2016 PROGRAM

2016 PROGRAM 

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WELCOME 

SEVEN SISTERS ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE FESTIVAL IS HELD ON THE TRADITIONAL 

LANDS OF THE BOON WURRUNG PEOPLE, IN THE KULIN NATION 

Seven Sisters Festival welcomes all women, including: women of culturally and linguistically diverse 

backgrounds (CALD), women of every gender expression and identity, women of diverse sexualities, 

women of diverse abilities, and women of diverse religious backgrounds and belief. 

Since creation, women have gathered to share space, stories, laughter and tears 

in safe, supportive environments. We invite you to embark on this journey of 

love and energy at the Seven Sisters Festival 2016. 

What’s On & OPERATIONS page 4 

GENERAL SAFETY page 6 

Welcome Dear Friend, 

Many of you may be are aware of the conversations happening, not only within our community 

but the world at large. 

We are living during a season of cultural shifts. Society is once more reflecting on the depths of 

its constructs and systems around identity, equality, gender and inclusiveness. 

Through conversations with several of you about how this relates to the festival, I have heard an array 

of fears, concerns and passionate convictions. I want to acknowledge all of you for your heart and your 

willingness to speak your truth with honesty and courage. I thank you for sharing your stories. 

Most importantly, through these conversations I have been touched by the extent of our similarities: 

the bravery, the heart and a sincere desire to listen to one another and be open to change. 

I feel deeply humbled and connected to you all by our shared longings: to protect what we value, 

to be heard without judgment and to be accepted as we are, regardless of our differences. 

We all want to be respected for our choices and we all want to feel welcomed. I believe Seven Sisters 

Festival is a place for that and we each play an important role in co-creating that reality. 

Many eyes are looking to us to see what change a collective of thousands of impassioned women 

will bring and what we can embody and demonstrate to the world. We can move past our fears, 

and misapprehensions, and open our hearts and minds whilst rejoicing in our shared human experience. 

I leave you with the words of the Greek philosopher Plato, who, just like we are now, would gather with 

his peers to share wisdom and philosophise about what the world could be… 

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” 

I invite you to hold compassion in your hearts and delve into the depths of the this rich, 

beautiful transformative safe space we all share. 

Enjoy your Seven Sisters experience! With love and respect to all, 

Lauren Woodman 

Festival Creator & Director 

Bodywise page 10 

Arts & Learning page 14 

Sacred Space page 16 

Circle Of Stones page 18 

Ritual Space page 20 

The Hub page 22 

LIFE SKILLS page 26 

Festival Program page 28 

Vitality Tent page 32 

SEVEN SISTERS PERFORMERS page 35 

MUSIC SCHEDULE - THE HUB page 44 

MUSIC SCHEDULE - CHAI TENT page 45 

MUSIC SCHEDULE - FESTIVAL HEART page 46 

MUSIC SCHEDULE - THE TRAIN STATION page 47 

THE WITCHING HOUR page 47 

SPONSORS page 48 

TRAFFIC/GROUNDS MAP page 50 

FESTIVAL MAP page 52 

THANK YOU page 54

WHAT’s ON & operations 

Seven Sisters Festival is all about choice. Throughout the weekend there are myriad opportunities 

for you including workshops, talks, musical performances, craft activities, massage, divination 

and readings. You can also explore the art spaces, healing tents and market stalls. 

WORKSHOPS AND TALKS 

You do not need to book; but please arrive 10 

minutes before the workshop or talk. There are 

limited numbers for each event. Please wait at the 

entrance for the facilitator to usher you in. Read 

more on pages 10 - 34. 

MUSIC 

Enjoy a dazzling array of female musicians, 

comedians and poetic artists performing at the 

Chai Tent, Train Station Kitchen and Festival Heart 

stages and make sure you attend our exclusive 

Seven Sisters Showcase on Friday and Saturday 

night. See page 35. 

FOOD 

During the communal eating times, you can buy 

delicious hot meals at our Food Market, Geo’s 

Kitchen or Train Station Kitchen (near the lake). 

MARKETPLACE 

Pick up a new treasure from the oval and festival 

heart marketplaces, such as jewellery, innovative 

books, clothing, indulgent creams and local arts 

and crafts. 

READERS AND HEALING SESSIONS 

Available all weekend by donation. Experience one 

of the healing or reading modalities listed here. 

HEALING HAVEN will host 

Body Work: Shiatsu, remedial massage, relaxation 

massage, Bowen therapy, tantric massage, 

acupuncture, acupressure massage, pregnancy 

massage, myotherapy, reflexology, osteopathy, 

aromatherapy massage, Chinese medicine balance, 

Emmett therapy, Ka Huna bodywork, lymphatic 

drainage, LomiLomi massage, Hahnemann therapy, 

Zen shiatsu 

Sound Healing: Tibetan singing bowl healing, 

sound therapy, shamanic healing 

Consultations: Naturopathy, qellness coach, 

transformational lifestyle coach, flower essence 

therapy, hypnosis, mindfulness therapy, core 

clearing, herbal medicine, nutrition, Australian 

bush flower readings and counselling, iridology, 

Birth into Being. 

Energy Work: Kinesiology, reiki, chakra alignment, 

earth-based healing, integrated vibrational healing, 

shamanic healing, Pleiadian lightwork, pranic 

healing, Cherokee bodywork, energy healing, 

meridian energetics. 

DIVINATION SPACE will host 

Divination Modalities: Spiritual drawings, 

astrology, Sacred Path cards, tea leaf readings, 

past lives readings, pendulum divination, spiritual 

life path readings, aura readings, palm readings, 

angel card reading, tarot cards, psychic readings, 

spiritual motivator, clairvoyant, numerology 

medium, Goddess cards. 

BOOKINGS PROCEDURE 

Guests can arrive at the sign in tents at the 

Divination Space of Healing Haven at the following 

times to make a booking for the subsequent shift. 

OPENING HOURS FOR HEALING 

& DIVINATION SPACE 

Friday: 12pm-5:30pm 

Saturday: 8am-7pm 

Sunday: 9am-2:30pm 

Booking times for guests are: 

Friday: 11.30pm and 2.30pm 

Saturday: 7.30am, 10.30am, 1.30pm and 4.30pm 

Sunday: 8.30am and 11.30am 

NB: Guests cannot book in advance. 

You can only book in for an upcoming 

2.5 hour shift. Suggested donation $5 minimum. 

RUNNING ALL WEEKEND. 

CEREMONIES 

Our group opening and closing ceremonies held 

on the festival oval, near the main stage, allow 

women to be part of setting the mood and intention 

for the festival. Come partake in these very moving 

ceremonies. Hosted by Marisa Cartland, Michelle 

Alina Dabrowski, Brunswick Women’s Choir, 

Kerryanne Ansari, Sister Native, Jacqui Dreesens 

and Wild Moves. Thank you to various performers 

who have assisted. 

The Opening Ceremony is held at 6:00pm on Friday 

The Closing Ceremony at 4:45pm on Sunday 

WELCOME TO COUNTRY AND SMOKING 

CEREMONY 

Official Welcome to Country held by Arweet 

Carolyn, respected Elder of the Boon Wurrung 

People of the Kulin Nation. 

Arweet Carolyn will also conduct a smoking 

ceremony, an ancient custom among indigenous 

Australians that involves burning various native 

plants to produce smoke, which is believed to have 

cleansing properties and the ability to ward off bad 

spirits. Experience this on the oval at 6:30pm Friday. 

SITE OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES 

Thursday: 4pm - 10pm 

Friday: 6:30am -11:30pm 

Saturday: 6:30am - 11:30pm 

Sunday: 6am - 8:30pm 

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GENERAL SAFETY 

SPACES 

The Seven Sisters Festival recognises the moral and legal responsibilities to provide a safe, healthy 

environment for festival patrons. This commitment means that festival organisers comply with the 

standards established by the site management where the festival is being held, and comply with 

relevant health and safety legislation. In return, a high standard of behaviour is expected from 

festival participants. Patrons considered to be behaving in a dangerous or unacceptable manner 

will be removed from the festival site immediately. 

We ask our festival patrons to adhere 

to the following: 

Observe the specified arrival and departure times to 

and from the site as provided by the festival organiser. 

Remain within the festival perimeter at all times, as 

persons found outside the festival perimeter will be 

considered trespassers and subject to prosecution. 

Wear the official festival wristband at all times, as 

patrons without a wristband will be asked to leave 

and if necessary escorted off-site. 

Be clothed at the festival to provide a comfortable and 

safe environment for all women from a diverse range 

of cultures and with many world views. 

Wear appropriate footwear on the festival site at all times. 

The following items are PROHIBITED on the festival 

grounds: illegal, dangerous or menacing items; 

pyrotechnics, firecrackers, sparklers or flares; dogs 

or pets (guide dogs are an exception); and alcohol 

and drugs. 

GENERAL WARNING 

Under legislation, we are required to warn you that 

the land where Seven Sisters Festival is being held 

is naturally a hazardous place that may or may not 

contain all manner of unknown obstacles, risks and 

dangers, both natural and man-made, which may result 

in loss or damage to your property or personal injury. 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTOCOL 

The Seven Sisters Festival has a comprehensive 

Risk and Emergency Policy and Procedure Plan. 

Emergency response and evacuation notices will be 

placed in designated areas throughout the festival 

site. Please read the information below. 

FIRST AID 

We have a 24-hour first aid station located next to the 

information tent in the centre of the festival. If you 

feel unwell and need assistance, please seek first aid. 

SECURITY 

For your safety we have 24-hour security on the 

gate and patrolling the campgrounds at night. 

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 

Alert staff at our headquarters or at our 

information tent. Alternatively contact one 

of the Festival Wardens to report any onsite 

safety or security incidents: 

Corinne Pettersen - Festival Warden / Festival 

Manager 0414 624 253 

Poisons Information: 131 126 

Emergency Services: 000 

EMERGENCY EVACUATION 

Emergency evacuation procedures will occur 

in cases of extreme risk to festival patrons. 

The Festival Warden will guide patrons and staff 

to gather at The Oval and evacuate through the 

front gates to Hearn Road. Please see the map on 

the back page of this booklet for emergency exists 

and gathering points. 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Seven Sisters Festival wishes to document and 

promote the festival through film and photography. 

By purchasing tickets and attending the festival, 

patrons automatically provide consent to be 

included in all film and sound recordings taken by 

festival organisers, and for these film and sound 

recordings to be used at the discretion of the 

festival organisers. However, Seven Sisters Festival 

understands that some patrons may not wish to 

be filmed or photographed. It is the responsibility 

of each individual to leave details at the festival 

information tent, requesting that they not be 

filmed or photographed. A photo will be taken of 

said individual(s) as identification for our records, 

which will exclude them and their image from any 

future promotional material. 

COUNSELLORS 

If you are feeling overwhelmed, please make your 

way to the Healing Haven and seek support from 

our onsite counsellors. 

MUMS AND BUBS SOCIAL SANCTUARY 

A place to retreat, chill and chat with other 

mums, experienced peer educators, baby-wearing 

consultants, surrounded by soft furnishings, baby 

baths and hot water. 

MAIDENS LOUNGE 

Aimed specifically at the needs of young women 

(11-18). The Maidens Lounge offers fun activities 

on the broad themes of body, movement, craft, 

connection and story-telling providing a relaxed, 

safe space for young women to come together. 

THE RED TENT 

A retreat and rest space bringing together the 

sisterhood through the spiritual practice of 

menstruation and connecting with our cycles, 

hosted by School of Shamanic Womancraft. 

SENIOR WISE WOMEN SPACE 

This sacred space is offered as a comfortable 

haven for elders to receive nourishment and 

enjoy community. 

CULTURAL/SEXUALITIES AND GENDER TENT 

Is a sanctuary of education and support. A safe, 

private and non-judgemental zone where everyone 

is welcome. 

SOUND HEALING TENT 

Located at the Healing Haven, offering sound 

healings all weekend. Book in at the Healing Haven. 

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO 

Hosted by SayHeidi Photography, who will be 

taking professional headshots of guests. 

CHRISTALIGNMENT HEALING TENT 

Offering dream interpretations and 

energy readings. 

ART AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS 

WEAVERS DEN 

Drop in, connect and learn a variety of weaving 

techniques with experienced teachers. See the chalk 

board for facilitated offerings. 

EARTH MANDALA ALTAR 

3D mandala offering and ritual. Creation open 

to patron participation. At dusk candles lit and 

choir sings. 

MANDALA VOLCANIC ROCK PAINTING 

Learn the sacred art of mandala painting on 

natural rocks. An intimate, creative, spiritual 

and mindful space. 

CO-CREATIVE COMMUNITY LABYRINTH 

Leave rocks, flowers and prayers over the weekend 

and join us for the witching hour ritual and 

improvised trance music, with Wendy Rule on 

Saturday night at 9pm. 

KATIA HONOUR 

Live visionary art and open mic stage at the Train 

Station Kitchen over the weekend of the festival. 

