Sessions & Contributors
Meet the people
around the fire.
The sessions, stories and gifts that make Campout what it is — brought by the community, for the community.
The sessions, stories and gifts that make Campout what it is — brought by the community, for the community.
Meet everyone bringing Campout 2026 to life. See the full programme →
Founder of Campfire Convention and Campout, co-founder of The Big Chill, and founder of Cooking Vinyl — returns to lead a creative writing session and offer a DJ set.
Pete Lawrence is the founder of Campout and the Campfire Convention community. Previously he founded the pioneering Cooking Vinyl record label and co-founded The Big Chill, one of Britain’s most influential music festivals. Described as a conceptualist, community-builder, music obsessive and activist, Pete divides his time between the Welsh hills and the Greek island of Paros.
An activist since his student days, Pete has long campaigned for peace, social justice and democratic renewal. He believes lasting social change begins with meaningful human connection and that self-organising communities have the power to reshape society from the ground up. Campfire Convention is the latest expression of that vision: an independent movement exploring new ways of connecting, collaborating and reimagining civic life.
Music has always been central to Pete’s life. After performing in bands as a teenager, he founded Cooking Vinyl, which helped launch artists including Michelle Shocked, Cowboy Junkies, Oysterband, Edward II and Four Brothers. His legendary field recording of Michelle Shocked’s Texas Campfire Tapes became an unexpected international success. In 1993 he co-founded The Big Chill, whose club nights and festivals helped introduce artists such as Amy Winehouse, Talvin Singh, Zero 7, Lemon Jelly and Coldcut to wider audiences.
Today Pete leads Campout while recording his first album in over twenty years: a collection of songs of protest, hope, love and belonging, written to be sung around campfires and in communities everywhere.
Pete invites you into a shared creative space exploring healing through connection, creativity and collective imagination. Through gentle writing prompts, intuitive drawing, reflection or sharing, we can explore both the wounds and medicines we carry — as individuals, communities and as a culture in transition. This is not about fixing one another, but about remembering the power of attention, listening and presence.
A unique approach to allowing your natural voice — no experience needed, only your willingness to attune to yourself and others.
Jamila’s background with musical tuning came from the Chisti Sufi Tradition, where the essential focus is music. She developed these workshops over many years within the Sufi Way and has been offering them in venues around the South and West of England for over a decade. (Chisti Sufism is considered a western tradition in its universal approach and acceptance of all faiths, peoples and traditions.)
This workshop offers a guided sounding through the chakras to clear, ground, open and balance the whole system. When we tune to our own voice and sounds, we allow what wants to arise spontaneously from within us. Jamila offers guided visualisations and sound journeying into different landscapes, where we freely allow expressions of the sacred elements — Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Space — through our voices, with simple instruments and the collective sounds that arise naturally.
Old codger who has lived in several intentional communities and been involved in many direct-action campaigns. Experienced in holding safety for controversy and heated disagreement. Pleased to be surprised.
How do we each feel about immigration? How much do we interact with people from other backgrounds? If some of the controversy really is about Islam, what is a helpful response? What can ordinary citizens do to reduce the toxicity of ‘debate’ about immigration? Open to everybody — the concerned and curious as much as the convinced. This will be less about data and statistics and more about perceptions, feelings and reactions. There might be arguments along the way, but we seek an outcome of mutual understanding and creative action.
Yoga for all abilities — slow, mindful movement in time with the breath, catering for everyone whatever their experience.
Karen teaches an eclectic mix of yoga styles formed over many years of practice and teaching. Basically it’s slow movement in time with the breath whilst moving from one pose to another — catering for all abilities. Yoga works on the internal body, your nervous system and your mind, keeping you physically and mentally healthy whilst staying calm and stress free.
It’s really important to keep your body moving in all directions so the spine becomes and stays supple, supporting us through our lives. Come along and join Karen for a session whilst enjoying Campout. If you don’t have a mat, bring a towel.
