Lovefest Northern Rivers

A 3 day retreat style camping festival with food included and invitation to eat together.

*** Please note venue change to Ballina Beach Nature Resort! ***

Due to rain on Thursday we have moved the event to a beautiful area, close to the beach and a river to enjoy the fine weather over the weekend. Plenty of parking for vans, tent sites in the trees, and space to spread out and enjoy in an intentional sober space amongst beautiful nature. 

With beautiful sunshine planned for the weekend. You can also swim at the beach or enjoy the water park for children and chidren at heart.

Joining us for this gathering: 
MURRAY KYLE, JULIE HAYES, ISHWARA, PHEONIX ONESONG, MATIU TE HUKI (nz), EMPRESS KATIA, DJ RESONANT (nz), DAISY KAYE

Plus over 20 local artists and facilitators from Northern Rivers.

Including: Ecstatic Dance, Live Music, Yoga, workshops, DJ Sets, Sound Journey’s, Kirtan and more

DATE & TIME
Friday 29th May 4PM until Sunday 31st May 4PM. 

WHERE
Magical land close to beach and river at Ballina Beath Nature Resort

Here is a video from a previous Lovefest camping festival: 

CAMPING AND FACILITIES
Access to flushing toilets, hot showers and drinking water.

On-site parking provided with a car pass only. We encourage carpooling where possible to reduce environmental impact onsite.

All vehicles can be accommodated, with powered and non-powered sites.

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)

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Camping is included in your ticket price with BYO camping equipment, however if you wish to have more luxurious accomodation there are a number of private cabins, glamping tents or luxury "swags" available. Book direct with the venue here: https://ballinabeach.com.au/stay and email them to let them know to add you to the Lovefest area.

FOOD & DRINKS
Lovefest Northern Rivers is creating a shared food experience that encourages connection and sharing over meals prepared with love.

Friday dinner, Saturday brunch, Saturday dinner and Sunday brunch food is provided (locally sourced organic and plant based) with gluten free options

Non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase
Bring snacks and anything you need outside of the included meals

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 colorful (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
With deep reverence and gratitude to the land, we honour the 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. 

CO-CREATORS & VOLUNTEERS
Applications are now open! You can apply here: www.lovefestaustralia.com/cocreators
Are you a facilitator or artist with a gift to weave into the Lovefest Journey? Do you have a market stall that adds to the festival vibe, nourish others through heart centred food and drinks, or a healing space that relaxes and connects?

Or are you volunteer who wants to help hold space and be in service as part of an awesome team contributing to the smooth running of the event? If yes then apply here: www.lovefestaustralia.com/cocreators

ABOUT LOVEFEST
Lovefest is about Love for Self, Love for Community and Love for planet. We connect with ourselves and each other so we can send ripples of Love to our families, community, nation and then the entire planet,

Lovefest events have 3 pillars. Health and Wellbeing, Community Connection, and Sober Party
Without any intoxicants or mind-altering substances so we are all on the same wavelength. We come together to connect, transform, and celebrate, whilst holding the same vision and intention to spread love into the world and take action post-event.
We then start to make a difference in our lives and the lives of others. This then ripples out into the society we live in, positively impacting the community at large and eventually the country and planet.

The 8 Principles of Lovefest are:
1. INNER JOURNEY
2. COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION
3. BEING OF SERVICE
4. HUMILITY
5. HARMONY
6. BUILDING COMMUNITY
7. CONNECTION TO LAND
8. CELEBRATION

Here is a video from a previous Lovefest event: