Aussie hip hop icons The Herd returned triumphantly to the stage at this year’s 20th anniversary edition of The Gum Ball Festival, held on Wonnarua Country in Lower Belford.

As one of the weekend’s most anticipated acts, the collective brought their trademark energy and message-driven music to the Hunter crowd.

Check out our interview with Toe-Fu and Urthboy ahead of their set, where the pair reflected on the band’s legacy, the power of live music, and why The Gum Ball remains one of the country’s most unique festivals.


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