Mornings with Ben Hansen / For Those I Love & DOBBY Interviews

13.08.25
DOBBY and Ben in the fbi.radio studio, standing in front of some tour posters
Aired on 13.08.25, 10:00am
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Interviews

For Those I Love’s David Balfre talks to Ben from the 00:17 mark.

DOBBY joined Ben live in the story to talk about the WARRANGU: River Story regional tour with the SYSO. Listen back from the 01:07 mark. Full tour dates are

- Wellington, 18 August. Tix are free, available here : https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dobby-presents-warrangu-river-story-wellington-tickets-1540886465899

- Brewarrina, 19 August. Tix are free, available here : https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dobby-presents-warrangu-river-story-brewarrina-tickets-1540927639049

- Dubbo, 20 August. Tix are $28.60, available here : https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/fb55f976-1f94-41e6-b56b-39a3f0f5455d

- Lithgow, 21 August. Tix are free, available here : https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/fb55f976-1f94-41e6-b56b-39a3f0f5455d

- Warilla, 22 August. Tix are $28.60, available here : https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/1c133000-86c7-4a54-8c10-3b9bb9131aa7

DOBBY is also hosting free songwriting workshops at the Wellington, Brewarrina and Lithgow dates. Register here : https://www.tfaforms.com/5189554

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