Canaan Downs Pikikirunga, Golden Bay
Aotearoa - New Zealand Earth-Friendly Festival of Music, Arts, Culture, Inspiration & Transformation Celebrating the ancient seasonal festival of Lughnasadgh
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FESTIVAL GUIDE
LUMINATE CEREMONIES WELCOME
8PM THURS 31ST JAN - AT SACRED FIRE Join us for the Welcome Ceremony on Thursday evening as we welcome all festival Participants to Pikikirunga (the place), to Lughnasadgh (the time) and to the community of Luminate. A unique ritual of music, poetry, performing arts, sacred fire and intention, this Ceremony welcomes everyone to the land and to the culture of Luminate, inviting connection as community and invoking heart-space resonance.
ACTIVATE
11AM SUNDAY 3RD FEB (LUGHNASADGH) - AT LUNASA STAGE This interactive meditative experience is timed during the midpoint of Lughnasadgh, the ancient seasonal festival that inspires Luminate. All other festival activities pause whilst a deep sound journey flows into poetic visualization; a potent time to Activate mind-body-spirit coherence and joyful heart-centred community flourishing in resonance with nature.
INTEGRATE
8PM WED 6TH FEB - AT SACRED FIRE Just before sunset we gather to reflect, give thanks and connect. A time to begin to integrate the experiences of Luminate, celebrate the transformational processes set in motion, centre ourselves and prepare to carry the Luminate family spirit out into the wider world.
LUMINATE LUGHNASADGH MANTRA – LUNASA SONG (IN THE STYLE OF CALL & RESPONSE MANTRA)
Verse 1 Kala binashini, kali, jaya jaya Durgati, nashini, durgey, jaya jaya (repeat)
Verse 2 Tailtche, macha, bridget, dana dana Ceridwen, maeve, druancha, dana dana (repeat)
Uma, rama, sarbini, jaya jaya, Radha, sita, brahmani, jaya jaya (repeat)
Hine raukatauri, hine nui o te po Raukatamea, Huriawa Huriawa (repeat)
Chorus:
Chorus: Luminate Luminate Lunasa Lunasa Pikikirunga Lunasa (repeat x3)
Luminate Luminate Lunasa Lunasa Pikikirunga Lunasa (repeat x3) 2
Luminate FestivalWe 2019 invite all Luminate Participants to join us in the Ceremonies.
CONTENTS Luminate Ceremonies ................................................................................................................................................ 2 Welcome To Luminate ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Lumins...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Camping & Information............................................................................................................................................ 8 Ecology ....................................................................................................................................................................................11 Music Zones ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Lunasa Stage ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Electronic Zone .................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Chillounge .............................................................................................................................................................................30 Village Stage ....................................................................................................................................................................... 36 Tribal ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
Workshops (Knowledge & Inspirational Sharing Sessions) ..............................................46 Site Map ..............................................................................................................................................................................48 Movies & Documentaries ....................................................................................................................................59 L/L Research (Law of One - The Ra Material) .................................................................................................60
Circus Space ...................................................................................................................................................................62 Hauora – Healing Hub ........................................................................................................................................... 72 Sound Healing Sanctuary ............................................................................................................................................. 78
Children, Youth & Families .................................................................................................................................82 Conscious Food - Luminate Cafes .............................................................................................................. 86 Village Market................................................................................................................................................................87 Taking Responsibility for Resources........................................................................................................ 88 Personal Memories Page .................................................................................................................................... 90 Sacred Geometry.........................................................................................................................................................92 Canaan Downs Collective Aotearoa ...........................................................................................................93 Gratitude .............................................................................................................................................................................95
WELCOME TO LUMINATE
WELCOME TO LUMINATE! Tena koe. Nga mihi atu ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai, karanga mai! Welcome to Luminate! The purpose of Luminate is to co-create a thriving festival of music, arts and inspiration, activating positive change beneficial to the ecology. Luminate’s vision is heart-centered community flourishing in resonance with nature. Luminate is held at the time of Lughnasadgh (Lunasa) in the southern hemisphere, midway between the summer solstice and autumn equinox. Traditionally Lunasa is a fire festival, often held on top of a mountain, and is a potent time for people to come together from far and wide to celebrate life and connect as community. It is a time to celebrate the abundant gifts of nature, give gratitude to our earth mother, empower the divine goddess energy, bring balance between yin & yang within us all, share skills, knowledge, inspiration, healing, food, music & creativity. The intentions of Lunasa feel as relevant to us today as they were for our ancestors thousands of years ago. Over the years, since beginning in 2008, Luminate has developed a unique culture and growing international reputation, especially within the transformational festival community worldwide. Recently Luminate was nominated as one of the top five finalists for “Outstanding Green Event” in the 2018 FestX Awards; a significant achievement considering the huge number of events globally, and a wonderful acknowledgement of the innovative ecological strategies that are fundamental to Luminate. Luminate’s culture encompasses our values, how we do things, what’s most important to us, what we feel most aligned with, and the guiding principles that help Luminate achieve its purpose and vision. Our culture includes earth-friendly consciousness, innovation, participation, co-creation, self-responsibility, respect, compassionate communication, integrity, unity in diversity, knowledge sharing, music, arts & creativity, sacred geometry, holistic health, celebration and aroha. Luminate encourages people to engage with self-responsibility, recognising that the choices we make are critical in manifesting the “reality” that we all share. If we wish to see an ecology in balance, thriving and healthy, then we must make decisions and take actions to support this. 4
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WELCOME TO LUMINATE
Learning skills of self-reliance, growing food, alternative health techniques, natural & traditional building methods, composting, minimising waste & maximising use of resources, practicing compassionate communication, taking time for personal development, and utilising the therapeutic benefits of music and creative arts, are all opportunities available at Luminate, and valuable assets which individuals can share to help co-create resilient communities. We welcome you to join us with your participation in co-creating this festival gathering and celebration. We invite you to align with Luminate’s purpose, vision and culture. We hope you enjoy the abudance of nature at Pikikirunga, the wealth of activities at the festival, and we trust that Luminate will be a long lasting and uplifting experience for all. We welcome you to immerse yourself in Luminate, be present in joyful heartspace, and to activate positive change.
With love from the Luminate flotilla hub (management team) Gayle, Adriana, Martine, Jules, Rita x
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LUMINS
LUMINS Luminate is excited to present Lumins - an alternative currency for the Luminate festival community. We feel inspired to explore options for alternative currencies and other innovations that help our communities flourish. We hope that you will enjoy using Lumins as an energy exchange. LUMINS AT LUMINATE
• All Adults and Youth will receive a free Lumins card on arrival at the festival Gate. • The card can be activated with Lumins at the Lumins Portal, situated close to the Village Market within the event site. • The final frontier for trading using cash or eftpos is at the festival Gate if buying a Ticket is needed. • Once within the festival, the Luminate community will all be trading only in Lumins which will be accepted by all Market traders, Healers, Luminate Cafes & the Info Hub. Cash doesn’t need to be carried around the event site any more. • 1 Lumin will be equivalent to 1 $NZ for ease of conversion.
LUMINS PORTAL
• The Lumins Portal will be open from Wednesday 30th January – until Wednesday 6th February from morning till late evening, and from 8am - midday Thursday 7th February. • Activating and recharging the Lumins card is free and can be done during the opening hours of the Lumins Portal. • Lumins are added to your card by exchanging fiat currency in the form of either cash ($NZ), eftpos or credit cards. (Credit cards may incur a fee & interest charge from your bank regarding its terms for withdrawing cash).
LUMINS CARD
• The card is made from bamboo and contains a tiny data chip. The chip remains inactive until in close proximity to a reading device (a small battery powered scanner), whereby data is transferred by radio frequencies. The Lumins card does not require a pin number or Wi-Fi. • When you buy something from a Trader, present your Lumins card and the scanner processes the payment, similar to “paywave”. You can also request a balance update at the point of sale. • Integrity is part of Luminate’s culture and thus your Lumins card is completely anonymous, and will not be linked to your name and no personal data will be collected.
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• Keep your Lumins card safe. If it is lost it is like you have lost your cash or wallet. All Participants are responsible for looking after their own valuables. • There is a unique number on the back of the card – this is for refund purposes after the event – and whilst it is not linked to your name, you are welcome to record your number so that if you happen to lose your card you could check at the Info Hub to see if it has been handed in, as many wallets have been in the past. • A fee will have to be charged for a replacement card. • If needed, parents can buy a Lumins card for a child (under 14years old) at the Lumins portal.
AFTER LUMINATE
• At the end of the festival, unused Lumins can be returned to you in $NZ via the Lumins Portal, or the value of the unused Lumins can be donated to Luminate Festival Educational & Spiritual Trust. A receipt for the donation can be provided on request. • Alternatively, you can request an online transfer to your bank account for up to one month after Luminate, until 6th March 2019. • There is a unique code on each Lumins card for the purpose of returning unused funds after the festival. Visit the Lumins section on the Luminate website to be directed to the refund page www.luminatefestival.co.nz/lumins • Please note that Luminate does not process the refunds, the technology supplier (AWOP) provides this service and terms & conditions may apply. • One month after the festival, all unclaimed balances remaining will be donated to Luminate Trust’s fundraising towards building a new multi-purpose stage at Canaan Downs.
AWOP (ANOTHER WAY OF PAYING)
Luminate is working with an innovative partner AWOP (Another Way Of Paying), based in Hamilton, New Zealand, with a long-standing reputation of providing customised solutions for festivals and events. AWOP will be providing the Portal and technology for Lumins at Luminate 2019. The Lumins Portal will be managed by Luminate’s FAB crew & volunteers, in collaboration with AWOP staff. We are impressed with AWOP’s commitment to ensuring total anonymity for Luminate’s Participants, to embracing our purpose and intention around creating an alternative currency, and to finding an eco-solution for the production of the Lumins cards. More details on Lumins are available from the Lumins Portal within the event site.
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CAMPING & INFORMATION
CAMPING & INFORMATION CAMPING AT LUMINATE Camping is allowed in the open meadows only. You are welcome to use your own materials to create shade and shelter. • Absolutely no camping or parking in the forest or under trees. Beech trees can drop limbs at any time, and the forest needs to be looked after to encourage regeneration. • Fires are not allowed. There is a fire ban for good reason. • Noise in the campsite must be minimized out of respect for all others. • Generators & sound systems are not allowed in the Camp Site. • Trading is only permitted in the Village Market by authorised Traders approved by Luminate. • It is a condition of Admission that you agree to be responsible for any waste that you generate, to pack out all that you bring and to leave no trace. You are responsible for tidying your campsite after the festival and taking all your rubbish & recycling with you.
LIVING WATER
Water is provided from a mountain spring source. It is living water and many people understand the importance of access to pure untreated water. You are welcome to boil or chemically treat the water before drinking if you prefer or if you usually only drink water treated with chlorine. • Bring your own containers to refill water from the taps provided in the Camp Site and in the Event Site. • We need to share this precious resource - Conserve water at all times. • Some solar showers are provided in the Camp Site. The water will be warm only when the sun is out. • Use your own solar shower bag if you can. • Only earth-friendly, biodegradable cleaning and washing products can be used at Luminate. • There is a small stream – Gold Creek - approx. 10 mins walk to the north of the Festival Site. Never use washing products in this stream or other waterways, and do not enter the water if you have sunscreen or other chemical products on your skin.
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VEHICLES AT LUMINATE All vehicles parked in the Camp Site are advised to remain parked for the duration. • For Health & Safety reasons Luminate cannot allow vehicles to leave the Camp Site and return. • It is important to minimise traffic on the Canaan Road and to reduce carbon footprints. • Anyone needing to leave the Festival Site will need to have good reason, will sign out at the Gate, and will receive a temporary re-entry pass. This pass is required along with photo ID and a valid wristband to be approved re-entry. • Someone wearing a festival wristband will not be approved re-entry unless they also have the required re-entry pass and matching photo ID. The wristband will be checked and a damaged wristband will not be accepted as valid. • The returning Participant(s) will need to park a distance away from the Camp Site in a designated non-camping vehicle park. • If you are camping in your vehicle and are considering leaving and returning we recommend you think again – camping is not permitted in the returning Participant’s vehicle park! Luminate is under no obligation to approve people leaving the Festival and returning. Many events do not permit this. Luminate is willing to help accommodate people with a valid unavoidable reason for needing to leave and return, however this has to be managed carefully. Your understanding is appreciated.
PLEASE NOTE: A valid unavoidable reason does not include needing to leave to buy food or get more cash. Participants are required to come prepared for camping in a sub-alpine environment for the duration of their stay at the Festival. REGENERATION OF THE NATIVE BEECH FOREST Luminate Trust and the Canaan Downs Collective have been working together since 2010 to encourage regeneration of native forest and biodiversity at Canaan Downs. • The forest is a living ecosystem and is currently showing signs of new regeneration. Any activities that will disturb this process are not permitted. • To minimise impact please walk on existing tracks if possible when visiting the forest, leave branches where they have fallen, and do not disturb the forest floor as this can damage the young seedlings. • The forest is home to the Powelliphanta, the rare giant native snail. Leave any shells as you find them and be careful where you walk. Do not remove the shells as the snails need to eat them for generating new shells. The beautiful snails are an “at risk” species; thank you for caring for them. Luminate Festival 2019
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PLEASE NOTE: The land at Canaan Downs has natural hazards, beech trees can
drop branches and be unstable. The land geomorphology is karst (limestone) with sink-holes and hidden crevasses amongst many other features. Take care where you drive, camp, walk or ride your bike. You enter the site at your own risk and are responsible for your own safety and belongings.
FOR WOMEN, FAMILIES & BABIES
Here are some ways you can support Luminate’s ecological sustainability whilst camping and when using the compost toilets: Babies & Nappies Using washable nappies at Luminate is welcome and encouraged. There are compost toilets for tipping potties into; wash basins and taps for filling up soaking buckets; plenty of space to rig drying lines or stand drying racks for hanging nappies. Babies are also welcome to be nappy free if the parents are comfortable with this and willing to be mindful of cleaning and removing any surprise toilet moments. As we also request with hair and body soaps - please use only eco friendly soaking/washing products. If you aren’t able to bring your washable nappy station with you then we encourage you to resource the most ecologically friendly nappies you are able to. We also suggest finding some nappy bags for your used nappies - this will reduce the smell in your rubbish collection. Nappies (unless organic & biodegradeable) are not friendly to the compost toilet system...
FOR WOMEN’S HYGIENE - Monthly cycles often syncronise with others at events; please be prepared with your preferred products. Moon cups are becoming a popular sustainable option. Washable pads are also an ecologically friendly option for your menstrual time. If you are using disposable sanitary pads or tampons (unless organic) please do not throw them in the compost toilet. Be prepared to wrap used sanitary pads and take them with you to dispose of appropriatelty. Be prepared to take these with you. Never put these in the compost or compost toilet: • Nappies with gel or plastic • Synthetic baby wipes, synthetic cloths etc • Sanitary pads and non organic tampons • Plastic bags Only biodegradeable materials are suitable for the compost. For more information on the festival and for a full set of terms and conditions of admission visit: www.luminatefestival.co.nz
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ECOLOGY
ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS All Participants at Luminate are invited to engage with a range of strategies that help to manifest the reality of living in resonance with nature. Luminate demonstrates how our own personal choices can make a huge difference, and each individual has a significant role to play in helping to create a clean environment and a thriving ecology.
ECOLOGICAL INITIATIVES AT LUMINATE A RADICAL WASTE MINIMISATION STRATEGY No rubbish or recycling bins, no disposable single-use items, only re-usable plates & cups, festival avoids litter and remains a clean environment.
BALANCING ECO-FOOTPRINTS Facilitating regeneration of native forest and biodiversity on the festival site. Solar showers, some solar power, rocket stove water heating, minimizing vehicle use.
COLLABORATIVE CO-CREATION Most aspects of the festival are organised and run in-house by Luminate crew and volunteers in alignment with Luminate’s purpose, vision & culture.
COLLECTIVE LAND GUARDIANSHIP Luminate Trust & the Canaan Downs Collective members invest in the land for long-term community benefit and protection of the natural ecosystem.
CONSCIOUS CAFES Luminate runs 5 cafes with organic, nutrient dense, vegetarian, superfood & ketogenic menus from local and ethical trade suppliers.
CREATIVE COMPOSTING Luminate’s design of thermophilic, aerobic compost toilets, plus composting food leftovers, builds soil to complete the nutrient cycle.
LIVING WATER Use of greywater filtration systems and earth-friendly washing products, mountain spring water source.
