Ace Collectiv presents

BELTANE CELEBRATION

Sunday 18 May
17:00 - 22:00
The Mount Without, Bristol

Ecstatic Dance Experience, Ritual Techno Journey,
Live Sound Bath Journey, Cuddle Corner,
Ceremonial Cacao, Alcohol-Free Bar & Café

MEMORY PLAY (live)
OSARA
HOLLY ANNE COLES
TREASURE
DIA CACAOAMOR

A celebration of fire, fertility, life-force and the turning of the year.

Step into a portal of transformation as we gather to honour the ancient Celtic festival of Beltane—a time when the earth bursts with life, and the flames of sensuality, joy and renewal are reignited.

Held in the stunning sanctuary of The Mount Without, this experience invites you into the heart of community, myth and movement. Beltane marks the turning of the wheel into the season of Summer. A celebration of union between self and other, yin and yang, spirit and body. 

Let the magick unfold with our elemental offerings…

MEMORY PLAY (live)

Ritual Techno Journey

The night crescendos with a live techno journey using instruments and vocals with Ableton Live.
Deep and melodic trance-state bass music accompanied by immersive club lighting and live performance.
Not to be missed!

HOLLY ANNE COLES

Live Sound Journey

Deeply inspired by wild landscapes, Celtic folklore and ancient wisdom, Holly’s live Sound Journeys transport listeners to a mystical world of folklore and natural wonder.

OSARA

Ecstatic Dance Experience

A full spectrum embodiment journey combining the worlds of underground, organic and electronic dance music with prayer, intention and celebration to awaken and activate your unique self expression.

DIA CACAOAMOR

Ceremonial Ecuadorian Cacao

Connect to your heart with a warming cup of Ceremonial Ecuadorian Cacao served by CacaoAmor founder Dia.
She sources Cacao from her homeland in Ecuador with such deep love and reverence for this medicine, the farmers and their communities.

TREASURE

Cuddle Corner

Drop into softness. A sanctuary of platonic intimacy and touch,
where safety and consent hold space for deep nourishment and nervous system rest.

PLUS

NATURE'S PANTRY & SENTIA SPIRITS

Alcohol-Free Bar & Café

Sip on soul-nourishing elixirs and herbal infusions designed to awaken the senses and elevate your energy.
Enjoy wholesome treats and conscious snacks crafted with love and intention.

AMBER AUDIO & D&BAUDIOTECHNIK

Sound System & Engineering

Every beat, breath and bassline delivered with clarity, depth and power.
Our dancefloor is blessed with Bristol locals Amber Audio, featuring the legendary d&baudiotechnik sound system—bringing you immersive sonic precision you can feel in your bones.

THE MOUNT WITHOUT

Classical Architecture, Sprung Wooden Floor & Underfloor Heating

Step inside a sanctuary of soaring arches and stained glass—a 900-year-old church reborn as one of the UK’s most awe-inspiring venues. With a sprung wooden floor made for barefoot dancing and underfloor heating to keep your body warm as your spirit soars, this sacred space holds us in majesty and magick.
A cathedral of light, sound and transformation—The Mount Without is the heart of our ritual.
 

*please note, the Ceremonial Cacao, AF drinks and food are not included in the ticket price and are enjoyed as separate purchases

A Unique Conscious Dance Experience

Although our roots come from Ecstatic Dance (founders of Ecstatic Dance Bristol) we have evolved to create spaces that reach beyond the limits of Ecstatic Dance experiences in the UK.

This is a unique Conscious Dance Experience with opportunities to deepen our exploration into Embodiment, Sensuality, Authentic Connection, Authentic Expression and more, held within a collaborative, trusting and respectful environment, community and container.

Please make sure you read all the info and Safe(r) Space Agreement on this ticket page, so you are 100% clear on what this experience is.

Safe(r) Space Agreement

By attending this experience you agree to respect and follow our Safe(r) Space Agreement (found below). These agreements indicate the behaviour that is acceptable and must be followed. They are put in place to ensure that everyone feels safe and welcome.

By attending this experience you are doing so because you want to expand your innerstanding of yourself, challenge your prejudice and connect with other like minded people.

Please take full responsibility for your own experience, remain open minded and creatively curious, reach beyond the edges of your comfort zone, and always ask for consent.

Our agreements create a safer space to be expressive and intimate, and at the same time, ensure that everyone remains respectful of each other. Thus creating a more collaborative, trusting and respectful environment and community.

