Get Involved – 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.

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.

westendkids.co.uk

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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Ukeboxbaby – The Ukulele Mermaid

Sarah Ryman — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:00:51 +0000

Ukeboxbaby’s The Ukulele Mermaid is an immersive, interactive show with ukuleles, bubbles, silly string, and more. Kids can join on-stage ukulele lessons, while DJ Daddy and singer Penny Hartley add dance tunes for all ages. Fun for kids, entertaining for parents!

Music with Mike

Sarah Ryman — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:59:37 +0000

Music Mike Provides fully interactive, action packed music entertainment for children of all ages to enjoy. With instruments to play, movement activities, dancing and lots more!

musicwithmike.co.uk

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!

Junk Jodie – Wild-erful Warriors Adventure

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

Join Junk Jodie and Dexter Deer on a Wild-erful Warriors adventure through the woodlands! Meet Barry Badger, Oprah Owl, and Oscar Otter as you learn how to care for the environment and its inhabitants. It’s going to be….Wild-ERFUL!

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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Mr Pineapple Head

Sarah Ryman — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 11:54:08 +0000

Let Mr Pineapple Head take you on a rollercoaster ride of clown beauty, professional Silliness and Pineapple Magic! Genuinely very funny silent clown show for the whole family. Pure physical visual comedy, combining classic vintage gags and modern original slapstick routines to music.

mrpineapplehead.co.uk

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

Wind Sculpture Workshop

Alex Barton — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:23:00 +0000

Join Circus Kinetica to create your very own wind powered recycled kinetic wind sculpture. The workshop covers a variety of metal working processes and creative uses for waste materials. Blending artistry with sustainability, discover inventive ways to transform waste materials into dynamic art. Under the guidance of Circus Kinetica’s skilled instructors, you’ll explore a variety of techniques – marking, cutting, bending, balancing, and refining materials using traditional hand tools and will have your own sculpture to take home with you.

When?

Saturday & Sunday 10am – 6pm

Who’s it for?

6 years + must be accompanied by an adult. On average a sculpture will take between 1-3 hrs depending on ability.

How to participate

Morning sessions 10am to 2pm. Make a simple tin can weathervane wind sculpture. £30 per person. Pre-book here.

Afternoon sessions 2pm to 6pm. Make one of the more complicated designs, the Heart and Arrow or Fish Mill sculptures. £50 per person. Pre book here.

Mud Monsters

Sarah Ryman — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:49:06 +0000

Calling all mini mud monsters! Come and create mud creatures, tree faces, and mud art.

When?

Saturday & Sunday 10am-Noon & 2-4pm

Who’s it for?

All ages.

How to participate

Drop in – just turn up and take part!