JoyFest

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Our Story

JoyFest events are family get togethers.

JoyFest was born through love, to fundraise for a child's freedom. Now our community pulse beats on.

Junior is JoyFest's founder Lillette's gorgeous son. At birth consultants said he might never walk, talk, or even breathe independently. After thousands of seizures and six brain surgeries, the world was soon to see the power in Juniors determination and joy for life. Combined with a loving community and a Mother's Love. At age eight, Junior didn't just walk independently; he defied all odds.

Your Ticket is a Seed. All JoyFest profits fund childhood dreams.

The Legacy of the Bike

In 2025, our tribe showed up. We got Junior his bike, storage and specialist adaptions. A bike that will last a lifetime.

Juniors dream of riding his very own bike was funded by people just like you.

JOIN US FOR JoyFest 2027- The Big One!

We're figuring things out to birth a CIC that funds childhood joy. Get in contact if you want to explore a collaboration or an idea! BIG LOVE, Team JoyFest. Team Childhood! xxx

Join The Circle

Join Us 5th August for Songs, Chai & Antarma

Musicians and Space Holders

We don't just book acts; we gather facilitators of joy. Meet the visionaries, musicians, and space-holders who will guide our journey this year.

Stay tuned, our tapestry is still being woven.

Antarma

Antarma Shares Deep Relaxation and Ecstatic Celebration, invoking Peace and Unity through Sanskrit Mantra, Delicate Guitar, Empowering Affirmations, Poetry and Energetic Djembe Drumming.

ASHKAT

Brighton-based ASHKAT blends synth-heavy alt-pop with the ethereal energy of FKA Twigs and Kate Bush. Vocally & visual captivating Ashkat is Internationally recognized as the UK’s best live electronic act.

Gabor Turucz & Emily Hammond

The Family Pulse: Creative bonding and deep connection workshop finishing on the Ecstatic Dance-Floor.

The Jasper Cacao Café

A community-rooted sanctuary, reconnect over a hot (or iced) mug of beautiful Ashaninka cacao. It’s a space for gathering and restoration, inviting you to share open conversations on the rugs or join an impromptu jam in a place where all belong.

Anna Robertshaw & Andy Sutton

Bring to you their collaboration of Breath & Being ~ alchemising gentle pranayama techniques with crystal tones frequency for deep connection and relaxation.

Dirish Shaktidas

Experience the transformative power of Euphoria Somatic Dance™ with Amazon #1 bestselling author and Somatic Dance Academy founder, Blending ancient wisdom with world beats, Dirish guides you out of your head and fully into your body.

Steve Nobel

Channelling The Creative Muse to move through you in a journey of stillness and surrender, opening the channel to the genius within. Together, we will dissolve resistance and call in that ancient creative fire to illuminate your path and awaken your soul's expression.

Natalie Morgan

Heart-Centred Bodywork
A guided partner experience in somatic bonding through the lens of Theta Healing & Lymphatic Massage.

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The Fungi Consultant

Little Spores & Strong Foundations - Mushrooms for Family Health With interactive walk. With, Oli Genn-Bash,

Emma Sims

Children's Reiki School, 'Magic Hands'.

Blaise

Tarot & Kids Yoga with Blaise. Wellness Architect and Co-founder of Wellness-Essary. Navigating the seen and unseen to bring intuition and mindful play to your path.

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Emily Hammond

Create a deeper Parent & Child Connection. With invitations into fun, light-hearted activities, then get moving and grooving with a unified ecstatic dance!

Born from a mother's love.

What began as a community rallying to support one brave boy has grown into a festival with its own pulse.

We celebrate the courage of little legends—like young Junior who took our stage just three weeks after brain surgery. When you join us, you aren't just attending a festival; you are part of the legacy.

A percentage of every ticket sold goes directly toward granting a life-changing wish for a child, honouring the very spark that started JoyFest.

Empowering our Little legends

The love for our own children and every child is going into creating a sacred space where our children don't just play- they ascend. Through the power of self-expression, creative play and boundless art, we guide our Little Legends to stand in their own light, balancing the thunder of their boldest dreams with a grounded, peaceful presence to build a confidence and self love that cannot be shaken!