Gaia, the quantum universe, sacred geometry, neolithic earthworkers, our ancestors, nature, Eckhart Toll, Ken Wilbur, Carl Sagan, Deepak Chopra, Albert Hoffman, Barry Brailsford, leprechauns, fairies, elves, tuatha de daanan, all the goddesses...
Luminate is an earth friendly festival of music, dance, art, creativity and sustainability on Canaan Downs, Takaka Hill, 30thJan - 3rd February 2009.
Celebrating the ancient summer harvest festival of Lughnasadgh.
Music:
Luminate’s two amplified zones feature an inspiring line-up of performers from Aotearoa and overseas, taking you on a unique, flowing journey through a diverse range of Live music, World Grooves, Tribal rhythms, DJs & VJs, Psytrance, Progressive, Breaks, House, Dub, Funk, Folk, Roots, Soul, sublime Chill out and more...
Adham Shaikh (Canada)
Bluetech (USA)
Mihirangi
Paddy Free (of Pitch Black)
Mamaku Project
Karen Hunter
Pacific Curls
Loopus in Fabula (Italy)
Tribalistic Society (Denmark)
Tom Cosm (NZ)
Organikismness (NZ)
Grouch (NZ)
Isaac Chambers
Schille.m
Diwata
Flaxnation
Valley Project
Chimuka
Caitlin & Sika
Wizdumb (Cosmic Conspiracy Recs NZ)
Maia (Organic Recs UK / Native Harmonics NZ)
Evil (Bassweight Recordings NZ)
Bes (Domo Recs) ,
Biggins, Aunty Ethel, Dr. Firewood, Tweq, Funkatron, Symbiont, Pepys, Filthy Tomo, Axiom…and more tba…
More info on the artists and the complete line up can be found on Luminate's website www.nativeharmonics.co.nz
Luminate is delighted to announce the return to New Zealand of the internationally renowned
Adham Shaikh
who rocked the main floor at Uprising New Years '07 with his outstandingly funky blend of world grooves. With two more years of collaboration and production since then, are very excited about what Adham has in store for us at Luminate'09.....
Bluetech's
love of the melodic and exquisite sense of sound design makes him one of the most ingenious producers today.
Bluetech's sound covers a wide spectrum of styles - deep ambient, dub, techno, atmospheric, tech house, minimal, dubtech, spacious and exotic.
Evan describes his music as “incubated in dreams, flows of energy from ancestral sources, the shape of the wind… a primordial electro-dub alchemy.”
Bluetech created the labels Native State Records and Somnia Sounds to release his own music and music from other artists who cross boundaries between ambient/chill and more idm/experimental sounds. Bluetech has also released two albums on Aleph Zero Records and is currently working on a third for release in 2009. Recent collaborations include an album with legendary Steve Hillage and a tour and forthcoming album with Pitch Black.
performs acoustic soulful-roots and funky world-r’n’b with a rare performance style. She creates her own band sound - live in front of the audience. Using a loop pedal she layers her vocals into intricate harmonies with beat boxing and vocal bass lines, along with acoustic guitar and tribal rhythms, to accompany her R’n’b infused vocals.
Paying homage to her Maori roots, her music is a passionate internal journey: from danceable rhythms to lyrics evoking quiet reverie. The insight into Mihirangi’s emotions, personal triumphs, fears and political convictions offer a refreshing perspective on contemporary culture. Her performance is renowned as a celebrated spiritual event that is sincere and inspiring, crafting an original rootsy dynamic sound that is deservedly attracting a wide and enthusiastic audience.
Paddy Free
will perform his unique fusion of Taonga Puoro (Maori instruments) with contemporary electronic soundscapes and dancefloor beats
Mamaku Project
merge a range of musical influences into an uplifting danceable high energy show, with gypsy, folk, jazz, soul, dub and tribal influences. They were a certain highlight of the Nelson Arts festival, and will be unmissable at Luminate '09.
Karen Hunter's
music can be described as contemporary folk/rock with sassy jazz infused acoustic grooves. With guitar, voice, loops and percussion Karen is a renowned, dynamic and engaging live act in a class of her own.
Pacific Curls
are a trio of women who fuse Maori, Polynesian and Celtic influences with an array of instruments and vocals.
Loopus in Fabula
is an experienced producer and DJ who's funky jazzy dancefloor beats will get you smiling and grooving.
Yeshe is an incredible Mbira player with years of training in Africa. He has had to cancel his NZ tour due to family reasons. He will reschedule his tour for 2010 and will perform then at Luminate
Check out the festival website www.nativeharmonics.co.nz for more info on the artists and set times
Features:
Luminate also offers a broad range of workshops on sustainable living, enlightening movies and documentaries, tribal drum circle & acoustic jam space, healing sanctuary, the flamingjugglepoitoy zone, fire performers, juggling shows, market stalls, kai organic, fair trade coffee and chai, spacious camping, solar showers and amenities, all in a stunningly beautiful environment 2000 ft on top of a quartz crystal mountain…
The festival site layout and art installations have been designed using sacred geometry, natural and recycled materials.
