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02-03-2013
Photos of Luminate 2013 - check them out!
Photos of Luminate 2013 are now ready to view in the Galleries section of our website. To start, there's a wicked 300 photo gallery from Andre & Lisa, full of rich colourful scenes and epic highlights! We had a great team of photographers dedicated to the task of capturing the diversity of life at Luminate. They each have been working through thousands of images to create thier own unique gallery which we will continue publishing over the next days and weeks. Exciting! Take your time to explore the galleries, while you re-connect to the energy and essence of the magic of Luminate. If you have any special photos you'd like to share with us feel free to contact us here.
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Luminate 2013 Afterglow - share your experience!
Huge love and appreciation goes out to everyone who participated in Luminate Festival 2013 - what an incredible experience!
Massive thanks to all the KISS presenters who shared skills and knowledge with such clarity and inspiration - the popularity of the workshops has been tremendous! With a huge diversity of topics spread over 5 zones, running continuously throughout the week, it was fantastic to see each session packed out, full of amazing learning and open-hearted interactions.
Much respect and gratitude to all the musicians and performers who added their magic to the Luminate experience, including the amazingly talented Juggle-Poi-Toy circus crew!!
With live music we focussed mainly on NZ artists this year, and what a high level of musical genius and creativity! From world jazz, gypsy, dub, reggae, soul and folk to vituoso guitar, tribal drumming, ladino, celtic and balkan beat, the influences from musical traditions around the world were infused with a unique kiwi-aoteaora flavour, providing the most wondrous musical journeys. Big thanks also to all the electronic producers & djs who continuously mesmerize us with the complexity and quality of cutting edge production. At Luminate music is offered as part of the living workshop experience, to learn about different musical styles, traditions, instruments, time signatures and technology; and find healing, release and renewed energy through dance and movement. We love to hear about what you have learnt and been inspired by this year at Luminate. Add...
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Arriving at the weekend?
"Long weekend", "Late Arrival" and "Nelson Anniversary Day" tickets will be available on the gate for those who are arriving at the weekend or Monday, and these discounted tickets are available for adult and youth. Check out the Tickets page for more info on all ticket options and prices. The weather is warm, sunny and settled, and Luminate is looking and feeling amazing!!! Remember to bring warm clothes & warm bedding for night time. There are heaps of healthy food & refreshments options in the village market, bring your own plate & cup, and take all rubbish off site with you as there are no rubbish bins or recycling at Luminate. We invite you to join us on the crystal mountain as we activate sustainable co-creative community. Have fun!!
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Schedules for music & workshops are out now!
Schedules for Music on the Live Stage & E-zone, and Workshop schedules for all 5 zones including the Juggle-Poi-Toy zone and kids activities are all now published. Click the links or browse with the Luminate 2013 menu above to check out the relevant pages for full details. (Note that the published schedules may change without notice).
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New Electronic music video
For a taste of the cutting edge electronic music at Luminate, check out our new 2 minute dance music video which captures some of the highlights from previous years. Or browse the videos in the Gallery section above to get a feel for the diversity of live music at Luminate.
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Stephen Benge
Category: Circus

Stephen has performed over the last five years at Canberra fringe festival, Dragon Dreaming, Regrowth, Kiwiburn, Voyage, Circulation, Nelson Mask Parade, and a few others. He has taught fire eating poi and staff workshops at numerous festivals throughout Australia and New Zealand including Dragon Dr...
Rewi Elffyre
Category: Circus

BRINGING SACRED SWING CIRCUS TO LUMINATE FESTIVAL 2013... Rewi Elffyre has travelled far and wide entertaining audiences in New Zealand and internationally. What is Elffyre? The expression of Creativity, Play, and Humour! Elffyre is a well-known character on the New Zealand
One Mind Meditation - Anahata Yoga Retreat
Category: Holistic
Do you struggle to sit by yourself and meditate?Access the power of the group using voice and movement to bring us into a state of 'One Mind'.Suitable for all ages, children welcome
Laughter Yoga - Sarah Berger
Category: Holistic

Laughter “Yoga” is a deceptively simple yet it is a very powerful form of exercise. It combines laughter exercises with yogic breathing (quite different from traditional yoga postures). Laughter is initially stimulated as a physical exercise within the group but with eye contact and childlike playfu...
Yoga for Kidz - Anahata Yoga Retreat
Category: Kidz

Get kids in touch with their bodies, hearts and minds in this fun-filled session designed especially for the under-15s. Channel energy and emotions in a light-hearted journey of imagination, games and relaxation that will leave kids feeling nourished and charged.
Ceilidh Dance - Luke Parker
Category: Move

Ceilidh Workshops are dance workshops that everyone enjoys, whether they usually dance or not. It’s really easy to join in! The dances, designed for groups and pairs, have been passed down over hundreds of years remaining close to the tradition of British folk, yet they are timeless and suitable for...
Managing an organic vege garden - Sol Morgan
Category: Organic