LOVE LETTERS 

Art installation ‘Love Letters’ are 3D sculptures 

lit up each night, spreading love throughout 

the festival. 

FACE AND BODY PAINTING 

Next level face painting by donation. The works 

of Conscious Colour, Cosmic Facepaint and 

Liquid Love. 

ROVING FAERIE 

Entertainment and face painting by donation 

by Bakki Boo Beeswing Faerie. 

TRAVELINHEARTS 

Make a heart out of recycled fabric and leave 

it behind for someone unknown. Take one 

someone has left for you. Celebrating the art 

of giving and receiving. 

More over page >> 

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SPACES cont. 

book launch 

PERMESSO COMMUNITY CANVAS 

Contribute to OUR community canvas. Pick up 

a brush and paint what’s in your heart. 

SALUTATION SCULPTURES 

Salutation Yoga sculptures containing clues can be 

found scattered around the festival grounds. Be the 

first to solve the puzzle and take your answer to the 

info tent to win. 

LIGHT WIZARD OFFERING TO THE DIVINE 

FEMININE 

Steve Willis aka Light Wizard offers his artworks 

throughout the festival with a unique creation as an 

offering from the masculine. 

WOMEN’S CIRCLE TEEPEE 

Join your sisters in circle. Be inspired by what it 

is to hold space for one another as women. Eight 

facilitated circles through the weekend. Hosted by 

Katherine Cunningham, Mardi Terrasson, Mary 

Soderiou and Gail Bousi. 

Please see black board at the front of Tipi space for 

times. We will have 2-3 circles run daily 

FRIDAY: 

3.00pm-5.00pm Mary Soderiou 

7.00pm-9.00pm Mardi Terrasson 

SATURDAY: 

9.00am-11.00am Gail Bousi (Mums with bub friendly) 

2.00pm- 4.00pm Katherine Cunningham 

5.00pm-7.00pm Mary Soderiou 

www.MarySoderiou.com 

SUNDAY: 

8.30am-10.30am Gail Bousi (Mums with bub friendly) 

11.30am-1.30pm Mardi Terrasson 

www.rainbowstar.com.au 

2.00pm- 4.00pm Katherine Cunningham 

www.livinggently.com 

The Evolved Woman 

Seven Sisters Festival and Vital Minds Publishing are releasing a book! 

Join us for our official book launch - be inspired and share in the experiences, connections and 

insights of our ten wise authors who share their ideas about harnessing your heart’s desire, 

discovering your inner wisdom, releasing doubt, and creating a life you love. 

Join us for ten inspiring Ted style talks. 

FRIDAY NIGHT FROM 8.30PM - LIFE SKILLS SPACE 

THE EVOLVED WOMAN AUTHORS 

CHAPTER TOPICS 

8.45pm INTRO ( About the book / 5min film Onegirl.org) 

8.55pm Speaker 1: Liz Scarfe Dealing with your worst critic- you! 

9.05 pm Speaker 2: Debra Smith Your relationship to wealth 

9.15 pm Speaker 3: Susan Sheehan Be happy and healthy after abuse 

9.25 pm Speaker 4: Natasja Fox Overcoming the tired spiral 

Dr. Lauren Woodman 

Emma Park 

Susan Sheehan 

Debra Smith 

Emma Power 

9.35pm Speaker 5: Lauren Woodman Personal power and creating change 

9.45pm BREAK TIME 

9.55pm Speaker 6: Devashi Shakti Harness inner love and sexual sovereignty 

10.05pm Speaker 7: Tanya Morgan Be heard and understood 

10.15 pm Speaker 8: Janoel Liddy Working with your cycle and self care 

10.25pm Speaker 9: Emma Park Food is medicine 

10.35pm Speaker 10: Emma Power Create deeply fulfilling relationship 

Devashi Shakti 

Dr. Natasja Fox 

Liz Scarfe 

Janoel Liddy 

Tania Morgan 

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BODYWISE 

Bodywise is a place for you to express yourself through movement and dance, to 

release your stress, tension and inhibitions, or quietly listen and reconnect with 

your body. 

Yoga for Every Body 

Saturday 9.00am - 10.30am 

This is a gentle flowing class combing 

movement and yoga, suitable for all 

bodies. 

GAURI MA GRACE 

Gauri Ma has been in service to women 

through yoga and facilitation for 25 

years. Studying the diverse practices of 

yoga and integrating the creative arts, 

Gauri Ma has come to know the power 

of symbol and ritual as tools for selfunderstanding, 

and creating meaningmaking 

ritual for women of all ages. 

shaktibhava.com 

DANCING FREEDOM - EMBODIED GAIA LYDIA MAROLDA 

Saturday 2.00pm - 3.30pm 

Lydia has devoted the past 15 years of 

Sunday 8.30am - 10.00am 

her life to exploring what it means to use 

You are invited to delve into this dance, authentic movement and ritual 

moving meditation, Dancing Freedom. for healing and empowering the self on 

You will be guided to dance yourself into all levels. She shares her passion for the 

wholeness and harmony through the power of embracing the body’s natural 

exploration of the five elements and the intelligence as a means to experiencing 

way they relate to your interconnected life to its fullest. 

experience as a woman. 

dancingfreedom.com 

KALARI - INDIA’S MARTIAL ART 



Kalari (Kalaripayattu) is an ancient 

indigenous Indian martial art that 

focuses on traditional forms, self defence 

and flowing movement techniques. These 

techniques are blended in a spiritual 

practice to build balance, strength, 

stamina and flexibility. 

RAMONA LALITA YAGNIK 

Ramona began studying kalari healing 

and martial arts in 2009. She regularly 

visits her guru in India and is passionate 

about health and wellbeing. Integral 

to her training is the ability to develop 

focus in the mind and body, while 

building a strong foundation through 

warm ups and traditional practices. 

kalarihealing.com 

EMBODYING FEMININE SOUL 


Sunday 1.00pm - 2.30pm 

A womb-centred dance movement 

practice that will support you to 

connect to the Divine Feminine 

wellspring of vital energy within you. 

Reclaim your sexual sovereignty as an 

ecstatic, creative force of life that can 

support you to evolve and transform. 

LEYOLAH ANTARA 

Leyolah is passionate about helping 

women cultivate their sexual energy for 

personal awakening and reconnection 

with the unique expression of their 

feminine soul. Author and founder 

of Kundalini Dance, an ecstatic 

embodiment practice, Leyolah has been 

teaching globally for over 22 years. 

kundalinidance.com 

WILD WOMEN 


A blend of ecstatic and somatic dance, 

tantra and kundalini activation, 

improvised and contact dance, deep 

archetype work, sacred ritual and 

connection to the earth, shamanic drum 

ceremony, meditation, breath work and 

image therapy. This workshop is selfhealing 

and dynamic. 

SARA BINDIKAT 

Bindikat facilitates in a flowing, safe and 

honouring way. She is obsessed with the 

search for freedom and has a burning 

desire to share this power with all 

women. Together we can find authentic 

relating, real intimacy, truth and deep 

connections. Join the Wild Women tribe 

accessing true sovereignty. 

bindikat.com/wildwomen 

SOUL CIRCLES DRUMMING JOURNEY 

Friday 11.30am - 1.00pm 

Sunday 10.30am - 12.00pm 

Since time immemorial, the drum has 

journeyed with us as we activate the 

essential wisdom of our beings through 

our senses. The time has come once 

more for women to reclaim their drums. 

Join us for this introductory session 

with the djembe. 

DJULZ CHAMBERS 

Djulz has been drumming with hand 

and frame medicine drums since her 

initiation in West Africa. She has 

a deeply integrated understanding 

of rhythm as a conduit for wisdom 

through the body and applies this 

approach when guiding others toward 

activating their own sacred music. 

soulcirclesdrumming.com 

ATS ® FAST AND SLOW 

Friday 2.00pm - 3.30pm 

Saturday 11.00am - 12.30pm 

Whether you want to challenge yourself 

to master the steps for fast ATS® 

bellydance or to find sublime release in 

learning the slow moves, there will be 

something for you in this fun workshop. 

No previous dance experience required. 

TWO BAYS TRIBAL 

Kerry and Erin perform as a 

professional duet in ATS® Bellydance. 

Both soloists and performers in other 

styles, they share a deep passion for 

pure ATS®. Teaching together for 

several years, they have developed their 

skills and bring a fun and relaxed feel to 

their teaching. 

twobaystribal.com 

BIODANZA - THE DANCE OF LIFE 


Awaken life’s primordial wisdom and 

join us for vivencias - intensely lived 

experiences of being fully in the present 

- inspired by joyful liberating dance, 

evocative music and shared connection. 

Open up to the juiciness of life that is 

only a dance away. 

KATE CLEMENT 

Kate facilitates Biodanza with juicy vitality 

to celebrate life and to live more love! 

Since 2002, she has brought the dance of 

life and joy to board rooms, government, 

community clinics, women’s safe houses 

and children, from South Africa to 

Brazil. Kate is currently a director of the 

Biodanza School of Australia. 

biodanza.com.au 


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BODYWISE cont. 

BRING THE SASS 


A unique movement and body 

awareness class designed to connect 

you with your sensuality and 

feminine power, drawing on aspects 

of burlesque, dance, yoga, tantra and 

mindfulness. Expect to feel alive, 

empowered and sexy as hell after 

this workshop! 

JESSABELLA 

Jessabella is a nationally recognised 

burlesque performer and producer 

of the Peninsula’s renowned burlesque 

show, This Is Burlesque. She is an 

advocate for women’s empowerment and 

passionately spreads her message via her 

artform, her community services work 

and her unique sensuality workshops. 

bringthesass.com 

RUNNING WITH WOLVES 



5Rhythms is a catalytic dance practice, 

elicited from nature’s rhythms. 

Dancing a wave of flowing, staccato, 

chaos, lyrical and stillness offers us 

a map to explore the ebb and flow of 

our menstruation, the rhythms 

of birth and our creativity. 

NATALIE IVIN POOLE 

Natalie is a certified 5Rhythms teacher, 

dance-movement therapist and school 

teacher. She has trained with Rhea 

Dempsey (birth) and Alexandra Pope 

(menstruation). She has worked in 

universities, hospitals and detention 

centres. Natalie has offered Running 

with Wolves in Melbourne and the USA. 

5rhythms.com/teachers/ 

Natalie+Poole 

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ARTS & LEARNING 

We will create vibrant, imaginative art and craft spaces where our inspiring 

facilitators and teachers will help you produce individual pieces for you to take 

home and cherish. 

MAGICAL MACRAME WORKSHOP 


You are invited into a magical world 

of macrame creation. You will learn 

how to create your own macrame 

pouch necklace, working with natural 

waxed cord, wooden beads and beautiful 

quartz crystals. 

DUTCHIE’S DELIGHTS 

Renske ‘Dutchie’ Bergman is the 

fun-loving creator of Dutchie’s Delights, 

specialising in artistic, original macrame 

jewellery. Dutchie is brimming with 

authenticity and integrity, and a zest 

for life. Her ability to teach others is 

exceptional and her macrame jewellery 

is breathtaking. 

facebook.com/dutchiesdelights 

WOVEN PROTECTIVE AMULETS 


The ancient art of women’s weaving 

has always been revered as an energy 

exchange between communities, in 

tribal recognition, as an initiation into 

womanhood, and as a practice of 

prayer-fullness. Learn to make your 

own little woven protective amulet. 

MELE MAI 

Mele is a medicine woman and artist. 

She authentically integrates, aligns and 

unifies her knowledge, wisdom and 

life experiences to remind, inspire and 

empower others into their truth and innate 

wellbeing. She serves simply by honouring 

and respecting the power of women, nature 

and the ancient healing arts. 

melemai.org 

INNER GODDESS FELT DOLLS 


Get in touch with your inner goddess 

and express yourself in this playful 

workshop. Participants will be guided 

through a meditation to connect with 

their inner goddess and set an intention. 

This will then be manifested in a 

gorgeous felt doll. 

ROXANNE BETTS 

Roxanne is a passionate teacher who 

has worked in schools in Australia 

and abroad. She is a natural healer and 

loves working with energy and crystals. 

She began making medicine dolls two 

years ago and finds them immensely 

insightful and healing. 

 

GAIA’S TALISMANS 


Create jewellery, using the gifts of 

Mother Earth and her oceans, trees, 

stones, feathers and fabulous bits, 

inspired by nature and imbued with 

your own magic and energy. Felt, wrap, 

paint and scribe onto Gaia’s gifts and 

create your very own unique talisman. 

LARISSA O’NEILL - SOULFELT THREADS 

Larissa is an artisan who speaks her 

spirit language through creativity and 

magic, entwined with the natural gifts of 

Mother Earth, her oceans, animals and 

lots of fabulous bits. That moment of 

inspiration, when time shifts, connection 

to source is clear and you’re left with 

your heartbeat and pure creativity. 

soulfeltthreads.com 

FEATHER FLOWER WORKSHOP 


Traditionally, feather adornments were 

usually saved for wearing at Aboriginal 

ceremonies. The feather flowers that will 

be created are based on traditional uses, 

using contemporary materials. We will 

be using emu and native bird feathers 

gifted generously by nature. 