Costume

You're invited to dress in your favourite outfits,
Welcoming the full spectrum of yourself and each other.
Dress to express.
Elemental adornment, fae glamour or fire magick.
Wild, raw, earthy colours and beyond.
Whatever feels alive for you.

Access

The venue has wheelchair access.
Please email us if you have any specific needs for attending this experience and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Inclusivity

All people are welcome at this experience. We welcome people of all sexual orientations, racial identities/ethnicities, gender expressions, abilities, body types and ages.

We are a community that is queer friendly, body positive and we welcome different forms of expression. We have zero tolerance towards racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, body shaming, ageism, ableism or discrimination of any kind whatsoever. Do not make derogatory comments or jokes on others.

People of all genders are free to be topless at this experience.
Everyone must wear some kind of bottoms. People are also welcome to cover up as much as feels comfortable for them.

Schedule & Arrival

Please arrive at 17:00 to allow time to land and get snacks, drink and cacao before the Opening Circle at 18:00 

17:00 Doors Open - Cacao, AF Elixir Bar & Café open, Connection Corner & Games
18:00 Opening Circle
18:15 Embodiment Journey - Osara 
(18:45 Cuddle Corner open)
 18:45 Ecstatic Dance Experience - Osara
(20:00 Doors Close)
20:15 Ritual Techno Journey - Memory Play (live)
21:00 Sunset
21:15 Live Sound Journey - Holly Anne Coles
(21:50 Cuddle Corner closed)
21:50 Closing Circle
22:00 Complete

Please get in touch via email if you have any questions.

"This was one of the best experiences I’ve been to in a long time!
Maybe even one of the best I’ve been to in the UK!❤️

The calibre of top quality people including the community, as well as the artists, musicians, facilitators and team was second to none! Honestly, it’s hard to put it into words, you had to be there but the high level of consciousness was palpable in the space. And if you know me you’d know I don’t say that kind of thing lightly.

Freya McFarlane's guided embodiment facilitation at the beginning set the vibes high and deeply grounded at the same time, with some profound invitations to connect with oneself as well as others in the dance. For me this created a sense of holding and cohesion that then carried me through the rest of the event🙏

And the music!🔊Osara‘s set was totally off the scale!
I hope that was recorded as it was ridiculously epic🔥

The live music from Bonnie Medicine at the end was sublime, powerful and full of medicine!✨ Full Respect!🙌

This experience was totally unique as it blended many elements of a traditional Ecstatic Dance including barefoot dancing and no phones with the feeling of a good old fashioned party🎉

In fact we were encouraged to explore our boundaries but within the safe and intelligent holding of the Safe(r) Space Agreement, that we had all agreed to by being there.

Something about this potent alchemical container meant that there was freedom and safety, inclusivity and permission, skilfully woven into the DNA of the experience which made grounded wholesome magick possible✨

Osara clearly poured his heart and soul into this event and is making waves in Bristol evolving culture and the conscious dance scene!

He’s one of a number of men who inspire me deeply in the UK by their relentless commitment to community building and creating high quality sober spaces. It’s so easy to posture and get hijacked by the ego in these kind of ‘spiritual’ communities and gatherings, and to see someone so humble and dedicated at the centre lifting up those around him is a huge blessing and relief👊

Okay, you get it, t’was epic! Hope to see you at the next one💫"

Benjamin Tree - Movement Medicine® Teacher

Artists & Facilitators

MEMORY PLAY (live)

Ritual Techno Journey

The night crescendos with a live techno journey using instruments and vocals with Ableton Live.
Deep and melodic trance-state bass music accompanied by immersive club lighting and live performance.
Not to be missed!

Memory Play, the alias and alter ego of Josef Kašpar, is the co-founder and resident of Bristol’s much cherished Dialogue - parties which over the past six years have hosted the likes of Batu, Machine Woman, object blue, Loraine James and SPFDJ. These nights have carved out a niche in the Bristol scene, creating an ethos of queer-friendly spaces and diverse, forward thinking line-ups.

After several years writing and performing as one half of duo ASTRYD, Kašpar’s new project sees them turn towards more personal, intimate and conceptual explorations. Honed during a three-month writing residency and a series of explosive live performances across Japan in 2022, they were quickly picked up by esteemed label Control Freak. A high-octane and visceral performer, Memory Play’s live sets push their machines to breaking point.

