About this Event

On 2nd August we gather as community to bask in the beauty of togetherness. An opportunity to soak in the warmth of familiar and newfound connections in this web of love. Lovefest Australia, Ecstatic Dance Byron Bay, SunDance and Sounds of Life Touring are collaborating on Bundjalung Country at Durrumbul Hall. An amazing community venue near Mullumbimby and Mount Chincogan. An opportunity to see one other, be inspired by and support one another, play together, and presence ourselves to the magic of this land immersed in the aliveness of the natural world. Transformation awaits. Through CONNECTION, DANCE and CELEBRATION. We will journey together to higher states of Love and wellbeing in a safe, creative environment where we accept each other for who we are and who we want to be, creating ripples of Love. WHAT TO EXPECT We will be dancing both indoor and outdoors with an array of DJs from Ecstatic Dance Byron Bay & SunDance. There will be two amazing workshop spaces, open mic stage, plus a fire place with some of the best local artists and facilitators from the Byron shire area. - The 3 biggest Ecstatic Dance communities in Australia together as one. Ecstatic Dance Byron Bay, SunDance - Ecstatic Dance, and Rites of Dance. with DJ's Mark Pringle, Rivka Honeybee Worth, Akela Bloom, and Wild Honey - The most incredible musician from New Zealand - Joydah Mae Bernardo - Sounds of Life Touring - The most incredible conscious Sound and lighting production group in Australia lead by Josh Lovegrove - Smoking Ceremony and Dance together w. Aunty Lois Kay Jungur - The leading Kirtan group in Northern Rivers - House of Bliss Kirtan - The magic tree and nature of Durrumbul Hall - Community Drummers around the fire including Gareth Anthony Cohen and many more. - The Love Kitchen with delicious food made with heart and Love - Family Nature Connection w. Peaceful Growing and Lex Richards - The incredible Authentic Relating duo Cine Holland and Ben Jennings - Awesome local band The Seeding Plus - Yoga with Tess Hynes Breathwork with Stephanie Fay Ajna Acro Yoga with Ella Sol Avidor and Anua Rose Zenthai Shiatsu workshop with Nicholas Gilchrist Sound Journey with Luke McCarthy Somatic Movement with Jennifer Genest Contact Improv with Lillian Donnell Sound Journey with Luke McCarthy Open mic with Jesse Firebrand and Simon Jankelson Fire Song Circle with Odelle Wolfenden Coregulation workshop with Sean Plus more surprises to come Including plenty of Childrens Activities and a great amount of market stalls, and food and non alcoholic drink options Here is a video from a past Lovefest Byron: https://youtu.be/m2O2JlxseaQ Join us the night before for an amazing pre party dance at Ecstatic Dance Byron Bay in Mullumbimby here: www.ecstaticdance.info And you can also join us for an amazing after-party dance on Sunday morning in Mullumbimby at Sundance here: www.facebook.com/groups/sundance.com.au CAMPING OPTIONS NEARBY Mullumbimby Showground and Macca's Campground WHAT TO BRING All items are optional, but will enhance your experience. Yoga mat, cushion, shawl or light blanket for sound healing Flow toys, drums & instruments Sunhat/sun protection and something warmer for at night Dressing colourful is recommended ACKNOWLEDGEMENT With deep reverence and gratitude to the land, we honour the Bundjalung Nation and people, and ancestors of the land that walked and gathered for tens of thousands of years. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land. COLLABORATE * Artists & Facilitators * Market stalls * Food & Drinks vendors * Massage Therapists Please apply here: Cocreator Applications: www.lovefestaustralia.com/cocreators VOLUNTEER If you'd like to volunteer, please apply here: www.lovefestaustralia.com/cocreators CONNECT Join the Lovefest Community Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/384073358988598 for more information and to connect via rideshare and events. ENTRY AGREEMENT This is an alcohol and drug free event. All Lovefest events are sober events. This allows us to connect on the same wavelength, without any substances that impair cognition. Photography and video for promotional purposes will be taken during the event The Lovefest Code of Conduct is included in the terms and conditions for review when purchasing a ticket, and is included on the ticket email Looking forward to connecting with you! So Much Love, The Lovefest Team

Dance Styles

Ecstatic Dance (70%)
Contact Improvisation (30%)

Organizer

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Eva Sumpter

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Joe Figliano

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Ecstatic Dance Byron Bay

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Josh Lovegrove

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Kat Tree

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Lovefest Australia

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Ethan Drozd