BALUK ARTS 

Baluk Arts is a NFP urban Aboriginal 

community art centre based in 

Mornington, Victoria. Baluk Arts 

will have two facilitators at the feather 

flower workshop, imparting their 

knowledge and teaching you how 

to create your own feather flower. 

balukarts.org.au 

SPIRIT FLAGS 


Create your own set of spirit flags that 

reflect your Seven Sisters experience. 

We will be using vintage upcycled 

materials, continuing the idea of 

revisioning that is traditional women’s 

crafts to embellish, adorn, empower 

and inspire. 

KIRRILEE HEARTMAN AND KELLY 

THORNCRAFT 

Kirrilee is a fibre artist and writer/ 

blogger, who holds workshops in a 

variety of craft modalities for women 

and children. Kelly is an experienced 

presenter of the workshop for teenage 

girls, ‘Girlstory’. 

facebook.com/craftingyonis 

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SACRED SPACE 

Our Sacred Space is a quiet, serene space, suitable for inner journeys and teachings of 

the sacred feminine. Topics for discussion include the cycles of womanhood, women’s 

intuition and ways to honour and connect. 

THE SEXUALLY SOVEREIGN WOMAN 


What does it mean to be a sexually 

sovereign women today? Explore 

this rich and ancient topic in a group 

presentation with subtle embodiment 

practice. Step into self-defined female 

sexuality in a society of conflicting 

information. 

DEVASHI SHAKTI 

Founder of Tigress Yoga and a private 

coach, Devashi Shakti loves sharing 

sacred embodiment practices for women. 

Her interest in the evolution of feminine 

development led her to create a national 

tantric yoga school specifically designed 

for the female body, while doing her 

PhD in somatic psychology. 

tigressyoga.com 

FEMININE EROTIC POWERS 



The erotic feminine is deeply enchanting. 

Your radiant heart, your womb’s magic 

and your pussy’s power all hold secrets 

to your magnificence. Through the 

exploration of sacred sexuality practices, 

you will explore your deep erotic 

feminine intelligence. 

SHANEY MARIE 

Shaney is a sacred sexuality educator 

and a dancing eros facilitator. Weaving 

tantra sexuality, dance, sexology and 

ritual into her workshops. Shaney is 

sex positive, a deep feeler and passionate 

about liberating the world’s relationships 

to sex. 

orgasmichearts.com 

MENOPAUSAL MADNESS 



Menopausal madness - who are you 

becoming? Others may think you are 

going mad; you may even think that 

yourself. But you are not! You are being 

re-born, your symptoms are the labour. 

Make sense of your experience and your 

life. Trust the process. 

JANE HARDWICKE COLLINGS 

Jane is an independent midwife, 

teacher, writer and menstrual 

educator. She founded and teaches at 

the School of Shamanic Womancraft 

and gives workshops in Australia and 

internationally. 

moonsong.com.au 

TIME OUT FOR GIRLS 



As a teenager, how you feel about 

your body and your cycle makes a real 

difference to who you are and the life 

choices you’ll make. While you work 

on your own small beeswax sculpture, 

Janoel will share a few things with you 

that she wishes she’d known back then. 

JANOEL LIDDY 

Janoel runs mother daughter retreats 

in Bali, Celebration Day for Girls and 

other workshops locally, and teaches 

puberty and wellbeing education in 

schools. She is a mother of two and has 

done sacred women’s work for years, 

holding a safe and deep space as an 

engaging facilitator and trainer. 

stepintowomanhood.com 

TANTRA IS LOVE: YONI MASSAGE 



Yoni massage is a whole body experience 

that involves concentrated time 

massaging the genitals. Together, we will 

talk through the healing techniques of 

giving and receiving a yoni massage with 

reverence and presence. (No nudity, 

no live demonstration.) 

DANICA LANI 

Danica is a fire sign with an unmatched 

zest for life. Her joy, love and vitality 

are infectious. She has explored and 

taught yoga, dance, sexuality and 

transformation since 1999. She trained 

at Deakin University, Australian Yoga 

Academy and Agama, and has assisted 

with Tantra Is Love since its inception. 

tantraislove.com 

MENARCHE HEALING AND 

RECLAMATION 



Together we will revisit one of our major 

rites of passage, our menarche (onset 

of menstruation), in order to bring 

consciousness and healing to this life event. 

We will celebrate the sacredness of our first 

blood and what it means to be a woman. 

GYPSY ARTEMIS AND CHAR HILL 

Gypsy and Char are graduates of the School 

of Shamanic Womancraft and have a 

passion for healing the wounded feminine 

via menarche healing and reclamation 

rituals. They believe that in order to 

support our daughters as they journey into 

womanhood, we must first heal ourselves. 

sacredhunger.com.au/menarchehealing 

MAJESTIC MENOPAUSE 



How can women traverse the changes 

around menopause? Here you will 

learn how to embrace the powerful 

transformative energies of midlife 

changes and develop nurturing yogic 

self-care practices to empower you into 

your second half of life. 

JANE MALLICK AND CAROLYN 

SHUREY 

Jane and Carolyn are yoga teachers 

and experienced leaders of change. 

Jane’s Tantra Flow Yoga invokes tantric 

goddess energy. Carolyn specialises 

in Yoga Nidra. Together they offer 

workshops that support and empower 

women through the changes around 

menopause to awaken a woman into 

her second spring. 

PREPARE TO BE A POWERFUL 

CRONE 

Friday 11.30 am - 1.00pm 

A creative and inspirational event using 

the wisdom of Hecate and Ceridwen to 

discover the wealth of your strength and 

wisdom, embodying it for a powerful 

new stage of your life. 

JENNIFER POWELL 

Professional artist, writer and veteran 

workshop facilitator at age 66, Jennifer 

has just published her second book, 

My Journeys with the Goddess: Wearing 

my Heart on my Sleeve. She is currently 

working on her third book, looking at 

wild aspects of the Goddess. 

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CIRCLE OF STONES 

This is an intimate, safe and sacred space for women to gather and discuss topics 

relating to the heart. A place to sing, express and listen to each other ’s stories 

and truth. 

THE ARCHETYPES OF SURVIVAL 



When our physical or emotional 

survival is threatened, we turn to one 

of four survival archetypes. These 

influence our ability to evolve - or not. 

Learn what these archetypes are, what 

their shadow side looks like, and how 

to access their gifts. 

NILANTHI CHANDRA 

Nilanthi is a trained tantric yoga 

teacher, meditation teacher, retreat 

facilitator, naturopath and nurse who 

loves the exploration of ancient wisdom 

and its integration into today’s world. 

She’s an avid learner about all aspects of 

life and brings passion, curiosity and fun 

to her teachings. 

theowlhole.tumblr.com 

LIVING A LESBIAN LIFE 



Despite recent social changes making 

it easier to own the woman-loving part 

of yourself, coming out as a lesbian still 

takes courage. So let’s talk about how you 

can deepen your self acceptance. What 

are the challenges and what are 

the rewards? 

CHRIS SITKA 

Chris is a lesbian elder, activist, writer, 

researcher and presenter with 40 years 

of experience. She was one of the first 

lesbians to come out publicly in Australia 

and is very familiar with the landscape of 

the woman-loving-woman journey. 

DEATH DOULA 



People are questioning end of life 

choices. Questions are being asked 

about dying at home and the support 

being provided by funeral services. 

Face your own thoughts and beliefs 

about death. Live your life consciously 

until you die. 

DENISE LOVE 

Denise has been working with women 

and their families for 40 years. She has 

a passion for the way babies are born. 

She believes in choices in life. She 

supports people to live their lives to 

fulfil their dreams, needs and wants. 

She knows that each person deserves 

a peaceful death. 

deniselove.net 

FREE YOUR MIND 


Sunday 10:30am -12.00pm 

What does it mean to be free in your 

mind? An exploration of a complex 

question with a simple answer that 

has practical and powerful insights to 

transform the way you see your world. 

LIZ SCARFE 

Liz Scarfe is a process-oriented 

psychotherapist, trainer and facilitator 

and has spent the past three years 

researching psychological freedom. 

She is passionate about supporting 

people to follow their ‘path of heart’ 

and to discover, celebrate and share 

their gifts with the world. 

lizscarfe.net 

LOVE KUNDALINI YOGA 


Sunday 6.30 am - 8.00am 

Kundalini yoga is a powerful and 

transformative ancient yogic practice 

offering a dynamic blend of breath 

work, physical exercises, meditation and 

mantra to raise the kundalini energy, 

and can be practiced by almost anyone, 

regardless of fitness or age. 

FIONA KAMINSKI 

Fiona discovered kundalini yoga 

when going through the toughest of 

life challenges. She found the exercises 

achievable, the results amazing, and 

her daily practice provides the self care 

needed for her parenting and social work 

roles. She is passionate about sharing this 

beloved practice to benefit others. 

lovekundalini.com 

SEASONS OF THE GODDESS 



Goddess is life. She is in us, between 

us and around us. In this ancient 

land how do we connect with Her 

through the seasons of our life? In this 

workshop, explore how the seasons of 

the land can teach us the deep meaning 

of the divine feminine. 

TRICIA SZIROM & JENNY CAMERON 

Tricia and Jenny have together and 

separately been journeying with 

Goddess for over 30 years. They are the 

co-founders of Gaia’s Garden, a place 

for women to explore their spirituality 

and connection to Goddess. Highlyskilled 

facilitators, they bring their 

experience to this workshop. 

gaiasgarden.com.au 

CHILD-FREE WOMEN 


Sunday 8.30am - 10.00 am 

A forum for women who have chosen 

not to birth a child. This workshop 

explores the energies of the Mother 

archetype and how we can powerfully 

tap into and channel this energy with 

purpose and grace, in a world that 

needs the Mother energy now more 

than ever. 

STACIA KARINA AND LISA SAVEN 

Stacia and Lisa co-founded the Earth 

Mothers movement in 2015 from a 

desire to explore the natural feminine 

instinct to create, birth, nurture and 

initiate when physical children are not 

present. Their transpersonal counselling 

and earth-based training gives them 

solid grounding for guiding this work. 

staciakarina.com.au 

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RITUAL SPACE 

A beautiful nurturing space where you will be able to heal, encourage and 

reconnect with yourself, shedding all misgivings of the past and planting seeds of 

intention for the future. 

THE ART OF FORGIVENESS 



This workshop offers art-making 

processes to create windows to new 

spaces for forgiveness by gently exploring 

pathways to untying strings that have 

been knotted. We will breathe into sore 

places to release pain, to clear the way for 

opening your heart. 

KERRYANNE ANSARI AND 

MICHELLE BUGGY 

Kerryanne and Michelle have facilitated 

groups independently and together for 

13 years, including women’s circles, ritual 

spaces and art. Their individual skills 

unite in using art therapy as a tool for 

healing and experiential learning. 

holemetowholeme.com 

birthingartbirthingheart.com 

TIES THAT BIND 



This workshop aims to identify the 

bindings of our shadows and to ritually 

create and then remove them, in order 

to heal ourselves and stop our shadow 

from preventing the expression of our 

true natures. 

SCARLETT MCNAMARA & KRISTAN LEE READ 

Scarlett is a shamanic midwife, home birth 

mother, mentor, workshop facilitator and 

business leader. She is passionate about 

empowering women to be authentic and 

successful in the world, whatever that means 

to them. Kristen is a mother, shamanic 

midwife, teacher of the women’s mysteries, 

workshop facilitator and presenter. 

kristanleeread.com 

SONGS OF THE GODDESS 


Join renowned songstress Wendy 

Rule and cellist Rachel Samuel on this 

transformational journey to the realm 

of the Goddess. Embrace the power of 

the Maiden, Mother, Queen and Crone 

through mythology, personal stories 

and powerful songs. 

WENDY RULE AND RACHEL 

SAMUEL 

Wendy and Rachel have been creating 

exquisite sacred music together - both 

live and in the studio - for over 20 

years. Diving deep into the realm of 

mythology, magic and personal growth, 

Wendy’s songs are beautifully enhanced 

by Rachel’s cello. 

wendyrule.com 

IN PRAISE OF THE DIVINE MOTHER 


Sunday 6.30am - 8.00 am 

Greet the night using body, breath and 

voice to give praise to the universal 

mother. Practice chandra mamaskara, 

a yoga sequence in salutation to the 

moon, followed by a luscious flower 

havan (offering), while chanting the 

names of the divine feminine. 

GAURI MA GRACE 

Gauri Ma has been in service to women 

through yoga and facilitation for 25 

years. Studying the diverse practices of 

yoga and integrating the creative arts, 

Gauri Ma has come to know the power 

of symbol and ritual as tools for selfunderstanding, 

and creating meaningmaking 

ritual for women of all ages. 

shaktibhava.com 

THE JUICY WOMAN 



The Juicy Woman, coming from the 

inside out, is a mirror and dance 

journey. It explores the intimate aspects 

of women in regard to their witness, 

their senses, their emotions, their sexual 

expression and their mental power. 

