Soulshine Festival is not an ordinary festival experience.
The only way to attend is by joining one of the 65+ teams cooperatively creating the community. This new structure necessitates active participation and equitable financial contribution from each member of the Soulshine Festival population.
How it works:
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We are fast approaching our 2024 festival capacity. Many teams are full, hundreds of people are integrated, and we are in full swing preparing the grounds and confirming our program schedule.
The following teams have space for more Soulshiners. The portal will remain partially open to receive participation forms for these teams only:
2024 Capacity
369 / 420 Positions Filled
Last Update: Aug 11th
Est Crew Size: 86
Food and nourishment are the building blocks of our human experience and food resiliency is our highest priority. Solving for a healthy, sustainable food supply is critical for any real-world community. The Food and Beverage teams play the crucial role of providing sustenance for all participants while fostering relationships with local farmers and suppliers.
Est Crew Size: 54
The healing and integration teams create community access to various healing modalities and hold integration space for all attendees. Healers work one-on-one or in small groups, supporting realignment with innate vitality on all levels of our being. The Integration team offers a safe, quiet space for resting, processing, and rejuvenation amidst our lively festival environment.
Est Crew Size: 72
Art, music, workshops and ceremony are core aspects of a vibrant community culture.
Setting the tone, teams on the Culture crew are tasked with the vital role of developing, curating and coordinating the artful self expression of the community. They are responsible for creating platforms and defining the edge of our collective values, practices and norms.
Est Crew Size: 29
We believe that child & youth empowerment is a critical investment in our community. A foundational component of the festival, the Family Village is a safe and comfortable space for families and children. The Family teams will design and run engaging activities, host workshops and provide resources for parents and children all gathering long.
Est Crew Size: 81
All the teams within the Vibe Crew are dedicated to the collective mission of harmonizing the festival’s energy, fostering a safe and inclusive environment and curating an uplifting and transformative experience for everyone involved.
Est Crew Size: 32
The builder teams are responsible for planning and constructing structures essential for the event. Additionally, they play a key role in creating decorative elements, such as signage and themed installations, to enhance the festival atmosphere. Expertise in light construction and design is crucial for bringing our vision to life.
Est Crew Size: 52
Stewards of the lands, managers of the site, and negotiators of the elements. Grounds Keepers comprise several teams whose primary concern is grounding our festive energy to support a safe and powerful gathering in alignment with the life that the land has materialized for us.
Est Crew Size: 29
The technical production crew is responsible for setting up and operating all sound, lighting, and visual systems ensuring all audio-visual aspects of the event operate smoothly. Working in the technical production crew provides valuable hands-on learning experience with professional equipment and technology.
Est Crew Size: 11
The operations crew coordinates internal and external communications, oversees administrative tasks, manages human resources, and handles fiscal management. They work to improve logistical operations, facilitate teamwork, and maintain an effective festival environment for other crews. Their roles uphold operational and organizational integrity.
Click the explore buttons under each of the nine Crew Tiles to discover all 65 Teams. Make note of your favorites. The earlier you send in your application, the more likely you will be confirmed for your first choice of a Team.
Portal Closed for 2024
BUT!
“I’m a Performer, Teacher or Artist!”
Workshops are at the heart of Soulshine’s value system. This year, we are simplifying and reducing the number of workshops offered, focusing on quality over quantity.
We strongly encourage all Soulshiners to consider what they could teach the community. The schedule will highlight practical skills and community building, among other offerings.
Everyone interested in proposing a workshop must also sign up for a secondary team. Getting involved with other crews ensures that you will benefit from community-building teamwork!
If your workshop is selected, this accounts for 8 of your 12 teamwork hours. The balance of hours will be fulfilled by your second team choice. This level of integration is critical for building a solid community and ensures you integrate more deeply and build everyone’s teamwork skills.
Music and other performing arts are the expression of vibrant festival culture.
Unique to this project, musicians, actors, dancers, singers, and other performers are considered community members first and foremost. The focus is on teamwork and relationships rather than entertainment, which for musicians is a big adjustment from traditional festival culture.
In our community environment, entertainment is not just a show, but a contribution, much like someone cooking your meals, tending the children, or patrolling the borders. At Soulshine, we value and nurture culture, but we also recognize the equal importance of food, shelter, families, and safety. In this model, musicians and other performers are not just entertainers, but also co-creating crew members, contributing with their craft for the well-being of our community.
Festivals have traditionally used music to attract interest and sell passes. It is important to note that Soulshine is not selling passes. We are not creating entertainment that others pay for. We are building a community to foster personal relationships and strengthen social resilience.
We hope you will join this experiment to learn if we can generate a festival for the benefit of all.
BUT!
“I want to sell my art or goods!”
Soulshine provides space for a wide variety of self-made artists and creators in the Art Village.
Everyone in attendance at the festival is eligible to sell their homemade wares in the designated location at their own discretion beginning Saturday morning.
E-mail us if you have any questions.
Have Questions?
Do you have a unique inspiration for co-creation? We are open to possibilities.
Please send us an email with your idea.
