A state wide booze ban for election week, no wifi, a broken foot, licensing issues, resizing of venue two weeks before the festival, drastic downsizing, cutting artists, haggling, delhi belly, another change of venue 1 week before the festival, a case of typhoid, language barriers, power cuts and more licensing issues… literally all of the problems that could have happened, happened. GOAT festival going ahead was nothing short of a miracle.
During my travels in India earlier this year I was lucky enough to work with a UK company who were putting on their first festival out in Goa (one of the reasons I ended up staying put in Arambol for so long!) Getting to start festival season in January was a pretty exciting prospect for me…
Setting up!
After many ups and downs – the final festival venue was Marbela Beach resort in Morjim, North Goa. A venue popular amongst the Russian resort crowd and usually known for it’s high-end white clothing parties I wasn’t sure how we were going to make it work for GOAT! Luckily we had the incredibly talented Marbles and Ware girls on hand and a handful of willing volunteers I managed to pull in last minute who transformed the place into a festival paradise…
Fri-yay!
Watching Luke & Saskia’s incredible Goat head sculpture being carried into place was an amazing start to the day and my personal highlight was the opening DJ set from Andre of Afriquoi…
Saturday
Highlights of the day were the ever fantastic Turbans who’s afternoon set went OFF despite the weather being stiflingly sweaty!! Known for their high energy sounds from ‘manywhere’, as regulars on the festival circuit I’ve seen the Turbans a few times before but it was especially good to see them here as one of their members Cabbar had become my good friend over my time in Goa.
Afterwards I realised I could be a little bit cheeky and do some of my social media work from the pool…. is that the life or what?? Gilles headlined that evening and the vibe was lush <3
Sunday Funday
Classic Sunday vibes as everyone recovered from a heavy first few days… the Jungle garden area got the most use on Sunday as we all lolled about indulging in a spot of hula hooping and face painting. The Fish perked us all up with some classic disco vibes and Eleni provided everyone with a splash of face decor.
It was really great to be a part of such a special little feeling in such a special little place… Follow GOAT on facebook to hear about the next instalment next month! I won’t be back this year… but I am heading to Magnetic Fields in Rajasthan today! Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my adventures…
Other posts you might enjoy:
One love at Goa Sunsplash Reggae Festival ’18
That Festival Guide to… Magnetic Fields Festival, India
Celebrating Holi in Pushkar, India: The Most Colourful Festival in the World & its Darker Side
9 Advantages of Sticking Around in One Spot whilst Travelling… My 3 Months in Arambol Goa
That Festival Guide to… Beat Hotel Festival, Morocco
That Festival Guide to… Wonderfruit Festival, Thailand
The images you portraited are tends me to visit Goa . amazing explanation. for more information please visit our website.
Your post is quite clear and I can tell you know a lot about the subject. If it’s okay with you, I’d want to subscribe to your RSS feed so I can stay up to speed on future updates. Thanks a lot, and keep up the good job!
https://snapseedqrcodez.com/
Thanks for sharing about the Goat Festival! It sounds like a unique and fun experience. Can’t wait to learn more!
The Goat Festival looks like such a vibrant and unique experience!
A unique celebration blending music, arts, and culture in the heart of Goa. The Goat Festival offers an immersive experience with diverse performances, workshops, and local cuisine, making it a must-visit for festival enthusiasts.
This opportunity will assist you in responding to the actions of other melon playground people in a more appropriate manner. There is no way to prevent it from happening. Imagination is fuelled by exciting experiences.
Snow Rider features smooth controls that let you steer your snowboard with ease and precision.
In the gripping horror game FNAF, players must survive aggressive animatronic figures. A terrifying setting, exciting gameplay, and an enigmatic plot are all in store!
Thank you for sharing information about the Goat Festival! It sounds like a fun and interesting event. I’m excited to learn more about it.
What an incredible journey transforming Marbela Beach into GOAT’s paradise! Your vision, Marbles and Ware’s talent, and last-minute volunteers created pure magic. Watching the majestic goat sculpture arrive and feeling Afriquoi’s opening set ignite the crowd – pure festival alchemy. What a triumph for January’s first beats!