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LOCAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVES Supporting local food growers & small businesses, providing a range of opportunities for local community.
RESPECT FOR RESOURCES Infrastructure, décor, furnishings & amenities created by re-purposing second-hand resources and from natural materials sourced locally.
SELF-RESPONSIBILITY All festival Participants are required to pack out all that they bring & leave no trace.
WASTE MINIMISATION 1) NO RECYCLING OR RUBBISH BINS There are no rubbish bins or recycling facilities provided at Luminate. This is a core principle and deliberate educational aspect - all festival Participants are required to take self-responsibility for any rubbish or recycling that they may generate, to pack out what they bring and to leave no trace. Luminate’s ecological initiatives support this strategy and help reduce the potential for waste to be generated in the first place. For example; • Cafes at Luminate provide a wide range of healthy food and drinks at very reasonable prices, which reduces the need to bring lots of packaged food and greatly minimises the creation of rubbish. • Market Traders are not permitted to sell any single-use products, items in packaging, or food/refreshments in disposable containers. • Luminate is a non-alcohol event which helps to minimise the creation of rubbish & recycling. • Careful use of resources is considered at all levels of festival organisation To help maintain a clean environment at the event, please carry a container for cigarette butts, avoid using glitter or other products that can end up as litter, and if you see any micro rubbish consider picking it up and taking it with you. When packing up camp, take care to leave your campsite clean and pack out all that you brought in. All recyclable materials need to be washed and sorted to be accepted at the recycle centers. Rubbish needs to be in a TDC (local council) approved rubbish bag which can be bought at local supermarkets. Directions to local recycling and refuse centers are listed in the Festival Guide under Responsibility for Resources.
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2) BRING YOUR OWN CONTAINERS Market traders and Luminate’s cafes only provide food and drinks in ceramic/ re-useable plates and cups, are not permitted to use single use disposables, and do not sell drinks in cans or plastic/glass bottles. • When visiting the festival cafes, you are welcome to bring your own plate/cup/ cutlery for food and drinks. Items can be washed at the sinks provided by the Village Market. • Luminate also provides a plate/cup/cutlery hire service at the Eco Dish facility beside Kai Organic, and will have ceramic mugs for sale with Luminate’s sacred geometry logo. • Bring your own water bottle/container to refill from water supply points at the event site.
3) COMPOSTING The design and use of thermophilic aerobic compost toilets, plus composting food leftovers, is a fundamental strategy that Luminate has implemented in every festival since we began in 2008 – We do this to avoid creating a waste product, to minimise water use and contamination of waterways, and to generate much needed nutrients to complete the food cycle. • All food scraps from the Village Market and Luminate’s cafes are composted. • Participants are invited to put personal food scraps in a compost enclosure in the Camp Site, and a composting area for food scraps from café meals is provided close to the Village Market. • The composting toilets are for biodegradable material only. • Organic matter (grass mowed from the event site) is added to the humanure to form a thermophilic compost system. • Remember that all compost becomes a resource to return to the land. Bring your own rubbish bag for any plastic items such as sanitary pads, tampon applicators, nappies, synthetic wipes etc, never dispose of these in a toilet or composting area, and instead take such items away with you to dispose of responsibly. • Toilet paper is unbleached, recycled paper. As with all resources please take care to minimize use. • The toilets are designed so that urine is collected before contamination with the solids, and this also helps to create an aerobic system. • Urinals are provided for men to use – strictly no stand-up peeing in the toilets! Shift Happens - We recommend reading The Humanure Handbook by Joseph Jenkins for detailed information on composting toilets, especially if you need to take a shift ; )
You can find out many more details on Luminate's eco strategies on the Ecology page of the website Luminate Festival 2019 luminatefestival.co.nz/ecology
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MUSIC - LUNASA STAGE
LUNASA STAGE Music is a significant aspect of Luminate, reflecting the ancient intuitive connections that we have with polyrhythmic beats, layered sounds & harmonies, a desire to dance, to flow with the present moment, to connect with the divine cosmic source energy. The Lunasa Stage weaves together a schedule with a wide diversity of contemporary live and electronic artists, carefully inviting a dynamic flow between the days and nights, creating an ever-changing, unifying musical adventure. Lighting, visuals, and spectacular shows from circus performers add to the atmosphere at night. Enjoy!
ADHAM SHAIKH CANADA Adham Shaikh skillfully weaves organic and electronic sounds into global music tapestries that take listeners on sonic journeys transcending time and space. An ever-evolving blend of original deep global grooves, world musicians, tribal rhythms, West Coast bass, rolling dub and lush down-tempo atmosphere, bringing heat to the dance floor.
ALPACA SOCIAL CLUB AOTEAROA - NZ Two kindred musical souls, Jon Sanders and Craig Denham are something of a live phenomenon. With strong roots in acoustic music, Celtic Trad and various world styles, they take live music into unexpected places with skill, humour, passion and a sense of adventure. The Alpacas enjoy playing 'the music they love from wherever that comes from'.
ALTRUISM BRAZIL Psytrance producer Altruism (Nano Records) puts all her love into her music and it shines through to the dance floor. Ever classy, her tracks feature extended trance journeys with rolling bass-lines and a lot of harmony. Her sets combine versatility with great technical ability and she is always able to take the dance floor where she wants with her charm and light. 14
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ATYYA CANADA Atyya is the musical project of Tyy Clark. Deep alluring bass-lines, mesmerising percussive grooves, heart touching melodies, vast ethereal atmospheres and raw sounds from our earth - synergistically breathing and merging into endlessly unfolding sonic fractals. Connecting you to the feeling of profound happiness, unconditional love and ecstatic celebration for the gift of life that we all share.
B-SYDE AUSTRALIA B-Syde’s live performance is a captivating whirlwind of musical genres as he seamlessly layers roots-y guitar licks with jazzy piano rolls, creating a lush soundscape for those big bass-lines and funky drum grooves. Connecting live music lovers and bass-heads through dance. Stumbling into B-Syde’s set is to find a rare gem.
DEEPSOUTHAUDIO AOTEAROA – NZ You will find Simon DeepSouthAudio providing the essential sounds in between the Lunasa Stage artists. This year, like every, he has a swag of ethno beats ranging from gypsy & balkan to funky house & glitch. If you’ve danced hard between the main artists at any of the years passed you will know what you’re up for- fun, chunky, funky beats that will make your soul smile.
DESERT DWELLERS UNITED STATES These two Sound Alchemists offer cutting edge techniques that blend the modern edge of electronica with the ancient sounds of cultures past. Desert Dwellers consists of Amani Friend and Treavor Moontribe; together they are one of the most pioneering and prolific down-tempo, chill-out and sacred bass music artists. A sonic incense for mind and body. Luminate Festival 2019
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DOV1 UNITED STATES Dov1’s sounds are rooted in heavy bass and a blending of digital and organic textures. His work at the root level of the Bay Area music scene makes his influence felt from the underground upwards, rocking dance floors alongside many luminaries of dance culture. Purveyor of bass driven beats and the man behind Muti Music.
FORMIDABLE VEGTABLE AUSTRALIA Promoting permaculture principles, ecological resilience and adaptation through dance music, with high-energy live shows consisting of glitchy bass-beets, swingin'-ukulele, soaring strings and hyperactive horns. This act has only one goal; to pound simple solutions for sustainability deep into your consciousness in the funkiest way possible! Lettuce Turnip the Rad(ish) Beets and Rocket!
GUMNUT AUSTRALIA A sonic incarnation of organic instrumentation infused with glitchy psychedelic sound design. Jazz, funk, rock and blues influences a unique fusion of melodic grooves and bouncy bass-lines, packed with a tonne of live instrumentation. Intelligent progressive psytrance that transcends boundaries and limitations, oozing a positive frequency evocative of afternoon stomps in the Australian bush!
HELLO TUT TUT AUSTRALIA Self medicating on proper happiness and fun, Hello Tut Tut takes you on a high energy musical safari shaped by the aesthetics of cultures from around the world. Through a unique blend of gypsy, Klezmer, Balkan and Latin sounds, they will entertain with a finesse, charm and intensity that will get you up and dancing!
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INTERNATIONAL TOURIST AUSTRALIA Welcome to the energetic electro-klezmer Balkan disco! Alex and Josh of Melbourne’s world music dance band Hello Tut Tut team up with Max Mannequin, producer, DJ and ringleader of Ungus Ungus Ungus, to form a tasty new trio that will rev up the dance floor with a fresh musical fusion - join us for the ride!
JESSE MORRIS & THE SHAKEDOWN AUSTRALIA Dub-conscious soul, roots & reggae troubadours celebrating roots culture, island vibrations & African-Caribbean rhythms. Featuring the rhythm section of TK Dread, Hugh Jones, song-smith Jesse Morris and dub reggae legend Marky Power on the live dubs and samples. Accompanied by a selection of the finest players on sax, clarinet, trombone, trumpet and keys. Radiant!
KALLIDAD AUSTRALIA 'Flamingo Fiesta' trio Kallidad are thrilled to return to Luminate. All instrumental, Kallidad need not utter one word to create an ecstatic connection with their audience - combining Spanish guitar styles with heavy metal roots to create a once-in-a-lifetime sound. Kallidad rock a crowd from top to bottom!
KÃREN HUNTER AOTEAROA - NZ With Cornish, Irish and Scottish roots, Kāren creates a sublime musical journey with evocative melodies that draw from a fusion of world music and rootsy grooves. Kāren loops her voice, guitar and mandolin, creating heart charged soundscapes blending her many influences in an entertaining and original fashion.
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KLEZMER REBS AOTEAROA - NZ Klezmer music is an engaging style of world/folk music born out of the Yiddish/Jewish culture of Eastern Europe in the 1800s and 1900s. Together, the Klezmer Rebs capture the true Klezmer spirit with songs of joy, sorrow and rebellion. Engaging music that will get you shaking your tuchis! (Yiddish for bum!)
KUKAN DUB LAGAN SPAIN The project of Itay Berger; Kukan - which means 'space' in Japanese; Dub which represents the music style; and Lagan comes from the word 'ba-lagan' which in Hebrew means 'chaos' – fuses dub, world, down-tempo, funk and the indescribable to create a unique journey full of groove, bass and soulful sounds. 'Sunshine music for smiling people'.
LIQUID BLOOM UNITED STATES Amani Friend is at the helm of Liquid Bloom, weaving the organic and the electronic. Spanning distance, time and dimensions of mind, Amani brings his dance floor guidance and experience to harness a deeper, transportive journey - giving as much weight to calm and the serene as to the ecstatic groove. Bursting with vibrancy and depth of artistic harmony.
LOST KEYS AUSTRALIA Combining live guitar, synthesizers, samplers and drum machines, Lost Keys (Luke O’Connor) produces an alchemical mixture of electronic dance music where faerie tales meet conspiracy theories and cosmic worlds collide! Lost Keys aims to keep you dancing, to bring people together as one, to have fun and get lost in the music.
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LUCID GECKO AUSTRALIA Lucid Gecko takes you on a journey through the sonic landscapes of your imagination, blending together an array of psychedelic and organic sounds with solid grooves and synthesised elements. A great listen and an awesome vibe on the dance floor. The music connects with you on an intimate level, while bringing phat drops to get you dancing!
MAD HALLELUJAH TRIBE UNITED STATES A spirited multi-national musical collective whose vibrant presence and dynamic signature sound offer a harmonic invitation to dance like crazy, stomp and sing along, laugh and cry and to find unity and connection in the celebration of life! Weaving elements of folk, rock, Celtic, gospel, medicine, psychedelic, tribal, and gypsy music, they create heartfelt music to inspire and uplift people.
MANTRAVINE SINGAPORE Mantravine is a world electronic music group of sonic sorcerers from Singapore that combines electronic and acoustic worlds of musical frequencies - unifying dance floors. Their melodic harmonies and organic grooves have widespread appeal. Their sound is inspired by nature, universal sounds, stimulating frequencies and everyday connections.
MATIU TE HUKI WITH MY GOLDEN SOUL AOTEAROA - NZ The soul-stirring messages in Matiu’s music are positive, inspiring and unifying. Matiu’s soulful roots music has a strong Maori flavour, using haka, chants and traditional Maori instruments, backed by grabbing grooves, deep, beautifully crafted bass-lines, funky rhythms and magical melodies, all held up by a pillar of Pacific passion opening portals of paradise.
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MY BABY NETHERLANDS A Dutch/New Zealand trio that play roots driven hypnotic dance - My Baby is ready to unleash their high energy, rock and roll and Afro-beat infused dance rave. It’s a sound informed by blues and ancient folk, then fused with the rawness of seventies funk, African desert blues, Moroccan Gnawa, Indian raga and a touch of EDM.
NEURORYTHMIC AUSTRALIA Neurorythmic (Josh Barr), is influenced by many forms of sounds and vibrations from across the universe and beyond. Josh has developed his own blend of funky, fun and twisted psytrance designed to move your mind and feet to adventure into new realms of musical perception. Neurorythmic’s sets are rolling, fun, fast, quirky, twisted and deep hardcore passion.
PROSAD CANADA Prosad creates a spiritual vibration, uniquely blending Indian instruments with the Western influences of rock, reggae, folk and blues. Outnumbered by his musical instruments, he brings them all together with looping; recording guitar, bass, sitar, flute, didgeridoo and more, while soloing and singing over his spontaneous creations. Inspired, contagious, uplifting and full of good vibrations.
SAN AND TAC NEW CALEDONIA San and Tac is the psychedelic trance project from the mind of Tristan Guillaume (San). Inspired by introspective melodies, weird colourful soundscapes and the sounds from the world around them, San & Tac will transport you out of the box and far away with powerful rhythms and deep forest bass-lines. Fun with a quirky side. 20 Luminate Festival 2019
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SKY EATER AUSTRALIA Femme musical warrior Chelsea Skyeater, her multi-instrumental artillery (keys, uke, sax, vocals, clarinet and melodica) and a loop station, are joined by the Sublime sounds of TKBassDread’s experience in dub, trip-hop and drum and bass to enrich the serene songs and soundscape that Chelsea creates. Bringing you all that is Mermaid Trip-Hop Dub.
SONIC BUTTERFLY AUSTRALIA Musical keys resonate within our Chakras. Transfer the energy in a journey with Sonic Butterfly as she builds the ultimate dance floor, leaning towards sounds of harder, driving trance, new and old. Bodies are activated, chakras are stimulated and tuned to their natural frequencies while your mind is sent on a trip to the outer realms.
SYMBOLICO ISRAEL The perfect combination between ambient vibes and groovy rhythms. A fusion based on psystep, psydub, glitch and psytrance, bringing full flavour to the festival scene. Symbolico brings universal knowledge decoded musically, opening the doorway of creativity stored in the heart. Funk, glitch, jazz, hip hop and the groovy sounds of dub combine in the ethereal planes of downtempo psychedelic music.
SUN SALUTE AUSTRALIA Sun Salute is a wholesome brew of reggae, roots, hip-hop and funk. Their energy on stage is infectious with their blend of classic reggae rhythms, dubs, solid grooves and jams. With an international line-up of members, each bringing their own unique influences, they use themes and concepts from life’s simplicity to create songs rich in morality and positivity. Luminate Festival 2019
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THE JEWS BROTHERS BAND AOTEAROA - NZ Brilliantly entertaining, original and quirky. Traditional Klezmer tunes, many original compositions with the same vibe, all reflective of the fun and comedy schtick characteristic of New York’s Yiddish theatre music-comedy style. Their hard-driving rhythms pull many on to the dance floor. A good old knees-up!
THE SEVEN UPS AUSTRALIA Blending in influences from 1970s Nigerian Afrobeat with the deepest of street funk, The Seven Ups are an original 7-piece party band out of Melbourne. Expect unrestrained solos by unkempt horns over an unpretentious rhythm section whose only interest is laying it down! Raucous, these guys are a fun, fun, fun band!
TOTARA COLLECTIVE AOTEAROA - NZ The Totara Collective have developed a unique sound over many years - “Because of our isolation and also because of staying true to the source of our inspiration - the top of the South Island landscape”. Deep tranquil vibes, morphing breaks and drum & bass grooves combine whilst staying with a hypnotic psychedelic feel.
TREAVOR MOONTRIBE UNITED STATES Treavor Moontribe is one half of electronic music act Desert Dwellers and co-founder of Los Angeles’ legendary Moontribe Collective. Although he is most well known for psytrance and techno styles, his love for music spans multiple genres and his dj-ing reflects this. Treavor is also performing at Luminate with Amani as Desert Dwellers.