A shamanic practitioner and artist, struck by lightning as a young woman — a mark of initiation recognised across cultures.
Jessica is a shamanic practitioner and artist whose work bridges the visible and invisible worlds. Her initiation by lightning has shaped a lifelong commitment to ceremony, healing and collective dreaming.
We gather as community, open sacred space, and offer to the flames what we’re ready to release — the patterns, stories and wounds that hold us back. Then we dream a new world into being for our children’s children.
Shamanic Practitioner and founder of the Spirit of the Inca School of Energy Medicine — trained by renowned medical anthropologist Alberto Villoldo.
Chris has spent many years helping people discover their authentic selves, heal old patterns, and step into lives of greater purpose and meaning. Alongside Chris, the Spirit of the Inca team at Campout includes Kelly Miles (Shamanic Practitioner and Drum Circle Facilitator), Alex Grieves (Inner Tracker — Nature Connection, Village, Story & the Wild Self), Wendy Sullivan (Herbal and Energy Medicine Guide), and Jessica Mallock (Artist and Shaman — Fire Ceremony).
We are living in extraordinary times. The wisdom of the Andes teaches that we are not here merely to react to the world — we are here to become conscious creators of a new story. Rooted not in fear, division and limitation, but in courage, connection and possibility. Chris will share timeless teachings that help us remain centred, balanced and grounded amidst change.
A held and sacred ceremony led by the Spirit of the Inca team. Together we create beauty that ripples outward from the heart of us all.
Musician, author, research fellow at the Open University’s systems thinking group — and designer of systems of governing. He likes camping too.
Ed is a musician, author, research fellow at the Open University’s systems thinking group, former chair of Relate and think tank Demos, adviser to ministers and civil servants, and designer of systems of governing. He was a veteran of the corporate world as a partner in PwC.
Join Ed to dissect the nature and capabilities of those who have come to rule us, how they got there, and why they will continue to muddle and fail. But just how elite are they — and do we need an elite at all? Ed argues ‘no’ if we the people, with all our collective capability, become our own ‘elite’.
Jodie is ecstatic to lead the singing circle at Campout — rooted in a childhood of musical theatre, now reconnected to the sacred power of communal voice.
Jodie explored pop and blues bands before realising that organic, communal singing from the soul resonates far more deeply. Now reconnected to the sacred power of singing, she invites you to connect with your voice. Her mission is to offer spaces and full permission to be heard, be seen, and beautifully human.
Singing songs from Pete Lawrence’s forthcoming album ‘This Is The Fire’. No experience is required — we will naturally harmonise and create beautiful sounds together. Come awaken your spirit, release inhibition, and let your soul sing!
Instrumental Folk · Live Looping · Multi-Instrumentalist. Somerset-based musician creating immersive ensemble-style performances in real time.
Jon Maybey is a Somerset-based musician and composer creating instrumental folk music through live looping and multi-instrument performance. Blending organic folk melodies with hypnotic rhythms, he builds immersive ensemble-style performances in real time. He released his third solo album “Time Will Tell” in 2025, having previously worked with Grammy award-winning singer Eddie Reader and electro-folk band Elephant Talk. He has written music for circus, theatre and dance productions, and is currently working on regular single releases throughout 2026 from his solar-powered self-built studio in Somerset.
Also known as Circling Ravens — folk-infused songs of sex, death, and various gods
A space to practise listening to each other even when it is difficult — and to “try on” other opinions to gain insight and empathy.
Mike Harris and Naomi Rosenberg have spent many years working in social movements, including the free software and copyleft movements. Naomi studied philosophy at university, and Mike is studying to be a psychotherapist. Having lived through the technological revolution of the late 80s alongside the rise of individualism and the breakdown of community, they are both keen advocates of restoring person-to-person interaction and mutual respect through dialogue.
The world seems to be getting more and more polarised, with echo chambers both online and in real life. If minds are to change, it will happen inside a secure, mutually respectful friendship — and this starts with listening; with genuine curiosity. This workshop is a space for people to practise listening to each other even when it is difficult, and to “try on” other opinions so as to gain insight and empathy into how it feels to hold different points of view.
