Tea & Tones in Newtown (Erskineville)

Steep in the Sounds

A slow Sunday tea and live music immersion in Newtown.

A gentle invitation to slow down and come back to centre… together.

Join us for a nourishing Sunday afternoon of tea ceremony and live improvised music in Newtown, Sydney.

This intimate experience brings together a Zen‑inspired tea ceremony served by Jax Wechsler, alongside live improvised soundscapes by Scott Gillespie.

What you’ll experience

A space to soften the edges of the week.
To listen more deeply.
To be, rather than do.

You’ll be guided through:

A meditative tea ceremony with delicious Oolong tea served in exquisite ceramic ware
Live, layered instrumental soundscapes that invite spaciousness and rest
Moments of gentle reflection and shared silence
Casual sharing or light conversation at the close (sharing completely optional)

This is a sensory gathering of presence, connection and sensory nourishment.

Come to sip, listen, and steep in the sounds. You are most welcome.

Who it’s for

This gathering is for you if you:

Are drawn to a gentle, contemplative journey with tea and beautiful live soundscapes
Love tea, music, and quiet, contemplative spaces
Want to share a meaningful Sunday with a friend, partner, or family member

No prior experience with meditation or tea ceremony is needed. Simply bring yourself.

Practical details

Location: 175a Union Street, Erskineville NSW 2043

Time: 1:15-3:00pm

Group size: Only 8 places available, to keep things intimate.

Contribution: $70 + booking fee

Tickets are handled by Humanitix, where booking fees fund education projects, so a portion of your ticket supports kids’ education as well.

About your hosts

Jax and Scott are lovers of tea and contemplative ways of living, with a shared interest in Taoism and the quiet intelligence of slowing down.

Scott is a musician with decades of experience, weaving layered instrumental and vocal soundscapes through live looping. His music invites spaciousness, texture, and a sense of journey.

Jax is a facilitator, coach, and educator exploring ritual, nervous system awareness, and regenerative ways of being. Her work gently opens spaces for people to arrive more fully into themselves and into connection with others,

>>> Check out Scott's BandCamp album to get a feel for his sounds.

Testimonials

“A beautifully curated and meditative experience to delight all the senses. I walked away feeling peaceful and alive.”

- Marion

"Thank you for the beautiful ceremony. I went on a journey which illuminated some stuff I needed to see. Then when I got home and fell asleep and had a crazy dream affirming more of what came alive with the tea today. It was a profound experience, such a different frequency to all the altars I’ve been sitting at and learning different things from each one. Keen for your next one."
- Vanessa

“A delightful way to enter into the nourishment of being quiet and still. Gently sipping tea and noticing how the flavour evolves round after round. Scott played instrumental tones which created a natural ambience supportive for an introspective journey. I enjoyed hanging out in a small group without actually talking. Getting to know each other just be sitting together in shared silence. A beautiful experience to unwind, settle within yourself. Have a moment to truly be with yourself supported by the tea and tones. Do treat yourself to this wonderful experience.”
- Nicolas

“Tea ceremony with Jax and Scott was a relaxing experience. An intimate and welcoming setting where rounds of tea was offered by Jax while Scott played improvised music. Jax also educated us on the etiquette, so no need to worry if this is your first. Together they transported me to this tranquil little space, where I can be present and really slow down.”

- Mira

“I really enjoyed the quiet spacious stillness and taking the time to slow down into mindfulness. The simplicity of the tea ceremony was a beautiful practise to anchor in to a meditative space.”

- Gina

"The tea ceremony was a restful and relaxing way to start Sunday. The music was blissful and the quality of tea offered a gentle reset. Highly recommended experience!"
- Claire

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