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UNGUS UNGUS UNGUS AUSTRALIA Vaudevillian psychedelia, this is carnivalesque party music for the creatively inclined, traversing territory from global dance beats to swing, Eastern European influences and their trademark carnie-hop. Featuring mind-tickling on-stage antics and a bold visual presence, their cosmic circus is on a mission to make you boogie, gawp and expand your perceptual horizons.
VIRELAI DENMARK Virelai perform dance tunes and interpretations of Scandinavian ballads. Listening to Virelai is a mythical journey back to the roots of the North, awakening everything that the modern age has tended to cover over. The rhythms pound, unfolding the story verse after verse and the flutes are recalling what was long lost. Virelai is ferocity with eternal longing.
WILD MARMALADE AUSTRALIA Pioneers of the didgeridoo and drum sound, every performance is a unique journey especially crafted for the time, place and audience. Wild Marmalade are the seed of a movement of people that have a taste for dance music played live with human energy and power. We are delighted to welcome Wild Marmalade back to Luminate!
YURT PARTY AOTEAROA - NZ Embrace the East-European-meets-dubby-roots sound of Yurt Party. Enjoy the seething gypsy and Balkan rhythms, sigh to haunting violin melodies and feel the percussive beat drive the dancing on the mountain. Yurt Party draws from traditional Balkan and gypsy music and fuses it with dub, electronic, Latin and Afro inspired dance grooves.
Refer to the printed schedule for the full line-up. The program may change without notice.
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ELECTRONIC ZONE Booty-shaking tunes all day and all night at the Electronic Zone! Our team will transform the lush green forest glade into an eye-popping immersive environment for you to dive into and lose yourself in the dance. Each night, the E-Zone hosts some of the best local, national and international artists who span the spectrum of underground electronic dance music trends. Featuring cutting edge bass, tech, psy, house, glitch, funk, progressive, world and dub, it's a solid dose of that festival sound. The Electronic Zone will also feature artists headlining on the Lunasa Stage including Adham Shaikh, Lucid Gecko, Dov1, Gumnut, Lost Keys, Neurorythmic, San & Tac and more. For your comfort we've set up a cushion-lined E-Zone Cafe which serves coffee, tea, Matè and light wholesome treats. There's also a warm fire to keep you toasty into the wee hours of the morning.
ANDY TRON AOTEAROA - NZ Andy Tron explores a variety of musical styles, inter-breeding multiple genres to create a hybridized bulging mass of aural expression. From spacious soundscapes to synth-driven psy-dub, floating world grooves and gaping ambience, He uniformly creates a strong progressive habitat full of life and evolves along an organic musical direction.
BLUNDERBUS JONES AUSTRALIA Part of Ungus Ungus Ungus, Blunderbuss Jones pulls all kinds of tricks from his mixed bag of beats. Ghetto funk breaks, drum'n'bass, hip-hop, electro and lashings of trumpet to liven up the DJ set. Blunderbuss is a musician, DJ, circus performer, flame effects artist and engineer, combining skills to create a totally unique musical performance experience, unlike anything you've ever seen.
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BOY OH BOY GERMANY/FRANCE Hailing from Germany and France, Boy Oh Boy’s mix of dance-floor-friendly tech and underground house music landed them signings to Auckland's own underground house music label, Beat&Path. They've supported Steve Bug, Djuma Soundsystem, Uone and New Zealand’s local legends, Out of Sorts.
JOSH TASMAN AOTEAROA - NZ Josh Tasman's fine taste includes the latest concoctions of tech house, progressive house and minimal techno. Lengthy mixes and drawn out builds will send you soaring on the dance floor. He's long been an established member of the Luminate Festival co-creation clan and he's more excited about it than ever!
JOSHUA TREE AOTEAROA - NZ Joshua Tree is the manifestation of years of travelling and diverse influences. With a psychedelic edge ranging from stonking flat four progressive and techno vibes, to glitchy dubby soundscapes and beyond, this chameleon of sound will bring a smile to your face and send vibrations up and down your spine.
LEGACY AUSTRALIA Rhythm and groove are major fundamentals of the Legacy project. Founded from his passion for Latin percussion and kit drumming throughout his early schooling years, Legacy's flavour of deep driving progressive trance is spellbinding! He has released two full-length albums with No Qualms records. His latest release, Mode 2.0, was released with Weapon Record in November 2017.
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MASTARYTE AUSTRALIA “Beats for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, with grandma's special bass sauce smothered on top, is the key to my healthy diet!” Blurring the lines between traditional instrumentation and electronic music production. MastaRyte, a side production of Lunasa Stage artist, B-Syde, creates a funkadelic journey where smooth piano rolls and jazzy brass sections tell the tale for chunky basslines and tight drum breaks to carry your body into the abyss.
MAX MANNEQUIN AUSTRALIA A selection of the finest in psychedelic swing, glitching dance music and steamy beats. Presented by the ringleader of the electro-vaudevillian circus band Ungus Ungus Ungus. Man meets harlequin, Max Mannequin is a trickster with a whole lot of attitude.
MOAD AOTEAROA - NZ MOAD’s love for a musical journey comes through in his music selections and often begins with deep melodies and driving basslines. Hailing from Christchurch where he's been an instrumental part of the rising culture of tech house and techno, if you caught him last Luminate you know you’re in for a treat!
M-PHONIK AOTEAROA - NZ M-Phonik has become well known for an eclectic and downright unpredictable source of dance floor joy! Expect the unexpected with reggae 7" vinyls, live drumming and fresh new productions all mashed up 'inna dance floor stylii' keeping the dance floor hopping from start to end!
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MR SQUATCH AOTEAROA - NZ Mr Squatch delivers a diverse range of electronic beats wrapped in a warm, squishy, psychedelic, dubby, loved up funk-bubble. Traversing genres such as breaks, dubstep, tech-house, progressive, trance and more, a Mr Squatch set has something tasty for all.
NIOKA GERMANY From the idyllic nature of southern Germany comes Nioka. Get set for a dive into the flipping and twisting sounds of forest psy only found in the depths of psy culture. Nioka has a long history of creating music and creating parties. We're blessed to have him at the Electronic Zone!
PAIGE JULIA AOTEAROA -NZ Paige Julia is creating moody, emotive late night music full of her own sound with the same passion for crafting a message over her sets. Her presence on stage is energetic and her music is authentic, alien and loud.
PIETER BORGH AOTEAROA - NZ Every set from Pieter Borgh is a work of art. Packed with orginal productions and remixes, his style usually ranges within the techno genre from dubby, deep, dark and brooding to driving, hypnotic and hardcore. Pushing for the hard styles has always been an agenda for this man and this continues to be the theme looking forward.
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PINO AOTEROA-NZ Pino has been steeped in the funky brew of the underground dance scene in the South Island since she got here, she emerged inspired to add a flavour of her own. Her style is of big rolling basslines and a blend of techno and house. Chaser of the deep fatness, Pino is on your side in the quest to get down, stay up all night and be the last one dancing.
RAIJIN GAIJIN ISRAEL What happens when you unleash one of the worlds greatest world/dub/chill artists onto the decks of the Electronic Zone? From the brains behind Kukan Dub Lagan, Raijin Gaijin will bless our stage with a wacky and uplifting selection of the finest tech house and minimal techno.
DJ RIA RHYTHMS AUSTRALIA An experienced DJ & facilitator based in Byron Bay. Ria produces high-energy yoga-dance focused events with her project Yoga Rhythms & 5 Elements Dance across Australasia – Ria embodies the conscious movement as a cultivator of joy, ecstasy and embodiment!
SERAPH FRANCE Purveyor of deep, tech house and infectious selections to get you up and dancing like it’s 1999. Seraph is never afraid to go deep. Her emotive tracks are uplifting, taking you on a musical journey. Her DJ style is influenced by global travels in the 1990s. Having grown up on the staple techno giants of that era at the start of the electronic revolution, Seraph brings a fresh taste of the classic techno build.
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SORIAN SPAIN Sorian is the ethnic project of Itay Berger from Barcelona, Spain. A classic high-techie ethnic soundtrack will take you on a spiritual whirlpool galaxy across the sky, moving emotionally by the rhythms and the beats, landing on a dune, dreaming on the land. Explore the rich mixture of sounds that melt classical instruments into electric psychedelia, magical soundscapes and shiny rhythms.
DJ THATHA BRAZIL Thatha is very popular on the global psytrance festival scene and has performed as a DJ at some of the best festivals in the world. A member of Nano records, she also produces as Altruism and will share that music on the Lunasa stage. Ever classy, her sets are mixed with a lot of harmony and versatility allied to a great technical ability and she is always able to take the dance floor where she wants with her charm and light.
WARP AOTEAROA - NZ NZ’s wizard of wonky beats, Warp has been gracing dance floors under various aliases for over a decade. As a producer, Warp has had releases on Adapted Records, The Pooty Club and Subdivision Audio. As a DJ his sets are an eclectic high energy journey, surfing the genres through house, techno, mid tempo and drum'n'bass.
ZUKE AOTEAROA -NZ A fresh project from keyboardist and producer, Ed Zuccollo. A jazz pianist and synthesist turned producer, Zuccollo creates an expansive range of flavours from lush, immersive soundscapes, to in-your-face synths and beats. His electronic inspiration originates from the early Drum’n’Bass scene.
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CHILLOUNGE The purpose of the Chillounge is to create a space designed for relaxation by providing comfort, aural and visual pleasures that connect and guide you to a place where mind and body can be still, completely unwind and find inner peace. Lounge, unwind and journey in a space purposefully designed for connoisseurs of the comfort groove. Luminate delivers to you an oasis of chilled out lusciousness, a place for you to relax with your friends whilst enjoying organic chai and snacks from the Chillounge Cafe, or simply to curl up on cushions whilst allowing warming waves of sonic frequencies to massage your soul into a state of bliss. The Chillounge music artists will be delivering cleverly crafted soundscapes, downtempo, smooth jazz, dub and reggae, psybient journeys, mellow glitch hop, heavenly deep house, gypsy and Balkan beats, beautiful visuals and much more. The carefully selected line-up includes some of the most talented chill and downtempo artists from New Zealand and overseas. The Chillounge will also be hosting producers and musicians headlining on the Lunasa Stage, who have extensive fresh music to share in their chill-dedicated sets, including Adham Shaikh, Atyya, B-Syde, Kallidad, Kukan Dub Lagan, Lucid Gecko, Mantravine, My Baby, Sky Eater, Symbolico and many more.
CHIKAA AOTEAROA - NZ Chikaa loves weaving a musical tapestry of global dimensions, uniting the audience with a combination of South American folktronica, Caribbean, gypsy and Afro-Latin bass rhythms. Smooth transitions from deep shamanic sound journeys to inspiring conga trains and limbo antics. In Luminate’s Chill Lounge, Chikaa will offer an ambient journey to relax and unwind to.
DEEP FRIED DUB AUSTRALIA A dubwise electronic duo that consists of two Melbourne based producers Ben Hartley and Ben Dudding. The Deep Fried sound, presented at Luminate by Ben Dudding, is an eclectic mix of contemporary electronic beats with deep dub stylings that crosses genres as diverse as dub, drum and bass, dancehall and deep tribal beats. 30 Luminate Festival 2019
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DJ SELKNAM CHILE Hailing from Chile, Selknam arrived on New Zealand's shores over a decade ago. Playing an eclectic mix of micro house, minimal deep tech, techno and tribal, Selknam enjoys experimenting across electronic music’s multiple sub genres, creating a mystical minimal atmosphere of deep tech sounds. He draws influence from Eastern European and South American music.
EARL GREY AOTEAROA - NZ Originally seduced by electro music in Holland during the late eighties, Earl Grey (Carlos Schenker) travelled the world picking up musical influences from across Europe, Asia and the stomping grounds of Goa. Now residing in Golden Bay, Carlos enriches the dance floor with juicy tribal, tech-house and a mild flavour of his old psytrance adventures. For his Chillounge journey expect lush world beats with psychedelic undertones.
ED ZUCCULO AOTEAROA - NZ Keyboardist and producer Ed Zucculo is the keys player for Trinity Roots, Flite, and Tyson Smith. On the ambient side, expect deep organic soundscapes made with recordings of nature and places around the world combined with Ed's original beats and an added improvised synth element. Ed’s music provides lush, slowly developing, live, emotive synthscapes to swim through.
HERMAN SAIZ SPAIN With Electronic Music I fully connect with my roots, with my universe; these spacious sounds and crispy melodies give me goosebumps every time. In the last 2 years, I have been spending time in Peru and in the Andes Mountains. I started to record Shaman and songs of ancient cultures and mix them with electronic music. This is how I discovered the shamanic downtempo style that I explore with so much love. Luminate Festival 2019
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HIFIBRATION AUSTRALIA A bass-driven project of Josh Barr aka (Neurorythmic), Hifibration brings a fusion of many forms of music varying in styles from glitch-hop to dubstep, drum & bass, trap, midtempo & many others, all pieced together to take you on an interesting chunky, mean, phat, funky & fun flowing journey into your dancing shoes, body and mind.
JOKA FRANCE On one instrument or another, Joka’s powerful and mesmerizing tones have made crowds dance, bringing the whole musical experience to another level. This summer, at Luminate, Joka is teaming up with Mamadafunk to fill The Chillounge with delicious jazzy, chilled grooves. See him perform with other artists throughout the festival and live Jazz Jams.
JON SANDERS AOTEAROA - NZ 'A man of landscape and soundscape, Jon Sanders has developed a unique world music sound and style that evokes diverse cultures in a quantum, leaping way' Irish Times. Drawing on Celtic, Arabic, African and contemporary styles Jon’s instruments sound funky as. Add a percussive stomp, emotive vocals and the sounds soar into impishly playful jazz.
MAMADAFUNK AOTEAROA - NZ Mamadafunk is a multi genre DJ with a bias to ‘keeping it funky'. Bringing her cleverly mixed, eclectic musical journeys to Luminate in The Chillounge, Mama is teaming up with Joka to bring a blend of electronic, smooth, jazzy lounge and deep house music blended with the sultry sounds of Joka's live sax.
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MAT HOODS UK Influenced by sampling culture and the roots of modern dance music, Mat Hoods has been playing regular sets at events in Manchester, Leeds and London. In The Chillounge Mat creates alchemy out of a mixed genre set with Balearic, downtempo, ambient, chill, house, Afrobeat, Latin, Brazilian, soul, dub and more - sweet rhythm and groove.
NOMADIC AOTEAROA - NZ Growing up in Golden Bay alongside local festivals such as Luminate, Josh van der Waay moved to Amsterdam to improve his DJ and producing skills. He now returns to the Southern Hemisphere as Nomadic. With a love for traditional instruments from around the globe, a typical Nomadic set will take you on a journey through multiple chilled genres.
ORA AOTEAROA - NZ A warrior in wahine spirit, Ora’s inspirations come from the global orchestra; an array of ethnic rhythms, organic beats, native instruments, our great Mother Earth and ancient tones, chants and mantras from our mystical ancestors. Journey through sensual soul, funky grooves, deep melodic dreamy house, venturing into the spacious, sensual magic of downtempo and beyond.
PSYCHEDELIC OCEAN AUSTRALIA Psychedelic Ocean can be best described as aqueous artwork, unlike anything else in the contemporary world of surf art. Mixing an eclectic array of imagery, motion, and sound, the end result is a visual combination of the patterns, colors, emotions and energies of the sea. Beautiful, abstract, trippy and intricate, each video is an ode to the magic and purity of the ocean as seen through the eyes of Sydney-based artist, Jane Ensor.
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REDWOOD REIDER AOTEAROA - NZ Redwood is a spoken word poet known for inspiring and uplifting performances that range from intimate storytelling and mystical guidance to charged up eco-political rhyme. Redwood’s rhymes grow out of a deep connection to the earth, a love of community, a passion for justice, and deep commitment to the healing of our outer and inner worlds. Words flow from the heart with humour and compassion.
SERAPH FRANCE Part of Wellington's growing electronic scene, Seraph's emotive tracks are uplifting, taking you on a musical journey. As a producer, musician and singer, Seraph has many ways to express herself musically. In The Chillounge, she will translate this into a DJ set infused with ethereal melodies and rolling bass on top of a mellow beat.
SHANKARA AOTEAROA - NZ Experimenting with sonic creations in an 'against the grain' style, morphing and twisting tracks into a jammy soup of dub delay, rolling basslines, ethnic melodies and tribal energy, Shankara will be presenting lots of friendly Kiwi-style dub as well as squelchy chill out bass.
