Lovefest Bellingen

GIRRWAAWA BAYIGAMBA - This means "We come together in the love" in Gumbaynggirr Language as spoken by local elder Uncle Micklo

We are coming together with acceptance of each other and all of our choices.  We discover a sense of belonging to self, each other, and nature. All parts of the community together as one. GIRRWAAWA BAYIGAMBA

Lovefest Bellingen is a family friendly camping event over the October long weekend. A very special journey celebrating community surrounded by lush bushland full of birds and trees with a rushing freshwater river for swimming that surrounds the site. A natural atrium where the nature spirits abound. It actually feels like a paradise.

Our amazing Facilitators will weave a story to enhance connection with self, others and country.

This is a sober event that enables deeper CONNECTION, COMMUNITY 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 and Peace.  

WHAT TO EXPECT

A journey that flows over an entire weekend beginning with a full moon celebration on the Friday night and completing with sharing the fruits of our journey with each other on Monday morning.  An opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibration of Love and Community.  With a mix of body movement, live music, immersive experiences, community connection, inspirational discussions and a whole lot of magic including surprise acts! 

Coming together to Connect, Dance and Celebrate Love for the first time in Bellingen Shire. Featuring:

★UNCLE MICKLO ★JOE NEWTON ★️RACHE MOORE ★ANDRE MEYER ★️OLIVIA ROSEBERY ★FREEA FONTANELLA★NAOMI LISHMAN ★️JESSE LETHBRIDGE ★ASTARA★️CRYSTAL ROSE ★KIRTAN BELLINGEN ★ILKA SCHROEDER ★️JOE CHEVERTON ★EMILY FORREST ★️SIDDHI SHAKTI ★️THE LINK ★️SANDY GREENWOOD ★NEZ MATHER ★️PEACEFUL GROWING COLLECTIVE★️NORTH COAST AUTHENTIC RELATING ★LOUEY HOWELL 

The journey includes:

⭐️Welcoming and smoking ceremonies from Indigenous Elders ⭐️ Ecstatic Dance ⭐️ Breathwork ⭐️Ice Bath ⭐️Live Music and Performances ⭐️DJ's ⭐️ Compassionate Communication Workshop ⭐️ First Nations Dance ⭐️ Yoga ⭐️ 5Rhythms Dance ⭐️ Permaculture Workshop ⭐️Drum and Dance Circle ⭐️Authentic Relating and Connection ⭐️Sound Journey  ⭐️Meditation of Love ⭐️Fire Performances ⭐️ Kirtan ⭐️ Silent Disco ⭐️ Fireplace Connection and Jams  ⭐️ Nature Connection Workshops and more.

Additional Attractions include:
✅ Kids Activities
✅ A variety of Market Stalls
✅ Food vendors serving a variety of plant-based food with gluten free options
✅ Face Painting
✅ Healthy Drinks including chai, cacao, kombucha and elixirs
✅ Massage Healing Tents
✅ Sanctuary
✅ Multiple Swimming areas by the river

DATE & TIME

Full Experience is Friday 29th September from 2PM until Monday 2nd October 2PM. Friday night will be a special Full Moon Celebration event.

WHERE
An amazing property in the Thora Valley near Bellingen with a river for swimming and plenty of space for camping. Address details will be sent to ticketholders.

Here is a video that includes footage from previous events: 

CAMPING AND FACILITIES

- Access to toilets, cold showers and drinking water
- Food vendors, drinks vendors, market stalls and massage tents
- On-site parking provided with car pass only. We encourage car pooling where possible to reduce environmental impact onsite. 
- Please bring ALL your own camping equipment, incl eating utensils, and everything you will need to be comfortable.

- Sorry, no dogs, or personal campfires/firepits

VEHICLES

• Vehicle access provided with vehicle pass only. 
• We encourage car pooling where possible to reduce environmental impact onsite. 
• There is plenty of space for campervans and caravans, register these when booking your vehicle pass

FOOD AND DRINKS VENDORS

We have local food vendors cooking up a variety of plant-based meals with gluten free options. Prices range from $7 - $20.

- Purchase your meals, save on prep, reduce waste and enjoy in the communal food tent.
- Important: BYO cups plates, bowls and cutlery (washing station available)

Hobobites @hobobites
- Home style, sustainable vegetarian meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu will be avaiable closer to the event and will range from $10-$20.
Hobobites is a versatile mobile food business which focuses on creating meals out of sustainable vegetarian food and donated food. With a history of working in many different cultures, Dean draws from much experience to create a unique dish depending on the ingredients available at the time. Dean's intention for hobobites is being resourceful with food and focusing on good community values

Healthy Hammered Kombucha (and food) @healthyhammered
- Kombucha, Elixirs, Rice Paper Rolls, Inari Tofu Pockets
Hey Im Jared the owner of Healthy hammered Kombucha. I Came from a culinary background then turned brewer about 5 years ago after following my passion for ferments and kombucha. We Brew out of Telegraph point NSW and we only believe in organic ingredients and sustainable systems such a s refilling Vessels such as kegs , swing top bottles and compostable plant based cups.

Rainbow Chai Www.chai.com
- Hot and iced chai tea, bliss balls


Amor Cacao & Acai Instagram.com/rainbowrache
- Cacao, Elixirs or non-alcoholic drinks
Amor Cacao and Acai is the creation of Brazilian DJ Andre Meyer and his wife, Ceremonialist Rache Moore.


Alfred's Crepes
I'm French, I make crepes and I love cooking for amazing people. They will all be gluten free since they are made with buckwheat flour
All the ingredients will be fresh and prepared with a lot of care


MARKET STALLS

- Market stalls will be offering a range of products for sale
- BRING CASH! Most vendors will also offer card, however Telstra coverage is sometimes limited.

Join the Facebook Event to see more details about our markets and food vendors as it is released. Menu and stallholder information will be posted in the event as menu offerings are finalised.

If you would like to bring a market stall, please fill in this form: Market Stall Application

MASSAGE & HEALING TENTS

- Healing tents offering a range of massage and other bodywork modalities (bookings will be required when onsite)

- BRING CASH! Most vendors will also offer card, however Telstra coverage is sometimes limited.

Massage and healing applications have now closed.

GLAMPING OPTIONS

Our fully furnished bell tents can by selected as an add-on option and include:
* Premium quality double-height airbed
* All bedding and linen
* Indoor and outdoor floor mats
* Bedside tables and lighting
* Small bin
* Fairy lights

RESERVATIONS AND LOCATION

Numbers are limited so first in first served. Early Bird priced tickets are available until midnight Monday 28th August

The event will be on a special property surrounded by lush bushland and a river on Gumbaynggirr Country. The exact location, how to get there,
rideshare group and what to bring, will be released and emailed to ticket holders closer to the date.

if you would like to volunteer please fill in this form: https://forms.gle/tuXwZMfXfbDNq7kF6

If you live near Bellingen and would like to be a facilitator or artist please fill in this form: https://www.lovefestaustralia.com/contact

ENTRY AGREEMENT

* This will be a sober event which enables us to create a safe space for all. This means no substances that impair cognition including no alcohol, cannabis, or drugs. This will also allow us to connect together with clarity and focused intention.
* Photography and video for promotional purposes will be taken respectfully.
* No Pets
* Dressing colourful (is recommended)

LEAVE NO TRACE

We trust that you will all respect the environment, leave no trace and even better leave the place better than we found it. Minimise waste, take your waste back with you. Practice Love for Planet Earth.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land of this location and this special space. The Gumbaynggirr people, 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.

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 Sober Party

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

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