Photo Credit: Manifeasto Photography

Attendance: 2013 –2026

Having hosted the Winter Solstice since its debut in 2013, David Astle is the Evenings broadcaster on ABC 774. He is also a language columnist in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, where his weekly crosswords also appear under the DA alias. An incredibly gifted wordsmith, his latest book is ‘Rewording The Brain’.

David has been a cornerstone of the Winter Solstice event since its inception, acting as a gracious guide to our audiences and talent alike through incredibly emotional and impactful moments during the event.