A Person-Centred Psychotherapist and Focusing Teacher — guiding you to the step beyond the story.
Paula is a Person-Centred Psychotherapist and Focusing Teacher who works with couples and individuals in her practice in Leek, UK, and online. In her twenties she relocated to Amsterdam; fifteen years in, she sensed that something was missing and immersed herself in Yoga, becoming a Shiatsu Practitioner. On returning to the UK, she gained an MSc in Counselling Psychotherapy and took her Focusing to professional level, supported by the British Focusing Association.
Focusing is a non-invasive technique developed from the Philosophy of Gendlin and the Psychotherapy of Rogers. Life throws us big challenges resulting in emotions that can render us powerless if we don’t have ways to process them. By sensing the whole of the story in our body — the Felt Sense — we invite insight which our conscious mind simply wouldn’t have come up with. We can use Focusing to process trauma, anxiety, loss, conflict and more.
A psychotherapist, coach and transpersonal facilitator who supports men and women toward a courageous meeting with the grief and fear that quietly shapes their lives.
Tim is a psychotherapist, coach, and transpersonal facilitator of Embodied Masculine (CEMF-2). Drawing on psychotherapy, somatic practice, coaching and ritual, Tim offers a grounded relational space where people can step into their own authority and develop an inward relating that transforms how they meet the world around them.
A grounded and transformative men’s gathering — a non-performative space to reconnect to the wisdom of the body and be held in authentic brotherhood. Through a guided journey of somatics, breathwork, meditation and embodiment practices, we’ll quiet the thinking mind and align with the deeper currents of the heart. All men are welcome. No previous experience needed.
Wake. Shake. Unwind. Dance. Breathe — a trauma-informed Integrative Somatic Practitioner guiding embodied healing and therapeutic transformation.
Yael is a longstanding Conscious Connected Breathwork Practitioner and Somatic Dance Practitioner, and one of fewer than a handful of fully certified Myofascial Energetic Release (MER) Bodywork Practitioners and Group Facilitators in the UK. She supports individuals and groups in releasing tension, restoring natural breathing patterns, and reconnecting with the body’s innate intelligence.
At Campout, Yael will also be offering a limited number of one-to-one MER sessions for those who wish to experience this profound bodywork modality.
Wake up your body, open your heart, and get your energy moving from the inside out. Set yourself up for the day through embodied awareness, joyful movement, expressive dance, and gentle coherent breathing. Grounded, relational, and trauma-informed — a safe and supportive space to soften long-held armour, reconnect with your natural breath, and explore embodied aliveness with curiosity, presence, and pleasure. No dance experience needed.
Cardiff-based five-piece indie rock band — nostalgic, fresh and cosy, with storytelling drawn from The Cure, Oasis, The Beatles and The Last Dinner Party.
Floras formed through Cardiff University and took inspiration from the small venues scattered around the city. With a passion for melodic beats, lead singer Heera and rhythm guitarist Owen draw on their shared musical heritage to create something that feels both timeless and vital.
Predominantly indie rock with a nostalgic, fresh and cosy vibe. Through storytelling from two ends of the band, Floras bring an energy that’s hard to pin down and impossible to ignore.
Returning for her third Campout — an experienced Family Constellations Facilitator, Trainer and Homeopath working in the UK and internationally.
Poppy lives in London and loves kayaking and walking by the Thames, horse riding and generally spending time in nature. She brings a wealth of knowledge, passion and embodied attunement to this powerful, transformative work.
Following a brief explanation of what Family Constellations is, you’ll do practical, embodied exercises to explore your sense of belonging and what gets in the way of flow in your life. You’ll learn how, using other members of the group to represent members of your family and issues or longings, to widen the lens on your current situation.
