certainly starved for concerts and culture there, so we always strive to inspire people in regional areas to pursue music," she said.
The festival was also an opportunity to showcase local talent, including the likes of Orange's Amy Viola.
Viola, who is currently working towards a debut album, said the festival was a platform to trial new material.
"It gives local artists such as myself a chance to enjoy a proper festival experience," she said.
"When the local entertainment industry grows, so does the importance of cultural appreciation and the tourist economy is vital to the Central West."
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