Festival bliss at The Green Gathering, from 1st-4th August…. four days of low impact living in an area of outstanding natural beauty near Chepstow, every nook and corner bursting with creativity.
Intimate solar stages showcase up-and-coming acts, legendary favourites, djs, poets, activists and spellbinding raconteurs. There’s magicians and mystics… off grid solutions and co-operatives… crafts, permaculture, tipis, campaigns, healing… kids’ activities and teen spaces… a stone circle, open mic spaces and dance workshops… affordable bars and ethical eats.
Some of the things this year’s festival-goers can see and do….
Line Up includesHenge, Mobius Loop, Celtarabia, Dragonsfly, The Don Bradmans, Smiley and the Underclass, Guranfoe, FireFarm, Pattern Pusher, Mamatung and many more.
And on the Raconteurs’ Delight spoken word and cabaret stage….Salena Godden, Johnny Fluffypunk, The Antipoet, Roxconcious, Gadael Tir, Kath Tait, Pete The Temp and Mal Webb.
Recommended by parenting mag JUNOand by Festival Kidz,TheGreen Gathering is full of safe spaces and adventurous places for young people from tots to teens, with chances to explore, learn, play and perform. There’s a large central Children’s Area and a space exclusively for teenagers, plus tons of family and child friendly activities all over the site.
The Craft Area, an island nestled in the trees, offers young and old alike the chance to learn traditional crafts. You can easily spend all day here, gaining practical skills for a sustainable life… Blacksmithing, carpentry, wood and stone carving, copperwork, pottery, basketry, weaving, leatherwork, upcycling, drum making, felting and tool sharpening are just some of the crafts on offer in individual workshops, taught by experienced artisans.
Gardeners, builders, chefs, artists, teachers and makers pitch in to create the beautiful, productive, caring and informative Permaculture Community. Filled with tools for living sustainably, with hands-on experts demonstrating how to use resources wisely, there are multiple discussion and skillshare spaces here and visitors are welcomed with a campfire.
The Healing Circle, on the edge of the camping fields, provides a tranquil space to relax and enjoy glorious views across the valley. The circle has a garden at its centre, flanked by domes and yurts where Yoga, Chi Gung and Healing Artsworkshops take place. Situated around the circle are tents belonging to healers, masseurs and complementary therapists.
The Campaigns Field is the centre of politics and protest at the Gathering – bringing together activists and academics and raising awareness around diverse social and environmental justice issues. Every day is jam packed with discussions and workshops, with up to six sessions happening at once.
“The Green Gathering is a place to party, then wake up the next morning and put the world to rights with your new mates from the night before! Join us, share wisdom and skills, find friends old and new, weave and weld and tell stories. Be inspired. Take the festival spirit home with you…”
“A place to feed your soul and colour your imagination” – Permaculture Association
“I don’t think we’ve ever been to an event as welcoming and warm as this one” – Festival Kidz
“Inspiring and modern with a refreshing old school edge” – eFestivals
Tickets can be purchased from the ticket agent ‘The Ticketsellers’ via a direct link from The Green Gathering website.
For further information, please visit: www.greengathering.org.uk
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