MARIANA IBRAHIM 

Mariana has been working with women 

in the field of reflective authentic self 

discovery for over two decades. Her 

passion for this work stemmed from 

being a single mother who had gone 

through severe postnatal depression. 

Her search for self healing led her down 

this path to help empower other women 

on their journey. 

ECO-PRINTED ORACLE BUNDLE 



Fuse shamanic womancraft and 

experiential art therapy to create an ecoprinted, 

botanically dyed oracle bundle, 

exploring a significant moment at Seven 

Sisters. Experience matter as sacred, 

process as ritual, and dyed bundles as 

oracles of knowing. 

JACQUELINE GRACE & REBECCA FUNK 

Rebecca is an apprentice at the 

School of Shamanic Womancraft and 

Jacqueline is undertaking her Masters 

in Experiential Arts Practice, together 

exploring eco-printing as a modality for 

meaning-making for several years. Their 

passion is in attending to the present 

moment as jewels for sacred knowing. 

beautifulwasteland.com.au/ 

SHAMANIC ECOLOGY - WILD WOMAN 



Together we will explore the mysterious 

and sacred wild ways of woman - 

through the holistic and embodied 

wisdoms of shamanic ecology. We 

will journey into the deep roots of our 

connectedness within the living Earth, 

and further awaken our wild knowing. 

NYMH FOX HARPER 

Nymh is an ecologist, mother and 

lifelong journeyer of wild places. 

Her work focuses on holistic shamanic 

ecology - remembering the wild ways 

of knowing, being and belonging. 

Nymh is a teacher at the School of 

Shamanic Womancraft. 

waysofthewild.com 

RADIANT LOTUS WOMEN’S QIGONG 



Radiant Lotus Women’s Qigong is a 

powerful system of practices to align 

body, mind and breath, enhancing the 

wellbeing of women. We share self-care 

tools for breast, uterus and ovarian 

health, balancing hormonal cycles and 

connecting heart and womb. 

NASHIRA CAR AND NAOMI HARRIS 

Nashira and Naomi have a shared 

passion for women’s health, radiance 

and tools to support women to be 

fully present in their bodies and 

lives. Nashira is a transcendental 

meditation practitioner and qualified 

qigong instructor. Naomi is a qualified 

naturopath and qigong instructor. 

embodyingwoman.com 

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THE HUB 

Throughout the festival, the main stage on the Oval is a source of activity and 

energy. The Hub will host our exclusive Friday night showcase, engaging key 

note speakers, performers and activities. 

CRAFTING AND CREATING TIME 


Time has become a scarce resource and 

a prized commodity. Let Tania guide 

you through the process of lovingly 

saying no, letting go through the art of 

prioritisation, gifting yourself more time 

everyday. Experience less stress and 

more play. 

TANIA MORGAN 

Tania is a life and leadership coach, 

author, speaker and yoga teacher. 

She is an action-oriented entrepreneur, 

motivated and inspired by innocence, 

connection and courage. She currently 

lives in Melbourne. 

taniamorgan.com.au 

WOMANLY WISDOM 


Tap into the wisdom of our powerful 

and knowledgeable women ancestors to 

create happy, healthy, nurturing lifestyles, 

nourishing family traditions and greater 

eco-awareness through simple ideas, old 

skills and time-honoured practices in 

your home. 

PRUE SIMMONS 

Prue is a sustainability and holistic 

lifestyle educator, preserving and 

promoting the lost skills, arts and 

wisdom of ancestral women. Prue runs 

a sustainable farm and weaving studio in 

Central Victoria and is passionate about 

empowering women with knowledge for 

a happy, healthy life. 

whitestonefarm.com.au 

SACRED BEE DREAMING 


Held as an interactive journey merging 

sound frequencies, chanting and guided 

meditation, we come together to help 

heal and regenerate the essence of the 

sacred feminine through creating and 

revisiting a story of the past, which 

integrates the ancient message from the 

20,000,000-year-old honey bee. 

KAISHA HEKIMIAN 

Kaisha is a psychic channel, sound creator 

and lead singer of the band Kaisha, who 

has been creating and performing music 

for the last 20 years. She has great passion 

about the sacred feminine, and through 

her work she explores sound in a deep, 

multidimensional way, sharing channeled 

messages and healing. 

kaisha.net.au/workshops 

DIVINE FOOD 



Nature provides the most nutritiously 

delicious ingredients according to her 

seasons. This inspiring Divine Food 

Workshop will show you how to shop, 

store and prepare ingredients to create 

12 weeks of healthy, interesting and 

appetising meals. 

BETH ST. CLAIRE 

Beth has a true love and passion 

for creating beautiful meals for her 

friends and family. Her Italian heritage 

of growing and creating food from 

scratch inspired her career as a chef. 

A public speaker and trainer, Beth 

helps many to create their own divine 

food experiences. 

bethstclaire.com 

SOUND ALCHEMY 



Sound Alchemy weaves the healing 

sounds of voice, the ancient wisdom of 

drum, resonance of crystal bowls, flute 

and tones of many tribal instruments 

to attune and cleanse our energy, lift 

vibration and enhance our inner peace. 

TRACY MCFIE AND SHA CARTER 

Tracy and Sha weave their very special 

magick as space holders within the 

Wyld Tribe Sistahood. They co-facilitate 

Sound Alchemy and Moon Magick 

Workshops in Perth, WA, and each sista 

brings her own experience in hosting 

women’s circles grounded in shamanic, 

Earth-centred and loving environments. 

wyldtribe.com 

INTEGRATIVE & MODERN QIGONG 



Learn mindfulness through movement. 

Explore integrative qigong and moving 

meditation through a series of slow 

stretches and gentle flowing movements, 

focusing on the breath, body awareness 

and the mind, through mindfulness and 

visualisation. 

NICOLE BETTS 

Nicole is an internationally accredited 

qigong and meditation teacher, fitness 

instructor and holistic health coach. 

Nicole has a passion for sharing 

her practice and a desire to bring 

integrative qigong into people’s lives 

as a mainstream wellbeing practice. 

pursuitofwellness.com.au 

SINGING YOUR SONG 



Experience the joy that music is and 

sing a journey unto your self. Create 

a profound connection to the unique, 

natural gifts of your voice, experience 

freedom of full self expression and 

sing your song as we come together 

and sing as one. 

EMMA CREED 

Emma is a music educator and self 

expression specialist. With a beautiful 

voice and in her own unique holistic 

style, she facilitates her work with 

warmth, humour and compassion, 

creating a sacred, safe and sensual 

space for experiencing new levels of 

self expression through group singing. 

emmacreed.com 

BODY BLISS MASSAGE 


Learn how to give yourself and another 

a body bliss massage. Learn seven 

key techniques and the most effective 

acupressure points for deeper breathing, 

menstrual and back pain relief, 

insomnia and more. 

SARA-SHIVANI 

Trained in Japan, China and India, 

Sara-Shivani (founder of Venus Yoga) 

has two decades of experience as a massage 

therapist and yoga instructor with a speciality 

in women’s vitality. Her signature massage 

treatment fuses the best techniques of 

remedial, trigger, reflexology, chakra 

stones, Thai yoga and craniosacral therapy. 

bodyblissbusiness.com 


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THE HUB CONT. 

HEART TALKS 

Saturday 4:00pm - 4:25pm 

(0ne of three 20-minute talks) 

Positive Flow Motivation 

A mother’s motivational journey from 

the absolute lows of PTSD, anxiety and 

depression to taking the power back from her 

relentless mind through a consistent practice 

of self-love, mindfulness, vulnerability and 

acknowledgement of the light inside! 

Michelle Bouverie 

Michelle spent the better portion of the last 

decade as a yoga teacher, as well as a mother 

to three beautiful girls. She gives an honest, 

deep and motivating talk on her journey 

through PTSD, pre and postnatal depression 

and anxiety, and the effective tools which 

help her maintain a state of recovery. 

HEART TALKS 

Saturday 4:30pm - 4:55pm 

(one of three 20-minute talks) 

Inspired Action from the Heart 

Hear Atira’s inspirational story of social justice 

and action, assisting thousands of sex-trafficked 

women to live free from slavery. Spanning a 

decade, Atira Tan has brought the Art2Healing 

Project to women from more than eight 

countries across Asia and the Pacific. 

ATIRA TAN 

Executive Director and founder of 

The Art2Healing Project, Atira has initiated 

international women’s health, art therapy 

and yoga programs for sex-trafficked 

survivors internationally for 11 years. 

She is passionate about activating other 

women to share their innate gifts for 

social change. 

atiratan.com 

HEART TALKS 


(one of three 20-minute talks) 

World Peace through Education 

The Gandhi Experiment is a social 

enterprise heralding peace education in 

Melbourne, India and across the globe. 

Remember when you were a teenager with 

a utopian view for the future? Margaret will 

help you reclaim that positivity and teach 

you how to mentor your child to become 

a global citizen. 

MARGARET HEPWORTH 

Margaret is the founder of The Gandhi 

Experiment - Global Citizens. A teacher for 

nearly thirty years, an author and facilitator, 

Margaret holds conferences for students 

and adults in Melbourne and across India. 

Her soon-to-be-published second book will 

teach activities for peace education. 

margarethepworth.com 

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LIFE SKILLS 

Informative work shops will give you tool s to help you cope with stress and 

emotion, and enhance interpersonal relationships to create an abundant, positive 

life style for yourself. 

ALL WOMEN: MORE THAN THE SUM 

OF OUR PARTS 

Saturday (LUNCH) 12:45pm - 1:45pm 

Welcome to a revelatory talk about what 

is means to be a transwoman. We are 

honoured to spend this sacred time with 

Sally Goldner and Julie Peters. Here you 

are offered a safe space to ask questions…a 

rare opportunity to grow in understanding 

of gender expression and identity. 

SALLY GOLDNER 

Sally is Executive Director of Transgender 

Victoria, presenter of 3CR’s ‘Out of the 

Pan’ radio show and treasurer of the 

Bisexual Alliance, Victoria. After 17 

years in Melbourne’s community spent 

advocating for the rights of trans and gender 

diverse and bisexual people, Sally has 

been recognised with the award of 2015’s 

LGBTQI Person of the Year Award. 

INTUITIVE YOGA - WITH TRE ® 



Intuitive Yoga is a combination of 

guided Hatha Yoga, free-style intuitive 

movement, and TRE® neurogenic 

release. TRE® (Trauma Release Exercises) 

involves activating a neurogenic tremor 

in the legs, allowing the body to unlock 

stress, tension and trauma. 

KALI FOSTER 

Kali is an acupuncturist and a TRE® and yoga 

instructor. She runs a Traditional Chinese 

Medicine clinic and teaches classes and 

workshops from her Yoga Temple in Kallista. 

She is passionate about the body’s innate 

ability to heal and has been guiding students 

into their body-mind through TRE® and 

yoga for over three and a half years. 

embodiedhealing.com.au 

GUILT-FREE PLEASURE 


Learn how to feel more joy and less 

overwhelmed in your everyday life. 

As women, we are great at giving, 

but often not so good at letting the 

goodness in. Nicole shows you how 

essential it is to fill up on the good stuff 

without feeling selfish or guilty. 

NICOLE MATHIESON 

Nicole is a kinesiologist and intimacy 

coach who guides women to tune in 

and turn on. She is a champion of 

pleasure and sees it as essential if you 

are to live in your potency. Be guided 

into a life that is overflowing with 

abundance and joy so it lights up your 

patch of the earth. 

nicolemathieson.com 

HONOURING OUR CYCLE IN 

BUSINESS 


Understand the four phases and 

energies of the cycle intimately and 

apply this knowledge directly to 

business. Explore the benefits and 

challenges of each phase while creating 

a compass for the month ahead to 

maximise alignment, energy and flow. 

KERRY KERSHAW 

Inspired by her creative process, 

challenges and successes in business and 

intuition to follow nature, Kerry set her 

sights to learn what makes women tick 

and how to benefit from the energies 

throughout the month. Love Your Cycle 

aims to educate men and women about 

our cyclic nature. 

loveyourcycle.com 

UNTAMED PUBLIC SPEAKING 


In this guided workshop you will 

un-learn the masculine principles 

of public speaking in order to unleash 

more of your receptive qualities 

as a female speaker. Learn the art 

of experiencing candid pleasure 

and unapologetic truth every time 

you speak. 

NATHALIE BREWER 

Nathalie is founder of Yellow Lantern, 

Australia’s national public speaking 

program. With a background in 

professional speaking, life coaching, 

marriage celebrancy and yoga teaching, 

Nathalie helps people express natural 

grace and enthusiasm whilst public 

speaking and performing. 

untameyourvoice.com.au 

YONILATES: PELVIC 

EMPOWERMENT 


Wake up the marvellous muscles of 

your pelvic floor to support sensation, 

connection and wellbeing in this richly 

innervated area. Enjoy easy exercises to 

fun, squeeze-along music and develop a 

whole new appreciation for the potency 

of your creative core. 