SI MULLUMBY AUSTRALIA Leading contemporary didgeridoo player Si Mullumby has pushed the boundaries of what can be done with Australia’s iconic instrument. Si’s solo project weaves flamenco guitar, Spanish Cajon and percussion to create a world music framework supporting his signature didgeridoo sound. Musically influenced from more than 20 years of travelling throughout the globe, Si delivers a unique experience. 34 Luminate Festival 2019
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TACTYL NEW CALEDONIA Tactyl is the downtempo project from the mind of Tristan Guillaume, an electronic music producer from New Caledonia. He is inspired by introspective melodies, weird colourful soundscapes and the sounds from the world around him. He combines dub and glitch characterised by deep melodic stories with a fun and quirky side. He also will share music as San & Tac on the Lunasa Stage and Tac & San at the Electronic Zone.
TANTRIK TIGER AOTEAROA - NZ Tantrik Tiger (aka Kiti) takes on a balmy and serene dimension in the den of her chill-out zone, delivering a broad multi-coloured spectrum of intriguing genres: Byzantine disco, deepish house, disco halal, indie house, nu disco, tribal Bedouin, space tech and slow-rave, taking you on a spellbound journey to the Magdalene star alliance.
TUI MAMAKI AOTEAROA - NZ Haunting, spirited vocals over hypnotic odd-meter grooves, sung with delicacy and power. Original compositions inspired by Tui’s love affair with Bulgaria, spliced with traditional song, these are stories of love, harvest, death & transcendence. Tui is a vocal explorer, performer, composer/arranger, born in France, raised in Aotearoa/NZ and often found in Bulgaria.
TYSON SMITH AOTEAROA - NZ Tyson Smith is a guitarist/singer/songwriter whose original music combines elements of blues, folk, rock, world music and freeform improvisation creating his unique, raw and exciting sound. For The Chillounge, Tyson is creating a very special psychedelic guitar journey to relax and unwind to.
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VILLAGE STAGE The Village Stage provides a community focus in the Village Market, providing original and eclectic entertainment while you peruse the market stalls or stop for a bite to eat. The Village Stage presents a variety of music acts, kids’ entertainers, improvised jams, and open-mic sessions where Participants can share their original music. This stage has been evolving steadily over the years, and features a wide range of genres from folk, jazz, gypsy, world and song. The jam packed schedule starts on Thursday 31st January with a schedule created mostly for children and families, and then from Friday the music schedule runs until Wednesday 6 February. Entertainment will start at 10am and go through the daylight hours, providing an aural backdrop to the community hub at Luminate. The Village Stage program includes a number of artists from the Lunasa Stage and Chillounge that will share an alternative set to showcase a completely different aspect of their projects. This includes Kallidad, Hello Tut Tut, Klezmer Rebs, Jesse Morris Band, Yurt Party, Mantravine, The Jews Bros, Formidable Vegetable, Totara Collective, Mad Hallelujah Tribe, Ed Zuccollo, Tyson Smith, Inki Tane and Virelai. Check the Lunasa Stage and Chillounge artist bios for details. There is also a selection of performers who will provide a wide variety of entertainment for the young and the young at heart. Some of these feature in the KISS program and include Nick Duval, Max Scholler-Root and Jay Glubb. Check the KISS section for details. Village Stage will also host a selection of unique acts to entertain and delight throughout the day, details follow.
AJ HICKLING AJ Hickling believes that music, like all things magical, is best realised in chance moments when we manage to grasp, for a fleeting time, the gentle whisper of true inspiration. His original compositions are never played the same way twice, always dancing to the tune of spontaneous inspirations.
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AMIRIA GRENELL From a music loving family, Amiria sings heart filled songs she has been writing since she was 10 years old. She studied music and did theatre and when her daughter came along, Amiria developed children’s performances that charm the young and the young at heart. Her love of song, music and nature come through in her gentle and uplifting style.
BRYONY MATTHEWS Bryony Matthews is a Christchurch based artist by way of Golden Bay. Born into a musical family, she picked up a guitar at 14 and has been writing, performing, shedding fears, gaining confidence and honing her skills ever since. Come enjoy some upbeat and unique folk-pop delivered with a great upbeat ambiance.
FERALIZA Feraliza has unified diverse crowds up and down New Zealand and across Australia with her empowering lyrics, rich vocal sound and unique rhythm guitar style. This free-spirited minstrel has always been driven by her dedication and love for music, nature and truth.
FRANKO HEKE Drawing on ancient mantra in combination with his own cultural roots, Franko’s devotional sessions are bound to coax your own divine voice into the open with his distinct fresh sounds. Connection, healing and presence, Franko Heke brings people together, celebrating our unique gifts and our connection to one another and to mother Earth.
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MAL & KY Vocal adventurer, multi-instrumentalist and looping beatboxing songwriter Mal Webb sings his brain provoking songs using all sorts of vocal techniques, random instruments and a loop pedal called Derek. Kylie Morrigan provides fun and lilting violin and voice in a perfect balance to Mal’s creations. This show is intricate and playful.
MONTY BEVINS This singer-songwriter is known as a touching, spirited performer, whose folk-songs ask the big questions while telling the small stories. A warm rich voice and articulate guitar grooves, he digs out themes of tenderness, personal revolution and adventure. Touring at a pace that allows encounter, Monty draws inspiration from the stories of the people he meets.
MUDWOOD The Mud and the Wood meet with Amira Mudfaery and Jo Barlow. “Once upon a time in the depths of MudWood, beyond the veil of moss, through the mushroom mirror, amongst the trees...come and bask in a combination of beautiful and unique vocal harmonies, enchanting guitar, harp and warm, earthy percussion”.
RAINBOW ROSALIND Rainbow Rosalind has flown all the way over the rainbow to perform for the children of Luminate Festival! As seen on TV, she is an award-winning children’s entertainer who has toured overseas and extensively through New Zealand spreading her magic and joy all over. Be prepared, this one is sure to get the whole family up boogieing, and singing along!
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WILDBLOOM TRIBAL BELLYDANCE Local to Golden Bay, this dance troupe will delight and inspire with their deep passion, strong technique and sassy sense of fun! Belly dance is art in motion, be sure to catch this beautiful offering of the divine feminine.
ZAMBUKO MARIMBA Marimba is an ancient word meaning “many tongues�, and Zambuko Marimba weaves the intricate polyrhythmic beats of many instruments all anchored by the hosho, an age-old gourd shaker. Come enjoy the undeniably joyful and simultaneously soulful rhythms of this local group committed to sharing an authentic expression of this music style from the Shona people of Zimbabwe.
OPEN MIC SESSIONS Since its inception, the Village Stage has hosted Open Mic sessions where Participants can get up and showcase their talent. This may be song, spoken word or musical performance. The intention has been to provide a supportive and open space where people get the opportunity to gain experience on stage and performing in front of a crowd. All the material must be original, strictly no covers! You never know what to expect in this creative and spontaneous space!
IMPROVISED JAM SESSIONS Some of the most memorable Luminate moments have been the spontaneous collaborations between music artists from different acts and parts of the world. Luminate has scheduled in times to allow for this impromptu alchemy. The improvised jam sessions will be hosted by a core set of musicians and the invitation is put out for other professional musicians to join in and add to the unscripted and inspired music in the moment.
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TRIBAL Tribal is a co-creative space of world rhythm and dance, anchored around the Tribal Hearthfire. Nestled in an earthen wonderland of natural sculpture and art, Tribal deepens our ancient roots in a celebration of our global family. By day, the Tribal Village hosts a rich selection of Knowledge and Inspiration Sharing Sessions (KISS), ranging from world class drumming and dance to personal transformation and traditional craft. Unique to Tribal is the opportunity for Participants to integrate their new skills with live drumming and dance sessions, kicking off at dusk. You are welcome to bring acoustic instruments such as drums, didge, flutes etc and join in co-creating the music and rhythm, or come to join in the dance. As the sun goes down, the sacred fire ignites the space. Layers of sound meld and soar in a dynamic interplay with dance, fire and drum guiding the collective into an organic trance. This year, Tribal explores a deepening of the co-creation with festival performers and artists teaming up with our own epic drum line to take the trance to a whole new level. For 2019 Tribal, we stand on the brink of what promises to be the deepest journey into embodied sonic creation yet. Come join us. Ahi Ka.
WORKSHOPS AT TRIBAL AMERICA TRIBAL STYLEÂŽ BELLY DANCE TRACEY SAUNDERS Learn fundamental moves and techniques for Tribal Style Belly Dance, a modern style of belly dance utilising group improvisation. With a powerful, earthy aesthetic and roots in traditional belly dance and folkloric styles of dance from around the world, this style allows dancers to co-create performances together.
CREATIVELY CAPTURING STONES JESSICA HOLDAWAY Jewellery making: a special stone or crystal can be captured as a beautiful piece of jewellery. Learn to make a macramĂŠ net to hold any stone or item and create your wearable/gift piece. Tap into your creative talents and learn a practical new skill.
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DRUM CARE AND REPAIR MIRO KLIMA Learn how to care for your drum. You will learn basic maintenance and care for the skin, how to tune it, how to tighten the drum, how to fix damaged skin, rope and shell and you will also learn how to completely skin or re-skin a drum. The drum is a sacred instrument that needs to sound good to inspire. Miro will also present African Drumming - Playing Live Dance Music
EMPOWERING THE SISTERHOOD INNA ALEX What does it mean to embrace our full potential as women in today’s world? A guided journey into interconnectedness; we will create a safe, supportive space to explore and ground our innermost motivation to contribute to the healing of Gaya, our world. For women only. Inna will also present Introduction to Deep Ecology
IMPULSE AND PLAY CALVIN PETERSEN The creative impulse, something the ancients personified as 'genius,' is something accessible to all of us. Through exercises and games we will discover the power of our impulses and playfulness as tools for creation and everyday life. Come play with us and free up your genius! Calvin is also presenting Looking for a Feeling: Intro to Pochinko Clowning
LIVING THE HARMONIC MATRIX WITH MAYAN TIME SCIENCE VASUMI ZJIKAA A safe space for old and new Time-Trekkers to explore further the Harmonic Matrix of the Mayan Calendars, as living patterns reflected through all attendees. An interactive opportunity to discuss what it takes to co-create living alternatives to the old tired paradigm. Vasumi will also present Re-Constructing Time as Art, and Women - Sharing our heArts & Presence
PLAYTIME - LAUGHTER YOGA AND SONG GARETH EDWARDS Let's ring the school-bell on normality and fling open the doors for PlayTime, a fusion of laughter yoga and song. Learn this ancient shortcut to joy and antidote to the stress of modern living. Laughter guaranteed. We will also engage in collective singing and dancing as an expression of the joy that is generated.
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REO POWERFUL STUFF JEROMY VAN RIEL Intermediate level te reo Maori class. It will involve a waiata, storytelling and a memorable high energy ‘work out’ where we create meaningful sentences to create a base knowledge of different grammatical structures (active, passive, negative and emphatic). If you want to extend your reo Maori or just want a place to korero, tena hara mai!
RHYTHM ALCHEMY - AN INTRO TO MIDDLE EASTERN RHYTHMS CARLOS RIEGEL We will use three popular rhythms in Middle Eastern music as our mantras, which will become the framework to sustain our connection with the drum and with the rest of the class. We will work on tools to improve timing, rhythm, communication, notion of musical space and playing technique whilst having fun learning these funky beats! No experience required.
SACRED STANCE THROUGH THE MAORI VOICE MATIU TE HUKI We will cover traditional Maori practices including the art of introduction, song, haka, sharing the breath of life, story and more. Participants will leave with ancient yet practical tools to support them in the way they stand, speak, listen, connect and move powerfully through life.
SAP SONGS TUI MAMAKI Drawing from our ground, ancestry and roots and allowing the song to move up and out. The singer as a channel, resonance chamber and instrument. The song as a vessel, form and sequence, to be filled with presence and gifted outwards. Human song trees as a metaphor that bring resilience, fluidity and connection to the singer, orator and performer.
SOUND CONCEPTS OF TIME AND RHYTHM DOUG BRUSH From the big bang to the speed of light, rhythm defines our world. This workshop explores how rhythm permeates everything in our universe and how musicians can start to think differently about time, rhythm and groove. A drummer's most important job is to make time feel good - a big responsibility! Come along to learn some tools on how to do this. Doug will also present Ancient Poetry Meters for Musicians
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TASTE OF WEST AFRICAN CULTURE AND MUSIC KOFFIE FUGAH Explore the rhythms of West African culture through songs, drumming and dancing. This is an opportunity for people to experience the joy of moving together and connecting with the drum, doing so to traditional West African rhythms. You will leave feeling connected to your body and your community. All experience levels welcome. Koffie will also lead the Aftrican Dance session at the Lunasa Stage.
THE ORIGINS OF HAKA TE RUA MAURI We will look at the origins of haka by returning to the source of where the energy used to perform a haka dwells. We will look at how to harness this energy and then express it. It will help enlighten those who attend, with knowledge as to why haka was performed and how it is relevant today.
ZENERGY GLOBAL FACILITATION; POWERFUL LISTENING KÁREN HUNTER In this workshop we will explore a process called ‘mining the gold’. The purpose of this process is to develop listening skills in distinguishing the ‘gold’ in another's speaking. Developing our listening skills is an important part of ‘holding space’ and is practiced by Zenergy Global on training programs such as ‘The Art of Facilitation’. Kāren will also present Zenergy: Being With
Zenergy Global : a network of Facilitators generating Presence & Collective Intelligence towards the vision; ‘Whole People Co-operating in a Sustainable World’. Zenergy Global has wonderful training programmes and a network of facilitators to guide your practice. www.zenergyglobal.com Luminate Festival 2019 Refer to the printed schedule for the full line-up. The program may change without notice.
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Wharariki Holiday Park A one hour drive from Takaka takes you to the Northern most accommodation in Golden Bay. Wharariki Beach Holiday Park is nestled in the hills a short 20 min walk from the spectacular Wharariki Beach. At the beach you will see caves, rock pools, seals and the magnificent Archway Islands. The Archway Cafe is nestled in the woods adjacent to the car park at the Holiday Park for excellent coffee and home baking.
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WORKSHOPS KNOWLEDGE & INSPIRATIONAL SHARING SESSIONS (KISS) A popular aspect of Luminate is the wide range of interactive workshops–the Knowledge and Inspirational Sharing Sessions (KISS). Spanning 5 zones, with a daily schedule running throughout the week, there are plenty of topics of interest for everyone, and many are suitable for all age groups. It is our hope that your own transformation will be sparked by participation. You will find here a space of celebration and connection, empowering us all with new skills to benefit our own lives and our communities. Luminate itself is a living workshop. You will see examples of building and decor design with natural and reused materials, and experience appropriate technology that empowers you towards self-reliance and ecological sustainability. Many of the eco-initiatives are easy, low-tech solutions that everyone can engage with and adopt into their lives. KISS occur in the central workshop marquees Te Ra and Marama, Tohorā in Hauora, as well as at Tribal and Circus Space.
5RHYTHMS – NEW BEGINNINGS MICHELLE MAHRER AND HEARTSOUND We will be exploring the theme of new beginnings through dance. Our dance journey will be inspired by an atmospheric live soundscape of didgeridoo, drums, handpan, guitar, flute and voice, culminating with a relaxing and healing sound journey. 5Rhythms dance is a powerful movement meditation practise that frees the body, opens the heart and clears the mind. Michelle will also present 5Rhythms – We are All One
AN INTRO TO ACROYOGA ANNA MOLLY AND DAMIAN CHAPARRO An introductory acroyoga workshop grounded in the art of play and learning the principles of acroyoga. Partners welcome but not required. Invite your inner child to come out and play and walk away with some new skills, friends and a massive smile spread from cheek to cheek.
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ADVANCED ACROYOGA MANAWA SISTERS Find comfort and balance when it seems unlikely. Explore creative ways to leave the floor and return to it, offering more variety for flows and performance. Learn the mechanics and the language of mounts and dismounts that can create exciting transitions between sequences. Pre-requisites: proficient as base or flyer in shoulder-stand, cartwheel, some experience with reverse-star, handstand.
THE HISTORY OF L/L RESEARCH, THE RA CONTACT, AND THE TRANSITION INTO THE FOURTH DENSITY JIM MCCARTY We will look at the journey of L/L Research that began with UFO investigations and progressed to the experimentation in channelling that resulted in the Ra contact and the Law of One material. We will explore what this source says about the future of humanity and how we can participate in a transition into the “Fourth Density”. Jim will also present The Nature of Channelling, and Balancing the Energy Centres of the Human Body. Jim will also host Morning Meditations in Hauora.