In September 2023, following a second Japan tour, a string of European dates including Berlin, London’s FOLD (alongside heavyweights Rødhad and Rrose), and Waking Life festival in Portugal, Memory Play released their second EP on vinyl (to support from Marcel Dettmann, Anastasia Kristensen and Daniel Avery). Having recently returned from a Colombian tour, Memory Play is back in the studio completing their debut album, set for release in 2025.

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Listen to their dance journeys on SoundCloud

OSARA

Ecstatic Dance Experience

A full spectrum embodiment journey combining the worlds of underground, organic and electronic dance music with prayer, intention and celebration to awaken and activate your unique self expression.

Osara is a DJ, Embodiment Facilitator and Creative Event Producer with Welsh, Scottish, Anglo and Sami roots.
Founder of Ace Collectiv, he is a Community Leader and Visionary of conscious experiences in Bristol and the UK.

Osara is one of the leading Ecstatic Dance DJs in the UK and is the first and longest serving resident DJ (over 6 years) for the world famous Ecstatic Dance UK in London.

Osara uniquely combines the worlds of Underground Dance Music culture with prayer, ceremony and ritual, to create transformative dance journeys that are ever evolving and responding to the spirit of time, community and place.

Osara finds musical inspiration from many cultures, especially sound system and underground club culture of the UK and around the world. Expect a beautiful and unexpected mix of the deeper, darker, sexy and soul invigorating sounds of electronic dance music - Afro House, Jungle, Techno, World Bass, Folktronica, Organic Electro, South American bass music and more.

Osara has led Ecstatic Dances in the UK, France, Portugal, Norway and Costa Rica amongst other places. He has DJed at festivals such as Envision, Medicine, Boomtown, Lovejam, Unearthed and All About Love, as well as others.

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Listen to his dance journeys on SoundCloud

HOLLY ANNE COLES

Live Sound Journey

Deeply inspired by wild landscapes, Celtic folklore and ancient wisdom, Holly’s live Sound Journeys transport listeners to a mystical world of folklore and natural wonder.

Holly Anne Coles' music transports listeners to a mystical world of folklore and natural wonder. With a deep passion for sharing the transformative power of music and sound, Holly's ethereal vocals and haunting melodies evoke a sense of otherworldly beauty and enchantment. Her music offerings draw upon ancient wisdom, the forces of nature, wild landscapes and the waters of the Celtic Sea.

Being deeply inspired by the natural world, Celtic folklore and ancient mysteries, her connection to her spirituality has led her down the path of sharing the magick of music and sound, as well as holding space for those who wish to connect with themselves through ritual, ceremony and inner journeying. 

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Listen to her songs on Spotify

DIA CACAOAMOR

Ceremonial Ecuadorian Cacao

Connect to your heart with a warming cup of Ceremonial Ecuadorian Cacao served by CacaoAmor founder Dia.
She sources Cacao from her homeland in Ecuador with such deep love and reverence for this medicine, the farmers and their communities.

Dia was born and raised in Ecuador and grew up drinking Cacao. Since 2014 she has been facilitating Cacao Activations all around the world.

Dia is an experienced and wildly loving Cacao alchemist, who shares the wisdom, heritage and spirit of Cacao with honour, respect and love. As well as singing traditional songs from her homeland, she shares beautiful guidance, joy and celebration in her ceremonies. She has led a whole array of Cacao activations ranging between one-to-one bespoke activations and ceremonies for 1,000 people at Medicine Festival, UK.

Since 2019, Dia has been collaborating with a local cooperative in Ecuador exporting premium Ceremonial Grade Cacao around the world, expanding the nurturing Medicine of Cacao, whilst supporting and protecting the biodiversity of the farms and the people who care for them.

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TREASURE

Cuddle Corner

Drop into softness. A sanctuary of platonic intimacy and touch,
where safety and consent hold space for deep nourishment and nervous system rest.

Treasure is a Cuddle Facilitator and Therapist. Their passionate about connection, movement and touch. Physicality is such a powerful way to communicate and understand each other. We can be authentic and go very deep quickly. We can learn so much about ourselves in these relational dynamics. Treasure has been playing and learning with physical relational modalities for over a decade and now helps others expand their relational world. 

Treasure is the founder and community leader of Embrace Connections. They offer events that support people; in new connections, to overcome internal blocks and to learn how to comfortably be with others - all through movement and touch related practices.

