Luminate ‘08 is an Earth friendly festival of music, dance, art, creativity and sustainability on Canaan Downs, Takaka Hill, 7th–11th February 2008.

Music: Luminate features an inspiring line-up of performers from Aotearoa and overseas, taking you on a unique, flowing journey through a diverse range of Live music, World Grooves, Tribal rhythms, Psytrance, Progressive, Breaks, House, Techno, Esoteric electronic beats, Dub, Funk, Folk, sublime Chill out and more.

The Native zone: laid out according to sacred geometry, is an energised dance floor for all to enter a place of shamanic trance, to connect with our inner magik, our higher self, and our oneness with all that is. The carefully tuned sound system will ensure your chakras are resonating with sparkley vibrationz. Sustainable art, organic visuals from top VJs and creative lighting will resonate with the natural awe-inspiring lanscape of this powerful site.

The Harmonic zone: is an acoustic live jam zone, featuring a combination of open mic, open jam, and scheduled performances. A place to get truely creative and musically spontaneous. Bring your instruments and join in!
Luminate will also feature a tribal drumming zone

Workshops: cover a range of topics such as Sacred Geometry, the Mayan calendar, Tai chi, Yoga, Poi, Juggling, Healing techniques, Mantras, Didge, Sustainable living, Hemp, Belly Dancing, Permaculture and traditional arts and crafts.

The flaming jugglepoitoy zone is by day: a workshop and play area for adults and kids interested in learning new skills with poi, staff, devil sticks, juggling and other fun things......by night: a flaming fire toy zone...be a performer or just spin and juggle for the fun of it.....

The Healing zone: features a range of holistic therapies including massage and reiki, from widely experienced healers.

Location: From Nelson, head to Motueka and then follow SH60 towards Takaka. Canaan Downs road is on the top of the Takaka Hill road.

Tickets: are available from Cosmic Corner stores (Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin) and online (http://www.cosmiccorner.co.nz).
Also from Invisible (Takaka), 4 Winds cafe (Motueka), The Chai Cart and Everyman Records (Nelson).
80 early bird until 31st Dec, $99 until 31st Jan, full price $120, (plus booking fee). Under 12s free. No gate sales.

Luminate is a zero waste event:
We are creating a new culture of self-reliance and sustainability. We welcome you to help us facilitate this change.
Zero waste means that food and drink stalls will be serving refreshments direct to your own plate or cup rather than disposable plates and cups. (Remember to bring your own utensils too!).

There will be no rubbish bins or recycling facilities. Be prepared to pack out what you bring in and leave no trace. There will be a composting area for biodegradables.

Steeped in myth and legend, the spectacular quartz crystal and limestone landscape of Takaka Hill provides a stunning backdrop to this holistic, cultural event.

The native bush-clad site of Canaan Downs offers plenty of peaceful camping space to relax with family and friends.

Luminate’08 is a place to share knowledge and skills, be inspired, participate in workshops, receive a massage, join in drumming around the fire, re-energise on the dancefloor, relax with a warm chai, watch an enlightening movie, be in harmony with nature, and celebrate a sense of conscious community.

Get involved: workshop facilitators, healers, performers, eco stallholders, organic food and drinks, earth friendly arts & crafts, suppliers of renewable energy sources – we love hearing from you...

LUMINATE: to spread light, elevate spiritual consciousness, put a smile on your face, festival of Music, Art, Dance, Creativity and Sustainability.

Contact: luminate@nativeharmonics.co.nz
http://www.myspace.com/luminatefestival
http://www.nativeharmonics.co.nz