BALANCING THE ENERGY CENTRES OF THE HUMAN BODY JIM MCCARTY AND AUSTIN BRIDGES An exploration of the energy centres of the body, sometimes called chakras, as described by Ra in the Law of One material. We will explore how they may be utilised in our spiritual journeys to express, integrate and balance our experiences. Includes a guided meditation to help in understanding this spiritual framework. Jim will also present The Nature of Channelling, The History Of L/L Research, The Ra Contact, And The Transition Into The Fourth Density, and will host Morning Meditations in Hauora
BANDMOUTH: BEATBOX AND BEYOND MAL WEBB Around the world and into your gob, we will go on a lip to lung journey through the physics, physiology and frivolity of all the sounds a face can make. Sideways yodelling, beatbox / mouthdrums / vocal percussion, harmonics / throat singing, mic technique, looping, advanced clapping and vocal distortion (without hurting) are all explored on the way to being a band with your voice.
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10 MINUTE WALK TO GOLD CREEK (SWIMMING)
Te Ra Tohora Marama
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Tribal Circus Space Hauora Healing Hub CANAAN ROAD
Village Market Sacred Fire Info Tent Lumins Portal Luminate Cafes Medical/First Aid Volunteers Mental Health Aroha Eco Toilets Water Showers
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Electronic Zone
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BELLY DANCE – HAVE FUN WHILE FINE-TUNING MIND, BODY, SPIRIT HEALTH MADCHEN MARIE Dance as exercise can be a fun, balanced, holistic path to preventative health and empowerment of the sacred feminine energies. Participants in my classes learn that no matter what their shape, they are absolutely perfectly gorgeous. Belly dance is a preventative medicine and a very old and powerful path to physical health.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IAN MCCOMB This will be a broad overview of some of the elements that can contribute to sustainable and affordable community housing. We will look at the benefits of developing on a community-scale for affordability, the three approaches to achieve affordable housing using pre-fabricated material, kit-sets and yurts, development and a brief introduction to engineering services and planning with the council. Ian will also present Engineering Services and Working with Council for Community Development
COMMUNITY MUSIC THERAPY RIET AERTS This will be an introduction on how to practice community music therapy, the strength of the non-verbal way of communicating with people from different backgrounds, the importance of the expression and body language of the therapist, exercises and practical examples on the possibilities with every kind of group, of any origin, in whatever circumstance. Bring an instrument if possible.
CREATING ECOVILLAGES AND LANDBASED COMMUNITIES ROBINA MCCURDY AND WIREMU GRACE Wiremu and Robina will share how to build a community from 'where you are right now', how to gather together the right people, how to garner sufficient resources and some typical pitfalls to avoid. They will also present a new large-scale eco-village model that they are co-creating to meet the social, economic, environmental and agricultural needs of these challenging times. Robina will also present Food Sovereignty, and Permaculture for a Regenerative Future with Dave Hursthouse
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CONTACT YOGA NOWHERE YOGA Contact Yoga is a fun, diverse exploration of the wide range of possibilities for connecting with ourselves through work with partners and groups. Combining elements of active yoga, contact improvisation, conscious relating exercises and partner meditations, together we will experience the therapeutic power of authentic connection. NowHere Yoga will also present Synergy Vinyasa Yoga and Introduction to the Art and Science of Breathing
EMPOWERED ACTIVISM DAVE HURSTHOUSE AND ROBINA MCCURDY An action-packed participatory workshop seeks reframing activism as an essential contributor to the transformation of socio-ecological systems. We will explore tools and tactics for effective change-making, centred around two core themes; enabling and empowering personal sense of purpose and turning what you love and care about into your livelihood. Dave will also present Permaculture for a Regenerative Future with Robina McCurdy
EXPLORING THE DANCING BODY NIKI SHI Tune into the language of dance in this down-to-earth tour of your body’s regional landscapes. Explore the expressive powers unique to key areas of the body. Expand your individual movement vocabularies across these regions and gain confidence in synthesising them into an experience of embodied musicality. All levels and abilities welcome.
FEMALE SEXUALITY FOR MEN NIKKI RHODES What do women want? Epic sex and legendary love! This workshop explores female sexuality, anatomy and various erogenous zones and is designed for those who identify as male. An informative and empowering workshop for men ready to tap into their innate knowledge, release damaging beliefs and receive the sexual education that they wish they had. Nikki will also present Female Sexuality for all.
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FUSION BELLY DANCE TRACEY SAUNDERS Fusion Style Belly Dance is a modern form of belly dance which has evolved from traditional belly dance to incorporate movement vocabulary from hip hop, flamenco, contemporary dance and yoga among others. This creates a beautiful and dynamic new art form which encourages creativity and expression. Tracey will also present American Tribal Style® Belly Dance (ATS®)
HOW TO BEND SPACE-TIME WITH ART SAN AND TAC This workshop will help artists find their creative flow. Let us look at why art is so important in our lives and how to get creative in a world of technicians. You can be a very logical and down to earth person and do great art. Understand the bipolarity between the left and right brain.
HURDY GURDY – VIRELAI Virelai's player will share his experience with the Hurdy Gurdy and teach a few tunes. Søren will focus on the Hurdy Gurdy as a dance instrument. The workshop welcomes Participants who play Hurdy Gurdy or other music instruments. We will also talk about Danish traditional instruments, and look at the Hurdy Gurdy's background and history.
IMPROVING WELL-BEING: PRACTICAL TOOLS TO DEVELOP RESILIENCE ANGELA MASTRONARDI Improving well-being is an illuminating journey into how we can rewire our neurological pathways to develop physical and psychological resilience. Presented by a neuroscientist and yoga teacher, Participants will be guided through current scientific findings followed by practical instructions of conscious breathing techniques, uncovering the profound healing effects these practices can have on our lives.
INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN INSIGHTS ESHUA BOLTON We all have a part in bringing forth the New Dreaming. Eshua is a Murruwarri Elder and world bridger. He will share insights into Australia’s indigenous past, and wisdom on how to navigate in this time of transition. We’ll look at cultural protocols, tools for presence and connection with country.
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JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF THE DANCE HESTER PHILLIPS Get grounded, expressive, awake and in tune with the deeper rhythms moving you through Open Floor dance/movement meditation. Open Floor processes flow from Participants’ unique mind, body and soul to bring about integration, healing, insight and celebration. It will encourage Participants to expand their awareness of habits, explore new ways of being and experience unity of mind, body and soul.
KALLIDAD UNMASKED KALLIDAD The three amigos from Kallidad demonstrate the musical techniques that have developed their one of a kind sound. By using these techniques with Spanish guitar and cajon, Kallidad has created utterly unique and powerful sound. Suitable for both musicians and non-musicians.
KLEZMER CULTURE: YIDDISH MUSIC, HISTORY, RHYTHM AND MODES DAVID WEINSTEIN Illustrations of Yiddish culture and origins of klezmer music. Participate in Eastern European rhythms and melodies through live demonstrations, looking at klezmer music from historical, cultural, language and musical perspectives. You will learn about world music and musical expressions of cultures, along with how to clap and sing along with klezmer tunes.
LEARN TO FLY JULIE STEPHENS You will learn the correct techniques that will support a safe process into bird poses (hand balancing). We will make sure the body is prepared, making the transition easier when beginning to have fun with these poses. Bird poses develop a lot of core and upper body strength, accompanied with poise, grace and presence. Julie will also teach Find the balance
LISTENING TO COUNTRY: THE PIKIKIRUNGA YATRA CHRISTOPHER DAVID AND RONNY HICKEL A meditative walking pilgrimage (yatra) through Canaan Downs-Pikikirunga to deeply meet the land that holds us during the festival. This will be a unique opportunity to honour our connection to country through collective wandering and the practice of listening with all our senses. The key element of the yatra format is walking silently through country together with others. Luminate Festival 2019
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FOOD SOVEREIGNTY ROBINA MCCURDY Find out about attempts to counteract the decline in seed varieties and the rise of corporate control over our food and seeds. Learn how permaculture and community development methods applied to bioregional food resilience can recharge local economies. Short film clips produced by the Localising Food Project serve as supportive evidence for this.
LOVE SINGING WITH LOVE! GEORGIA DUDER-WOOD A powerfully experiential and joyful approach to singing using higher consciousness and vibratory states to tune up and into improved vocal technique, more instinctive freedom of expression and less fear of solo singing. All levels of experience or ability will benefit and are welcome - just be willing to have fun and sing out! Georgia will also present Sound, Noise, Music and Humans; Navigating our Aural Landscapes
MACA – THE SACRED INCAN MEDICINE FOR STRESS AND WELL-BEING CORIN STORKEY AND SALLY HUAPAYA Maca is a sacred Incan plant that only grows above 3800m in a small region in Peru. It has been at the centre of Inca culture, history and spirituality for over 2,000 years and has traditionally been used to treat mental health, hormone balance, menopause, PMS, fertility, pain, chronic fatigue and cancer. Corin and Sally will also present The Fat Fallacy, and Chronic Fatigue - It’s Not All in Your Head, It’s in Your Gut
MORNING YOGA ANAHATA Ease yourself into the day with expanding, energizing and soothing yoga postures. Salute the sun to access your storehouse of vitality and align with the day. Balance with blissful breathing practices and some moments of inner silence. Leave with an inspirational theme to take yoga off the mat and into your festival day. Anahata will also facilitate Yoga Nidra: Yogic Sleep, Your Adrenals, Stress and Self Nourishment and Ignite the Inner Fire: Digestive Health and Vitality
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MÃORI CONSCIOUS CONNECTION WIREMU GRACE This workshop offers an insight into a Māori worldview with exercises that strip away the mainstream culture of consumerism and competition to explore the shift into a new paradigm of conscious connection to Papatuanuku, earth mother. ‘Mā whero, mā pango, ka oti ai ngā mahi’ - together we will flourish.
MOMENTUM JAIME HOWELL Using open floor conscious dance, we will explore the inheritance and potential of being a wholesome man in a world waking up. All men can dance, it is time for us to remember our wild, powerful and beautiful selves in bodies that love to move. Only for men, no prior dance experience necessary.
MOVEMENT GAMES AND CHALLENGES MIRIAM MARLER AND JOOSKE HONIG Drawing from acroyoga, contact improvisation and more, we will play some fun games and movement tasks to warm up the body and awaken the mind! Break out of movement habits and allow your mind a fresh perspective. Use your body and experience to challenge yourself and move beyond limitations. All abilities and ages welcome. Miriam and Jooske will also facilitate Lush Partner Unwind, Contact-Acro Mix and Acro Contact Explorations.
OUR WATERS IN COMMON CJ WEBSTER The Water Quality Monitoring Officer for the Tasman District Council will share what, how and why they monitor. Equipment that is used will be shown along with examples of what information is found and what happens with this information. We will also view 'Our Waters in Common' - a short documentary about water quality in the Tasman region. Group discussion to follow.
PEOPLE POWER - CREATING A PEACEFUL REVOLUTION SUE GREY We live in a so-called democracy, but many feel the government is disconnected from their needs. We have elections every three years but even then the New Zealand government tries to choose election issues for us. Many of the options are similar or unpredictable and any new government is advised by the same officials as its predecessors. Sue will also present Cannabis and Health with Victoria Catherwood, and Workshop on Law, Politics and Ethics of 1080 and Other Poisons–Lets Reframe The Conversation Luminate Festival 2019
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PERMACULTURE: A RHYMER'S MANUAL CHARLIE MGEE An eccentric experience in ecological edutainment (entertainment that is educational). We will go on a musical exploration of David Holmgren's 12 principles of permaculture from his book 'Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability'. This is one way to turn earthworms into earworms and commit the principles of regenerative design to memory through music, mnemonic and meme.
PLANT RHYTHMS AMY MCCOMB Bridge the gap between music and audible frequencies and inaudible NZ plant and tree frequencies. We will be working with different frequencies of sound to help the medicine of the plant affect deeper changes and healing for people on a cellular level. Leave with an increased ability to be able to sense for yourself how plants work in our bodies.
PSYCHEDELIC HEALTH VICTORIA CATHERWOOD Plant-induced psychotropic states have been commonplace for thousands of years according to anthropologists. Only since the “War on Drugs� have psychedelic substances been stigmatised. Learn the biology of how various psychedelic substances affect the brain, the promise of some of these substances from a medical perspective and what science says on how to minimise harm. Victoria will also present Cannabis and Health with Sue Grey
RIGGED - WITH B-SYDE BLAIR WRIGHT Rigged is an in-depth look into the live electronic performance rig of international performer and music producer B-Syde. Check out the equipment used, pros and cons of loops versus sequencing and hardware versus software. Learn what you need to create your own live electronic performance and even get the chance to create your own loop or sequence!
SOIL HEALTH SOL MORGAN Learn what is involved in maintaining healthy soils in order to grow healthy crops. In this interactive talk we will look at how soil works and what you need to do to create and maintain healthy fertile soil to grow grass, vegetables, flowers, fruits, ornamentals and natives well. Develop healthy soil wherever you live! Sol will also present Sustainable Living in the 21st century 56 Luminate Festival 2019
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TANTRIC ECSTATIC PRESENCE RENETSU SPARK Increase your passionate vibrant ‘yes for life!’. Open to receive the beauty in the world to enrich yourself and the abundance of your gifts to others. This active meditation incorporates guided movement, dance and stillness to a range of powerful music. Shifts of consciousness often occur. Fun, play, release, depth, expansion, connection, touch and love. Renetsu will also present ConSensual Contact
THE BEE HIVE CORY STESSEN Get introduced to the world of bees and the respect they deserve as pollinators and spiritual beings Looking into the beehive from the viewpoint of the bees, local beekeepers, overseas beekeepers and spiritual ways. Learn ways to keep beekeeping sustainable and how to become one with the bees.
THE NATURE OF CHANNELLING JIM MCCARTY Carla Rueckert, the instrument during the Ra contact that brought forth the Law of One material, developed a protocol, method and ethical philosophy for channelling information to aid humanity. We will explore Carla’s methods to guide a group in understanding what channelling is and how to evaluate channelled material. Jim will also present A History of the Ra Contact and Law of One, and Balancing the Energy Centres of the Human Body, and will host Morning Meditations in Hauora
THE PSYCHEDELIC RENAISSANCE STEPHEN REID Psychedelics are back on the scene. People are increasingly aware of their potential as medicines, but are there deeper consequences to the so-called 'psychedelic renaissance'? Join this session with Stephen Reid, founder of the UK Psychedelic Society, to consider the impact of a reintegration of psychedelics into society on our mental health, our relationship with the natural world, our capacity to cooperate in an increasingly complex world and more. Stephen will also present Psychedelics and the Living Planet
WHAKARAKA – TI-RAKAU TE RUA MÃURI Whakaraka are forms of Māori traditional games, using implements such as Ti Rakau (long stick) to demonstrate co-ordination of upper and lower body movements, attention to breathing and sound vibration in a collaborative environment for all ages. Come and participate in an encompassing and earthly experience using one of the many art forms of Māoridom. Luminate Festival 2019
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THE VITALITY OF VULNERABILITY AND WARRIOR CONSCIOUSNESS TRISTAN BRAY We will explore one of the most hidden and powerful issues affecting most men and women in our culture – the inability of many men to feel and express emotion. We’ll look at ways of being in society, by feeling deeply into our non-separation with others – Warrior Consciousness. Let’s raise awareness by discussing taboo subjects! Tristan will also present The Corrupt Guru: A Discourse on Global Misogyny Issues and Personal Solutions
KISS AT LUNASA STAGE AFRICAN DANCE KOFFIE FUGAH Explore the rhythms of West African culture through songs, drumming and dancing. This is an opportunity for people to experience the joy of moving together and connecting with the drum, doing so to traditional West African rhythms. You will leave feeling connected to your body and your community. All experience levels welcome.
AWAKENING RHYTHM ANNA MOLLY AND DAMIAN CHAPARRO Anna Molly and Djamasté invite you to reawaken your bundle of frequencies with this ecstatic dance journey. We will ground, flow, and breath ourselves into a moving meditation beyond the self. All that's needed is your body, the beats and your innate intelligence.
