Lovefest 11.11.25 - Newcastle

EVENT DESCRIPTION
A 5-day camping festival set in the beautiful natural surrounds of Glenrock Lagoon, Newcastle.

This 11:11 marks the 7th year of gathering for Lovefest's iconic annual celebration, and this one will feel like a big community retreat.

Across the five days, you'll enjoy a massive range of conscious workshops, live music, local artists, and curated market stalls, each one offering opportunities to deepen wellness, spark creativity, invite playfulness, and foster real connection.

Our vision is for each person to breathe with joy in their heart and remember the love that lives within, the most powerful healing energy we can cultivate together. 

WHAT TO EXPECT
Special guests CHAD WILKINS, JADE MCVETY, CHRIS LANE, ELISHA XANTAYA, LAVERDE, ALI SKIBA, LUIS PIAZETTA, SONIA BROWN, JOHN SEED, NOSTAVALGIA plus over 30 local artists and facilitators. Camping in magical nature surrounded by Glenrock Lagoon and Beach.

CONNECTION TO SELF

YOGA ~ QIGONG ~ BREATHWORK ~ ECSTATIC DANCE ~ ZENTHAI SHIATSU ~ SOUND JOURNEYS - SELF ENQUIRY ~ MEDITATION ~ MASSAGE ~ MARKET STALLS

CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY 
LIVE MUSIC ~ SONG CIRCLES ~ CONTACT IMPROV ~ EMBODIED AUTHENTIC RELATING - FIRE PERFORMANCES ~ DRUM AND DANCE CIRCLE ~ KIRTAN ~ OPEN MIC ~ JAMS BY THE FIRE - LAUGHING YOGA

CONNECTION TO COUNTRY

FIRST NATIONS CEREMONY & CULTURE ~ NATURE CONNECTION WORKSHOPS 
~ WILDCRAFT~ SURVIVAL SKILLS - LAND CARE GIVING BACK TO THE EARTH

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

With deep reverence and gratitude to the land, we honour the Awabakal & Worimi people, and ancestors of the land that walked and gathered for tens of thousands of years. We connect with the ancestors,  where we come from, and that we come as friends.

We also acknowledge our own ancestors, we feel the presence of those who have come before us and acknowledge the ancient connection between people, earth, and spirit that continues to guide and ground us, flowing through all of creation.

MAGIC MONDAY
The journey continues. We have a full day of surprise workshops coming so stick around for more growth, love and connection. Quality Facilitators, if you have an offering to share, go see Gavin Patterson on site who is managing this day of creative flow and sharing.

TUESDAYS CEREMONY 11:11
This will be a powerful gathering of collective intention, those who are meant to be there will be as we open our hearts together and cultivate a portal for peace and love. This is what the 11:11 event is all about. If you can make it, this will be a very memorable part of the event.

May our time on this land be guided by deep respect, humility, and heartful listening.

Here is the program: 

Video credit: Ryan Jasper.

CAMPING AND FACILITIES

- Toilets
- Warm Showers
- Parking - Vehicle entry with a car pass only. There will be separate areas for tents and vehicles, depending on the ground moisture levels.
- We encourage carpooling where possible to reduce environmental impact onsite.
- Please bring ALL your own camping equipment, incl eating utensils, and everything you will need to be comfortable.
- Sorry, no dogs, or personal campfires/firepits
- Important: BYO cups plates, bowls and cutlery (washing station available)
- Bring Cash for food, drinks/snacks, markets, massage & bodywork.

CABINS

Want to join in the fun, but don't have a tent? There are a limited number of dorm style cabins available each with 4-6 bunk beds. BYO bedding, including pillow, and sleeping bag or blankets.

FOOD & DRINKS VENDORS

A variety of food, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

MASSAGE AND BODYWORK

Private massage and Zenthai Shiatsu sessions can be booked in over the weekend, get in early as these often book out! There will be a variety of offerings available.

VEHICLES

Vehicle access provided with vehicle pass only. We encourage carpooling where possible to reduce environmental impact onsite.

BEACH ACCESS - NOT PATROLLED
The secluded site is on the shores of one of the best surfing breaks in Newcastle. Be cautious if you want to enter the water, there will be no lifeguards on duty.

VEHICLES
Vehicle access provided with vehicle pass only. We highly encourage carpooling where possible to reduce environmental impact and consider the limited space onsite.

Caravans are not permitted and trailers of any kind will need to be arranged and approved of on a case by case basis.

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

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

VOLUNTEER 
If you'd like to volunteer, please apply here: www.lovefestaustralia.com/cocreators

COCREATOR APPLICATIONS
Calling artists, facilitators, or masseuses, please apply here: www.lovefestaustralia.com/cocreators

CONNECT
Join the Lovefest Community Group for more information and to connect via rideshare and events.

Photo credit: Andrew Stagg