Outside – Elderflower Fields

The Big Family Dance Off

Alex Barton — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:16:19 +0000

Now an Elderflower Sunday tradition.

Choose your family tribe, Carnival of Critters vs. Jungle Jukebox, dress up (essential), and dance! No special skills are required, just enthusiasm. Fab prizes from Spinmaster Games to be won. One family will be crowned the 2025 Dance Off Champions and win 2026 festival tickets for 2 adults and 2 kids!

When?

Sunday 2.30pm

Who’s it for?

Fun for all the family!

How to participate

Choose your tribe, Carnival of Critters vs. Jungle Jukebox, dress up (essential) and head to the front of Dragonfly Stage to take part.

Middle Aged Rave

Sarah Ryman — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:56:02 +0000

DJ Ian Joliet and his elite squadron of Middle Aged Rave operatives are taking it back to the old school, from the second summer of love, through acid house, Madchester, drum & bass and beyond. Embrace the middle-aged raver within, REACH FOR THE LASERS… And then have a nice cup of tea.

The Marching SKAletons

Sarah Ryman — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:51:58 +0000

SKA music meets the Day of the Dead. Watch out for these skeletal, horn playing, site walking ghostly apparitions as they do their dead musical dance through the site and onto the stage.

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LLAMA G ft Layla Terry

Sarah Ryman — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:59:37 +0000

LLAMA G is an electrifying House and DnB DJ from the South Coast, known for delivering BIG energy and the freshest Dance tracks. With exciting performances spanning radio (Codesouth resident) to festivals, he’s rapidly making a name for himself in the scene. This year’s set will feature a very special guest Layla Terry!

Essence of Chi & Wrekka

Sarah Ryman — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:58:48 +0000

Take a journey through old-skool rave, jungle and the freshest DnB sounds with Party People Essence of Chi and MC Wrekka. Over the past 20 years, Essence of Chi has grown from humble beginnings in South London to curating top-tier DJ and MC lineups all over the UK and beyond.

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West End Kids

Sarah Ryman — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:57:31 +0000

A vibrant showcase of superstars in action!

Known for their polished acts at iconic venues and festivals, West End Kids’ high-energy performances bring a unique blend of talent and enthusiasm to inspire your own kids.

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Rhapsody Artist Development

Sarah Ryman — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:56:00 +0000

With powerful voices and choreographed routines, Rhapsody Artist Development performers aged 5 to 18 deliver captivating shows filled with enthusiasm and passion. Join us in celebrating their musical journey!

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The Magnificent Kevens

Sarah Ryman — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:51:58 +0000

The masters of pop-up tomfoolery could appear anywhere… They’re easily spotted, disguised as rock and pop legends, marauding the site – be prepared to be ambushed and ready to join in or run! They’ll readily perform pop classics for anyone prepared to listen.

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Love is the Message

Sarah Ryman — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 11:57:45 +0000

A journey through Disco inspired music! Resident at Brighton’s 1BTN and one half of production duo Slick Brutus, Tim Walker has performed with English Disco Lovers, Stompa Phunk and Wildblood and Queenie (at Brighton Pride) and Elderflower Fields since the beginning.

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Arlo Anwin

Sarah Ryman — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 09:58:00 +0000

Using a plethora of instruments, found sounds, loops and inspiring artefacts Arlo produces a unique and beautiful sound. Blending field recordings with ukulele, loop station, cello, kalimba and so much more to create immersive sonic sounds complimented by world-class instrumental skills and innovative creative flare.

Olympic Silly Games

Alex Barton — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:58:00 +0000

Festival favs Get Lost & Found ensure maximum fun times. Expect classic silly games for all the family.

Hosts of the ultimate Big Family Dance Off on Sunday. Gather your festival tribe, dress up and practice those dance moves for a chance to win prizes!

When?

Sat/Sun: See festival programme for more info

Who’s it for?

Fun for all the family!

How to participate

Head to The Hop on Leapfrog Lawns.

Junk Jodie – Tree-TASTIC

Sarah Ryman — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:59:37 +0000

Join Junk Jodie as she brings to life her new show Tree-TASTIC. Journey through the Amazon rainforest with her new friend Jenny Jaguar. Learn how we can protect the trees and preserve the animals’ homes, as well as the benefits that the Amazon rainforest has for the planet. This interactive storytelling show includes songs, dancing, and is designed to inspire you to create toys from junk and bring them to life with your imagination. It’s going to be Tree-TASTIC!

The Wild and Deadly Show

Sarah Ryman — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:44:00 +0000

This is a natural history show unlike any other you will ever get to see. Silly jokes and puns for the kids, are precision timed to ensure the important conservation issues, and snippets of knowledge are imparted in ways that are impossible to forget. The slap-stick nature and gross “Horrible Histories” style of exposing the secret world and lives of Nick’s creatures. The Wild and Deadly Show features some of the most amazing, and sometimes terrifying creatures from the invert world.

Wild Spa Hot Tubs & Sauna

Alex Barton — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:58:48 +0000

The Enchanted Glade team warmly welcome you to soak your aching bones, rest your busy mind, recharge your spirit and warm your cockles in their Wild Spa. Reset your nervous system as you relax, refresh and rejuvenate in their wood fired hot tubs and saunas, hot/cold showers, mineral bath and ice plunge. With a changing room, chill out area with small cafe serving organic chai and raw choc to refuel yourself – as you set out into the festival with an extra shine on your skin and spring in your step.

WHEN?

Sessions are available Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday.

Who’s it for?

Adults only sessions before 11am & after 4pm

Adults & kids (5+ must be accompanied by an adult at all times) welcome between 11am & 4pm.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Pre-book sessions here in person on the day. Session cost £35 per adult / £15 per child (5+ must be accompanied by an adult at all times). We are also offering a full weekend pass for £65.

The Japanese mineral bath is £25 for one or £35 for 2

Don’t forget your swimming costumes and bring two towels each as they ask everyone to sit on one in the sauna for hygiene reasons.

Woodland Tribe Big Build

Sarah Ryman — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:49:06 +0000

The masters of ‘constructive play’ return with The Big Build.

Use hammers, nails, saws, drills and a HUGE quantity of wood to build the adventure playground of your dreams. With the support of the skilled Woodland Tribe team, help to design and build a one-off epic play structure. Families get a safety briefing and are then given tools and access to wood so they can start building! Add to the evolving structure or build something of your own, or simply have fun playing on the play structure.

When?

Friday sessions, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
Saturday & Sunday, 10am 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm & 5pm

Who’s it for?

A paying adult must accompany children with a maximum ratio of one adult to three children
Additional support is available for families with accessibility needs.

How to participate

1 hour Big Build sessions cost £6 per person including tool hire. A paying adult must accompany all children with a maximum ratio of one adult to three children.

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Coached by Nature

Sarah Ryman — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:56:02 +0000

Have you got an idea, challenge or issue you are wrestling with? Would you like to be coached by nature? Join experienced coach and facilitator, Rachel Gilmore, for a silent, meditative walk through nature where you will be encouraged to write, draw and sketch your ideas.

A private experience (within a group of 12 people max) inviting you to consider your idea, challenge or issue through different perspectives by incorporating the natural surroundings. This 90 min session will leave you feeling more knowledgeable and resourced to make a change.

When?

Saturday & Sunday 11.30am

Who’s it for?

One for the grown ups

How to participate

Meet at the Info tent. Limited places on a first come first served basis