MERIDIAN ENERGY DANCE KIMBERLEY JADE Meridians are the energy pathways in our body; they flow and supply our organs with essential energy and qi in order to function at our best. Meridian Energy Dance is the perfect way to clear these pathways while having fun. This is a fusion of the ancient Chinese art of balancing meridians by energetic massage and a passion for dance, led by a renowned sound alchemist and DJ.
SYNERGY VINYASA YOGA NOWHERE YOGA A fluid and dynamic yoga practice based on the Yoga Synergy style, bringing the energizing benefits of traditional hatha yoga to modern bodies. This yoga practice is fun and challenging, while offering variations that make it accessible to all levels, and is designed by physiotherapists to be safe for the joints and deeply nourishing to our internal body systems. 58 Luminate Festival 2019
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KISS AT ELECTRONIC ZONE DANCING IN YOUR ELEMENTS KIMBERLEY JADE Have you ever wondered how your organs and body parts want to move? You will go on a journey into your body through the five elements; fire, earth, metal, water and wood. Journey into each organ and emotion associated with the elements, for a powerful integrative and interactive play and dance!
DISSOLVE DANCE - DANCING TO FREEDOM NIK CHUNG DisSolve Dance encourages you to explore, dive deep and let go by a carefully curated soundscape and intuitive guidance. There is no choreography and you are invited to use your body, mind and emotions, to elevate your spirit through the power of dance. Connect with yourself, with others and the music and set yourself free!
MOVIES & DOCUMENTARIES The intention of the movies being screened at Luminate 2019 is to help raise awareness about the many areas of human activity that are having an impact on the planet and society in these times, to show positive solutions as well as new discoveries in physics, health and consciousness. The movies are selected for best quality of presentation in terms of factual evidence, as well as engaging the viewer in an intuitive sense of the truth of each subject discussed, with the goal of resonating with a wide range of interests that people bring to Luminate. The themes throughout the schedule include: ecology, earth awareness, food resilience, health & healing, new perspectives, extraterrestrials & other dimensions, UFOs, free energy, sacred geometry, new science, new physics, spirituality & consciousness, ancient & modern mysteries. The movies will be screened in the Marama marquee from 9pm till 3am each night except for shorter times on the first and last night. Best to bring a blanket to keep warm as it can get cold in the night.
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LAW OF ONE – THE RA MATERIAL LOVE & LIGHT RESEARCH (USA) Luminate is very excited to welcome Jim McCarty & Austin Bridges to share presentations on the Law of One, often referred to as the Ra Material. L/L Research is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and sharing information for the aid of spiritual evolution through channeling. The most prominent of this information to date is the Law of One philosophy shared by Ra during a series of channeling contacts between 1981 and 1984. Don Elkins and Carla L. Rueckert, founders of L/L Research, worked together for 12 years to perfect the channeling process and receive philosophical inspiration and guidance from ex-traterrestrial sources. When Jim McCarty joined them in 1980 they began to receive a new and unique type of channeling contact from those of Ra, a group mind intelligence. For thousands of years those of Ra have sought to teach the Law of One to seekers of truth on Earth who wish to learn of the unity or oneness of all things. This basic law of all creation is buried deep within each of our hearts because we really are one in love and in light, the building blocks of the universe. We are all manifestations of the One Infinite Creator. We are the Creator. Our journey of self-realization is the discovery or remembrance of this essential truth, our essential identity. Through a series of questions and answers, Ra helped lay a metaphysical blueprint of spiritual evolution, from the microcosm to the macrocosm, from the particulars of life on this planet to the life of the cosmos, to the possibilities of healing, transformation, and self-realization for spiritual seekers. “Jim McCarty (co-founder and President of L/L Research) and Austin Bridges (Assistant Director) come to Luminate Festival to offer a series of workshops and presentations that we feel will contribute to Luminate’s vision of fostering heart-centered community flourishing in resonance with nature. The nature of the material and information we share is rooted firmly in love, compassion, and service to others. It encourages the recognition of the unifying and interconnected relationship to all people and things. 60 Luminate Festival 2019
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We believe the evolution and transformation of the self is intrinsically linked to the transfor-mation of society, and fostering a greater relationship among people and with nature. Through a basic introduction to the Law of One and other L/L Research information, a framework of spiritual evolution—through self-reflection, forgiveness, acceptance, and service to others—can be offered. This basic framework can be built upon to relate to specific topics, such as navigating society and utilizing experiences for spiritual catalyst, fostering community and interpersonal relationships, service through healing the Earth, the metaphysical connection between ourselves and nature, service to others, and more. Our hope is that these workshops will offer a sacred space for attendees to learn and reflect on their spiritual evolution in the uniquely conducive atmosphere of Luminate. We believe that not only will these workshops contribute to the positive and spiritual atmosphere of Luminate, but they will enable attendees to integrate their experiences at the festival into their deeper being. Both equipped with a holistic spiritual framework and transformed by their experiences at Luminate, attendees can carry these into the world and their transformations can touch the rest of society.”
L/L RESEARCH WORKSHOPS AT LUMINATE 2019 A History of the Ra Contact, Law of One & L/L Research The Nature of Channelling Balancing the Energy Centres of the Human Body Jim’s Morning Offering – Meditation
JIM MCCARTY Jim continues to travel and teach the philosophies and materials discovered by L/L Re-search, and maintains weekly meditation and channeling meetings to continue the research of metaphysical philosophy that began decades ago. In his free time, he creates wonderful gardens and stonework and enjoys beauty, nature, dance, and silence.
AUSTIN BRIDGES Austin joined L/L Research in 2013 after years of experience in the sustainable agriculture-and local food movements, farming and making cheese in central North Carolina. As Assis-tant Director of L/L Research, his duties range from daily administrative work to formulating and executing long-term projects to help share L/L Research’s material with interested seekers.
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CIRCUS SPACE Come grow! We have some truly elite performers, tutors and creatures here to share awesome knowledge and breathtaking performances. Our workshops are accessible and open to all ages and abilities, so get ready for some epic upgrades. We have heaps of practice toys but bring your own if you have them! In the evenings the Circus Space will be hosting fire jams. Come and be guided through your first burn or if you’re already familiar with the flame, come and jump in! You will see us spread throughout the festival, performing and roving around in style, spreading wonder and glee. Statement of intent: We are here to openly and actively spread and share knowledge, to represent the power of the pathways and disciplines that have shaped our lives and identities so profoundly, that they may provide similar transformative benefits to our wider tribe.
ABIGAIL ROSE Abigail Rose trained in multiple circus disciplines in New Zealand. She specialises in aerial rope and double trapeze and has been working for the circus in South Africa on multiple projects for the past year. Abigail will be teaching Intro to Aerial Trapeze.
ALINA STORTO Alina has recently exploded into the New Zealand flow scene, finding peace and growth in this wonderful community of growth and sharing. She is excited to bring dragonstaff and ropedart knowledge to Luminate, with a passion for sharing and explosive, emotionally engaging performances.
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ALI THOMPSON Ali is a passionate freestyle dancer and embodiment enthusiast hailing from Scotland. Her current creativity lies in inspiring people to drop into their bodies and to be able to move from within, creating presence and stillness. Ali will be teaching Introductory Contact Dance.
BECK FINN Beck has been involved in circus arts since 1996 where she completed a diploma in Circo-Arts from the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology. She teaches circus classes in Motueka, specialising in aerial, acrobatics, poi, hoop and gymnastics. Beck will be teaching Introduction to Aerials.
BETH ST JOHN Beth has been working as a circus performer for 5 years, mostly as a group acrobat but also performing chair stacking, aerial straps and silks. Her keen eye will help get you into balance as she coaches and corrects your form. Beth will be teaching Partner Stretching and Handstands.
BODHI LOVE Bodhi loves to join circus crews wherever they cross his path as a traveller. Taking a year adventure in New Zealand is a big leap and he is stoked to link up with the worldwide flow tribe! Bodhi will be teaching Dragon Staff Continued.
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FANNY REXA Fanny Rexa is a a passionate aerial silks teacher for kids and adults. She started circus six years ago in Dargaville before moving to Taranaki and starting the Taranaki circus community. She facilitates kids zones and specialises in making silks easy and accessible. Fanny will be teaching Aerial Silks for Kids and Adults.
FLOW MENTALITY Flow is a multi-prop artist with skills in hoop, levitation wand, rope dart, fans, poi and dragon staff. She found her love of flow in 2011 and is a now member of the Auckland fire community. She performs at festivals and events and teaches hoop workshops. Flow will be teaching Foundations of Hooping.
GULIHOOP Gulihoop has been performing with hoops for four years, working full time to entertain on cruise ships and hotels. She has performed in front of thousands, dancing on stage and with fire. She will be sharing hoop and performance knowledge, spreading her passion and light, teaching Hooping for Everyone.
HAMISH IRWIN Hamish has experience in both contact staff and dragon staff. He is involved in the running of Christchurch fire nights and the UC Flow Club. His passion for teaching and sharing has contributed to the rapid growth of the flow community in Christchurch. Hamish will be teaching Introductory Contact Staff and Contact Staff Continued.
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HAMISH ROSS-CRICHTON Hamish spends his time training ninjas and organising flow communities. His passion for performance and expression is matched only by his desire to spread knowledge and watch those around him grow. Hamish loves mixing props of all types and kinds searching for flow in the chaos.
IMOGEN RAINE Imogen works full time as a circus performer/teacher and children's entertainer in Melbourne and through being in the circus scene for over 10 years has acquired many skills to share! She specialises in making circus accessible and fun for all. Imogen will be teaching Giant Bubbles and Hoop Fun for Everyone!
JOEL LAWRY Joel is a fire and flow powerhouse! Having taught in circus communities all over the world, and coordinator for fire and flow events, he has heaps of knowledge and love to offer. He believes that play is a fundamental part of human expression and a fantastic way to learn flow arts, his workshops and performances focus on finding your playfulness and experimentation.
JORDAN SHASKEY Jordan is an enthusiastic fire spinner specialising in dragon staff. She regularly attends fire nights and performs in Christchurch and Dunedin. She loves to add costume elements into her performance. Jordan will be teaching Introductory Dragon Staff and Dragon Staff Continued.
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JOSH SMYTHE Josh has been absolutely formed by the flame. Since first encountering fire performance through the Dunedin Fire and Circus Club, this discipline has honed every aspect of his existence. Josh will be slinging vibes, fanteors and ropestaffs and exhibiting a whole range of energetic and space bending performances.
KARL WULFF Karl is a multi-prop performer with 13 years experience in the trade, both teaching and performing. He is passionate about fire safety and giving people the power. Teaching and sharing skills is the best way to learn! Karl will be teaching Fire Safety for Prop Building and Performance, Basics of Prop Building, and Poi Throws.
KWIK Kwik is an experienced fire spinner who has a passion for teaching people. He specialises in puppyhammer and teaching people how to find their flow state. His style is technical and slick with explosive bursts of focus and control. Kwik will be teaching Finding the Beat and Puppyhammer.
LISA SCHADY Through hoop, Lisa connects to the inner child and finds the perfect dance partner! She uses hoops in her work with children and youth with disabilities to help them make sense of the world and feel freedom. Lisa will be teaching Hula Hoop Isolations – Illusions and Magic! and Hula Hoop Dance – Finding Flow!
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LULAHOOPS Lula fell in with the magic of hooping after picking up a hoop at a festival and hasn't looked back since. She sees hoop dance and fire spinning as an expressive art form and is passionate about teaching others how to find flow through hoop. Lula will be teaching Introductory Hoop and Interpretive Hoop Dance.
LYNDAL JEFFERIES Lyndal has had 20 years fire performance with poi and many types of fan - folding, lotus and fixed. She also specialises in burlesque fire performance. Her craft has taken her to fantastic locations all over the world and now she is back to share. Lyndal will be teaching Introductory Fans Intro and Contact Dance Jam.
MATTHEW DELL Having travelled the world performing and teaching, such as facilitating fire events for the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors in New York, Matthew has a variety of skills to show and share! Matt will be teaching Introductory Dragon Staff, Dragon Staff: Flowosophy Fundamentals (Advanced), and Contact Staff Continued.
MEGASOL Megasol dabbles with most flow props, specialising in rope dart, poi, and dragon staff. She also co-founded the University of Canterbury Flow Club and helps run flow nights. She has taught flow arts at festivals and in schools. Meg will be teaching Beginner Ropedart, Ropedart Continued, History and Benefits of Poi, and Intro Ropedart. Luminate Festival 2019
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MIKEY Mikey is a multi-prop fire spinner, starting his flow journey at the Dunedin Fire and Circus Club (DFCC). He specialises in poi, contact staff and double staff. He has taught and performed at a number of festivals. Mikey will be teaching Contact Staff Continued and Advanced Contact Staff.
NATHAN MCINTYRE Nathan works with fire staff and fire sword. He has a background in gymnastics and circus aerials. He also works developing performance art installations inspired by nature and light for festivals, along with many roving performances and events. Nathan will be teaching Staff and Movement and Body Movement.
PHIL KUDERNAK Phil is from Germany and has been spinning poi for four years, including LED and fire poi. He ran workshops at flow festivals in Magdeburg, Germany and is excited to come to Luminate to share his skills and knowledge! Phil will be teaching Poi Intro and Poi Continued.
PIPI-AYESHA Pipi teaches circus to a variety of levels, with skills including aerials, acro-balance, acrobatics, stilts, juggling and physical theatre. Pipi specialises in aerials and stilts, combining them with physical theatre and aerial dance. Pipi will be teaching Have a go at Circus!, Aerial Choreography and Circus Fit: Conditioning and Stretch for Circus.
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ROBBIE MAC Robbie has pursued the flow and fire arts as a path to personal growth. Channeling his inner monk, he brings epic performances and a high degree of focus to these practices. Robbie will be teaching Introductory Double Staff and Sword Swag.
ROSE CAVELL-TAYLOR Rose loves to connect with the flow arts family all around the world and is super stoked to be able to come to teach and perform on the sacred mountain! Rose will be teaching Introductory Dragon Staff.
SATORI MAYELL Satori is a rare and majestic creature heavily involved in the Christchurch flow tribe. Satori’s poi style pulls from a range of Youtube videos, peer input, salsa dance and whatever else she’s been up to that week. Satori will be teaching Intro to Poi (History, Planes, Direction), Poi Continued, and Intro to Fire Spinning.
STEVEN MORRISON Steven as been fire spinning for three years. He dabbles in Dragon staff, poi, contact staff and rope dart. He has a smooth and organic flow style with small hints of tech, and loves to teach others - passing on the knowledge that has transformed his life.
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TWISTY TWINZ These identical twin sisters' playful, positive personalities are bound to leave a sparkle on anyone's face! Currently based in Nelson, NZ, where they teach and perform when not on tour around the globe. The Twisties will be teaching Partner Acrobatics `Moving Balances´, Hand Balance and Inversions, and Aerial Silk and Sling.
XANTHE Practising circus and flow arts since 2009, Xanthe rapidly became involved in organising flow festivals. As a performance artist, Xanthe's skills lie in a range of flow arts, such as poi, poi juggling, hoop, fans, dragon staff.
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HAUORA – HEALING HUB
HAUORA – HEALING HUB Hauora is a quiet place to hear the earth. Come to be nurtured, restored and to gather knowledge of the healing arts. Dedicated to holistic and alternative therapies, visit Hauora to recharge mind, body and soul. Experience the different modalities qualified practitioners have to offer with massage that includes: Thai yoga massage, Russian, deep tissue, sports and foot massage. In addition, other healing modalities will be available including; sound therapy, vocal diagnosis, acupuncture, kinesiology, energy healing, readings with human design and many more. Healing sessions are available from practitioners from midday Wednesday, then daily from 9am-5pm at a range of prices, to be paid only in Lumins. Prices vary according to the healing technique and duration. Bookings can be made directly with the healers or by visiting Awhina, the Hauora info hub, where a Volunteer will be there to assist you.
AROHA Aroha offers a quiet space to sit, stretch, meditate and freely share knowledge on therapeutic skills and healing with a friend or loved one. Bring your own massage resources – massage tables are provided.
TOHORÃ Health and wellbeing Knowledge & Inspirational Sharing Sessions (workshops) are scheduled each day at Tohorā, the learning space within Hauora. During the night, Tohorā becomes a sound healing sanctuary.
SOUND HEALING SANCTUARY: NIGHTS AT TOHORÃ Curated and held by the sound healers at Luminate, it is a deep and heartfelt offering of a relaxing space of aural intention, and an invitation to engage with a new consciousness around sound; an opportunity to tune in to a fuller resonance with ourselves and others, and tune up to the higher frequencies of human consciousness. As this is an evening activity please be self-responsible about nurturing your body for warmth and optimal receptivity, and feel free to bring blankets or cushions, and perhaps a warm drink from Chillounge or Superfood café.