LAURA-DOE 

Laura-Doe is a pleasure and embodiment 

coach, sexual empowerment educator, 

comedienne and singer/songwriter. 

With 30 years of teaching experience and 

extensive training in somatic sexology, 

she works internationally supporting 

people to understand, cultivate and enjoy 

their natural capacity for pleasure. 

yoniversity.com.au 

SACRED RELATIONSHIPS 


Would you like your relationship 

to be full of passion, love, intimacy, 

joy and depth? Your relationships have 

the potential to be extraordinary and 

sacred. Learn how to go to the next level 

in love, or how to attract this type of 

love into your life. 

EMMA POWER - TANTRA IS LOVE 

Emma is a tantra teacher, tantric yoga 

teacher and relationships educator. 

She is the co-founder of Tantra Is Love 

and the founder of The Awaken Series 

yoga. She is devoted to empowering 

others through this transformative work 

and these ancient teachings. 

tantraislove.com 

FINDING YOU IN YOUR LIFE 


Do you feel like you’ve lost your 

identity, disconnected from the people 

around you, and are generally worn 

down by the monotony of daily life? 

Join Samantha to rediscover your 

passion and purpose, and give 

yourself permission to find space 

and joy for YOU. 

SAMANTHA SUTHERLAND 

Samantha inspires and helps women who 

are plagued by the modern day woman’s 

curse of busyness to find themselves and 

their passions again; to live with more 

joy, freedom and connection. She runs 

regular workshops and events and has 

been featured in Huffington Post, Tiny 

Buddha and more. 

theeverydayadventure.com 


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SSF 16 FESTival program 

FRIDAY 

9:00am GATES OPEN 

Bodywise Arts & 

Learnings 

10:30am WOVEN 

11:30am SOUL CIRCLE'S 

DRUMMING 

JOURNEY 

PROTECTIVE 

AMULETS 

Mele Mai 

Dulz Chambers 

sacred space circle of 

stones 

PREPARE TO BE A 

POWERFUL CRONE 

Jennifer Powell 

CHILDFREE 

WOMEN 

Stacia Karina 

& Lisa Saven 

Ritual space the hub LiFESKILLS Vitality 

SONGS OF 

THE GODDESS 

Wendy Rule 

& Rachel Samuel 

SOUND ALCHEMY 

Tracy Mc Fie 

& Shar Carter 

CONFLICT 

RESOLUTION 

& FORGIVENESS 

Margaret Hepworth 

ENCHANTED 

EATING 

Rachel Marshall 

1:00pm BREAK 

2:00pm 2.30pm 

ATS BELLYDANCE Kerry Helsten 

** BREAK** 

MAGICAL 

MACRAME 

Renske Bergman 

& Erin Platt 

3:30pm BREAK 

4:00pm BIODANZA- THE 

DANCE OF LIFE 

Kate Clement 

& Linda Rennison 

6:30pm WELCOME TO COUNTRY & OPENING CEREMONY 

TIME OUT 

FOR GIRLS 

SEASONS OF 

THE GODDESS 

Janoel Liddy Tricia Szirom 

& Jenny Cameron 

MENARCHE 

HEALING & 

RECLAMATION 

Gypsy Artemis 

& Char Hill 

THE ARCHETYPES 

OF SURVIVAL 

SHAMANIC 

ECOLOGY- 

WILD WOMAN 

CRAFTING & 

CREATING TIME 

GUILT FREE 

PLEASURE 

DRAMA & 

THE ADRENALS 

Nymh Fox Harper Tania Morgan Nicole Mathison Dr. Natasja Fox 

TIES THAT BIND DIVINE FOOD PICK MY BRAIN 5 MINUTE 

MEDITATIONS 

Nilanthi Chandra Scarlet McNamara Beth St. Claire Isy Laderman Pip Coleman 

7:30pm DINNER 

8:30pm BRING THE SASS YONI MASSAGE LIVING A LESBIAN 

LIFE 

saturday 

IN PRAISE OF 

DIVINE MOTHER 

CONCERT WATER BLISS 

& VITALITY 

Jessica Young Danica Lani Chris Stitka Gauri Ma Grace Sarah Shivani 

7:00am KALARI- INDIA’S 

MARTIAL ARTS 

MAJESIC 

MENOPAUSE YOGA 

Ramona Lalita Yagnik Jane Mallick & 

Carolyn Shurey 

8:30am BREAKFAST BREAK 

9:00am YOGA FOR 

EVERYBODY 

FEATHER FLOWER 

WORKSHOP 

MENOPAUSAL 

MADNESS 

Jane Hardwicke 

Collings 

LOVE KUNDALINI 

YOGA 

RADIANT LOTUS 

WOMEN’S QIGONG 

Fiona Kaminski Nashira Car 

& Naomi Harris 

FREE MIND SHAMANIC 

ECOLOGY- 

WILD WOMAN 

INTEGRATIVE & 

MODERN QIGONG 

Nicloe Betts Donna Bowen & 

Rachel Hanrahan 

BODY BLISS 

MASSAGE 

TIGRESS YOGA YOGA BY SOMACHI 

INTUITIVE 

YOGA WITH TRE 

Abbie Sherwood 

CONNECTING 

EMOTIONS & YOGA 

Gauri Ma Grace Baluk Arts Liz Scarfe Nymh Fox Harper Sara Shivani Kali Foster Julia Symington 

10:30am BREAK 

11:00am ATS BELLYDANCE TIME OUT FOR 

GIRLS 

Kerry Helsten 

& Erin Platt 

DEATH DOULA THE ART OF 

FORGIVENESS 

Janoel Liddy Denise Love Michelle Buggy & 

Kerryanne Ansari 

SACRED HONEY 

BEE DREAMING 

YONILATES CANT SEPARATE 

MIND AND BODY 

Kaisha Hekimian Laura Doe Sarah Vanis 

ALL WOMEN: MORE 

12:30pm LUNCH BREAK 

2:00pm DANCING 

FREEDOM 

3:30pm BREAK 

GAIA’S TALISMANS 

Larissa O’neill 

MENARCHE 

HEALING & 

RECLAMATION 

Lydia Marolda Gypsy Artemis 

& Char Hill 

4:00pm EMBODYING 

FEMININE SOUL 

Leyolah Antara 

5:30pm DINNER BREAK 

7:00pm 5 RHYTHMS - 

RUNNING WITH 

THE WOLVES 

Natalie Ivin Poole 

8:30pm WILD WOMAN 

Sarah Bindikat 

sunday 

6:30am KALARI- INDIA’S 

MARTIAL ARTS 

THE SEXUALLY 

SOVEREIGN 

WOMAN 

Devashi Shakti 

FEMININE 

EROTIC POWERS 

THE ARCHETYPES 

OF SURVIVAL 

THE JUICY WOMAN SINGING YOUR 

SONG 

THAN THE SUM OF 

OUR PARTS 

Sally Goldner 

SACRED 

RELATIONSHIPS 

Nilanthi Chandra Mariana Ibhram Emma Creed Emma Power Ivy Lane 

LIVING A 

LESBIAN LIFE 

ECO-PRINTED 

ORACLE BUNDLE 

Chris Sitka Jacqueline Grace 

& Rebecca Funk 

SEASONS OF 

THE GODDESS 

Shaney Marie Tricia Szirom 


LOVE KUNDALINI 

YOGA 

HEART TALKS 

Atira Tan 

Michelle Newland, 

Margaret Hepworth 

‘BUILD YOUR 

ONLINE BUSINESS’ 

Samantha 

Nolan -Smith 

TIES THAT BIND CONCERT OPENING TO LOVE 

& INTIMACY 

NURTURING THE 

SKIN MICROBIOME 

GUT HEALTH & 

THE MICROBIOME 

Emma Park 

SPIRIT SONG 

Scarlet McNamara Zapheria Bell Michelle Morgan 

IN PRAISE OF DIVINE 

MOTHER YOGA 

INTEGRATIVE & 

MODERN QIGONG 

THE EVOLVED 

WOMAN SEGMENT 

INTUITIVE YOGA 

WITH TRE 

YOGA BY SOMACHI 

Ramona Lalita Yagnik Fiona Kaminski Gauri Ma Grace Nicloe Betts Kali Foster Abbie Sherwood 

8:00am BREAKFAST BREAK 

8:30am DANCING FREEDOM ELEMENTALS 

Lydia Marolda 

SPIRIT FLAGS MAJESIC 

MENOPAUSE YOGA CHILDFREE 

WOMEN 

RADIANT LOTUS WOMEN'S QIGONG 

SOUND ALCHEMY Tracy Mc Fie 

& Shar Carte 

TIGRESS YOGA Donna Bowen 

5 MINUTE 

MEDITATIONS 

Pip Coleman 

10:00am BREAK 

10:30am SOUL CIRCLE’S 

DRUMMING JOURNEY 

Kirrilee Heartman 

& Kelly Thorncraft 

Jane Mallick & 

Carolyn Sheree 

FEMININE EROTIC 

POWERS 

Stacia Karina 

& Lisa Saven 

Nashira Car & Naomi 

Harris 

FREE MIND THE JUICY WOMAN WOMANLY 

WISDOM 

UNTAMED 

PUBLIC SPEAKING 

Dulz Chambers Shaney Marie Liz Scarfe Mariana Ibhram Prue Simmons Nathalie Brewer Natasja Fox 

12:00pm LUNCH BREAK 

1:00pm EMBODYING 

FEMININE SOUL 

2:30pm BREAK 

INNER GODDESS 

FELT DOLLS 

MENOPAUSAL 

MADNESS 

Leyolah Antara Roxanne Betts Jane Hardwicke 

Collings 

3:00pm 5 RHYTHMS - 

RUNNING WITH 

THE WOLVES 

YONI MASSAGE SEASONS OF THE 

GODDESS 

DEATH DOULA ECO-PRINTED 

ORACLE BUNDLE 

Denise Love Jacqueline Grace 

& Rebecca Funk 

Tricia Szirom 


THE ART OF 

FORGIVENESS 

Michelle Buggy 

& Kerryanne Ansari 

DIVINE FOOD HONOURING OUR 

CYCLE IN BUSINESS 

DRAMA & THE 

ADRENALS 

DETOXING 

YOUR WORLD 

Beth St. Claire Kerry Kershaw Sally Mathrick 

SING YOUR SONG FINDING YOU 

IN YOUR LIFE! 

CANT SEPARATE 

MIND AND BODY 

Natalie Ivin Poole Danica Lani Emma Creed Samantha Sutherland Sarah Vanis 

4:30pm BREAK 

4:45pm CLOSING CEREMONY

LIFE SKILLS cont. 

CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND 

FORGIVENESS 


Conflict - at home, in the workplace, 

community or globally. What is the 

thread that connects all these? Learn 

strategies for your own conflict 

resolution and experience ‘The Best 

Forgiveness Role Play Ever’, from the 

founder of The Gandhi Experiment. 

TIGRESS YOGA 



Tigress Yoga is a tantric yoga style, 

specifically designed to awaken your 

female body. Our womanly approach 

will support you to feel a deep 

appreciation for yourself. 

MARGARET HEPWORTH 

Margaret is the founder of The Gandhi 

Experiment - Global Citizens. A teacher 

for nearly thirty years, an author and 

facilitator, Margaret holds conferences 

for students and adults in Melbourne and 

across India. Her soon-to-be-published 

second book will teach activities for 

peace education. 

margarethepworth.com 

DONNA BOWEN AND RACHEL 

HANRANHAN 

Donna enjoys the challenge of keeping 

her shakti alive while working in a 

corporate environment. She is a natural 

leader and a born coach, who is very 

passionate about supporting women to 

feel their sensuality and personal power 

through Tigress Yoga. 

tigressyoga.com 

BUILD YOUR ONLINE BUSINESS 


Want to build a business from the comfort 

of your living room? Samantha will take you 

through her journey from burnt-out senior 

executive to soulful entrepreneur, exploring 

the pitfalls and benefits of ditching the 

corporate straightjacket. You’ll learn the 

seven stages of building a successful online 

business, and have a clear roadmap for 

taking the plunge yourself. 

SAMANTHA NOLAN-SMITH 

Samantha is passionate about helping 

women find freedom, abundance 

and purpose through soul-centred 

entrepreneurship. A business alignment 

coach, she works with healers, coaches, 

yoga teachers and therapists to build 

thriving online businesses. 

samanthanolansmith.com 

PICK MY BRAIN 


Isy founded in.cube8r eight years ago 

and invented the retail cube lease 

business model. She now travels around 

the craft, art and jewellery colleges in 

Melbourne and hosts a session called 

‘Pick my brain’, a question and answer 

open forum on small business. 

ISY LADERMAN 

Isy, an ex-nanny, kindergarten teacher, 

almost-art teacher, glass blower and 

general Girl Friday, nurtured a dream 

for over a decade to open a top-notch, 

friendly and approachable gallery, 

a one-stop-shop for all things 

hand-made in Melbourne. 

incube8r.com.au 

OPENING TO LOVE AND INTIMACY 


Exploring ways we communicate in 

love and intimacy, we open the doors 

to deeper connections with ourselves 

and with others. Discover the common 

miscommunications between men 

and women and empower yourself to 

communicate your way to deeper love. 

