This year, Soulshine Festival is being powered by our Private Membership Association (PMA). The festival and our membership work together to create a stronger, more resilient collective. It’s about mutual support, shared resources, and embracing our natural evolution—from a divergent array of individuals into a community empowered to engage in a truly representative way.
Steps to join the co-creation:
We can’t wait to co-create with you—let’s make this year’s Soulshine Festival our most intentional gathering yet!
Festival Shifts— 6–10 hrs over the 4 main festival days on one of 65 teams + $300 (covers all food & logistics costs)
Long Crew — 30 hrs ≥ 4 days between Aug 22–Sep 5 + $250 (covers all food & logistics costs and yes, you will be fed in long crew)
Team Lead > Elevated responsibility, managing other people and/or taking lead of at least one critical component + $140 Food Pass
This gathering is 100% non-profit, we aim to break even as a community.
Explore All 65 Teams — Click Below Each Crew Tile to Dive In!
Est Crew Size: 82
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: 53
The healing and integration teams create community access to various healing modalities and hold integration space for everyone. Healers work one-on-one or in small groups. The Integration team offers a safe, quiet space for resting, processing, and rejuvenation. The Sauna is located near the lake for cold plunging and will be hot and ready to go each morning.
Est Crew Size: 51
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: 24
Children and families are at the heart of Soulshine’s value system. We believe that child and youth empowerment is a critical investment in our community. The Family teams will design and run engaging activities, host workshops, and provide resources for parents and children throughout the festival.
Est Crew Size: 75
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: 20
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: 45
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: 22
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: 10
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.
Invest in yourself and the community by signing up to be a member in Ontario’s newest Private Membership Association.
This fast, easy membership gives us a resilient framework for work and play plus a host of community perks. Once signed up you can access and fill out your Soulshine Festival Participation Form—name your top three dream Teams for 2025. The earlier you apply, the better your chance of landing your first choice.
Membership Deadline Aug 20th 2025
Hey, 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 6 of your 10 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.
Unique to Soulshine, musicians, actors, dancers, singers, and other performers are community members first and foremost. Here, the emphasis shifts from “putting on a show” to building teamwork and relationships—a significant departure from traditional festival culture.
In our model we cherish culture alongside all the other foundational aspects of community . As co-creating crew members, performers lend their craft to nourish the well-being of the entire community.
While most festivals use music to attract crowds and sell passes, Soulshine does not sell pass to the public. We are building community to foster personal relationships and strengthen social resilience.
We hope you’ll join this experiment—bringing your passion and skill to help generate a festival that truly benefits us all.
“I want to sell my art or goods!”
Soulshine provides space for a wide variety of self-made artists and creators in the 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.
2025 Participation
72 / 300 Positions Filled
Last Update: June 28th
