Advance tickets have SOLD OUT

Tickets on the door
~ £45 On The Door (limited amount)
~ £20 Teens Ticket 13-17yrs (teens must be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)
~ £15 Kids Ticket 4-12yrs (children must be accompanied by a parent / carer over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio ~ they are responsible for their children at all times)


New Year’s Day Celebration 2024
Monday 1 January
12:00 - 21:30
The Mount Without, Bristol


Tickets, Schedules, Lineup & Full Info:
https://dandelion.events/e/edb-nyd-2024


Let's gather together on the first day of 2024 at the threshold of a New Year.
To welcome ourselves and each other as we are.
To dance, drum, sing, connect,
And honour, celebrate and give thanks for life, ourselves and one another.

An intentional space where you're invited to move, dance, express and release.
Experience inspiration, transformation, rejuvenation, celebration and a whole lot more.
All ages, abilities and people welcome.

~ Donations for the Save The Children 'Gaza Emergency Appeal' ~
We're raising donations for the Save The Children 'Gaza Emergency Appeal'. Your donations will support Save The Children (Registered Charity in England & Wales ~ No. 213890) to distribute food parcels, water, hygiene products and recreational kits to families in Gaza, as well as providing mental health and psychosocial support to children and their families.

Choose how much you want to donate when purchasing your ticket. Donations of any amount are welcome.
Thank you for your support.

Find out more information about Save The Children and their Gaza Emergency Appeal here: https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-help/emergencies/gaza-emergency-appeal

~ The Mount Without ~
Located in the heart of Bristol city, The Mount Without is an epic converted church that's been the site of worship for over 900 years. With the majesty of the old structure still in tact, this breath-taking venue gives the sense of being an ethereal abandoned church, with all the warmth and delight of a beautifully modern creative space.

For this special one-off event, the main activities and offerings will take place in the grand Main Hall and it's neighbouring spaces, whilst like-minded ravers old and new, can enjoy a nightclub experience in the underground Crypt.
Live Music ~ DJs ~ Ecstatic Dance ~ Nu Era (Rave Cave)

~ The Main Hall ~
Live Music ~ Movement Medicine
African Drumming & Dance ~ Live Immersive Sound Bath
NYD Ceremony ~ Singing Circle ~ Vocal Activation
Café ~ Ceremonial Cacao ~ Chill Space
Kids Space ~ Art & Crafts ~ & more

~ NYD Ceremony ~
2023 / 2024 ~ Release, Harvest & Intention Setting
honour and release anything that is no longer serving
harvest and celebrate any experiences and lessons learned from 2023
plant seeds and set intentions for 2024

~ Outdoor Sacred Fire ~
Fire Ceremony & Performances

~ The Crypt ~
(Nu Era) Rave Cave ~ DJs ~ Alcohol-free Elixir Bar
an underground Crypt transformed into an epic Rave Cave to create an immersive nightclub experience
epic DJs, amazing Sound System, club lighting, lasers, UV, smoke machine and more

~ The Main Hall ~
✨MIRA KHANYA✨
Movement Medicine

✨DEMBIS THIOUNG✨
African Drumming & Dance

✨CHEETAH RAM✨
Live Music & Singing Circle

✨IN SPACE THROUGH SOUND✨
Live Immersive Sound Bath

✨WILD ECHO✨
Live Music & Vocal Activation

~ The Crypt ~
✨MATTAMINOR✨
Mattana x G Minor
Super Bass: Global Bass, Techno, Bassline, UKG, Afro-Latin & Breaks

✨OSARA✨
Nu Era Rave: 140, Bristol Sound, Techno, UKG, Jungle, Broken Beat & more

✨ELUMIN✨
Liquid Bass, Dubstep & Tribal Bass

✨PARALLEL 7✨
Tribal Dub, Mystical Downtempo, Psy,
World Beats & more

✨FIELD OF LIGHTS✨
UK Techno, Garage & 140

✨STARSEED SOUL✨
Drum & Bass, Dubstep & more

✨EMBER✨
Opening the Portal


~ Important Info ~

~ Schedules ~
The Main Hall
12:00 ~ Doors Open
13:00 ~ Opening Circle
13:15 ~ NYD Ceremony
14:30 ~ Mira Khanya ~ Movement Medicine
16:30 ~ Dembis Thioung ~ Penchmi Drum & Dance Circle
18:00 ~ Cheetah Ram ~ Live Music & Singing Circle
19:30 ~ Wild Echo ~ Live Music & Vocal Activation
20:00 ~ In Space Through Sound ~ Live Immersive Sound Bath
21:00 ~ Doors Closed (no re-entry)
21:00 ~ Closing Circle
21:30 ~ Complete

The Crypt
13:15 ~ Ember ~ Opening the Portal
14:00 ~ Elumin ~ Liquid Bass, Dubstep & Tribal Bass
15:00 ~ Field of Lights ~ UK Techno, Garage & 140
16:00 ~ Parallel 7 ~ Tribal Dub, Mystical Downtempo, Psy & World Beats
17:00 ~ Osara ~ Nu Era Rave: 140, Bristol Sound, Techno, UKG, Jungle & Broken Beat
18:00 ~ Starseed Soul ~ Drum & Bass, Dubstep & more
19:00 ~ MattaMinor (Mattana x G Minor) ~ Super Bass: Global Bass, Techno, Bassline, UKG, Afro-Latin & Breaks
20:30 ~ Space Closes

~ Venue, Parking, Travel & Access ~
Venue Address
The Mount Without, Upper Church Lane, Bristol, BS2 8FN

Google Maps link
https://goo.gl/maps/KHJSWYSiRSeVRfqo7

Parking
Nearest Car Park
https://goo.gl/maps/o9Vfj6mokRyKzPJd7

There is pay & display on-street parking in the surrounding area. Please check street signs for parking restrictions / payment requirements.

