For the last 13 years, Oram has been a crew member of the festival, helping out wherever help is needed.

In 2008, the Daylesford-based DJ was asked to take his dedication to the event one step further.

"I got a gig in Rainbow for the first time," Oram said.

"It's been really good in that its local for me. They've been a great support and it's an honour to be able to play there."

Oram started DJ-ing in the early 1990s, performing at parties, raves and festivals around the country.

For the past six years, the 36 year old has been working as a professional DJ.

He said the highlight of his career was playing at Rainbow Serpent and that the community feel to the event and the interaction with the Beaufort community was a unique aspect of the festival.

"It's been great to be involved in Rainbow and see it grow to such a broad thing," he said.

"You can see all sorts - the full gamut of society. There are families, people from all over the world, amazing art and amazing workshops.

"It's really good to see a lot of city people there too."

Oram said According to Rainbow Serpent Festival Marketing Director Tim Harvey, the festival provides common ground for a wide assortment of people.

"Regardless of any demographical differences, people come together with the joint aim to connect," he said. "Everything at Rainbow exists to facilitate that connection. We have created a culture that does not judge. It does not matter what your car is, what type of job one has - or doesn't, or even the type of hairstyle."

Mr Harvey said the Rainbow Serpent Festival had come a long way since its beginning, from a small gathering in a secluded clearing to a permanent site well equipped to accommodate thousands of people.

"Rainbow is also now so much more than the music. It is also a moving canvas of artistic excellence, performers, healing areas, workshops and key speakers addressing a multitude of cutting-edge topics."