The Goat Festival sounds like exactly the kind of event that makes travel worthwhile. Blending music, arts, and local culture into something genuinely unique is harder than it looks. The images captured the energy well.
Sprunki’s sound design is carefully crafted for maximum creativity.
SLOT365 có hệ thống backup dữ liệu 3 lớp – đảm bảo không bao giờ mất thông tin người chơi, ngay cả trong trường hợp sự cố kỹ thuật nghiêm trọng. TONY07-01
11. Wow, you broke this down so perfectly. I finally understand this topic now!
SEO Toronto remains one of the most discussed digital marketing topics because consistent optimization, quality content, and technical improvements continue to drive sustainable organic growth.
SEO Toronto remains one of the most discussed digital marketing topics because consistent optimization, quality content, and technical improvements continue to drive sustainable organic growth.
I completely agree with your point here. It’s a game-changer that a lot of people tend to overlook.
This sounds like such a fun and unique festival! I love that you highlighted the beaches of Goa as the backdrop – it adds a whole other layer to the experience. For someone who enjoys exploring new festivals, this seems like a must-visit. By the way, have you tried using Image To Anime to turn your travel photos into cool anime-style art? It’s a fun way to remember your trips!
I’ve read a few articles on this topic, but yours is by far the clearest.
I’m definitely going to bookmark this post. I’ll need to refer back to it later.
Wow, what a rollercoaster! Huge respect to the team for pulling off GOAT Festival despite every possible obstacle—broken foot, typhoid, venue changes, you name it. Sounds like an unforgettable debut!
I always look forward to your updates. You never fail to deliver amazing value to your audience.
Loved this — a goat festival in India is exactly the kind of offbeat event I’d plan a trip around. The photos and local color are great. I’m slowly building a list of festivals to catch, and this one just jumped a few spots! Thanks for sharing.
What an incredible recap of the GOAT Festival’s debut! Your storytelling really captures the chaotic magic of pulling off an event against all odds in Goa. The transformation of Marbela Beach resort sounds stunning, and the personal touches—like the goat head sculpture and poolside social media sessions—make it feel so authentic. For fellow festival lovers planning their next adventure, I’ve been using a tool that converts travel notes or blog posts into natural voice narrations, which is perfect for reliving memories or creating audio guides. Check it out at speechgeneration.net – it’s free and surprisingly handy for capturing that festival vibe on the go.
Your GOAT Festival recap totally captures that chaotic, magical energy of first-year festivals in India—so relatable! The Marbela transformation sounds wild, and I love how you highlighted the local volunteers and artists. If you’re ever looking to turn those Goa memories or festival stories into a custom rap track for a throwback video or blog soundtrack, you might enjoy playing around with an AI rap generator I came across—it turns lyrics into full songs with beats and vocals, perfect for adding a fun twist to travel content. Keep the festival adventures coming!
Your Goa festival recap is honestly inspiring — the way you captured the chaos and beauty of GOAT ’17 makes me want to book a flight immediately. As someone who loves blending travel with creative tech, I’ve been experimenting with turning my own festival photos into short cinematic clips using an AI video tool (text and images to video with native sound) — it’s been a fun way to relive those moments. If you’re ever curious, check out https://minimax3.com/
— it might add a fresh layer to your future adventure stories. Keep chasing those miracles!
Your GOAT Festival recap is such a wild ride — from the venue chaos to those stunning beach vibes, it really captures the true spirit of grassroots festival culture in India. The Turbans set sounds like it was pure magic, and the pool-side social media work? Living the dream!
If you’re into keeping your travel and festival content clean and authentic, I actually run a free tool at claude watermarks that strips out hidden Unicode watermarks and AI text artifacts from generated text. It’s perfect for bloggers who want to ensure their stories stay natural and original. Might come in handy for your next adventure recap!
Keep chasing those sunsets and festival dust! 🌞