HeartBeats: August 2024

Anyone who's ever been to Confest knows exactly what the 'Open Stage' is all about. If you're unfamiliar, then just know that it's the most warm, fun, and heartfelt open mic event in existence. HeartBeats draws inspiration from the Open Stage to bring you those tasty feelings of music, expression, creativity, surprises, community, and connection. 

Come along with your crew to share in this beautiful night.

We are also including an exciting optional add-on offering of Tom Robb's transformative workshop 'Finding Your Truth North' which invites attendees to rediscover their ultimate potential through a series of powerful exercises and activities. (read further down for the details).

In exciting news, HeartBeats is growing and we've just locked in a wonderful new venue called the Quad Club. Get ready to experience the epic 4-dimensional sound that this venue has to offer. It has only recently opened and is the perfect next spot for us to gather. 

HeartBeats is an open mic at its essence, but it is so much more. You’re invited to come and share your open heart with a present audience who are primed to receive and show appreciation. Expressions come in the shapes and forms of music, poetry, comedy, or whatever the performer chooses. Due to the vast number of talented humans in the HeartBeats community, please get down early and put your name on the list, because we won't have time to put everyone on. Apologies in advance to those who won't make it on, but more reason to keep coming along.

You can keep updated with events and artists at @heartbeatslive on Instagram. 

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HeartBeats Local Artist Grant:

The HeartBeats family are proud to announce the launch of our first Local Artists Grant – and we want YOU to enter! The grant will be available to all local artists that have a vision for their art: be it music production, poetic, visual, performative, comedic, prophetic, digital, dramatic, and so on. Basically, anything you’d love to make but haven’t been able to raise the funds for… we got you.
To fund our Local Artists Grant, the Heartbeats family are putting aside proceeds from each community event we hold – and making sure those funds go straight back into the community via this grant. We’ll announce more details at the July 7 event.

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Feature Artists:

Tom Robb

Angus Robb (from Jack the Fox)

Enna Blake

Isabel Rumble

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WORKSHOP COLLABORATION WITH TOM ROBB FROM FINDING YOUR TRUE NORTH.

* Please note that this is an addition to your normal HeartBeats ticket and this workshop will run from 10.30am-1.30pm on the morning of the event.

Tom Robb is a good friend of HeartBeats and an absolute weapon in the personal development space. His life's mission is to travel Australia running workshops and supporting people to find their true north.

'Redefine your purpose and passion through story, stillness and movement.'

With a unique blend of compassion, play and conversation, Finding Your Truth North workshops invite attendees to rediscover their ultimate potential through a series of powerful exercises and activities.

Combining motivational discussions, guided yoga, meditation practices and self-reflection exercises, this workshop brings your mindset to a state of wellbeing and clarity long after it ends. Because when you are able to operate from that feel-good place, you’re in a position to better serve yourself and your community.

WHAT DO I GET FROM THIS EXPERIENCE?

In this workshop you will gain the knowledge know-how and confidence to;

• Connect better with yourself, others, and the environment
• Get in touch with your inner child and bring back some fun into your life
• Better understand your thoughts feelings and emotions
• Self-regulate when you’re feeling challenged, triggered, or uncomfortable
• Deliver hard conversations through nonviolent communications techniques
• Discover your life purpose
• Minimise negative self-talk

As well this, all ticket holders will receive a take-home resource valued at $88. The recourse allows you to see exactly which areas of your life are out of balance AND, gives you a library of content that will keep you on tack for an entire year. HOW GOOD!

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:
Thomas Robb is a dynamic force in the realm of personal transformation. As a full-time speaker, workshop facilitator, and life coach, he channels his diverse experience to empower individuals to live a life full of authenticity, connection and compassion. With qualifications in yoga and meditation, outdoor and environmental education, and a masters in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Tom blends ancient wisdom with self-enquiry to guide his clients towards holistic growth. From renowned breweries and festivals to secondary schools and even parliament house, Tom effortlessly engages diverse audiences across Australia. Through workshops, presentations, and one-on-one coaching sessions, Tom masterfully facilitates participants in cultivating profound connections across all facets of life, paving the way for them to embrace richer personal, professional, and social experiences. 

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What to bring:

• Water
• Instruments
• Cushions/Sheepies/blankets
• Your wholesome selves
• Hungry bellys - We are stoked that we will be having delishh vegetarian sweet and savoury food being catered by Elders Roots and Ash Brown.

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If you can’t afford a ticket, send us an email with your name and we will put you on the ‘Pay it forward’ list. heartbeatslive111@gmail.com.

* Please note that this event is inspired by the magic of the Open Stage at Confest, but we are not directly affiliated.

** This is also a new community event project that is constantly evolving and we are open to any feedback or ideas to make it the best it can possibly be. Please email us with any thoughts, ideas, constructive feedback, etc. heartbeatslive111@gmail.com.

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Production Team:

Phillip Lionel

James Bond

Jehan Jayasingha 

Tuli

Patrick Blooming

Isabel Rumble

Shaya

Decor:

Mel Koleska

https://www.instagram.com/spiritoflovegatheringg/

Event poster design:
Hayley Jessup
https://www.instagram.com/yana_productions_/

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HeartBeats acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our events take place. We recognise their continuous connection to culture, community and Country. As our commitment to this acknowledgment, HeartBeats donates a portion of profits to the First Nations led organisation Community First Development.