Travel & Bristol Clean Air Zone (CAZ)
If driving please check if you need to pay to drive through Bristol's CAZ:
https://pay.drive-clean-air-zone.service.gov.uk/vehicles/enter_details

Bristol CAZ map:
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/streets-travel/bristols-caz/view-a-map

Please lift share, walk, cycle or use public transport where possible.

Access
The venue has wheelchair access to all spaces.
Please email us if you have any specific needs for attending this event and we will do our best to accommodate you.

~ What to Bring ~
water & bottle
dress in layers
notebook & pen
cash / card for café, bar & stalls
something to lie on for the Sound Bath (blanket, yoga mat or similar)
earplugs if you are sensitive to loud sound (the music may get loud in the Rave Cave at times)
ear protection for babies & children

~ Exchange ~
By purchasing a ticket and attending our events you agree to respect and follow our Safe(r) Space Agreement (please see below). These agreements indicate the behaviour that is acceptable and must be followed at our events. These are put in place to ensure that everyone feels safe and welcome in our spaces.

*all of the ticket prices include booking fees

Advanced tickets
~ £25 Super Early Bird ~ SOLD OUT
~ £30 Early Bird ~ last few remaining
~ £35 First Release
~ £40 Final Release
~ £15 Kids Ticket 4-12yrs (children must be accompanied by a parent / carer over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)

Tickets available on the door
~ £45 On The Door (limited amount)
~ £20 Teens Ticket 13-17yrs (teens must be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)

After purchasing a ticket, if you haven't received a confirmation email, please check your Spam Folder. If it's not there, please email us.

Alternatively, if the ticket transaction has gone through, you can turn up and give your name on the door to gain entry.

Volunteering Opportunities
Help out at the event and be part of the team in exchange for ticket (email us to apply).

Refunds & Transfers
Please note, we do not arrange refunds.

We encourage ticket reselling on the following groups:
(links can be found in your ticket confirmation email upon purchase of your ticket)

Let’s Dance ~ South West UK WhatsApp group
Ecstatic Dance Bristol Community Signal group

Disclaimer
Please note, that by purchasing a ticket you agree that Ecstatic Dance Bristol is not liable for any injury or harm that you may incur at this events.

~ Safe(r) Space Agreement ~
By purchasing a ticket and attending our events you agree to respect and follow our Safe(r) Space Agreement (please see below). These agreements indicate the behaviour that is acceptable and must be followed at our events. These are put in place to ensure that everyone feels safe and welcome in our spaces.

When purchasing a ticket to the event you must click a box to say that you have read the agreements.

Upon entry you will be asked if you have read the agreements. If not, there will be a print out you can read before entering the event. The agreements are displayed around the venue.

Welfare Angels & Team Members
If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable for any reason then please speak to our Welfare Angels, Team Members or Event Manager immediately. The Welfare Angels, Team Members and Event Manager will be announced at the Opening Circle. The Welfare Angels will be wearing a coloured arm band so you can distinguish who they are.

Safe(r) Space Agreement
You are responsible for yourself, your wellbeing and your belongings
You are responsible for your own experience and interactions with others
Be mindful, respectful and aware of yourself and others
You agree to be consensual, respect other people's boundaries and ensure you give as much space as they require - if it's not a clear “YES”, everything else must be considered a “NO”
People can change their mind, therefore remember that a YES can always turn into a NO and that must be respected every time
You agree that you are able to say “YES” or “NO” in a clear, appropriate and respectful way (a “NO” can be putting hands together 'prayer hands' followed by a bow)
If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable for any reason then please speak to one of our Welfare Angels, Team Members or Event Manager immediately

If you see any inappropriate behaviour or if anyone comes to you to report an issue, please inform a Welfare Angel, Team Member or the Event Manager immediately.

If any person is found to be breaching the Safe(r) Space Agreement, especially around the areas of consent and inappropriate behaviour, the Event Organiser and Event Manager will make a decision about what to do. This could result in the person being removed from the event if necessary.

~ Filming & Photography ~
A designated Photographer / Videographer (who is announced at the Opening Circle) will take videos and photos during the event. We use videos and photos to promote our events on social media. If you don't want to be included in a video or photo, please let the Photographer / Videographer or a Team Member know. If you see any footage of yourself on social media and want it removed, please message us directly (on social media or via email) and we’ll do so straight away.

~ Links ~
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Telegram & more…

Ecstatic Dance Bristol
@ecstaticdancebristol
http://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancebristol

Ace Collectiv
@acecollectiv
https://linktr.ee/acecollectiv

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