Luminate is a zero waste event:
We are creating a culture of self-reliance and sustainability. We welcome you to help us facilitate this change.
There will be no rubbish bins or recycling facilities!!!
Be prepared to pack out what you bring in and leave no trace. There will be a composting area for biodegradables.
Zero waste means that food and drink stalls will be serving refreshments into ceramics or direct to your own plate or cup, (remember to bring your own utensils too!).
Early Bird Tickets out now!
Tickets are available from Cosmic Corner stores (Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin) and online www.cosmiccorner.co.nz Also from Invisible (Takaka), 4 Winds cafe (Motueka), The Chai Cart and Everyman Records (Nelson).
(a booking fee may apply)
$85 Early Birds (Limited number) until 13th Nov or until stocks last
$105 until Solstice 21st Dec
$125 until 30th January
$150 Gates sales.
Under 12s free.
Festival Spaces:
Workshops:
cover a range of topics such as Permaculture, Dance and movement, Flax weaving, Poi, Sacred Geometry, the Mayan calendar, Chi Gong, Yoga, Meditation, Healing techniques, Music, Drumming and Didgeridoo, Indymedia, Belly Dancing, and more…At night a range of enlightening movies and documentaries will screen.
The flaming jugglepoitoy zone
is by day: a workshop and play area for adults and kids interested in learning new skills with poi, staff, devil sticks, juggling and other fun things......by night a flaming fire toy zone...be a performer or just spin and juggle for the fun of it.....
The Healing zone
features a range of holistic therapies including massage and reiki, from widley experienced healers.
The Native zone:
laid out according to sacred geometry, is an energised dance floor for all to connect with our inner magik, our higher self, and our oneness with all that is. The carefully tuned Sacral Sound system will ensure your chakras are resonating with sparkley vibrationz.
Sustainable art, organic visuals from top VJs and creative lighting will resonate in harmony with the natural awe-inspiring landscape of this powerful site.
Tribal acoustic jam zone:
A place to get truly creative and musically spontaneous. Bring your drums, percussion, other instruments and join in the tribal groove around the fire.
Market Stalls
local artists have been invited to display their arts and crafts, and to offer demonstrations on their diverse range of skills. Food stalls will sell organic and locally sourced food, including vegan/vegetarian. Beverages include fair trade coffee, chai, and organic juices. (No Alcohol).
Family friendly:
Children under twelve gain free admission, and with the circus skills workshops, face painting, storytelling, roving performers and more, there’s plenty of entertainment for them to enjoy and participate in.
Dress up:Children young and old, enchanted beings, faeries, leprechauns, elves and other nature spirits, are invited to dress in their most fantastical manner. Dust off your wings, wands and other magical implements and join the enchantment...
Location
From Nelson, head to Motueka and then follow SH60 towards Takaka. Canaan Downs road is on the top of the Takaka Hill road. Steeped in myth and legend, the spectacular quartz crystal and limestone landscape of Takaka Hill provides a stunning backdrop to this holistic, cultural event.
The native bush-clad site of Canaan Downs offers plenty of peaceful camping space to relax with family and friends.
Luminate '09
is a place to share knowledge and skills, be inspired, participate in workshops, receive a massage, join in drumming around the fire, re-energise on the dancefloor, relax with a warm chai, watch an enlightening movie, be in harmony with nature, and celebrate a sense of conscious community.
Get involved:
workshop facilitators, healers, performers, eco stallholders, organic food and drinks, earth friendly arts & crafts, suppliers of renewable energy sources – we love hearing from you…
LOST & FOUND??? I was priviledged to be at Luminate over the past 6 days and had a fantastic time! My friend, however, believes that he may have lost a memory card there containing 100's of images of the performers. Please contact me if you know anything about it. Many thanks, with LOVE :)
yay - it was so wonderful to be involved in this year's festival - thank you for inviting me - fantastic workshop lineup and the mainstage acts were brilliant - peace and smiles x x x
hi guys any idea of when what will be playing? i've looked at the line up but just wanting more specifics? I can probably only make it up for one maybe 2 days and am just trying to organise when would be best. any chance of a day pass? i would be happy to run a workshop on the wed or thurs on involvement in local government? tara
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Hey there luminarians another fantastic festival coming up. Look forward to be there. Tracks uploaded to give a taster. And upcoming gigs. Much love and respect from The Valley Project whanau.
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Kia ora & namaste, Thank you for adding us :) Hope Luminate went off!! I would have loved to be there. Would you guys be interested in having taiko in future? Best wishes and blessings,
Only a Few weeks to go! Looking forward to rocking it out up on the hill. Always a pleasure to attend and be part of a profesional ,well organized event. Mass Respect
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