Organisers believe they have found the winning formula following the successful Portland Musical Fest on the weekend. Committee member Max Dolman estimated the three-day event had attracted between 3000 and 5000 people but he the numbers of people at the free venue on the foreshore could have been up to 8000. Mr. Dolman said the festivals was an "outstanding success" and particularly the popularity of the huge marquee located on the foreshore which was a "natural ampitheatre". "A highlight was the Portland Concert Band accompanied by Don Burrows which three times during the festival", he said. "And Vince Jones was smoother than ever". Mr. Dolman said Tiddas band member Amy Saunders grew up in the district and talked about her experiences during the band's set, making it a close and personal performance. "We weren't concerned about making a profit, we just wanted to get the festival on the map and give people value for money".
Busking in the streets was how Portland group Flo spent their weekend. L. to R. Paul Whitehead, Rachael Olver, David Klar and Gus Ferguson
Mt. Gambier man Girard Williams, 25, showed his talents at eating a microphone during the performance of his heavy metal band, Grind, at the Portland Music Fest battle of the bands
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