"I have attended many large and medium-sized music festivals and have been involved in funding major events. However, I think Dougstock is a highlight of the event calendar… Having spoken to the established and well-known musicians at the event it is obvious that the calibre of the programming is highly respected."

- Dr Jane Lomax-Smith, Lord Mayor

"Having first become involved in the Dougstock Music Festival as a performer in 2023, I was immediately impressed by the organisation, inclusivity, and diversity of the festival. Dougstock truly supports local, talented musicians here in South Australia providing a paid platform to share their talents, their stories, and their voices with the community."

- Nic Jeffries, Executive Director, The Adelaide Youth Orchestras

"Doustock and those involved are a major supporter of established and developing artists such as myself. It has the potential to grow to greater heights and bring more national and international visibility to this thriving and creative original music scene in Adelaide."

- Andrew Casey, BMus (Jazz Performance) (Hons I), University of Adelaide

"Set in a beautiful location overlooking the towns and vineyards (and even out to the sea) of Willunga and McLaren Vale, it attracts a diverse, positive and happy audience… Dougstock supports local, South Australian Musicians and brings them into contact with a largely new audience. It’s a one-off event and we need it to continue."

- Don Morrison, performer, luthier and author

"I’ve seen entire families (and their pets) at the festival each year… SA artists are most grateful for the opportunity to showcase their original works on a big stage to a huge audience, which has embraced these performers as a whole... The location of Dougstock is breathtaking in its natural beauty."

- Dustan Cox, Senior Lecturer in Jazz Saxophone, Elder Conservatorium of Music

"From the moment you arrive you realise this is something very special and totally unique. The environment is stunning!... The festival is well laid out and the artist selection has been top notch, a superb showcase of local and interstate performers."

- Cheri George, local radio presenter