IMBOLC AWAKENING
· MIDWINTER DANCE ·
Event Details
Pollen Tribe presents
IMBOLC AWAKENING
Mid Winter Dance
‘Journey into the belly of the Earth’
The word ‘Imbolc’, is said to have derived from the Irish ‘i mbolg’ ; meaning ‘in the belly’. Let us give thanks for the ground on which we dance, as we ’journey into the belly of the earth’.
Whilst traditionally celebrated in various cultures as the first day of Spring, Imbolc is also referred to as mid winter. In the Celtic tradition this cross quarterly festival marked the mid way point between the Winter Solstice & Spring Equinox.
As we cross this threshold, and we head towards the spring light; the first snowdrops are emerging from the cold winter ground, and we are reminded of the abundant, warmer days soon to come; where green shoots appear as if by magic, and blossom into their new life, of leaf and flower.
We welcome you to join us from your deep winter nest; for an inspired sound system powered night of dancing, performance, delicious treats, and community celebration.
INFO
DOORS OPEN - 6:45pm
MUSIC STARTS: 7pm
(Please note the slightly earlier start time; making the most of this wonderful opportunity to dance together.)
7-8:30pm
ECSTATIC DANCE JOURNEY
with GAIA HARVEY JACKSON
We are super happy to welcome Gaia Harvey Jackson to Pollen Tribe! Gaia will be opening the space with an Ecstatic Dance Journey. Doors will open at 6:45 for a 7pm start.
Gaia is an ecstatic dance DJ and facilitator, bringing ritual magic and sacred silliness to the dance floor with playful panache. Her eclectic music style is uplifting, sensual and raw, whirling between afro beats, middle eastern techno, sexy bass lines and expansive vocals.
In 2018 she co-founded ‘Rave Ritual’, an absurdist boundary pushing ecstatic dance experience run by DJ collective Witch Clown. They have been conjuring mischief and mayhem on dance floors around the UK for the past 2 years in collaboration with The Psychedelic Society and Noisily Festival.
https://www.gaiaharveyjackson.com/
DJS
8:30-9:30pm
MUSTAFA DANZE
World Fusion
Welcoming back Mustafa to the dance, fresh back from Aladdins cave with his assortment of world music gems!
9:30-10:30pm
FUNGI PHILL
Funky Breaks & Womp
Fungi Phill always brings the bounce with his uplifting, funky, squidgy selections
10:30-11:30pm
GREEN T
Carnival, Reggae & Dub
Green T bringing the sunshine & carnival flavours with some sweet reggae, deep dub and raggamuffin riddims.
PERFORMANCE
BUBBLES LAFAE
Bubble & Light Show
Prepare to be amazed by the incredibly magical Bubbles The Pixie, and her bubble powered light show
FIREWEAVERS
Epic Circus Skills
Fireweavers present & perform their epic circus skills for us all
SOUND
powered by HONEYFLOWER SOUNDSYSTEM
DECOR & ALTARS
by Silly Little Pixie Creations
CAFE SPACE
Hosted by ‘BE YOU THE FULL’
Be You the Full are back with their legendary cacao powered cafe space, serving exquisite high grade snacks, treats & drinks!
TICKETS
EARLY BIRDS - 8
CONCESSION - 10
ADULT - 15
All tickets are subject to a 30p booking fee
GUIDELINES:
Good vibes & Kind Hearts
Door & cafe sales are cash only
Kids Welcome - Kids are welcome at Pollen Tribe events, but must be supervised at all times. This event is an open & friendly space, but is not specifically tailored to children - please be aware that there will be relatively loud amplified music, and low lighting.
Alcohol Free Space
Refunds: We are unable to offer ticket refunds. In an unlikely event of cancellation, we will aim to forward tickets to the next suitable event.
DONATIONS
The donations button on our ticket sales is optional, and is part of a vision to raise money for ‘Bee Food’ aka Wildflower Seeds; for distribution in the Spring - Autumn months of 2023.
So far we have raised enough to buy just over a kilo of wildflower seeds (approx £120). Many thanks for the kind donations so far!!
We will be going on tour with a group of costumed performers, and “PollenTrike” - a 12v mobile, musical, pollinator themed tricycle, which is powered by the ‘Honeyflower Soundsystem’; in a spiral speaker style.
PollenTrike is a mobile inspiration station and a creature carnival, festival experience. We are welcoming fellow collaborators; if you feel inspired by the idea and you have something to offer then please get in touch with us via our website, or you can email Green here >>
info@pollentribe.com
See you on the dance floor…
Pollen Tribe: ‘Gather the Nectar’