Join us for an Ecstatic Dance and Sound Journey to raise vital funds for Mahmoud Al-Madhoun and his family, who are from Northern Gaza.

Mahmoud shares four children with his wife, Nour. They have a baby girl named Omnia (age 1), and three sons, Team (3), Ahmed (7) and Faiz (11). Omnia and her mother, Nour, were evacuated from Gaza via ambulance during the last ceasefire, before hostilities resumed. Unfortunately, Mahmoud and Omnia’s three big brothers were denied evacuation. Thus, the boys remain in Gaza with Mahmoud, where things are painfully difficult. Like all Palestinians, they are struggling to survive and the hardships just keep intensifying.

Upon arrival in Cairo, Omnia had to wait weeks for open heart surgery, a life saving treatment that she required at birth. With Gaza under constant bombardment, Omnia was unable to have surgery once her parents learned of her condition shortly after her birth.

Mahmoud and Nour have lost everything, their house, their livelihoods, and have been forced to evacuate multiple times, all while managing the complexities that come with supporting a child with difficult medical needs. Their suffering has been further exacerbated because of them being separated, meaning Mahmoud was unable to support his daughter and wife during surgery. No parent ever should be forced to endure such dire and heartbreaking circumstances.

This event is a call for community, compassion, and action — every dollar raised will go directly to help Mahmoud provide basic necessities and rebuild a sense of safety and hope for his family.

Let’s come together in movement and music to support this family in their time of urgent need. Your presence and contribution can truly make a difference.

Meet the Team:

Kellie Smith— Sound Ceremonialist

Kellie is a sacred space holder and sound practitioner. She completed her Master’s degree in Criminology in 2012, specialising in genocide and international humanitarian law. She draws upon her professional background and experience in trauma support work, blending themes of collective consciousness and justice into her sound offerings.

She brings deep love and wisdom into every tone and vibration she channels. Her sound frequencies and crystal-clear presence invite you into a realm of deep remembering, restoration, and renewal through the power of sound.

Lisa Schady — Voice of the Sacred

Lisa Schady is a captivating performing artist known for curating transformative spaces using her powerful voice and intuitive mic presence. With deep reverence, she guides participants through emotional landscapes with safety and intention. If you’ve ever stepped into one of her temples, you’ll know—Lisa creates sacred containers where what’s alive within can rise and be felt.

Andrzej — Musical Mystic

Andrzej is a musician extraordinaire whose ecstatic dance sets are a journey in themselves. With a rich tapestry of tribal beats, global rhythms, and soul-stirring melodies, he’ll guide us up, in, through, and out—awakening the body, stirring the spirit, and inviting pure, embodied expression. His music opens portals to presence, joy, and freedom. Offering an expansive celebration of dance and movement in the name of peace.

Saxon Brazier holds a Diploma in Music and Event Management. Deeply moved and conflicted by the ongoing genocide in Gaza, she has spearheaded this kaupapa as a way to turn anguish into action—organizing efforts to raise funds and awareness in support of a family’s urgent journey to safety.