Come and learn how to create and maintain your own vegetable garden. This workshop will Include various methods of garden development depending on your situation. We will learn how to plan a garden to fit everything in and to avoid diseases, how to improve soil fertility and recycle garden waste.
Kick Start Yoga - Anahata Yoga Retreat
Category: Move
Ease yourself into the day with a spot of early morning “me” time at our daily Hatha Yoga morning sessions. Enjoy a choice of loosening and energizing postures and vitalizing breathing practices. Welcome the morning sunshine with Surya Namaskar salutes to the sun and set a clear and charged ...
All star Jam
Category: Soundz

Come together with performers and workshop facilitators for a big jam. A chance to practice new skills. Drum, dance, sing, play in a diverse co-creative expression session.
Blooming Sister Women’s sharing circle - Aralyn Doiron
Category: Holistic

Nurture the timeless feminine in the ancient tradition of the talking stick circle. This casual sharing in celebration of the commonality and individuality of our life experience as women while witnessing the sharing of others is profoundly connecting and uplifting.
Irish low whistle - Eoin Duignan
Category: Soundz

This workshop, will demonstrate the techniques of playing tunes on the irish tin whistle and the low whistle. Some knowledge of melody playing and tunes are needed. The workshops will deal with the composition of tunes on the whistle and the fingering styles used. You should bring a tin whistle to t...
Calling in the Roses―Alchemical and Shamanic Tools for trans…
Category: Holistic

This workshop offers simple but profound tools that are very useful to clear, strengthen and contain your personal power field. They will allow you to move through shifting times, upheaval, reactivity and energy without getting tossed around by the waves. You will learn the ability ...
Folk stories from around the world - You’n the Storyteller…
Category: Kidz

People everywhere use stories to try to understand their world. Stories make us laugh and cry. They teach us and guide us. Folk Stories From Around the World is a presentation of stories of animals, humans and gods. Hear about the trickster Anansi the spider and the hero Finn. Some will be funny, so...
STANDING UP FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN - Dan Greenman
Category: Think

A simple guide to acting on your rights in common lawWell informed people, who have been taught to know and prize the rights which nature has given them, cannot be enslaved. It is in the regions of ignorance that tyranny reigns. The price of..
Mayan Dreamspell - Vasumi
Category: Think

1-Intro to the 13:20 Harmonic Matrix of the Mayan Dreamspell - VasumiThis workshop will cover the basis of this system... We will explain the foundation of the disharmonic matrix, and then reveal the foundation for the harmonic matrix - its 13 tones, 20 glyphs..
Yoga & Women’s Health - Anahata Yoga Retreat
Discover practices designed to balance and optimize the physical, mental and emotional aspects of a woman’s unique body. Explore postures and breath and relaxation techniques to enhance the joys of …
Rongoa, an introduction to native plant medicine-making simp…
I will be introducing people to native plants and their medicinal uses. We will look at identification, collection,and a spiritual approach to using native plants. I will give a handout…
Homeschooling - Julie Donaldson
Are you thinking about homeschooling? Are you currently homeschooling? In this session, we will discuss the ‘why’, ‘how’ and ‘where’ to start and how to proceed with home schooling.
African Drumming - Jimi Dale
We all are made of Earth, Water, Fire and Air. This session is a taste of the ceremonial music of Zimbabwe. The Shona people in particular use drums, dance, songs…
Freeman – Dave
This workshop offers; A look at the different types of law / how they control our lives What is the Crown and the Queen? What are Cascade Contracts? Who are…
NIA - The Joy of Movement - Jenny Rautio & JONI MCCULLO…
Would you like to learn to use your sensory IQ? What kind of movement does your body like? We are all different! Nia teaches us how to become a sensation…
Benjamin Hinch
'Best New Comer' at the Kiwiburn Fire Idol (KIwiburn 2012), Benji is an amazing performer who still remembers what its like to be a beginner. He prides himself on being…
Applied permaculture - Margaret Kwok
Permaculture design principles and techniques can be applied to many areas such as sustainable land systems, community and human systems, appropriate technology and the built environment. This workshop will allow…
Biodynamics - Julie Donaldson
Introducing the concept of Biodynamics as a system of agriculture/ gardening that has developed on the indications given by Ruldorf Steiner. The garden or farm is viewed as its own entity, with a…
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It is our understanding that we are all co-creating our reality, so lets manifest a totally awesome one where we are interacting with the planet and oursleves in a harmonious, enjoyable and sustainable way. Join us on top of this amazing crystal mountain at Canaan Downs, Takaka Hill, Aotearoa/New Zealand as we gather from around the planet.
Luminate 2013 will run for an epic eight days (and nights) with 5 zones of live, acoustic and electronic music, a diverse schedule of knowledge and inspirational sharing sessions (5 zones of workshops), alternative healing arts, kids activities, circus skills, fire performers, organic food & refreshments, arts & crafts, and much more.
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