ZAPHERIA BELL 

Zapheria is a love and intimacy mentor, 

teaching people how to communicate 

in love to find deeper intimacy and 

connection with themselves and the 

world around them. Encouraging the 

world to be filled with pleasure, she 

is also a tantra and sacred sexuality 

educator and kundalini dance facilitator. 

zapheriabell.com.au 

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VITALITY TENT 

Professionals of the health and vitality industry present workshops and 

information sessions on how you can achieve radiant health and happiness 

providing you with practical knowledge and tools. 

CAN’T SEPARATE MIND AND BODY 



What happens when your practice, 

your yoga and you feel calm, but when 

you join life again, the calmness goes? 

Explore how to tweak your yoga to 

develop a style to suit your unique 

blueprint. Hands on and practical, this 

workshop blends body and mind. 

SARAH VANIS 

Sarah suffered with anorexia for over 

10 years. Her journey of recovery began 

with yoga. It helped to heal her mind. 

It wasn’t until she discovered Ayurveda 

that her healing was complete. Today she 

is fully healed. Her mission is to share 

how yoga healed her mind and Ayurveda 

healed her body. 

GUT HEALTH AND THE MICROBIOME EMMA PARK 


Emma Park is an accredited, registered 

A fascinating look at gut health via the holistic nutritionist based on the 

emerging, all-encompassing lens of Mornington Peninsula. Her passion 

‘the microbiome’. Presenting the latest for wholefood nutrition and food as 

research and anecdotal evidence, Emma medicine sees her working with clients 

shares an in-depth understanding of the and facilitating workshops. She teaches 

role your bacterial community plays in others how to create health and wellness 

your health. 

through their food choices. 

emmaparknutritionist.com 

YOGA BY SOMACHI 



Yoga by Somachi is a fluid yoga practice 

that draws inspiration from the ancient 

eastern practices of yoga, buddhism, 

tai chi, martial arts and also western art 

forms of dance and music. Love the way 

you move, feel great in what you do. 

ABBIE SHERWOOD 

Abbie began her journey as a professional 

contemporary dancer and teacher, graduating 

from the Victorian College of the Arts. Abbie 

studied Yoga at Somachi, completing a 200- 

hour Vinyassa teacher training. She has been 

teaching yoga for five years in Australia, India 

and Asia. She also runs the beginners course 

and teacher training at Somachi. 

somachi.com.au 

FIVE-MINUTE MEDITATIONS 



Have you tried to meditate but just 

could not relax? Or are you new to 

meditation? Everyone is unique and we 

relax in different ways. Discover your 

unique processing mode then try the 

five-minute beginner meditations to 

find the one that suits your style. 

PIP COLEMAN 

Pip is a Tasmanian-born light worker. 

She has been teaching reiki, meditation 

and psychic development courses for 

12 years. Her unique style of teaching 

brings fun, passion and wisdom 

together to inspire growth in her 

students. She creates a feeling of safety 

that allows honest expression of ideas. 

consciouscourses.weebly.com 

CONNECTING EMOTIONS AND YOGA 


This workshop will take you on a 

journey of self discovery as you connect 

deeply to your emotional self through 

yoga spiritually. Trust, independence 

and vulnerability are just a few of 

the emotions you will explore. 

Be empowered. 

JULIA SYMINGTON 

Julia helps people connect physically 

and emotionally to gain insight into 

who they are and what they feel. 

This allows them to make changes in 

life that they feel are necessary. She uses 

yoga spiritually in this powerful and 

uplifting workshop. 

symphisisyoga.com.au 

ENCHANTED EATING 


Enchanted eating is nutrition for the 

spirit. Explore how the food choices we 

make affect our bodies, the earth and 

most importantly, impact our spiritual 

development, our chakras and our 

divine intuition. 

RACHEL MARSHALL 

Rachel is a raw food chef and nutrition 

coach who is currently completing 

a degree in nutritional medicine. 

She has always loved all things food, 

and is passionate about sharing this 

with others. She teaches raw food 

classes and offers conscious catering 

for workshops and events. 

WATER BLISS AND CHAKRA 

VITALITY 


Based upon the healing science of 

water and Venus Yoga, you’ll learn 

a movement, massage, mantra and 

meditation sequence (that you can use 

with or without a jade egg) to stimulate 

your 2nd, 4th and 6th Chakras and 

revitalise your feminine energy. 

SARA-SHIVANI 

Sara-Shivani, an experienced registered 

yoga teacher, is creator of Venus Yoga 

and the Body Bliss online programs. 

Trained in India, China, Bali and Japan, 

she has over a decade of experience 

facilitating workshops. She is also a 

massage therapist and water resonance 

instructor trained by Dr. Emoto from 

the film What the Bleep Do We Know? 

bodyblissbusiness.com 

DETOX YOUR WORLD 

Sunday 1.00pm to 2.30pm 

Detox Your World is a participatory 

workshop to support women to create 

toxin-free lives and make space for 

healing on our planet. Together, we will 

brainstorm solutions in different areas 

of life, and define helpful attitudes and 

effective actions to adopt that generate 

renewal and wellbeing. 

SALLY MATHRICK AND AMY HART 

Sally is a Naturopath, Wellbeing Australia’s DIY 

detox columnist and detox course and retreat 

facilitator. Prior to practicing, she worked in 

environmental campaigning at Greenpeace 

and Planet Arc. Amy is a facilitator, coach and 

designer of learning innovations, who holds 

both business and psychology degrees. She runs 

‘The Soul in Business’, developing programs 

to build a more present and connected future. 

sparklewell.com.au 


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VITALITY TENT cont. 

Seven Sisters PERFORMERS 

NURTURING THE SKIN 

MICROBIOME 

IVY LANE 

Ivy Lane makes natural, nurturing 

skin care products for women with 

sensitive skin. She also runs workshops 

on holistic skin health, with the aim 

of helping women to uncover the root 

cause of their personal skin complaints. 


There are microscopic ecosystems 

residing on our skin, which work 

to protect us from our external 

environment. Learn how to nurture 

and protect these beneficial organisms, HolisticSkinHealth.com.au 

creating harmony for beautiful 

healthy skin. 

ALICE NIGHT 

Alice Night sings with empowered fragility, weaving strength and 

tenderness into her music. The songs on her debut EP ‘Like Red and 

Yellow Leaves’ reveal a hauntingly beautiful intimacy. She is most 

noted for the richness and breadth of her voice; her courageous stage 

presence; and her unique, bold and poetic lyrics. The tone in Alice 

Night’s voice is irresistible. Alice faces her own and others’ demons 

with music, using songwriting to move herself through painful 

reflection into radical honesty, always resolving with some form 

of hope. 

ALICE NIGHT 

DRAMA AND THE ADRENALS 


Sunday 10:30- 12:00pm 

Discover the link between your 

moods and physical ailments via the 

effects of tired adrenal glands and an 

imbalanced nervous system. Gather 

resources on how to heal this part of 

your body and restore your balance. 

NATASJA FOX (TCM) 

Dr. Fox has been in the health 

industry since 1999 and has studied 

a multitude of health modalities 

since then. Her focus is educating her 

clients to discover and understand 

the root cause of their signs and 

symptoms. 

natasjafox.com 

ALPHAMAMA 

Alphamama is not your run-of-the-mill singer. She is a forward-thinking, 

entrepreneurial artist who is a phenomenon to witness in action. Commanding 

her space with an otherworldly presence, she engages her audience through her 

raw and evocative performances. A love of jazz, soul, hip hop and world music 

underpins Alpha’s unique sound and approach to songwriting, as she shares 

intimate accounts of her interactions with people and life. As a spiritually aware 

artist who is passionate about individual and collective expansion, she heads 

a tribe of women artists called God Queen, whose purpose is to bring about 

positive social change through art, reminding women of their innate power. 

ALPHAMAMA 

SPIRITSONG 


SpiritSong weaves the elements of ritual, 

intention, song, improvisation, toning 

and instrumentation. An immersion 

in songs invoking the divine feminine 

from across the globe, this powerful 

session is both a nourishing and 

transformative experience. 

MICHELLE MORGAN 

Michelle is deeply committed to 

nurturing creative expression as a 

tool for connection to self and other. 

She has facilitated sacred sound ritual 

and community choirs for the past ten 

years and holds a vast repertoire of 

sacred songs from across the planet. 

Her sessions are inclusive 

and nourishing. 

cocooncreativeartstherapies.com.au 

AMINAH HUGHES 

Described as “A powerful musical force” (Robert James, GANGgajang/ 

Yothu Yindi), “Celestial” (Shane Howard) and “A strong, soulful singer” 

(allaboutjazz.com), Aminah has played festivals and venues across 

Australia and Europe, sharing the stage with Tommy Emmanuel, Jimmy 

Little, GANGgajang, Californian songwriter Thom Moore, Mary Black, 

trad and blues legend Seamie O’Dowd and Ireland’s Mairtin O’Connor 

Band. Having appeared on acclaimed albums in Australia and Europe, 

her debut solo album features a host of renowned musicians and has 

taken her to a number of places, including Nashville, to work with 

GRAMMY® Award winner, Tim Carter. 

AMINAH HUGHES 

BRUNSWICK WOMEN’S CHOIR 

Brunswick Women’s Choir is an integral part of the independent 

music community and one of Australia’s longest standing female 

choirs. It has a solid reputation for delivering great, gutsy music 

to bring about change. The choir has received awards, published a 

book, produced CDs and performed across Australia, New Zealand, 

the Tiwi Islands, and in New York for International Women’s Day. 

Under the direction of Cathy Nixon, they sing to inspire, bring 

people together, encourage creativity, affirm women’s experiences and 

perform diverse music. 

BRUNSWICK WOMEN’S CHOIR 

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Seven Sisters PERFORMERS cont. 

BUFFALO & BEAR 

BUFFALO & BEAR 

Buffalo & Bear are Lydia ‘Hikari’ Marolda and Clare ‘Sentience’ 

McCulloch, who unite to offer the world powerfully uplifting and healing 

medicine songs from tribes and cultures around the globe. Clare and 

Lydia perform original and popular shamanic medicine songs inspired 

by Mother Earth, Great Spirit, the elements, the animals, the rivers and 

oceans, the mountains, and truth and love. 

You will be enchanted by this lovingly curated showcase to move, 

inspire and delight. From deep dirty blues to ethereal pop folk, sit back while 

some of Australia’s most celebrated female performers light up the stage 

with their gifts. 

ESSIE THOMAS 

A powerful singer/songstress bending the bounds of the folk music 

soundscape, Essie Thomas, contemporary folk up-and-comer, captures 

audiences from all walks of life. Mixing soulful vocals with a roots/blues 

twist, Essie presents an emotional yet captivating performance for all. 

Combining hauntingly beautiful lyrics with awe-inspiring guitar, she 

presents a story of love and life that her viewers can relate to. Essie takes 

you on a soulful journey, leaving you with an appetite for more. Come 

along for the journey. 

ESSIE THOMAS 

CATHY FIELD & AMELIA 

CATHY FIELD AND AMELA 

Cathy and Amela, both accomplished musicians in their own right, have 

come together to perform at Seven Sisters Festival. The performance 

comprises acoustic, melodic heartfelt songs by Melbourne-based singer/ 

songwriter Cathy, combined with the talents of Bosnian gypsy vocalist and 

percussionist, Amela. When their talents come together, they create a vibe 

that is magical, alive, fun, full of emotion and passion, positive and uplifting 

all at the same time. Amela has performed solo and in different groups over 

the years, performing traditional Bosnian songs, along with belly dancing. 

Cathy has performed mainly solo as an acoustic singer/songwriter around 

Melbourne and at festivals, collaborating with other musicians along the way. 

EURYNOME – WEAVERS OF SACRED MOVEMENT 

Eurynome – Weavers of Sacred Movement channel the wisdom of the 

sacred feminine to restore peace, balance and unity in a world lost 

in chaos and upheaval. Their dance offering will share the journey of 

awakening, as they reach ever more deeply into the profound beating 

heart of the sacred Earth. Beneath the constant hum we discover the soul 

rhythm of the Mother. To connect with this expression is our yearning, 

and from her bosom the well of creativity springs forth, as the mind 

becomes silent and the heart awakens. As we let go into ever-expanding 

awareness, the process becomes clear and we discover, through the 

exquisiteness of surrender, that She has been guiding us all along. 

EURYNOME 

DEYA DOVA 

DEYA DOVA 

Hailing from the expansive Nullarbor desert in Australia, it is like singer/ 

producer Deya Dova fell out of the stars to an ancient piece of space 

rock. One of the few female electronic producers, and a ground-breaking 

vocalist who has recorded live at sacred sites, Deya Dova fuses the earthy 

and sensual power of her voice with the cutting edge futurism of global 

bass music. Freshly returned from a year of touring internationally, 

Deya Dova sings to the ancient, the primal and the mystic within. 