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KNOWLEDGE & INSPIRATIONAL SHARING SESSIONS AT HAUROA CALM MIND / FREE SPIRIT; QIGONG JAY GLUBB
Cultivate your internal energies and the connection between heart and mind. Develop an internal dialogue with oneself; the how and why. When people become aware of these thoughts and begin to show them another way, we can access the deeper wisdom and understanding that we all have. We will look at how to enter into a calm meditative state and the benefits of understanding the mind.
CHAKRA MASSAGE SARAH PARKER We will do a brief individual chakra analysis followed by pairs having the opportunity to be guided to give and receive a chakra balance/massage. Using a blend of seed sounds with either oil or sandalwood paste. We will finish with a guided chakra meditation. One yoga mat to share is ideal, or a blanket / towel to lie on.
COMMUNICATION FOR CONNECTION SUSIE SPILLER Dive into compassionate communication with yourself and others, where shift happens. Here you will learn new ways of connecting in moments of joy and conflict. NVC (Non Violent Communication) is a practical toolkit to cultivate your values. Understand where others are coming from, see their humanity and create authentic connections with yourself and others.
COMMUNICATION WITH ANIMALS REBECCA GAMBLES Have you ever wondered what your pet would say to you if they could talk? We will be looking at what kind of information animals share with you and how our animals assist us in our lives. Our pets may have helped us; from taking physical ailments from us, assisting emotional problems and comforting us through difficult periods of our lives.
CONSCIOUS CONNECTED BREATHING IAN GALL Conscious connected breathing (re-birthing) is a holistic breathing technique that enlivens the body and brings about a state of deep relaxation. By lying comfortably and breathing fully and openly, one can enter into a trance-like state by super-ventilating the body. This can bring about deep healing, release energetic blockages and give insight into one's subconscious conditioning. Please bring something to lie on and a blanket or shawl. Luminate Festival 2019
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DECODING THE BODY - A TOOL FOR TRANSFORMATION AND FREEDOM NIK CHUNG Your body is a powerhouse of knowledge and a vehicle for transformation! But do you know how to use this well? Body representation and more will be explored in this fun and interactive workshop. For practitioners / teachers of movement and anyone interested in gaining a more holistic and practical way to more freedom in their lives!
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND SELF-AWARENESS JILLIAN SAWERS Do you ever get annoyed, anxious, jealous, disappointed, sad or confused? If so, you are probably human! However, by becoming aware of the difference between emotions, feelings and the role that ego plays in our daily emotional journeys, we can learn to navigate life’s hurricanes and stay safely centred in the ‘I’ of the storm. Jillian will also present Healing Your Home From Geopathic Stress and Dowsing – An Ancient Tool For Modern Life
HERBAL PHARMACIES TYSON HAMMOND Create your own herbal pharmacy from the common herbs growing around you. How to identify, harvest, process and use the herbs and which herbs are best for which part of your body. Improvisational theatre will be used as a tool during this workshop to help you remember the information presented.
HORMONE BALANCE AMY MCCOMB Working with hormone balance the transformational way; New Zealand plant based forest aid. What is hormone balance and are there different levels of this? We will look at the transformative processes women go through in their lives; implementing forest aid - NZ medicine plants and native trees - to support this physically, emotionally and spiritually. Amy will also present Music Journey with the Frequencies and Forest Medicine of NZ Bush
INTRODUCTION TO PAST LIVES REBECCA GAMBLES As a past-life regressionist, Rebecca will discuss how physical pain, limiting belief, fear or relationship problems can come from past life trauma. She will look at how past-lives can affect our current lives in the way of our physical bodies, belief systems and personal relationships (including with pets) and how past-life regression has helped people move forward in their current lives. 74 Luminate Festival 2019
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INTRODUCTION TO THE ART AND SCIENCE OF BREATHING NOWHERE YOGA A deep dive into the physiology of the breath; the science of how and why it's beneficial to learn how to breathe less than normal. We will look at common issues that restrict our breathing and how to address them with practical exercises and gentle partner work to liberate the breath.
JIM’S MORNING OFFERING - MEDITATION JIM MCCARTY Jim starts every day with a routine he calls his "Morning Offering”, and he will offer this to Luminate Participants at 6am. Jim will begin with sharing a brief insight into the nature of meditation and then will hold space for 30 minutes of silent meditation. After that he will read excerpts from the Law of One from the Ra Contact material to commence the day with hearts and minds focused on our spiritual journeys. Jim will be happy to stay for Q&A. Bring warm clothes & blankets!
KIRTAN COLLECTIVE ANAHATA YOGA RETREAT Open your heart and clear your head with ‘kirtan’; an active sound meditation practice. Join Anahata Yoga Retreat, Prosad and other musicians every evening for joyful chanting, sacred music, rhythm, expression and dancing in this uplifting yoga practice of singing transformative mantras. Atmabhava from Anahata Yoga Retreat will also present The Power of Sound
LATCH ON, LISTEN AND LEARN TRACY BOTICA This is an opportunity to celebrate and learn about breastfeeding. Every breastfeeding family has a story to share and those stories are full of knowledge and insight for future families. Calling mothers and fathers of today and mothers and fathers of tomorrow. Come and breastfeed your baby, celebrate the breastfeeding you have done or learn for the future.
REFLEXOLOGY — THRIVING HEALTH FOR EVERYONE SHANTI SMITH Come and experience some blissful foot work! Foot reflexology is a simple and easy to learn hands-on healing tool. You will learn the basic techniques of reflexology and gain an understanding of the principles behind the therapy with a focus on digestion. Bring clean feet and a pillow or blanket if possible.
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RELAX, RECHARGE AND RESTORE WITH QIGONG RACHEL MAGUIRE This session will help you find a place of deep relaxation and a deepened awareness of and connection with your own life force energy with some easy to learn Qigong exercises. It will finish with a lying relaxation and heart meditation, leaving you in a blissful state after marinating in healthy and positive Qi. Rachel will also present Heart Space Healing
SACRED EARTH MEDICINE AOTEAROA JULES BRIGHT Sacred Earth Medicine is a window into the magic of nature and our beautiful relationship therein. We will learn of and taste a few native plants of Aotearoa and will truly understand how we can move forward in positive, interactive ways with our health and that of our planet's.
REFLEXOLOGY FOR MAIDENS, MOTHERS AND CRONES JACKIE SEGERS As we transition from maiden, mother to crone, our changing bodies and hormonal cycles allow us to connect to this beautiful journey of womanhood. Reflexology is based on the concept of a complete map of your body on the feet and ears. By working these areas we can ease imbalances, releasing tension and promoting energetic flow.
TRADITIONAL EAST ASIAN MEDICINE IN THE 21ST CENTURY ALAN JANSSON Learn the fundamental principles of yin and yang and the five elements and how we might best utilise these principles to enhance our lives in the 21st century. Participants will benefit from the huge wellspring of knowledge of traditional oriental medicine and utilise this understanding to increase their ability to enjoy better health.
YUAN QIGONG ALI KAY You will experience Ren Yuan which is one of the nine Yuan Qigong forms. It consists of coordinated flowing movements to move energy deep into the body while also improving flexibility, balance and overall health. Movements sequentially address the five main body parts moving from head to toe.
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Intuitive Massage JACKIE RODRIGUEZ Public Access $15 /2hours www.waitapusprings.com
Jackie’s unique intuitive massage supports people to move into new ways of being. As well as providing a deeply relaxing physical experience, Jackie helps people connect with and release blocked emotion and ingrained psychological patterns stored in the body. Find Jackie at HAUORA HEALING ZONE Daily 10am -5pm 1 hour $80 • half hour $50
RUSSIAN MASSAGE Intergration of traditional Russian massage techniques with the intuitive energy, developed through the practice of yoga, aikido and meditation.
Work with physical, mental and energy levels, and as a result stimulate the natural healing processes in body and mind. CONTACT JULIA
027 525 8004 jul_nz@yahoo.com
Kinesiology / Coach / Channel Ecstatic Dance DJ Using an infusion of muscle testing, sound, music and dance, Kimberley provides support in all areas of life. “Kinesiology is a simple non-invasive system of bringing about balance in all areas of your life, physically, biochemically, mentally and emotionally”. Kinesiology clinic in Auckland. Travels & runs clinic via Skype. Ecstatic Dance & conscious movement events Live DJ & music performances Festivals & Parties
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SOUND HEALING SANCTUARY Tune in and Tune up! A new initiative for Luminate 2019, the Sound Healing Sanctuary is an intentional, ambient aural landscape for relaxation, meditation and healing heart-brain coherence, through the interplay of sound and silence offered by sound healers and musical alchemists. The Sound healing journeys are scheduled each evening from Thursday onwards. 9pm - 1am Sound Alchemists – live musicians offer sound healing journeys. 1am - 5am Recorded soundscapes: soothing sonic journeys from around the world. Refer to the schedule for full details.
OPENING NIGHT OF SOUND HEALING THURSDAY 31ST JANUARY, DIRECTLY AFTER THE WELCOME CEREMONY, 10PM Join the Sacred Sound Journey with sound healer Nikki Wimsett to open the heart and set clear intentions for our festival. Nikki uses rose quartz crystal bowls and instruments tuned to 432 hz & 528hz, the vibration of nature and our deeper heart resonance. She will be joined by Georgia Duder-Wood and Sonia Wilson, both healers working in voice, to open and tune the space and ourselves to the energies of the crystal mountain on which we gather.
INTEGRATION WITH SOUND HEALING WEDNESDAY 6TH FEBRUARY, DIRECTLY AFTER THE INTEGRATION CEREMONY, 10PM Nikki Wimsett and other healers will offer meditative, reflective sounds, in interplay with silence, to help integrate, anchor and embody the highest frequencies, the learnings and understandings of your Luminate journey, offering gratitude for the coming together in celebration, wisdom sharing, and collective growth.
AMY MCCOMB Herbalist, healer and intuitive empathy, Amy offers Plant Rhythms: a deep space for people to mindfully receive music with the frequencies of the forest, to sense for themselves how plants work in our bodies, cellularly and on medicinal levels. She will be providing a deeply relaxing and internal journey space with plant frequencies and music. 78 Luminate Festival 2019
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CARLOS REIGEL Becoming sound, traversing sonic landscapes, multi-instrumentalist Carlos Riegel works in service of music as a tool for the awakening of collective consciousness. Weaving subtle and intricate classical guitar, didgeridoo, hand drums, clarinet, flutes and vocal incantations, Carlos transports his audiences into a world of subtle magic.
ESHUA BOLTON A Murrawarri man, Eshua works actively for the preservation of his culture and is guided by his ancestors. The Dreamtime Activation Ceremony offers a powerful field of intentional, meditational vibrations using didgeridoo to create whole body communication. Activating our healing potential, Eshua guides us as we remember how to connect and harmonise as multi-dimensional beings.
GEORGIA DUDER-WOOD Curator of the Sanctuary, Georgia is a professional singer and healer working in sound. Her journey in the healing potential of sound accelerated with training in Ascended Master Consciousness, yoga and Naad (sound) yoga. Deeply honoring the potential of the human voice to shift energy, she offers a finely tuned and texturally hued instrument improvising in play with ambient soundscape.
HEARTSOUND Using the ancient essence of black hemp didgeridoos, the mystical sounds of the Mayan temple flute, interwoven with sacred chanting, HeartSound take you on a sonic healing journey, resonating deeply inside your body, gently moving you into a deep state of relaxation and helping you tune into the inner vibrations of the universe. Luminate Festival 2019
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JODASA Playing a unique blend of bouzouki and bass, ‘bassouki’ master Jon Sanders offers Air on a G String: the conscious, subconscious and unconscious interplay of a sound bath in G and the sacred silences between these states. Impishly playful, deeply meditative vibrations evoking sensations of rustic bliss, faithful love and peaceful emotions of the heart.
KIMBA JADE DJ Kimba Jade shifts consciousness with her array of ambient tunes, landscaping a path to divinity. Kimba Jade’s passion is music, exploring sound and its healing benefits. She takes people on a journey into relaxation and meditation with sound that stimulates the heart, creating soundscapes with deep, loving intention.
NIGEL GAVIN Through his wide and deep musicality, stringed instrument master Nigel Gavin is considered one of New Zealand's musical treasures. With a 7-string guitar and a set of loop pedals at his feet, Nigel’s unique improvisations conjure up a rich tapestry of ethereal sounds and an invitation to introspection and meditation.
NIKKI WIMSETT Space holder for Sanctuary, Nikki offers Heart-Song Chant, using heart chakra, crystal singing bowls and 432hz and 528hz (the vibration of nature our deeper resonance) tuning forks. She honours the heart vibration of creation, assisting us to open and unite, honouring our ancestors, Gaia and ourselves and guiding us to our natural state of love.
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PROSAD A multi-instrumentalist and singer, Prosad travels the world sharing his unique blend of sitar, guitar, reggae and world music. He has studied the esoteric connection between sound, vibration, mantra, music and self-realisation for 20 years with Himalayan Meditation Master, Tulshi Sen and has also studied sitar for many years with sarode maestro Alam Khan, son of the legendary Ustad Ali Akbar Khan Sahib.
SIKA Sika is a musician and artist based in Takaka. He has been offering Sound Journeys internationally for over 25 years. He creates a beautiful, safe space to journey inward and connect with our true self, allowing Spirit to guide the sounds from natural instruments including didgeridoo, drum, native flutes and taonga pūoro , Māori 'singing treasures'.
SONIA WILSON Space holder for the Sanctuary, Sonia Wilson is a Franco-American singer, musician and sound healer. Drawing inspiration from her musical travels to share medicine melodies from different cultures, she creates soothing soundscapes using her voice and a variety of sound healing instruments: tuning forks, kalimba, gentle ukulele playing, Ti.
7 CHAKRA SOUND JOURNEY Featured at 1am every night in the Sanctuary, this album takes the listener into a relaxed and meditative state of presence. Co-created by Carlos Riegel and Alice Sea with the intention to raise awareness of our Body - Mind - Spirit connection, each one of the seven tracks targets our main energy points, commonly known as Chakras. Lay down and relax, let the music guide your journey.
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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES
CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES Children, teenagers and families are an integral part of the festival, as Luminate creates a community inclusive of everyone. The non-alcohol, safe, peaceful atmosphere makes this the perfect festival for all ages. The KISS (workshops) schedule includes many sessions suitable for all ages, as well as those specifically for children & teenagers. The Village Stage at the market area provides storytelling and entertainers. From 10am-midday each day the Circus Zone will be hosting introductory Circo-arts workshops, fostering new skills and confidence, perfect for children, youth & adults! The festival atmosphere will be sure to create beautiful memories for a lifetime. Families can camp together and team up with other parents to share child-minding by day and night, so everyone has a chance to enjoy the festival. You are welcome to bring your bikes to explore the festival site.
WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH AROMATHERA-PLAY! ADI ROSA Come on a magical journey into the natural scents. Play with wild orange moon sand and calming lavender cloud dough. Make scent-sational essential oil-diffusing jewellery from lava stones and natural wood. Craftily blend energising or calming relaxing potions to take home - or create your own unique signature perfume! For children, youths and their parents.
BEE PLAY CORY STESSEN Come experience the life of the beehive through interactive storytelling, playing, crafting, and dancing. Bees are some of the most wondrous creatures and they play one of the most vital roles as pollinators in the world of flowers. Children will surely walk away with the bee buzz! For children from 4 to 12 years.
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JUST DANCE CHILDREN HESTER PHILLIPS In this dance workshop, children will be guided to dance in their own unique way. Using their own creativity we will create a dance to share with others. All welcome, even if you have never been to a dance class before. For children 8-12 years.
DRAMA FUN SARAH PARKER Come along for a fun time playing theatre games, improvising, devising and learning some basic theatre skills. We will start with some icebreakers and theatre games then move onto some theatre exercises, such as mirroring and tableaus, then onto some group devising. You will have an enjoyable time making new friends and connections. Suitable for all ages.
KIDZ MAGIC SHOW JAY GLUBB Experience a comedy show for all ages with juggling, magic, ducks and more. Suitable for all ages but aimed at children.
