Lovefest Natural Bridge

❤️IMMERSION ❤️ABUNDANCE ❤️JOY❤️

Lovefest is Australia's No.1 Sober festival and is coming to Natural Bridge. We will be connecting to ourselves, each other and earth. 

We begin on the Friday night with a special opening circle that includes a First Nations elder and a special lighting of the fire. We follow this with a sound journey by Jake Wakefield to ground us and then we prepare for the next 2 days by setting intentions together aligned with event vision which is immersion, abundance and joy.

Monica from Stories that Stir will be facilitating a special sharing around the fire with some amazing people in the community telling authentic and raw stories activating the tribal way of living. This leads to an open invitation for anyone to share more stories or music including a fire jam facilitation by Mark Chapman and a special surprise guest. Friday night will also include a special DJ Set by Brother Beans and community connection as we cook and share food with each other.

On Saturday we begin our day with Yoga by Stelios followed by the Breathwork(by Jeremy Rosie) Non-Violent communication workshop and Ecstatic Dance with Skyewalker. Claire Elizabeth Dea will take us on a journey through activities to connect with new people to meet a future best friend, lover, or business partner.  We will also have the choice to take part in other workshops and talks including our special guest Dr Mario Alam. 

We follow this with a special smoking ceremony from a local First Nations elder that leads into a First Nations Dance, song and then a community Drumming followed by an Epic DJ set by Afrodisea.

Sunday we take things to the next level including immersing ourselves in Permaculture action with Grounded Hub. More Yagya (Indian fire ceremony) by Stelios, Breathwork, and of course eating organic food together grown on the very land we are on, just like all other meals over the weekend. On Sunday we set the intention to immerse ourselves in multicultural activities via elders coming together, and singers coming together chanting in different languages to bring peace and unity in the world.

From this place we will move the energy by transforming the journey from chanting to epic dancing led by Mark Sankhara before connecting again around the fire. Jessie Firebrand will then bring his magic around the fire and also lead a fireside Jam.

Finishing off on Monday morning we’ll give back to the land by planting a tree—a gift from Lovefest to Grounded Hub. May it grow as a symbol of our shared love, connection, and care for the Earth."

We are immersing ourselves in the abundance of lush bushland, fresh water creek and organic food grown on land by the community. 

DATE & TIME

Friday 31st January 2PM until Monday 3rd February 11AM. Early entry and late exit options available.

WHERE

Magical land surrounded by mountains at Grounded Hub in Natural Bridge. Address details to ticket holders.

1 hour and 11 minutes North of Mullumbimby. 2 hours and 2 minutes South of Brisbane. 44 minutes west of Burleigh Heads Beach. 

The Full Journey experience

Here is a video that includes footage from previous Lovefest events:

CAMPING AND FACILITIES

• Access to toilets, and drinking water
• On-site parking provided with a car pass only. 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)
• Cash for drinks/snacks or massage

FOOD & DRINKS

• Lovefest Natural Bridge is creating a shared food experience that encourages connection and sharing over meals prepared with love.
• Friday night bring food to share for the communal cookup. 
• Saturday brunch, Saturday dinner, Sunday brunch and Sunday dinner food is provided to camping and ticketholders. Locally sourced organic and plant based food with gluten free options
• Non alcoholic drinks and snacks will be available for purchase - BRING CASH
• Bring snacks and anything you need outside of the included meals

MASSAGE

Private massage session can be booked in over the weekend, get in early as these often book out! BRING CASH

NOTE: THERE IS NO MOBILE COVERAGE ONSITE - BRING CASH TO PURCHASE ANY EXTRAS

VEHICLES

Vehicle access provided with vehicle pass only.

We encourage carpooling where possible to reduce environmental impact onsite.

There is space for campervans and caravans, register these when booking your vehicle pass.

ENTRY AGREEMENT

• 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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this place and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Aboriginal people commonly travelled through the Numinbah Valley when attending gatherings and ceremonies. The ancestors that travelled through here were mostly from Bundjalung Nation,  Yugambeh speaking, Kombumerri, or Mununjali people. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

VOLUNTEER 

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

CONNECT

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

See you soon!