Lovefest Wollongong - SOLD OUT

We are coming together in community for Lovefest by the sea, a very special journey and celebration at Thirroul Beach and Surf Club. A beautiful beach with a great community vibe located on the Wollongong metropolitan coastline. Inspired by the Dharawal Whale Dreaming Story. A local elder will lead the Welcoming, Smoking Ceremony, Song in language with participation and a First Nations dance together on the beach. 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 Our Wellness Facilitators will take you on a journey that flows on from sunshine to sunset and then moonlight With a mix of body movement, immersive experiences, community connection, inspirational discussions and a whole lot of magic! THE JOURNEY INCLUDES: * Acknowledgement of Country with didgeridoo * Yoga * Breathwork * Ecstatic Dance * Ice Bath * Connection Workshop * Kirtan * Live Music * DJ Set * Sound Journey * Indigenous Smoking Ceremony and Welcoming on the beach * First Nations Dance and song participation on the beach * Drumming on the beach * Fire performance on the beach * Meditation of Love at the beach * Relating From the Heart Workshop * Plant Based Food available * A variety of Market stalls available * Many more attractions to come DATE & TIME Join us on Saturday 17th February 2024. 2PM start. Ticket Price is: $77 for Early Bird Tickets, $88 for 2nd Release, $99 for Final Release If you would like to apply for a market stall please fill in this form: https://forms.gle/qWjTtqGgep9GdRUL8 If you would like to volunteer please flll in this form: https://forms.gle/e3zj6vfVzGZiz31K7 If you need support with funds, please contact us and we will see what we can do. We want to keep supporting community. You can also make a donation to help people that need support with funds to access these events, Lovefest is bringing the connected festival experience from our weekends in nature to the beach for one day. Consciously connect in a meaningful, fun and healthy way. To be uplifted and nourished in an environment without intoxicants. Here is a video from a past event: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XyPs-xtDgtg ENTRY AGREEMENT * This will be an alcohol and drug free event. This will allow us to connect together with clarity and focused intention. * Photography and video for promotional purposes will be taken on the night. * Dressing colourful (is recommended) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land of this location and this special space. The Wodi Wodi people of Dharawal country, who traditionally occupied the Wollongong coastline, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. 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. Banner Artwork Kat Cowling, Photo credit: Peter Spencer https://thirroulguru.com.au ABOUT LOVEFEST Lovefest is about Love for Self, Love for Community and Love for planet. We connect with ourselves and each other so we can send ripples of Love to our families, community, nation and then the entire planet, Lovefest events have 3 pillars. Health and Wellbeing, Community Connection, and Dance. Without any intoxicants or mind-altering substances so we are all on the same wavelength. We come together to connect, transform, and celebrate, whilst holding the same vision and intention to spread love into the world and take action post-event.We then start to make a difference in our lives and the lives of others. This then ripples out into the society we live in, positively impacting the community at large and eventually the country and planet. The 8 Principles of Lovefest are: 1. INNER JOURNEY 2. EMPATHETIC COMMUNICATION 3. BEING OF SERVICE 4. HUMILITY 5. HARMONY 6. BUILDING COMMUNITY 7. CONNECTION TO LAND 8. CELEBRATION www.lovefestaustralia.com