KIDZ YOGA JO WILCOX This will be fun, creative and interactive; combining games, music, storytelling and yoga poses, with breathing exercises, guided relaxation and meditation. Aimed at children from 4 to 6 years, parents are also welcome. Jo will also present Kids Yoga Sessions for children 7 to 10
MUSIC IS FUN! MAX SCHOLLAR-ROOT A participatory workshop and musical play-space for children to enjoy percussion, play and dancing. Children are welcomed into the space with offerings of instruments to play and some familiar music played live. There will be singing, dancing and action songs - all the time encouraging the children to participate actively and creatively. For children 6 years and under.
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PLANTING WHOLESOME SEEDS - A PLAYFUL EXPLORATION OF MINDFULNESS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES JAIME HOWELL Music, song, games and exercises to attune young people and their families towards the wholesome power of mindfulness. Neuroscience has shown us that mindfulness supports positive changes in the structure of the brain and nervous system. Together in a supportive group we will explore mindfulness in a fun and playful way. For children of 7 years and up, parents must attend.
STRENGTHENING THE CHILD-PARENT RELATIONSHIP WITH PLAY FRANKIE DEAN Does your child draw or paint? Do you respond with “what is it?” or “I love it!”? In this workshop we will draw with and listen to each other in pairs. During our drawing process, you will discover new information about yourself and how to communicate. You and your child will have a different sense of being seen, heard and understood. For children 4 to 8 years, parents must attend. Frankie will also present Developing Emotional Literacy and Strengthening Relationships. For children 4 to 8 years, parents must attend.
THE ADVENTURES OF SAPPHIRE AND ASH NICK DUVAL-SMITH An adventurous series of episodes about Sapphire and Ash; a sister and brother on holiday on the West Coast of Aotearoa/NZ. The audience will be taken on a journey through a landscape that we build together through storytelling. Suitable for all ages, parents are also welcome. Suitable for all ages, parents are also welcome. Nick will also present Further Adventures of Sapphire and Ash.
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE, BUT IS THERE A DROP TO DRINK? CJ WEBSTER Interactive activities focused on water. How much do we use? Where is it all? How does some get dirty? How can we help? The aim is to educate children while they have fun and to learn about how special our freshwater is, some of the challenges we face and how to look after it. Appropriate for all ages but aimed at children. CJ will also present Zeroing in on Zero Waste for children from 6 to 12 years.
This is a selection of Knowledge & Inspirational Sharing sessions especially for children & teens. Refer to the 84 Luminate Festival 2019 printed schedule for the full program.
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CONSCIOUS FOOD - LUMINATE CAFES
CONSCIOUS FOOD - LUMINATE CAFES Luminate runs 5 cafes within the festival to offer high quality, organic, nutrient-dense, conscious food & refreshments, plus a coffee café. All menus are vegetarian or vegan and cater for a range of dietary options. We are liaising with local organic growers in Golden Bay to produce as much of the fresh produce requirements as possible. Dry goods are bought in bulk from leading NZ organic suppliers. Kai Organic, situated in the Village Market, offers a range of nutritious breakfast, lunch & dinner meals. The menu specialises in ketogenic options (low carb/ moderate protein, high healthy fats), and also caters for gluten free, along with traditional vegetarian & vegan meals. Using seasonal ingredients and plenty of fermented additions, the meals are wholesome, ethical, healing and replenishing. Our intention is to offer a visionary menu which will not only feed people with deeply nourishing food energy but will also serve as an inspirational, transformative experience. Superfood Café, by the Lunasa Stage, will nourish to the fullest potential with super food smoothies, raw savory dishes, fresh vibrant salads, hot soul-warming elixirs and teas…..plus delicious breakfasts, nutritious energy balls, superfood chocolates and raw cakes. Stay energized for the dancefloor with a freshly squeezed vegetable juice or a warm cacao, maca or tumeric drink. Chillounge Café We invite you to relax and get cosy with a hot chai, cacao, herbal tea and a healthy home- made treat in the Chillounge, enjoying atmospheric soundscapes and downtempo grooves, day and night. Earth Fire Pizza Café Enjoy the social interactions in the Village Market with a scrumptious wood fired pizza that is made with organic stoneground New Zealand flour, topped with fresh local ingredients. Vegan and gluten free options available. E-Zone Café While enjoying the eclectic selection of dance grooves at the Electronic Zone, the E-Zone Café will keep you revved up with Organic Fair Trade coffee, herbal teas and daily baked treats. The Café will also serve a cold, energizing yerba mate brew - a refreshing beverage that will keep you grooving. You can find the Canaan Coffee Café in the lively Village Market, where you will find a wide selection of delicious coffees, hot drinks and freshly baked goods. The Fair Trade organic coffee beans are directly sourced from small farmers of TimorLeste by a local roastery. Besides local cow’s milk, the hot drinks can be prepared with daily fresh almond, soy or oat milk from our own Luminate ‘Mylkery’. These 5 cafes are fundraisers for Luminate Festival Trust, all proceeds go towards covering the costs of
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VILLAGE MARKET
VILLAGE MARKET The Village Market at Luminate provides the festival community with a wide choice of healthy food & refreshments, arts & crafts, music and entertainment. There is plenty of shade and many places to relax with friends and family. Food outlets are vegetarian or vegan, and are selected for their diversity of menus and conscious approach to nutrition. Traders are encouraged to use organic ingredients where possible. There will be a range of delicious refreshments, snacks, and meals inspired by cuisine from around the world. Disposable and single use items are not used or sold in the market. This has been in place since the first Luminate in 2008, and has resulted in a very successful outcome each festival whereby rubbish is not being generated by the market & cafes. There are no rubbish bins or recycling facilities at Luminate, so that all Participants are required to engage with self-responsibility for their use of resources. You can hire ceramic plates, cups & cutlery from Luminate’s eco-dish service, or bring your own re-useable items. There is a dish-wash facility provided for convenience, and a composting area close by for any food leftovers. Some market traders also provide re-useable crockery. The Village Market also has an extensive selection of arts, crafts, funky clothes, festival fashion, hats, jewelry, natural products, poi, juggling & circus gear. Many of the traders are local artisans, and you will find a range of goods which are handmade, from natural materials, recycled, re-purposed or otherwise ethically produced. You can also have the Luminate logo screen-printed on your own clothes. In keeping with Luminate’s waste minimisation strategy, there are no disposable items or products sold in wrapping. All market traders and Luminate cafes will only be accepting payment in Lumins. Cash, eftpos & credit cards can be used at the Lumins Portal to receive Lumins. The Village Stage provides a lively soundscape of original live music and entertainment while you nourish yourself with delicious food, healthy drinks or a tasty snack. The schedule runs from 10am – 8pm each day from Thursday and includes a range of well-known bands, local musicians, improvised jam sessions, poetry, circus performers, children’s entertainers and lots more.
Please refer to the Village Stage section in this schedule for more information on the musicians.
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TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESOURCES
TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESOURCES At Luminate we strive to share knowledge, skills and wisdom that help individuals leave the festival feeling empowered, inspired and motivated to live more in harmony with nature, ourselves and others. MINIMISE IMPACT We’re all about minimising waste, avoiding creating rubbish in the first place, and tackling this at source. All Participants at Luminate are responsible for any resources they use and must pack out everything, leaving no trace. Here's some helpful guidance on what to do with any recycling & rubbish, and where to take it once you leave the festival: • Make sure you sort through all items, wash any cans or containers that can be recycled. • You will need to take your clean recycling and any rubbish items to a council Refuse / Recycling centre, called a Resource Recovery Centre or Transfer Station - see below for directions. • You can buy TDC approved rubbish bags at the supermarket for anything that can’t be recycled, and then there is no charge to dispose of your rubbish when you take it to the Transfer Station. • Refuse /Recycling centres are signposted on the main roads and have large facilities including a range of recycling bins and second hand shops. In fact, they are also great places to score lots of handy resources and upcycle other people's “trash”.
LOCATION OF REFUSE /RECYCLING FACILITIES: Take the Luminate ethos of self-reliance with you; if you have generated any rubbish or recycling then we encourage you to show responsibility and encourage others to do the same. Thankyou! TAKAKA - 45 Scott Road, Takaka. On the road between Takaka and Pohara, off Abel Tasman Drive. Open Mon, Wed, Fri, 8.30am – 4pm. Sat 9am – 4pm. Sun 1.30pm – 4pm. Along with rubbish & recycling facilities there is also a second hand shop which sells items reclaimed from going to the dump. You can visit nearby Labyrinth Rocks while you are there. 88 Luminate Festival 2019
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MOTUEKA - Robinson Road, Mariri. On the right off SH6 after leaving Motueka
towards Nelson. Open Mon to Sat 9am – 4pm. Sun 1.30pm – 4pm.
There is also a recycle shop which sells items reclaimed from going to the dump. NELSON - Nelson ReUse & Recycle Centre, 6 Vivian Place, off Pascoe Street in Tahunanui. (close to airport). Mon to Sat 8am – 4.30pm. Sun 10am – 4.30pm.
As well as rubbish & recycling facilities, there are two reuse shops on site where a wide range of second hand items are available for purchase, including “flash trash” at the front shop.
STAYING IN THE NELSON – TASMAN REGION There is a wide range of accommodation in the Nelson/Tasman region to suit all budgets, from hotels, motels and guest houses to backpackers and camp- sites. There are heaps of places with great food, great music, local artisans, and community events. If you wish to freedom camp: • It's really important that you use your skills of self-reliance and leave no trace. Besides taking your rubbish with you to dispose of properly (see previous page), you will need to be responsible for your toilets needs. • Making a portable compost toilet for solids & paper is fairly easy and you can find DIY examples and instructions on the internet. Out in nature away from it all, it can be acceptable to bury your toilet matter, providing it is not near a stream or source of water. • Carry a spade. Never leave any toilet paper visible on the land! • Avoid the crowds. If there are lots of people already camping, consider finding a quieter spot. Wherever you go or chose to stay, make sure you enjoy yourself and take care of the environment.
Luminate initiatives. Festival 2019 Refer to the Ecology section for more information on Luminate's environmental
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SACRED GEOMETRY AT LUMINATE
SACRED GEOMETRY AT LUMINATE SACRED GEOMETRY From the passion flower or a spiralling galaxy, we see patterns, cycles and forms in nature expressed via geometric patterns and Phi (the golden ratio). Since we began in 2008, Luminate has taken great care to embed golden ratio into all aspects of the festival, including the social dynamics. The festival site layout, alignment of zones, placement of poles, stage design, graphics and logos are all based on the geometry of the rhombic triacontahedron, pentagon, decagon, and rhombic hexecontahedron, providing harmonic resonance with nature, and enhancing ecological consciousness. The symbol in the Luminate logo encodes the sacred geometrical energies of the great rhombic hexecontahedron, which is the hub of the Luminate 'spacecraft flotilla’, providing heart coherence to community on a local and universal scale. 'Spacecraft flotilla’ is a term adopted by the Luminate crew to describe the complex interconnectedness of all the parts of the festival that need to be organized and co-created with a shared vision, ethos and heart connection. When we sing-dance-commune and empathize with nature, our hearts and minds create music in the scale of phi harmonics, forming networks that extend beyond, yet embrace, all time and all space. As Luminate Festival hosts 5 music zones, 5 workshop zones, village market and many other features, all of the activity zones are connected by this sacred geometry, and to the central heart hub, both physically on the land, and in an organisational sense. Golden ratio geometries reveal the invisible web of living systems. At Luminate we use this natural order everywhere we can. This is how we can flow through time-space in harmonic heart coherence. It is time for a focused intent to implement by action the change we would like to see. Luminate shows some cost effective options that can help complete the cycles that are currently broken. The geometry that we use represents the flux energy of creation, and the ability to change and to adapt to whatever is needed at the time from heart space resonance. Diverse perspectives, old and new, are needed so that different possibilities can be explored and the best accepted as a way forward. Hence the need for events to bring people together to gain focus and connect with shared purpose and intent.
Festival 2019 92 Luminate For more information on the Sacred Geometry visit www.luminatefestival.co.nz
CANAAN DOWNS COLLECTIVE
CANAAN DOWNS COLLECTIVE AOTEAROA Canaan Downs is one of New Zealand's most iconic, natural outdoor venues, and has a rich history of music events from the late 1990s to present times. The land also featured as one of The Hobbit film locations, with several sites featuring in the trilogy. Canaan Downs covers 200 acres, with approximately half in native beech forest and half in open grassland. The geomorphology includes karst (limestone) features, deep caves and marble/quartz outcrops. The land contains some of the oldest rock formations in New Zealand, and sits at around 750m elevation in the Pikikirunga mountain range. The Canaan Downs Collective formed in 2011, and raised sufficient funds to purchase the land, becoming responsible kaitiaki-guardians of this beautiful space. This project is an example of cooperative land ownership, sustainable land management, community participation and innovative environmental initiatives. The aims and objectives of the Canaan Downs Collective include: 1. Manage the land in an environmentally and financially sustainable manner. 2. Assist regeneration of the existing Beech forest, re-establish native trees, protect and enhance the biodiversity of the native flora and fauna, and provide a sanctuary for at-risk endemic species. 3. Ensure that Canaan Downs remains available and accessible to our communities for future generations for visitor access, events and activities in keeping with the nature of the environment and the values of Canaan Downs Collective. 4. Develop organic food producing initiatives, such as establishing fruit and nut trees and food gardens. 5. Encourage and support the continuation and sustainability of events on the land which attract significant visitors to the region and have benefits to the wider community. Currently there are close to 40 members of the Collective, comprising of people from the local Nelson-Tasman region and throughout New Zealand, and Luminate Festival Trust is also a key member. We welcome more people to join us. There are opportunities for people who are aligned with the aims, objectives and strategies to support the project, become involved in the land and become a member of the Canaan Downs Collective. If you would like to know more, details will be available to read at the Info Hub. Luminate Festival 2019 For more info on the Canaan Downs Collective visit the website www.canaandowns.org
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Gratitude & Appreciation A world of gratitude to all who participate in and contribute to the co-creation and manifestation of Luminate Festival. Special thanks to all the people who are joining us as Supporters this year, to all the Participants who buy tickets, to the musicians, djs, vjs, workshop presenters, healers, market traders, circus performers, children, seniors, teenagers, service providers, crew and volunteers, and to all the local & national businesses who offer in-kind donations, pay for advertising in this brochure, and otherwise offer support - we give out a massive thank you and appreciation to each one of you! Thank you to the Canaan Downs Collective for being caring Kaitiaki of this land, and who have invested in making this land available for people to enjoy. Thank you to Pikikirunga, an ancient place, and sacred mountain. Thank you to Huriawa for looking after the waters that flow from the hills to the springs, the rivers and the sea. Thank you to the birds of the day and night that inhabit the mountain that sing in each dawn and dusk. Thank you for treading lightly on the earth and caring for all life forms that inhabit this planet.
DATES TUESDAY 29TH JANUARY WEDNESDAY 30TH JANUARY
THURSDAY 31ST JANUARY
LUMINATE 2019 – OVERVIEW 10am gates open to Supporters with Early Arrival Admission Pass. Access to campsite only. 9am Gate opens to all Participants. Settle in, set up camp, explore the location. Hauora-Healing Hub, Village Market, Info Hub and Luminate Cafes open. 8am KISS/Workshops begin at Te Ra, Marama, Circus-Space, Tribal & Tohorã (in Hauora). 10am Village Stage opens. 8pm Welcome Ceremony, all festival Participants are invited. 10pm Music zones open: Chillounge, Electronic Zone & Tribal. 10pm Sound Healing Sanctuary Opens (Tohorã). 10pm Movies & Documentaries begin.
FRIDAY 1ST FEBRUARY
9.30am Lunasa Stage opens. All zones are open.
SATURDAY 2ND FEBRUARY
All zones are open.
SUNDAY 3RD FEBRUARY
All zones are open. 11am - 1pm Activate Ceremony (Lunasa Stage).
MONDAY 4TH FEBRUARY
All zones are open. Lunasa Stage open until after midnight.
TUESDAY 5TH FEBRUARY
WEDNESDAY 6TH FEBRUARY
THURSDAY 7TH FEBRUARY
Electronic Zone, Chillounge, Tribal & Village Stage remain open. Last night of Electronic Zone. 8 - 10 pm Luminessence Circus Show in Circus Space. Last day of KISS/Workshops, Hauora & Village Market. Village Stage open until 6pm 8pm Integrate Ceremony. 10pm Sound Healing Sanctuary - Integration Sound Journey. 10pm Movies & Documentaries. Pack up camp by 5pm. Thank you for leaving no trace.
Refer to Luminate Festival Schedule for full listings of all music, workshops, circus, sound healing, plus activities for children & youth.
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