*Tell us your favourite moments of By The Banks 2017* With the come down from By The Banks Music Festival 2017 still continuing, and with our minds now being cast forward to next year, we'd love to hear or see what you loved from the first ever By The Banks. We have some The Hounds Homebound CDs to giveaway to the best comments, so tell us your favourite moments, share your favourite photo, or tag your favourite artist (who knows, maybe we'll get them back...). Thank you for believing!

The final moments of By The Banks Music Festival 2017, feat. Catfish Voodoo and the troupers who danced into the night! This was the moment 12 months of preparation came to an end, and we couldn't be more chuffed. We have so many people to thank, and we will get to you all, but we're taking the night off ;) Watch this space, we'll talk soon!

By The Banks BTS Part 2 @HarrisonSMedia joined us for our setup over the last week. Check out some of the work that has got us ready for today! See you down here

Tomorrow's creative space program! There's also ongoing sessions with Breaking New Ground and Cat's Pyjamas More than just a music festival! Time for us to sign off. See you tomorrow!

EVERY FAQ WE COULD THINK OF! See you tomorrow :)

A taste of what is to come! See you tomorrow folks!

Do's and don'ts for By The Banks Music Festival (tomorrow)! Dos: 1. If you would like to, bring a water bottle, snacks, seating, and sunscreen (we have these sorted for you if you forget) 2. Bring cash for food, drinks, and merch (there's also an ATM and eftpos machines on site) 3. Book a ticket if you haven't already, or bring money for one, there could be some left on the door! 4. Catch the shuttle bus if you want, leaving SS&A every hour on the hour! 5. Take advantage of our three-bin system :) 6. Leave your car here if you want to Saturday night, just make sure to pick it up Sunday midday! 7. Check out the market stalls and creative space throughout the day 8. Plan ahead, and have an option if you want to drink 9. Bring your dancing shoes 10. Check out the directions on our event page! Also look out for our condensed FAQ post this evening! Don'ts: 1. Don't BYO alcohol (we've got plenty!) 2. Don't bring bathers, unfortunately the river is off access 3. Don't bring tents, unfortunately there is no camping 4. Don't bring dogs... sorry 5. Don't wander off site 6. Don't do anything silly, your decisions are our story See you tomorrow!

*A late By The Banks ARTIST FEATURE* With adversity comes opportunity, and we have taken the opportunity to add Grim Fawkner to our incredible lineup! Rambling man Grim Fawkner is no stranger to stages and streets across the globe and at home. The epitome of the itinerant musician, he draws together tales and musings from his travels and is as likely to deliver them in soft ballad form as he is face-meltingly intricate and upbeat roots/country/blues. Recent nods to his skills as a songwriter and a performer include being voted "Melbourne's Best Busker" by The Herald Sun & popular vote, and being chosen to open for Once the Musical with a few of his own numbers. Catch Grim... TOMORROW! Seriously though, in one day! Wowzer! https://youtu.be/p4LOSBTqTm0

So happy to see our poster next to the front door of one of our favourite businesses in Albury! From the start of our creative pursuits, Blackline Music have been massive supporters; from starting off a local band, to creating a massive live music event. We're stoked to have Blackline on board as a major sponsor, and suppliers of our backline for By The Banks Music Festival 2017 . Thanks to them, and you all, for your support so far! Bring on Saturday! www.trybooking.com/ptpb

During our first day on site today, unfortunately we were hit with some tough news. Our good friend, and By The Banks Music Festival 2017 perfomer, Adam McGrath, has had a car accident while travelling on his Australian tour. While Adam has escaped serious injury, he has had to return back to New Zealand, and unfortunately won't be able to grace us with his beauty this Saturday. Thus we have had to organise another act for Saturday, we have invited Adam to perform By The Banks 2018. We have this message from Adam: "I feel shit about this and I'll make it up to everyone. This is a reminder for musicians who exist on the road to be careful rolling on too many late nights and early mornings: sleeping and driving works about as well as drinking and driving!" Adam is a workhorse, road-tested muso: the exact type we want to support. See you at By The Banks 2018 mate!

Before the artists, the food vendors, the posters, the alcohol, the website, the Facebook page, and even the name, there was a meeting with Hume Bank. Back in February we took our idea to Hume and asked for their help. A festival cannot get off the ground without a little bit of backing early on. We pitched our simple idea, and they believed in us, coming on board as our first major sponsor. This festival could not have happened without their support and belief early on. And our front desk wouldn't be shaded without their gazebo. So thank you, to them, and to everyone, for believing in By The Banks. 3 days to go. Beautiful day to start setting up! Stay posted. Tickets still selling at www.trybooking.com/ptpb

Back on November 8, Harrison S Media joined James Eggleston, Laura Roberts, Jack Wilby and Jack Nicholas at By The Banks HQ (Jacka's shed) to have a chat and see what we were working on. Two weekends ago he also went down for a site visit at Willowbank with James and Laura. Here's some of what he caught on film. See it come together this Saturday December 9!