Those first relationships in your family of origin unconsciously shape patterns throughout your life, and go forward into your own creative projects, your children and your ability to thrive. Come and explore how the unconscious dynamics in your family have impacted on relationships, work, money and health. Leave with a renewed sense of life coming down to you, beyond judgement, and with the potential for transformation.
Founder of Nature Connection World and author of Natural Mindfulness — blending modern science, ancient wisdom and personal experience to inspire a more conscious, nature-connected life.
Ian’s work, developed over the last ten years, explores how communing with nature through the senses (body), emotions (heart), thoughts (head), and intuition (soul) can deepen self-awareness, calm the nervous system, and awaken a profound sense of inner peace. Nature becomes both the setting and the teacher, guiding you back to the authentic you, beneath society’s noise.
Ian will freely share how he reconnects with nature to develop a deeper relationship with his true nature — and will include a therapeutic walk. A practical, embodied session guiding you back toward yourself through the natural world all around us.
Philosopher, Guide and Life Coach — channelling a decade of transformational work into a larger vision for planetary restoration and human sovereignty.
James’s purpose is to awaken and support souls seeking freedom, truth, and a life beyond slavery and oppression. Working closely with clients, he has helped them move through challenging experiences to find deep-rooted empowerment within, and to live lives of meaning and purpose.
He is now channelling that work into a larger vision: The Great Global Garden, a movement which began six years ago to provide millions of families with 2.5 acres of land each, in perpetuity, to grow their own Edible Forest Garden — restoring soil, ecosystems, wildlife, the quality of food, our sovereignty and a future for our children.
A mission to restore our soil, ecosystems, wildlife and the quality of food on our plate — and to reclaim our sovereignty and freedom and a future for our children. James will share the vision and invite us to explore what it means to be truly free.
A Shiatsu Practitioner and teacher with decades of experience — running Sweat Lodges and other gatherings for over 35 years.
Geoff Greentree’s extensive travels and knowledge of ritual and its importance in this time enables him to bring us into deepening awareness of our predicament, empowering us both as individuals and in the wider community. At Campout he will be facilitating embodied movement based on Gabrielle Roth’s work, and offering Qi Gong in the mornings (optional).
Visit the Glade throughout the weekend for practitioner session times. A space of rest, restoration and embodied practice woven through the four days of Campout.
Infectious indie-folk-pop straight from the Isle of Man — Manx Gaelic for “Broken Biscuit”, fronted by singer-songwriter Ruby Biscoe-Taylor.
The band layers ukulele with accordion, brass, guitar and strings to create big, hook-laden songs built for singing along under open skies. Formed in 2017, they won the Arrane Son Mannin (Song for Mann) competition two years running, representing the Isle of Man at the Pan Celtic Festival in Ireland. True to their island roots, Biskee Brisht write and perform in both English and Manx Gaelic, and love teaching audiences a few lines to take home with them.
Expect colourful performances, heartfelt love songs and a genuinely warm welcome — Biskee Brisht are known for squeezing big sound into small spaces, so don’t be surprised if your tent feels a little more crowded (and joyful) than usual.
Two decades as a yoga teacher and shiatsu practitioner, now holding space as a 5Rhythms DJ and facilitator based between Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Having found in 5Rhythms the missing link for her own exploration, meditation and healing, Miranda now holds space for others to move through the practice’s five rhythms — flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness. As a DJ, she curates music that invites dancers to drop into themselves while staying connected to the wider group, believing ecstatic dance offers a rare chance to relate to ourselves and others without needing words.
She runs regular 5Rhythms sessions and nature-based dance gatherings around the Malvern and Hereford area, and is currently training toward full 5Rhythms teacher certification. Those who heard her dynamic set at Campout last year will know what to expect — a warm, open space, feel-good music, and an invitation to move exactly as you are.
Deeply embodied in her own path, Lizi stands as a guide for those ready to awaken, reclaim their power, and live in deeper alignment with their truth.
