SOULSHINE
FESTIVAL 2024

Grounds
Keepers

Crews > Groundskeepers

Festival Shifts >  6-10 hours of teamwork over four festival days on one of 65 teams, plus a $300 Food & Logistics Pass (most Soulshiners)

Long Crew > Minimum four work days (30 hours) on-site before and/or after the festival, plus a $160 Food Pass

Team Lead > Elevated responsibility, managing other people and/or taking lead on at least one critical component of the whole thing, plus a $120 Food Pass

Earth Keepers

Est Team Size: 10

> Festival Shifts
> Long Crew 

Earthkeepers are the stewards of the lands, managers of the site, and negotiators of the elements.

They are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and environmental health of the festival grounds, including garbage management, recycling, and composting efforts. They prioritize sustainability and environmental consciousness, ensuring the festival leaves a minimal ecological footprint and provides a clean, enjoyable space for everyone.

Crew Completion
50%

Land Prep

Est Team Size: 8

> Long Crew 

The Land Prep team prepares the festival site by clearing trails, setting up camping areas, and handling heavier-duty landscaping tasks. Their job is to create a workable and welcoming natural environment for everyone while ensuring the grounds are cared for and preserved. This labour intensive work is done before the festival at Work Parties and during Long Crew.

Helpful Equipment:
Weedwacker, bush-hog, mower, tractor, grader, shovel, etc

Crew Completion
100%

Fire
Keepers

Est Team Size: 12

> Festival Shifts

The Fire Keepers are responsible for maintaining and tending to the community and sacred fires, ensuring they continue to burn safely throughout the event. They play a crucial role in upholding the spiritual significance of the fire and act as guardians of the sacred flame. Their presence also symbolizes the continuity of tradition and the preservation of cultural heritage within the festival.

Crew Completion
100%

Water
Keepers

Est Team Size: 5

> Festival Shifts
> Long Crew 

The Water Keepers are responsible for ensuring water sourcing, distribution, and quality for all uses. Their role involves coordinating with internal and external logistical and environmental agencies to guarantee access to high-quality water while minimizing our impact. High-quality water is vital for the hydration, sanitation, cooking and overall well-being of everyone involved in the gathering. 

Crew Completion
100%

Power
Keepers

Est Team Size: 4

> Festival Shifts
> Long Crew

The Power Keepers oversee all aspects of electrical generation, as well as circuitry, to ensure a reliable and safe power supply for all festival activities. They coordinate with technicians and vendors to design and manage power distribution, troubleshoot issues, and prioritize safety at all times. Their role is crucial in maintaining a seamless and efficient power infrastructure throughout the gathering.

Crew Completion
100%

Internal
Transport

Est Team Size: 8

> Festival Shifts
> Long Crew

The Internal Transport team manages the movement of goods and equipment within the festival grounds, ensuring timely and efficient delivery where needed.

Crew Completion
33%

DRivers

Est Team Size: 5

> Festival Shifts
> Long Crew 

Drivers are responsible for transporting people and materials to and from the festival site, including shuttle services for attendees and supply runs.

Crew Completion
33%

Discover the diversity of work it takes to build our favourite slice of reality by familiarising yourself with all nine Crews and more than 65 Teams. 

The application process will ask you to name the top three dream teams you would love to be considered for in 2024.  We hope you find a team you will be excited about joining, but also be open to serving the community in any way that is needed.

All crew experiences teach us about ourselves, relationships and our larger community ….and that is the intention of the project. 

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