GAIL PAGE 

Gail Page has one of the biggest voices in the business. Her earth 

shattering vocals and bubbly personality draw immediate attention 

when she performs live, leaving the audience feeling they have witnessed 

something exceptional and special. Gail sees her music as a ‘sacred’ place, 

drawing inspiration from her Aboriginal and Irish heritages, coupled 

with a lifetime of experience. A finalist on The Voice Australia 2015 and 

the winner of three international ‘Chain Blues Awards’, pocketing Best 

Female / Best New Artist / Best Album, Gail is a frequent headline act at 

many of Australia’s major festivals. 

GAIL PAGE 

ECLECTICA 

ECLECTICA 

Eclectica are an ensemble of talented woman who are passionate 

about showcase performances that reflect beauty, divinity, emotion, 

transformation and enlightenment, using the ancient art of ritual and 

ceremony to create a transformational experience. They are magic 

weavers, rovers, aerialists, dancers, circus performers, fire benders, 

tribal goddesses. They are vessels of projection and transformation. 

Through their performances it is their mission to unlock, inspire, heal 

and empower. Eclectica breathe and thrive as one and project oneness 

through their intricate and amazing formations, acting as one entity in 

total harmony with one another. 

GALIT KLAS 

A cantor by day and cabaret star by night, Galit is a highly sought-after 

entertainer. Her shows have toured nationally, winning awards and 

captivating audiences. Galit brings you a smorgasbord of original cabaret 

tunes, written and accompanied by the supremely talented Hanna Silver 

on keyboard and synthesiser. These two explore topics as diverse as 

becoming a hipster and swearing in Yiddish. 

GALIT KLAS 

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GOD QUEEN 

GOD QUEEN 

God Queen is a non-profit collective of forward-thinking female artists 

who decided they weren’t going to buy into the tall-poppy mentality or 

compete with one another to be successful. Think along the lines of 

Wu-Tang Clan. God Queen are a posse of individually strong artists 

who have united to create a movement that impacts the world. Operating 

more like a tribal community, they work together for the shared success 

and mutual benefit of the tribe and the greater world they live 

in. Sometimes feisty, heartbroken, sexy and even ugly, but always 

self-determined. 

KIRBANU 

The Australian-born, German-based songwriter Kirbanu is excited to 

be returning Down Under to promote her newest album, Drifting, and 

to perform at the beautiful Seven Sisters Festival. An artist whose stage 

presence is about creating an authentic, heartfelt connection with her 

audience, and whose music is warm and emotionally rich, Kirbanu is 

looking forward to sharing musical space with the women of Seven 

Sisters. Combining folk elements with modern pop, this is an acoustic act 

where skilled guitar play meets a powerful, touching voice carried on the 

heart. Music to be felt, not just heard. 

KIRBANU 

JOEY 

JOANNA “JOEY” REMENYI 

“Joey is a special soul walking our earth. Bask in her glow for a couple 

of hours and you will feel more open, generous, happy, blissful and 

compassionate as a result.” Justine Martini 

Joey teaches the gift of self-compassion through yoga, music and the art 

of stillness. She has unique training from psychology and audiology, 

specialising in the neuroscience of our mind and senses. With over 16 

years of experience, Joey has worked with thousands of people seeking 

to go within. 

LAURA-DOE 

Giggle your way towards a glorious relationship with your lady parts! 

Singer/songwriter, Laura-Doe, is a comic entertainer and educator 

specialising in all things cliteral, vulvic and even vaginatarian. Her 

cheeky, witty and engaging Vaudeville characters will tickle your taboos, 

help you understand your anatomy, and encourage you to connect with 

the pleasurable and very vulvalicious nature of being a woman. Check her 

out at VaudevilleOfTheVulva.com. Come to Laura-Doe’s yOnilates class 

on Saturday morning and practice for a squeeze-along opportunity to 

‘Do the Kegel’. 

LAURA-DOE 

KAISHA 

KAISHA 

Kaisha are an exciting up-and-coming band from the hills of Melbourne. 

Forming as a trio in 2012, but with a collective musical history of 15 

years behind them, Kaisha are a distinct fusion of Middle Eastern rock 

and progressive, shamanic soundscapes. With diverse influences such as 

The Tea Party, A Perfect Circle and Dead Can Dance, Kaisha are carving 

out a unique sound previously unheard in the Australian music scene. 

They are: Kaisha Hekimian on lead vocals, oud and twelve-string acoustic 

guitar; Ivy Hekimian on keyboards, piano accordion and vocals; and 

Djulz Chambers on djembe and darbuka. 

LEANNE BUGAT 

Leanne is an international, award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist, originally 

from Melbourne, but now residing in Perth, Western Australia. Leanne has been 

captivating audiences with her voice, which has been described as sounding ‘like 

honey’, while other listeners have experienced goose bumps. She has been writing 

since her early 20s and has used her art as an outlet for emotional pain. Most people 

can relate to Leanne’s music, as she writes in an honest style. She does this by using 

others’ experiences or stories and makes them sound like her own, even though 

they may or may not be! Leanne’s music is inspired by conversations, movies, 

books, dreams, visions, love and loss. Leanne looks forward to sharing her music 

at Seven Sisters Festival in March and spending some time in her hometown in the 

Yarra Valley. 

LEANNE BUGAT 

KATTIMONI SOUL SISTERS 

KATTIMONI SOUL SISTAS 

Kattimoni is a powerhouse urban soul-mama vocalist arising in 

the global Conscious Music Movement. She sings with vibrant and 

energetic groove-based funk rhythms, inspired by reggae and hip hop 

vibes. Presenting an all-female funk line-up, especially crafted for 

SSF, Kattimoni showcases some of Melbourne’s most deadly soul sista 

musicians. ‘Kattimoni’ means ‘to radiate light’ and her music offers a 

message of hope and transformation, of rising up, overcoming adversity 

and transcending limitations. 

LITTLE WISE 

What’s in a name? A lot, apparently. Whether by choice or by design, 

Sophie Klein embodies the Yiddish/Germanic and Greek origins of her 

name. This singer/songwriter is small in stature, but can tell a tall story 

with the wisdom of an old soul. Her unique blend of folk-roots music 

is both tender and gritty. Her vocals are wistful, feminine and perfectly 

matched to her songs. Klein has returned to Asia and outback Australia 

with a swag of carefully crafted new songs. She’s on the brink of releasing 

her first full-length album, following her ‘Sweet Rain Falling’ and 

‘Moments of Clarity’ EPs. 

LITTLE WISE 

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MEL DOBRA 

MEL DOBRA 

Mel Dobra’s career is blossoming. In only her second year of solo touring, she has 

delighted crowds internationally, playing such festivals as Woodford Folk Festival, 

Splendour in the Grass, the Eclipse Festival and the Bali Spirit Festival. She has also 

embarked upon two east coast tours of her inaugural album, Sacred Tides. Mel’s music has 

become a celebration of the soul, stepping away from the ceremonial themes of Kirtan to 

create her own interpretation — a contemporary, yet profoundly emotional, experience. 

Inspired by Kirtan, but with the rich flavours of world and folk music, Mel has developed 

a style infused with orchestral undertones, Middle Eastern nuances, and Latin-inspired 

guitar, all bound by velvet harmonies and lyrics that reach deep within the listener’s heart.. 

NEEKO 

Neeko began her musical journey at the top of a misty mountain in 

Nepal in the winter of 2012. The mountain spoke to her and told her to 

pursue her passions. She immediately caught the next plane back to her 

hometown of Melbourne, where her life would never be the same again. 

Neeko’s infectious songwriting is an unusual blend of organic tones and 

metropolitan grooves. Just like the vegan smoothies she makes every 

morning, the only thing you can expect from a Neeko performance is 

that it will be delicious, nutritious and food for the soul. 

NEEKO 

LIANA PEARL 

LIANA PEARL 

Liana Pearl is a singer/songwriter/harpist and sound healer who has 

performed professionally in Melbourne for a number of years. Liana’s 

musical talents also invariably come in handy as part of her daytime 

career as an occupational therapist in mental health, where she uses 

music as a catalyst for healing and unlocking creativity and self 

expression. Her music draws on influences from jazz, blues and soul, 

to Indian classical music. Follow her on Facebook at: 

www.facebook.com/lianasmusic. 

QASIMA 

Qasima is a small ATS Bellydance® group based in the south eastern and Peninsula suburbs. 

This style of belly dancing is completely improvisational and can be performed as either 

a duet or a full troupe of performers. Dancers learn a range of moves like a vocabulary 

with subtle cues, which enables a seamless performance of fast or slow moves. This style 

of dancing has evolved over the past 32 years and draws on a rich fabric of Middle Eastern 

dance styles, including nomadic tribes and gypsy dancers from the Ghawazee. It also 

includes Flamenco, Indian and Spanish influences. The style was created by Ms Carolena 

Nericcio-Bohlman and first performed by her troupe Fat Chance Bellydance® in San 

Fransico. No two performances are ever the same as there is no choreography involved in 

this style. When watching ATS® you will see the dancers connect with each other to create 

a unique and mesmerising performance. 

QASIMA 

MUSIC MANTRA 

MUSIC MANTRA SOUND HEALING 

Elise Clark-Pearman is the founder of Music Mantra. Mainly through the 

use of her voice, she works with sound energies to realign the energetic 

and physical body, with her profound abilities bringing us back to a space 

of inner peace and stillness. Music Mantra is all about connecting to our 

soul’s true self, to align us to who we truly are. Each organism and cell 

has its own vibratory rate, and every object in the universe has its own 

resonant frequency. When an organ or energetic body is out of tune, it 

affects the whole body. Music and sound resonate in every cell in our 

body. Please follow Elise on www.facebook.com/elisemusicmantra/. 

RHYTHM ARKADIA AND SPIRIT OF FIRE 

Rhythm Arkadia and Spirit of Fire are a drumming and fire twirling group 

who will present a drop-in, open-play circus space on Saturday from 1pm 

to 4pm. Sisters can learn, experience and practice the art of fire twirling. 

We will also host a three-hour drum and fire twirling jam from 8.30pm on 

Saturday night at the Bodywise dancing field. Please bring your fire toys 

and drums to participate in this celebration of sisterhood - all welcome! 

Please note: All fire twirlers must present themselves anytime between 

1pm to 4pm in the space to be approved to fire twirl in the evening jam. 

All fire toys will require a safety check. 

SPIRIT OF FIRE 

MYRIAD 

MYRIAD 

Myriad are three women - three voices who use body and vocal 

percussion, born from a deep love of vocal a cappella music. Inspired by 

their teacher, who is an international vocal virtuoso, these three women 

draw inspiration from a variety of styles, such as soul, jazz, gospel, RnB, 

and an eclectic world music palette, combining these with freestyle and 

live vocal improvisation. It is music of the moment, tuning into a place, 

an audience, a feeling, and launching into the deep end. The emphasis 

is on intricate rhythms and grooves and lush, soaring vocal harmonies - 

bathing each audience in an aural feast. 

SHELLEY SEGAL 

Shelley Segal flirts with elements of jazz, folk, pop, blues, reggae and 

electronica, imparting pure joy about music and its power. This spirited 

singer has been creating a ripple effect with her melodic vocals, heartfelt 

passion, and thought-provoking lyrics. Truly an artist with international 

flair, her powerful voice has taken her around the world, including eight 

tours of the United States, where she performed to festival crowds of over 

30,000 people. An artist, an activist and an explicit storyteller, Shelley 

uses her music, not only to express the way she sees the world, but also 

to create the world she wants to see. 

SHELLEY SEGAL 

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STELLAFAUNA 

WILD MOVES 

Wild Moves will take you on a rhythmic journey connecting you to 

Mother Earth and celebrating Her mysteries of life. The group are a 

collection of Surf Coast drummers and dancers who honour the African 

traditional moves and grooves that help transform us into joyous 

celebration. Wild Moves are dedicated to promoting and encouraging 

inter-cultural teaching and learning, with a focus on communication, 

a sense of place and the nurturing of creative development. Wild Moves’ 

inspiration comes from indigenous cultures, especially the African 

diaspora and their connection to Mother Earth. 

STELLAFAUNA 

Stellafauna (normally a six-piece band) present a powerful blend of soul and funk 

with a strong pop sensibility, supported by a tight backline and three-part harmonies. 

