Since forming in 1989 in Buffalo, New York, Mercury Rev has made a career of boldly exploring the fringes of artistic perception, channeling colors and sounds and visions that always seem just beyond our mortal reach.

Sahra Halgan is an iconic artist from Somaliland, formerly a British protectorate in the Horn of Africa, and an independent country since 1991, although unrecognised by the international community. In the 1980s, during the war in reaction to the terrible repression of Siad Barré, the dictator of neighbouring Somalia, she earns her nickname “Halgan”, the fighter, and her songs win the hearts of an entire people forever. An improvised nurse at the front, defying tribal and family conventions, she sings to heal the wounded and encourage the fighters.

Stereolab are an Anglo-French avant-pop band formed in London in 1990. Led by the songwriting team of Tim Gane and Lætitia Sadier, the group's sound features influences from krautrock and 1960s French pop music, often incorporating a repetitive motorik beat with the use of vintage electronic keyboards and female vocals sung in English and French. Their lyrics have political and philosophical themes influenced by the Surrealist and Situationist art movements. While performing, they play in a more feedback-driven and guitar-oriented style.

This creative collage experience focuses on dots as a central theme. With the dot shape, everything we make looks cohesive and collaging is an easy, fun and relaxing experience.

Your dot collage options to make on the day:

Dot Bookmarks (in a beautiful choice of colours to decorate)

Dot Square Cards (in a lovely choice colours to decorate with matching coloured envelopes)

Dot Earrings (with sterling silver clasps then set into lovely presenter boards to be perfect to give as gifts)

Experience the Soul-Stirring Magic of Qawwali with Amaan Qawwal!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of electrifying Qawwali, led by Amaan Qawwal, the UK’s youngest and most dynamic Qawwali singer. With a voice that carries the rich legacy of this centuries-old tradition, Amaan brings both passion and energy to the stage, performing timeless classics made famous by legends like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, alongside soulful renditions of devotional and popular desi songs.

Multi-instrumentalist, composer, and improviser Fred Frith has been making noise of one kind or another for more than 50 years, starting with the rock collective Henry Cow, which he co-founded with Tim Hodgkinson in 1968.

The Limpet Club presents the mighty KONK PACK Tim Hodgkinson • lap steel guitar, electronics, clarinet Roger Turner • drumset and percussion Thomas Lehn • analogue synthesizer. 

KONK PACK brings together three major figures in contemporary music. For about a quarter of century this group has amazed audiences at festivals and concerts all over the world with the sheer energy of its rapid-fire interplay, earning numerous critical accolades.

Seasonal Ceremonies with Lourdes Orozco are an opportunity to connect with nature's cycles. When we connect our inner world to the outer world, we gain access to our inner wisdom, peace and truth and in turn receive clarity and certainty at times when we might feel lost and disconnected. In Seasonal Ceremonies, Lourdes will create a space to enable, facilitate and grow our listening, feeling and sensing the cyclical messages offered by nature as an invitation to connect to the wisdom within ourselves.

We open the practice by grounding and feeling into our bodies. A gentle heart coherence breathing practice will help us to drop out of the head and connect as a group. Lying down in a supported Savasana you will be taken on a journey of sound with Himalayan and Crystal Singing bowls. 

We will take time at the end to ground ourselves again before leaving.