Her work weaves together ritual, sound, nature and energy to activate the remembrance of our innate wisdom and life force. She believes we are here not simply to exist, but to embody our fullest expression — powerful, connected and unapologetically alive.
A deep immersive experience using the resonance of gongs and elemental sound to guide you into stillness, release and renewal. Come ready to lie down, let go and be held by the sound.
Singer, songwriter and shamanic healer based in Devon — spine-tingling vocals, live loops and a genuine gift for melody, blended with ancient healing wisdom.
Singing from the age of dot, Marnie has spent over two decades on Southwest stages, bringing soulful songwriting with acoustic guitar and live vocal looping to create rich, immersive soundscapes. Her style has drawn comparisons with Stevie Nicks, Alanis Morissette and Florence Welch, while remaining unmistakably her own. Alongside her music, Marnie is a fully qualified shamanic healer, offering natural energy medicine rooted in an ancient lineage.
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A highly experienced homeopath, holistic health coach and educator with more than 20 years supporting women through every stage of hormonal change.
Caroline’s work combines homeopathy, flower essences, nutrition, lifestyle guidance and practical self-care, helping women better understand their bodies and navigate change with greater confidence. Rather than seeing menopause simply as something to endure, she views it as a profound life transition — an opportunity to reconnect with ourselves, deepen our wisdom and embrace a new phase of life.
Hormonal change is one of life’s great transitions, yet it’s often surrounded by confusion, conflicting advice and unnecessary silence. This informative and empowering session explores menopause and hormonal health from a natural, holistic perspective. Expect practical insights, thoughtful discussion and plenty of opportunity to ask questions in a warm, supportive environment — whether you’re approaching menopause, in the midst of it, or supporting someone who is.
Theatre director, Social Theatre practitioner, actor, published author, counsellor, peace-maker and environmentalist — with decades of experience working throughout the UK and abroad.
Andy has worked throughout the UK and abroad and spent several years living in the jungle with the Temiar Orang Asli. He is the founder of Actionwork®, an internationally respected organisation using theatre and creative action to tackle bullying, mental health, discrimination and conflict.
This session uses Social Theatre, play, movement, dialogue and reflection to help us explore confidence, voice and personal power. Gentle warm-ups build trust, presence and group safety through body, rhythm and communication exercises. Participants then engage through image, role-play, dialogue and short improvisations to explore everyday situations where people may feel silenced, pressured, judged or stuck.
The focus is not performance, therapy or “getting it right”, but practical empowerment: noticing how power works in the body, voice, space and relationships, then rehearsing different responses. Participants are invited to experiment with saying no, taking space, supporting others, reframing conflict, and finding strength without aggression. The session ends with reflection and shared insights.
A Campout regular and Big Chill DJ through and through — signature downtempo, chill-out sets that let you sink into a hammock, close your eyes, and drift.
Deeply rooted in the Big Chill tradition of laid-back, richly textured electronica, Ulf has a gift for reading the mood of a crowd and gently shaping it, track by track, into something meditative and warm. This year he’s also bringing spectacular projected illuminations — transforming the garden at The Bridge into an immersive visual world after dark. Expect flowing light, colour and pattern woven seamlessly into the landscape, a perfect visual companion to his sound.
Come for the music, stay for the glow.
Eclectic, genre-hopping sets back at Campout for the third year running — sliding between styles and eras with playful, “justified and ancient” energy.
Based in Swansea, Serious Jones has built a reputation for sets that refuse to sit still. A true digital creator at heart, he treats every set as a journey rather than a formula, weaving together unexpected combinations that somehow always land. Having become a firm fixture at Campout over the last two years, he knows exactly how to read the crowd and match the mood of the festival.
Expect the unexpected, and don’t try to guess what’s coming next.
A Campout regular who’s played every single edition of the festival — crafting music as alucidnation since the early 1990s.
