Expressive
Arts

Poetry Songbook, Write your Way to Happiness with Jennifer Mary Jones

Do you ever dream of writing? Do you wish to connect with your imagination to feel more creative, calm, and confident?

Poetry Songbook is a magic gem, gifting you with imagination and inspiration, filling you up with healing love and light. Come to this beautiful workshop to enjoy Jennifer bringing Poetry Songbook to life in spoken word and song... It is time to write your way to happiness…

The Big Sing with James Sills

Experience the joy of communal singing with choir leader and author of 'Do Sing', James Sills. In this 30-minute workshop, James will get you singing and harmonising within minutes, leave you feeling empowered and energised. No experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome.

The Rek Trust presents Ross Anderson

Live performance from Glaswegian singer Ross Anderson.

Ross was spotted by Shawn Mendes while busking, making a name for himself on TikTok and Instagram. He has busked across the streets of the UK for over 5 years. He is relishing the transition from busking to recording and is set to release music this year. Ross’ inspiration has come from his family and soul music.

Sing Happy with Becki Fishwick

Music has healing power. It has the ability to take people out of themselves. This session of singing with others gives a sense of connection, teamwork and togetherness, with no judgement or experience required in a happy and supportive environment. Singing is proven to be very positive for wellbeing, reduces levels of anxiety and depression.

Come join Becki Fishwick as she delivers a singing workshop teaching the essential techniques of singing and creating a pop-up choir for you to perform live at this year’s Happy place festive, No matter your level of experience all are welcome.

Folk Music & Healing with Aayushi

Folk singer-songwriter Aayushi shares her original music in a live, intimate setting. Reflecting on themes of healing, growth and empowerment, this 30-minute session provides a quiet space to self-reflect and explore your emotional landscape. You are encouraged to meditate, lie down, journal, doodle, or do any silent activity during the session that might aid your own personal process of healing.

Poetry Songbook, Write your Way to Happiness with Jennifer Mary Jones

Do you ever dream of writing? Do you wish to connect with your imagination to feel more creative, calm, and confident?

Poetry Songbook is a magic gem, gifting you with imagination and inspiration, filling you up with healing love and light. Come to this beautiful workshop to enjoy Jennifer bringing Poetry Songbook to life in spoken word and song... It is time to write your way to happiness…

ZAVIER presents Lyrical Lectures

ZAVIER (Zavier Coyne) is a Spoken Word Artist, Meditation Teacher and Accredited Coach specialising in wellbeing and connection.

ZAVIER will blend his professions to innovate at the cross-section of performance and education to present ‘Lyrical Lectures’: a performance project that creatively explores and challenges the relationship between universally experienced topics and the subconscious narratives attached to them. By blending spoken word, education, meditation, rap and poetry, ZAVIER reshapes what a lecture can be; an unfolding circular dialogue, in which everyone present learns more about their perspective, and therefore, their reality.

The Rek Trust presents Beth Morgan

Live performance from Beth Morgan. Beth is a multi-instrumentalist and singer. Her classical training mixed with modern pop creates an ethereal, unique, moving soundscape. Beth works with many writers and producers and is in the process of releasing her debut EP. She has performed at the Royal Albert Hall alongside the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra for the Finale of the 2023 BBC Children in Need programme.

Folk Music & Gratitude with Aayushi

Folk singer-songwriter Aayushi shares her original music in a live, intimate setting. This 30-minute session reflects on relationships with family, friends and loved ones to explore how we can cultivate gratitude for the people and experiences closest to us. You are encouraged to meditate, lie down, journal, doodle, or do any silent activity during the session that might aid your own personal process of self-reflection.

Mindful Music Art with Lyds Zatchij

Join Lyds for a beautiful blend of mindfulness, live music, and art to conclude your day.

We’ll start with a gentle meditation suitable for beginners, setting the stage for creativity. Then, the talented model/musician will weave relaxing melodies, inviting you to explore artistic techniques, with extended performances allowing for deeper immersion. Both meditation and live music have been scientifically proven to ignite the creative brain, boost positive emotions and decrease stress.

All materials provided, creative freedom is welcomed, whether you join at the beginning for the mindful moment meditation, create art, enjoy the music, or simply soak up the tranquil atmosphere, Lyds has something special in store for you!

The Big Sing with James Sills

Experience the joy of communal singing with choir leader and author of 'Do Sing', James Sills. In this 30-minute workshop, James will get you singing and harmonising within minutes, leave you feeling empowered and energised. No experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome.

Live Happy Place Book Club with author Holly Gramazio

Join Happy Place Book Club’s August author Holly Gramazio as she reads a passage from her new book ‘The Husbands’

The Rek Trust presents Soulful Storytelling: Ruby Vidor Live

Ruby Vidor is a storyteller who will be performing her self written and produced music with soulful tunes heavily influenced by her folky Aussie roots.

Folk Music & Healing with Aayushi

Folk singer-songwriter Aayushi shares her original music in a live, intimate setting. Reflecting on themes of healing, growth and empowerment, this 30-minute session provides a quiet space to self-reflect and explore your emotional landscape. You are encouraged to meditate, lie down, journal, doodle, or do any silent activity during the session that might aid your own personal process of healing.

Poetry Reading with Donna Ashworth

Poetry is permission to feel, release and process all of our complicated emotions, says Donna Ashworth. Let the UK’s best-selling poet inspire you with favourites from her collections covering womanhood, joy, grief, self-love, relationships and more. Soul-nurturing through words, this session will unlock inspiration, much-needed acceptance and bring your inner child out to play.

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ZAVIER presents Lyrical Lectures

ZAVIER (Zavier Coyne) is a Spoken Word Artist, Meditation Teacher and Accredited Coach specialising in wellbeing and connection.

ZAVIER will blend his professions to innovate at the cross-section of performance and education to present ‘Lyrical Lectures’: a performance project that creatively explores and challenges the relationship between universally experienced topics and the subconscious narratives attached to them. By blending spoken word, education, meditation, rap and poetry, ZAVIER reshapes what a lecture can be; an unfolding circular dialogue, in which everyone present learns more about their perspective, and therefore, their reality.

Poetry Songbook, Write your Way to Happiness with Jennifer Mary Jones

Do you ever dream of writing? Do you wish to connect with your imagination to feel more creative, calm, and confident?

Poetry Songbook is a magic gem, gifting you with imagination and inspiration, filling you up with healing love and light. Come to this beautiful workshop to enjoy Jennifer bringing Poetry Songbook to life in spoken word and song... It is time to write your way to happiness…

The Rek Trust presents Harry Nye

Sing Happy with Becki Fishwick

Music has healing power. It has the ability to take people out of themselves. This session of singing with others gives a sense of connection, teamwork and togetherness, with no judgement or experience required in a happy and supportive environment. Singing is proven to be very positive for wellbeing, reduces levels of anxiety and depression.

Come join Becki Fishwick as she delivers a singing workshop teaching the essential techniques of singing and creating a pop-up choir for you to perform live at this year’s Happy place festive, No matter your level of experience all are welcome.

Folk Music & Gratitude with Aayushi

Folk singer-songwriter Aayushi shares her original music in a live, intimate setting. This 30-minute session reflects on relationships with family, friends and loved ones to explore how we can cultivate gratitude for the people and experiences closest to us. You are encouraged to meditate, lie down, journal, doodle, or do any silent activity during the session that might aid your own personal process of self-reflection.