The sorely missed 
VANFEST Music Festival is making its highly anticipated return to Forbes NSW with two events scheduled in 2022.
Kicking off on 
Saturday 9 April, a scaled back 1-day event aptly called 
Mini-VANFEST  will take place as a teaser before the traditional 2-day format returns  with a full line up of international and local artists in December.
In support of the live 
music industry, regional NSW and the local community the 
VANFEST team is bringing back all the performances, artists,  memories, and magic moments that we've been missing these past two years  and it is set to  be bigger and better than ever!  Kicking off with 
Mini-VANFEST to give fans a taster of what's to come later in the year.
General Public tickets will be available from 
 10am on Monday 21st February at www.vanfest.com.au
Mini-VANFEST will host a star-studded line up of some of Australia's hottest artists, featuring  legends like 
Holy Holy, indie-pop icon 
Julia Stone, 
Jarryd James, 
Eves Karydas, Loretta, the rising reggae-rock powerhouse 
Rum Jungle, 
Cloe Terare and local supporting acts, keeping true to the event's grassroots origins.
"The  past couple of years have been devastating for our industry, and the  regions, so it gives us great pleasure with the aid of NSW Governments  Regional  Events program and Festivals Australia, that we have the opportunity to  support the industry and the local community by adding a smaller event  earlier in the year to get people back outdoors and enjoying the things  we have all missed so much," says Matt Clifton, VANFEST Director.
As an all ages, multi-faceted event, 
Mini-VANFEST is more than just a music festival. The day will  include a wide variety of culture, food, indigenous workshops and  experiences beyond big name music acts. Guests are encouraged to bring  the family, have a picnic, and enjoy food and beverage  from the local regions.
As well as bringing much needed tourism and vibrance to what has been a quiet corner of Australia, 
VANFEST is supporting the local 
First Nations community with indigenous workshops presented by the 
Thumbs Up Foundation, teaching local indigenous youth valuable  musical skills, providing a platform of support, and even giving the  opportunity to perform on stage at the event and meet the featured  artists.
Mini-VANFEST is proudly supported by the NSW Government's 
Regional Events Program, 
Festivals Australia, and 
Forbes Shire Council.