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NATURE'S PANTRY & SENTIA SPIRITS

Alcohol-Free Bar & Café

Sip on soul-nourishing elixirs and herbal infusions designed to awaken the senses and elevate your energy.
Enjoy wholesome treats and conscious snacks crafted with love and intention.

We work in partnership with Sentia Spirits - an award winning provider of Alcohol-Free mood enhancing drinks that use complex botanicals that provide a rich sensory experience.

With over 17 years of experience in London, Bogdan (co-founder of Nature's Pantry) brings a unique blend of passion for a healthy lifestyle, a love for functional drinks and a deep appreciation for Romanian herbs and local ingredients. 

Bogdan's relationships with food producers, herbalists and drink makers, combined with his passion and dedication, make for an authentic and genuine approach to his craft. Through nutrition courses and foraging for ingredients, he believes that love is the most important ingredient in all his dishes and drinks.

Enchanted

Medicinal Chocolates

Modern nutritional science and ancient plant wisdom combine in organic chocolate for the ultimate wellness supplementation with clinically proven nutrients and botanicals.

State-of-the art medicinal mushroom chocolates that uplift, expand and connect.

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Important Info

Schedule & Arrival

Please arrive at 17:00 to allow time to land and get snacks, drink and cacao before the Opening Circle at 18:00 

17:00 Doors Open - Cacao, AF Elixir Bar & Café open, Connection Corner & Games
18:00 Opening Circle
18:15 Embodiment Journey - Osara 
(18:45 Cuddle Corner open)
 18:45 Ecstatic Dance Experience - Osara
(20:00 Doors Close)
20:15 Ritual Techno Journey - Memory Play (live)
21:00 Sunset
21:15 Live Sound Journey - Holly Anne Coles
(21:50 Cuddle Corner closed)
21:50 Closing Circle
22:00 Complete

Venue, Parking, Travel & Access

Please lift share, walk, cycle or use public transport / e-scooters where possible. 

Venue Address

The Mount Without, Upper Church Lane, Bristol, BS2 8FN

Google Maps link
https://goo.gl/maps/KHJSWYSiRSeVRfqo7

Parking

Nearest Car Park
https://goo.gl/maps/o9Vfj6mokRyKzPJd7

There is pay and display on-street parking in the surrounding area. Please check street signs for parking restrictions / payment requirements on the day.

Travel & Bristol Clean Air Zone (CAZ)

If driving please check if you need to pay to drive through Bristol's CAZ:
https://pay.drive-clean-air-zone.service.gov.uk/vehicles/enter_details

Bristol CAZ map:
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/streets-travel/bristols-caz/view-a-map

Access

The venue has wheelchair access.
Please email us if you have any specific needs for attending this experience and we will do our best to accommodate you.

What to Bring

• Dress in layers (to keep warm / cool when needed)
• Cash / card for Café, Elixir Bar & Ceremonial Cacao
• Something to lie on / keep warm for the closing Sound Journey (blanket, yoga mat or similar)
• Notebook and pen (if your like to journal)
• Earplugs if you are sensitive to loud music (the music may get loud in the dance space at times)

Exchange

By attending this experience you agree to respect and follow our Safe(r) Space Agreement (found below). These rules and agreements indicate the behaviour that is acceptable and must be followed. They are put in place to ensure that everyone feels safe and welcome at this experience. 

All ticket prices include booking fee.

Advance

• £25 / £30 / £35 Supported (please only buy this ticket if it genuinely applies to you to make sure these tickets are available for the people that really need them)
• £25 Presale
• £30 Early Bird 
• £35 General Release
• £40 Final Release
• £45 Supporter (contribute extra to support members of our community - we use the extra money to provide 'Supported' tickets)

On The Door

• £45 On The Door (limited amount)

After purchasing a ticket, if you haven't received a confirmation email, please check your Spam Folder.
If it's not there, please email us.

Alternatively, if the ticket transaction has gone through, you can turn up and give your name on the door to gain entry.

Disclaimer

Please note, that by purchasing a ticket you agree that Ace Collectiv is not liable for any injury or harm that you may incur at this event. 

Refunds

Please note, we do not arrange refunds.

We encourage ticket reselling on the following groups. Links to these groups are shared in your ticket confirmation email.