Classically trained on piano, Bruce cut his teeth as a studio engineer before alucidnation became a defining sound of the Big Chill festival, where he performed and DJ’d almost every year between 2000 and 2010, taking his music everywhere from Greece to Japan. He has released acclaimed albums on Big Chill Recordings, Interchill and Six Degrees, and remixed artists including Tom Middleton, Banco de Gaia and Hexstatic. His sound favours warm analogue synths and live takes over plugins and studio trickery, giving it a timeless, melody-first quality. He also hosts Eclectronica, his weekly radio show.
Expect immersive, elegant electronica — and a very warm Campout welcome-back.
Co-founder of Advantages of Age, journalist, and poet — encouraging people to take the space to write from within and share their words.
Rose is the co-founder of Advantages of Age, which challenges the media narrative around ageing and has many crossovers with Campfire Convention. A journalist for many years and increasingly a poet, she sometimes writes Opinion pieces for the Guardian. She has a poetry pamphlet called Tantric Goddess, and created the Willesden Junction Poets and the Poets of the Soul. She is currently finishing her second year on the MA in Poetry Writing through the Poetry School in London and Newcastle University.
An opportunity to combine being in nature and physically going out and choosing a piece of it, then returning to write about it from a place of heart and soul. Rose will encourage you to free write initially, then craft the results into a poem — and share with everyone there if you’d like to. It’s really about what poetry can be for you rather than anyone else. And you never know, there may be the chance to share your poems on a bigger stage at the camp!
Shamanic Practitioner, Energy Healer, Drum Circle Facilitator, Poet, Singer and Songwriter — with a deep connection to the natural world.
Through her medicine, Kel weaves magic through her voice and drum, bringing the circle together to find healing, balance and inner peace.
An open, welcoming gathering around the drum — all are invited to join the circle, feel the rhythm, and connect with something ancient and alive.
Holistic massage therapist trained in deep tissue and sports massage, with a passion for helping people reconnect with their bodies and experience lasting wellbeing.
Over more than 20 years, Jackie’s practice has naturally evolved into an integrated approach that honours the whole person — mind, body and soul. Every treatment begins by listening: tuning into what the body is communicating and working with care, intuition and intention. She believes our bodies tell a story — aches, tension and stress can reflect the emotional and mental burdens we’ve been carrying.
Alongside massage therapy, Jackie offers life coaching and meditation sessions. This work has been shaped by her own journey and over 20 years of supporting people in spiritual, pastoral and mentoring roles.
Connect and sketch in nature through simple observation of natural details — ideal for anyone who feels like they can’t draw.
Wendy Charlton makes site-specific, socially engaged work rooted in places undergoing change, using drawing, painting, collage and film. Her current work explores belonging, displacement and care within places shaped by redevelopment and ecological restoration. She has a career as a social practice arts facilitator of over 30 years. wendycharlton.net
Leigh Wallace is a gifted gardener and relentlessly creative maker — bringing to life community scarecrows from scrap, lino depictions of alpacas, garments and hangings, painted pieces and wood structures. Her eye is always on the lookout for ways to renew her experience of the natural world and draw others into finding nourishment therein.
Focus is on simple, observation-based sketching that supports a more mindful experience of nature. No drawing experience necessary — this is about slowing down, noticing, and connecting with the natural world around The Bridge.
Inspired Breath blends breathwork, meditation, music, Freestyle Dance and intention setting to support nervous system regulation, presence, creativity and connection.
A nourishing practice weaving together breathwork, meditation, music and Freestyle Dance with intention setting — supporting nervous system regulation, cultivating presence, unlocking creativity and deepening connection. Come as you are and breathe yourself home.
Who would you be if no one knew your name?
Explore the freedom of transformation through costume, character, and play. Choose from a treasure trove of outfits and accessories, create a new persona, then take to the catwalk and embody them with confidence.
Identity is more fluid than we often realise. Through play, we discover confidence, creativity, and hidden aspects of ourselves. Come laugh, experiment, surprise yourself, and celebrate the wonderfully weird with a community that applauds authenticity in all its forms.
