Creative Producer 

Spoonie Rave 6.4.25

A multisensory feast for tired and sensitive folks
A party for soft heads and big hearts

Including puppetry, music and performance in the gorgeous Fyfe hall at Trinity Centre, focusing on inclusivity and mutual care. With space to rest, engage comfortably, slow down and take things at your own pace.

Programme
- Event opening with Genevieve Cameo
- Bean Big Puppets surrealist puppetry and dreamy soundscapes
 from Neogaze
- Rebecca Sneddon’s trancendental saxophone solo
- Experimental percussion from Dan Johnson
- Closing with ambient sounds from dj mr_hopkinson

Accessibility
Here’s the Spoonie Rave access guide

Audience Feedback
‘It was absolutely transformative being able to share music and art in a place where I knew I was safe because everyone was practising the same standards of community care. I haven't felt like I could truly relax in a shared space outside my home in years so it was extremely special for me.’

‘I loved that event was COVID-safer - that meant the world to me! I loved the relaxed atmosphere and ethereal chill-out vibes of the performances. It took me to another world! I also loved being in an environment where it really felt like people cared about each other.

Thank you so much for this, it was a magical experience that made a big difference to me. I didn't think I'd be able to be a part of events like this again, and being there made my heart very happy. I felt like myself again!’

‘It meant so much to me to feel safe and to know others attending the event were “in it together” to keep each other safer.’

‘I enjoyed and valued the ethic and permission around care for oneself and others.’

‘The Spoonie Rave felt extraordinarily accessible. So many things were considered and put together thoughtfully in an access document. This included clear information about protecting ourselves and others from respiratory viruses, as well as low lighting in the main room, beanbags and plenty of space to lie down and rest. The access document is a gold standard overview of all the things to consider when offering a space to chronically ill, disabled and immunocompromised people.’

Spoonie Rave 11.03.23

Produced in collaboration with Liquid Library

With live music and visuals, vibes all day from the blanket fort, comfy places to be horizontal, pillows, books, spoon puppet making, spicy tea & cake.

Programme
- Opening Care Ceremony with Roseanna Dias & Genevieve Cameo
- Immersive Bingo with Queerwulf
- Botanical ambience with Grasslands
- Sound bathing with Charlie Miles, Dan Johnson & Tina Hitchens trio
- Sensitive Improvisation with Blowhole
- Lullabies from Carnivorous Plants
- Mr Hopkinson's visual treats
- Closing with DJ LEXX

Audience Feedback
‘It was like gender euphoria but for disability’

‘I think it's the most relaxed I've ever felt at an evening/night time event in a space with new people. I loved the different activities and rest spaces. It was a relief to be amongst people who have some understanding of chronic illness. Like church, in a good way. Really joyous.’

‘It meant so much to come here’

‘I felt rejuvenated after the sound bath and a deep sense of calm’

‘So well held, meticulous’