Episode Details

On this episode of Conversations with Neighbours, host Myles Doak sits down with Derek Andrews, Performing Arts Manager, for an inside look at the Aurora Blues Festival and what makes it one of the community’s most anticipated summer events. 🎶🎤

Derek takes listeners behind the scenes, sharing how the festival comes together, from curating an exciting lineup of blues talent to creating an atmosphere that brings the entire community together. He discusses the vision behind the event, the passion that drives it forward, and why live music plays such an important role in Aurora’s cultural identity.

Whether you’re counting down the days to the festival or just learning about it for the first time, this episode captures the energy, excitement, and community spirit that make the Aurora Blues Festival a true celebration of music and connection.