We now bring you Stellafauna Stripped, just the ladies, presenting tight harmonies, 

soul grooves and boundless joy. Front woman Phoebe Jacobs is an electric force who 

engages audiences with her unique style and authentic presence. Her voice is a dynamic 

powerhouse ranging from wailing soul to intimate whispers. She has collaborated and 

shared stages with Mojo Juju, Hiatus Kaiyote, Tex Perkins and Ani DiFranco. After two 

rocking residencies at the Evelyn Hotel in their hometown of Melbourne, plus a string 

of festivals and local shows, Stellafauna are now finishing their debut EP for an April 

release and preparing for a European tour adventure in June. “Stellafauna are pure joy on 

stage…” Amy Broomhall (Grrl Fest) 

WILD MOVES 

SHARON DAVIS 

SHARON DAVIS 

Is she ‘a piano player who sings’ or ‘a singer who plays piano’? She is, 

undeniably, both. There is nothing quite like her singular vision for the music, 

as it flows simultaneously through her two hands and one voice. Although 

loyal to the jazz traditions – especially George Gershwin and Cole Porter - 

Sharon walks her own musical path. Getting inside hand-picked jazz tunes that 

make her soul tingle or ache, she connects with the audience in unexpected 

ways. And you’ll love how she makes the blues and soul tunes her own. Raised 

on a 100-year old Steinway, and trained at the WA Academy of Performing 

Arts, the school of life, and stages in Melbourne, Perth, Istanbul and Tokyo, 

Sharon combines history and modernity in her music 

ZAAR BELLYDANCE 

Zaar Bellydance is a bellydance troupe with a reputation for hypnotic 

performances that express the timeless qualities of the feminine. Zaar 

is passionate about preserving the authentic roots of the ATS style and 

enjoy the old-school improvisational format as much today as they did 

when they first started dancing together. The personal bond of friendship 

between the women is equally valued on and off the dance floor, with the 

sense of tribal sisterhood being an enduring quality that adds a spark to 

their performances. 

ZAAR BELLYDANCE 

THE SEA GYPSIES 

The Sea Gypsies ARRGH! a pirate-gypsy-circus band. They perform a 

visual and auditory feast of original songs, ocean anthems, swinging 

rhythms and gypsy jazz tunes, with circus arts to ice the cake. Come and 

be swept away from the world as we know it, see and hear the adventure 

and witness the magical story. Originating from forest jams at Woodford 

Folk Festival to a European tour in 2014, these debaucherettes will make 

you swoon with their haunting harmonies and dancing jigs. So hoist the 

sails, hit the deck and prepare to fling your frilly knickers overboard! 

THE SEA GYPSIES 

WENDY RULE 

Wild, passionate and empowering, Australian visionary songstress, Wendy 

Rule, weaves together music, story and ritual to take her audience on an 

otherworldly journey of depth and passion. Drawing on her love of nature and 

lifelong fascination with the worlds of mythology and magic, Wendy’s songs 

combine irresistible melodies with rich aural textures and a rare personal 

honesty to create spiritual music. Fiercely independent, Wendy has carved a 

unique path through the musical mainstream. Renowned for years amongst 

the world’s alternative spiritual communities, she is now deservedly gaining 

a broader following. Her unique live performances and atmospheric, emotive 

songs continue to entice an ever-growing audience into her magical realm. 

WENDY RULE 

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music schedule - THE HUB 

music schedule - CHAI TENT 

FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT 

THE HUB 7.00PM - 11.55PM 

7.00 -7.15pm EURYNOME WEAVERS OF SACRED MOVEMENT 

7.15 - 7.30pm ‘WELCOME’ by Festival Founder 

7.30 - 8.00pm KIRBANU 

8.00 - 8.15pm EURYNOME WEAVERS OF SACRED MOVEMENT 

8.15 - 9.00pm STELLAFAUNA STRIPPED 

9.00 - 9.15pm QASIMA 

9.15 - 10.00pm GOD QUEEN 

10.00 - 10.15pm QASIMA 

10.15 - 11.00pm KATTIMONI SOUL SISTAS 

11.00 - 11.15pm QASIMA 

11.15 - 11.55pm ALPHAMAMA – DANCE SET 

SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT 

THE HUB 6.15PM - 11.55PM 

6.15 - 7.00pm WENDY RULE & RACHEL SAMUEL 

7.15 - 8.00pm SHELLEY SEGAL 

8.15 - 9.00pm ESSIE THOMAS ENSEMBLE 

9.05 - 9.15pm BRUNSWICK WOMEN’S CHOIR 

9.15 - 10.00pm GAIL PAGE 

10.00 - 10.15pm Zaar Belly Dance 

10:15 - 11:15pm ECLECTICA 

11.00 - 11.15pm ZaAr Belly Dance 

11:15 - 11:55pm DEYA DOVA 

6.00 - 6.45pm ESSIE THOMAS 

7.00 - 7.45pm CATHY FIELD & AMELA 

8.00 - 8.45pm GALIT & SHANIE KLAS 

9.00 - 10.00pm LITTLE WISE 

10.00 - 10.45am SHARON DAVIS 

thursday 

CHAI TENT 6.00PM - 10.00PM 

FRIDAY 

CHAI TENT 10.00aM - 6.00PM 

11.00 - 11.45am MUSIC MANTRA SOUND HEALING 

12.00 - 12.45pm MYRIAD 


2.00 - 2.45pm SHELLEY SEGAL 

3.00 - 3.45pm AMINAH HUGHES 

4.00 - 4.45pm ALICE NIGHT 

5.00 - 6.00pm THE SEA GYPSIES 

10.00 - 10.45am WE 3 QUEENS 

11.00 - 11.45am BUFFALO & BEAR 

12.00 -1 2.45pm KIRBANU 

1.00 - 1.45pm ALPHAMAMA –Chill set 

2.00 - 2.45pm MEL DOBRA 

SATURDAY 

CHAI TENT 10.00PM - 6.00PM 

3.00 - 3.45pm LAURA-DOE’S VAUDEVILLE OF THE VULVA 

4.00 - 4.45pm NEEKO 

5.00 - 6.00pm WILD MOVES 

10.00 - 10.45am LIANA PEARL 

11.00 - 11.45 MYRIAD 

12.00 - 12.45pm WILD MOVES 

1.00 - 1.45pm GAIL PAGE 

2.00 - 2.45pm THE SEA GYPSIES 

3.00 - 3.45pm STELLAFAUNA STRIPPED 

SUNDAY 

CHAI TENT 10.00aM - 4.45PM 

4.00 - 4.40pm GALIT KLAS & HANNA SILVER 

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music schedule - festival heart 

music schedule - train station 

12.00 - 12.45pm KIRBANU 

1.00 - 1.45pm BUFFALO & BEAR 

2.00 - 3.00pm SHARON DAVIS 

FRIDAY 

FESTIVAL HEART 12.00pM - 3.00PM 

SATURDAY 

FESTIVAL HEART 8.00AM - 2.30PM 

8.00 - 8.45am EURYNOME WEAVERS OF SACRED MOVEMENT 

9.00 - 10:00am AMINAH HUGHES 

BREAK 

12.00 - 12.45pm LIANA PEARL 

1.00 - 2.00pm LEANNE BUGAT 

2.15 - 2.30pm QASIMA 

SUNDAY 

FESTIVAL HEART 8.00AM - 2.00PM 

8.00 - 8.45am JOEY REMENYI 

9.00 - 9.30am BRUNSWICK WOMEN’S CHOIR 

9.45 - 10.30am LAURA-DOE’S VAUDEVILLE OF THE VULVA 

BREAK 

12.00 - 12.45pm LIANA PEARL 

1.00 - 2.00pm ALPHAMAMA CHILL 

FRIDAY 

TRAIN STATION STAGE 9.00AM - 2.00pm & 6.00pm - 10.00PM 

9.00 - 10.00am NEEKO 

12.00 - 12.45pm ESSIE THOMAS 

1.00 - 2.00pm LEANNE BUGAT 

6.00 - 10.00pm OPEN MIC NIGHT 

SATURDAY 

TRAIN STATION STAGE 9.00AM - 1.00pm 

9.00 - 10.00am ALICE NIGHT 


6.00 - 10.00pm OPEN MIC NIGHT 

SUNDAY 

TRAIN STATION STAGE 9.00AM - 2.00pm 

9.00 - 10.00am ALICE NIGHT 

12.00 - 12.45pm AMINAH HUGHES 

1.00 - 2.00pm WENDY RULE & RACHEL SAMUEL 

SATURDAY 

8.45 - 9:30pm WENDY RULE 

9.30 - 9:45pm EUYRNOME- WEAVERS OF THE SACRED MOVEMENT 

9:45 - 10:30pm KAISHA 

THE WITCHING HOUR 

Labyrinth Night Walk 

Come walk meditatively along a candlelit labyrinth framed by flowers, sand and natures gifts.Set your 

intention whilst being accompanied by live improvised trance music by Wendy Rule, Rachel Samuel and 

Kaisha on the Saturday night. 

Located next to the Ritual Space. 

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SPONSORS 

OUR SPONSORS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS 

A big thank you to our community sponsors who supported us this year. 

Associated Printers - www.associatedprinters.com.au 

Patons Event Hire - www.patonseventhire.com.au 

Swinburne University - www.swinburne.edu.au 

The Right Merchandise - www.therightmerchandise.com.au 

The Cats Pyjamas - www.facebook.com/kurthecat 

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TRAFFIC/GROUNDS MAP 

NORTH 

CAMP 

GROUND 

CAMPING 

PARKING 

GIVE WAY 

GLAMPING 

HEARN ROAD 

SERVICE 

ENTRY & EXIT POINT 

LODGE 

PARKING 

PARK ROAD 

TICKET ISSUE 

WAITING BAY 

ENTRY 

GATE 

PARKING 

DAY 

PARKING 

PARKING 

SOUTH CAMPING 

MUMS 

& BUBS 

CAMP 

FESTIVAL 

BOUNDARY 

NO CAR ZONE 

STATION 

PARK 

SOLO 

CAMP 

PARK ROAD 

FESTIVAL 

HEART 

CAMPING 

POWERED 

CAMPING 

HEARN ROAD 

STAFF 

PARKING 

GIVE WAY 

EXIT GATE

FESTIVAL MAP 

EXIT 

HEARN ROAD 

OUT OF BOUNDS 

BODYWISE 

OUT OF BOUNDS 

FESTIVAL HEART 

& EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY AREA 

THE HUB 

CHAI TENT 

FOOD 

MARKET 

GLAMPING 

ATM 

PERMESSO 

HQ 

FIRST AID 

RED TIPI 

TRAVELIN’HEARTS 

WEAVERS 

DEN 

MAIDEN SPACE 

VITALITY 

TENT 

ARTS & 

LEARNING 

STONE 

PAINTING 

HQ 

VOLUNTEER 

INFO 

KITCHEN 

CIRCLE 

OF STONES 

GLAMPING 

TIPIS 

DIVINATOIN 

SPACE 

HEALING 

HAVEN 

COUNSELLORS 

LIFE SKILLS 

SENIOR WISE 

WOMEN’S SPACE 

SACRED SPACE 

RITUAL SPACE 

WOMEN’S 

CIRCLE TIPI 

CG&S 

INFO 

TENT 

LABRYNTH 

MUMS & BUBS 

MUMS & BUBS CAMPING 

TRAIN STATION 

KITCHEN & CABINS 

SOLO CAMPING

THANK YOU 

SSF 2017 

THANK YOU TO ALL INVOLVED IN THE 2016 FESTIVAL. 

A very special thank you to the remarkable women of our core team, who have worked 

tirelessly over the past year on festival planning and whose passion, motivation and love, is 

woven into every fibre of this festival. If you see them please share your gratitude to these 

inspiring women.your gratitude to these inspiring women. 

- Corinne Pettersen – Assistant Director, Festival and Performance Manager 

- Mary Soderiou – Presenter/Healer/Reader Manager 

- Kellie Curtis – Human Resource and Volunteer Manager 

- Rebecca Horne – Décor Manager 

We would also like to thank the following women of our extended Seven Sisters Festival 2016 

management team. Their experience, commitment and dedication has been invaluable to this 

year’s festival. 

- Omi Milentijevic – Cultural, Sexualities and Gender Advisor 

- Helen Papadomanolakis – Operations Manager 

- Renae Sassmannshausen – Production Manager 

- Marisa Cartland and Michelle Alina Dabrowski – Opening/ Closing Ceremony Directors 

A big thank you also to 

- Danielle and James MacKenzie, Rangers of Bay Park Scout Camp 

- Arweet Carolyn and the traditional custodians of this land 

- Mardi Terrasson and the Rainbow Star Team for cultural support 

- Say Heidi Photography and JUST in Photography for our Festival and Booklet Photography 

www.sayheidiphotography.com.au, just-in-photography.com 

- 46&2 for our branding and program design 

www.forty6and2.com 

- Vicki Renner for our Program Edits 

A special thank you also to my very patient and supportive family and friends, my godmothers 

Jo, Karen and Kym, my cousin Matthew and of course my wonderful partner Cedric who have 

all been there for me in the most trialing of times. 

2017 EARLY TICKET PURCHASE 

The festival will be held again on the 17th - 19th March 2017! Only 100 super early bird tickets 

will be available from our Information Tent. 

Adult ticket $200, Maiden Ticket $100. 

17TH-19TH MARCH 2017 

Bay Park, Mt Martha, Mornington Peninsula, VIC 

Lauren Woodman 

Festival Creator & Director 

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18TH-20TH MARCH 2016 

Bay Park, Mt Martha, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

2016 PROGRAM

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