Before our opening ceremony, Jo takes us on an introductory walk around Michaelchurch Escley and the surrounding fields in the foothills of the Black Mountains, as we arrive and ground ourselves at The Bridge.
A gentle, grounding walk to settle into the land before the gathering begins — exploring the history, nature and character of this remarkable corner of Herefordshire at the foot of the Black Mountains.
Playing at Campout for the third year — a DJ who knows how to get people moving through soulful, percussive, progressive house to more driving rave tunes into the night.
Expect to be eased through joyous, intriguing and late-night motions, as Ella takes you on a musical journey that shifts seamlessly from soul to euphoria.
Simon Earney treats us to an audio-visual installation in the barn nearest the campsite, gradually unfolding through the event as a space for calm and quiet reflection.
A place to step away from the programme and simply be — immersed in sound and light that shifts and evolves across the four days of Campout.
Taking their inspiration from old time Rock ‘n’ Roll and rootsy blues, this four-piece band love to get you on your feet and get the party going.
Border-country friends and musicians who won’t let a poor boy down.
A folk singer-songwriter, author and permaculturist whose music is earthy, soulful and simple.
Bob's songs carry a strong message for these times — a passionate advocate for living simply, close to the land. His albums include Nature’s Pace, recorded in the wild mountains of Scotland, and Sacred, recorded with a full soul band and gospel choir at Rockfield Studios in Wales.
Owner of The Bridge Inn and co-founder of Black Mountains Distillery, distilling Hill Billy Gin in the shadow of the Black Mountains just down the lane from The Bridge.
What started as a New Year’s Eve conversation in the Bridge Inn became two hand-built copper stills — Twmpa and Blorenge — and an award-winning range of gins and liqueurs. Glyn brings the tasting bar to Campout on both Friday and Saturday nights for an evening of botanicals, cocktails and good company.
A Somatic Movement Educator, Embodied Facilitator and Coach with over 40 years’ experience in holistic health, movement and body awareness.
Fiona’s Move in Nature sessions use silent-disco headset technology so you can dance, connect and move freely outdoors — tuned into yourself, the season and the land around you.
Brought up in Southampton, honed his craft in London, exploring a wide range of music from Prog-Pop collaborations and tribute projects to deeply personal solo work.
Now based in Herefordshire, Leo has returned to writing and performing original material inspired by the greats he grew up listening to — and of course the world around us. His songs weave together rich melodies with themes concerning society and the mysteries of the human experience, delivering an engaging and heartfelt live performance wherever he plays.
The musical alter-ego of Julia Palmer-Price — singing cellist, teacher and composer, rarely seen without her beloved cello, MaCello.
Classically trained at the RNCM in Manchester, Julia’s career has taken her from session cello with Billy Bragg and Natalie Merchant to touring as part of Nigel Kennedy’s chamber ensemble, by way of festival fields from Glastonbury to Pete Lawrence’s own Big Chill and Little Chill. Now based in the Malvern Hills, JuliLa weaves original songs, chants and mantras into a warm, sing-along set — ambient acoustic folk with a spiritual heart, drawn from her debut album, In Fields. Expect uplifting melodies, a little audience participation, and a cello doing things you didn’t know a cello could do.
Shamanic Energy Healing rooted in the ancient wisdom of the Peruvian Andes.
Trained over the past four years with Chris Waters and the Spirit of the Inca Medicine School, Maria offers deeply personal one-to-one healing sessions that clear heavy energies, release emotional and energetic blocks, restore balance, and reconnect you with your authentic self. Whether you are seeking healing, clarity, or a deeper connection to your soul’s journey, you’ll be held in a safe and sacred space of transformation.
Acute homeopathic treatment for the minor injuries and ailments that can crop up over a weekend outdoors.
Naphia is offering attendees acute homeopathic treatment for minor injuries or acute illnesses that may arise over the course of the weekend — think insect bites, cuts and bruises, sprains and strains, colds, coughs and stomach upsets — in exchange for a contribution.