• Let’s Dance - South West & Wales (WhatsApp)
• Ace Collectiv community (Signal)
• J0urn3y (WhatsApp)
• Community Events & Tickets (Lovejam South West) (WhatsApp)

Safe(r) Space Agreement

Intro

By attending this experience you agree to respect and follow our Safe(r) Space Agreement (found below). These agreements indicate the behaviour that is acceptable and must be followed. They are put in place to ensure that everyone feels safe and welcome.

By attending this experience you are doing so because you want to expand your innerstanding of yourself, challenge your prejudice and connect with other like minded people.

Please take full responsibility for your own experience, remain open minded and creatively curious, reach beyond the edges of your comfort zone, and always ask for consent.

Our agreements create a safer space to be expressive and intimate, and at the same time, ensure that everyone remains respectful of each other. Thus creating a more collaborative, trusting and respectful environment and community.

Safe(r) Space Agreement

• You are responsible for yourself, your wellbeing and your belongings
• You are responsible for your own experience and interactions with others
• You agree to be mindful, respectful and aware of yourself and others
• You agree to respect other people's boundaries and ensure you give as much space as other people require
• You agree to be consensual - unless it's a 100% YES, everything else must be considered a NO
• People can change their mind, therefore remember that a YES can always turn into a NO and this must be respected every time
• You agree that you are able to say YES and NO in an appropriate, clear and respectful way
• You agree to use clear direct verbal communication where you feel confident in expressing your boundaries, expectations and desires
• You agree to maintain confidentiality and not disclose anyone's stories or experiences
• If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable for any reason, please speak to a Welfare Angel, the Event Manager or any Team Member immediately

Interactions with Others

We are human beings and we naturally experience physical reactions in environments like these. However, we ask that you do not follow these feelings and explore with others, even if the feelings are mutual and the exploration is consensual. Instead, please allow the feelings to simply exist or dissipate and keep connections platonic.

Inclusivity

All people are welcome at this experience. We welcome people of all sexual orientations, racial identities/ethnicities, gender expressions, abilities, body types and ages.

We are a community that is queer friendly, body positive and we welcome different forms of expression. We have zero tolerance towards racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, body shaming, ageism, ableism or discrimination of any kind whatsoever. Do not make derogatory comments or jokes on others.

People of all genders are free to be topless at this experience. Everyone must wear some kind of bottoms that cover their genitals. People are also welcome to cover up as much as feels comfortable for them.

Consent

If there is someone that makes you feel uncomfortable, for ANY reason, then you should let them know. You do not owe somebody attention nor do you owe them your time or energy.

If you are not interested or do not have the capacity to engage with another or others, you are completely within your right to say so. This includes another person who touches without asking, comes on too strongly, says an offensive comment or simply does not making you feel welcome or comfortable.

Unless it's an absolutely enthusiastic YES, everything else must be considered as a NO. People can change their mind, therefore remember that a YES can always turn to a NO and that must be respected every time.

Whilst an interaction between others may happen in front of you, it does not mean you are entitled to join. 

Do not coerce or pressure others to interact with you. If you have received a NO, don’t take it personally. We invite you to thank the other person for clearly expressing their boundaries, by saying something along the lines of, “Thank you for taking care of yourself.”

Nudity of any kind does not have any sexual connotations. It is not an invitation for touch or sexual advances. Please be respectful with your gaze and avoid sexualising natural human bodies.

Event Team - Welfare Angels & more

We have an incredible team present at this experience - Welfare Angels, Facilitators and Event Manager who will all be announced at the Opening Circle.

The Welfare Angels will be roaming the event. They will be wearing a colourful arm band so you can distinguish who they are. 

The Facilitator and their Assistants will always be present when the Cuddle Corner space is open.

The Welfare Angels and Event Manager are available if you have any concerns or if you want to chat. We are here to support.

Zero Tolerance Policy & Safeguarding

We operate a Zero Tolerance Policy at our experiences and any person found to be breaching our Safe(r) Space Agreement will be asked to leave (with no refund).

If you see any inappropriate behaviour, anyone being uncomfortable, anyone looking for help or if someone reports an issue to you, please inform a Welfare Angel, the Event Manager or Team Member immediately.

Authorised Filming & Photography

Designated Photographers / Videographers (who are announced at the Opening Circle) will take videos and photos during the experience. We use videos and photos to promote our experiences on social media. If you don't want to be included in a video or photo, please let the Photographer / Videographer or a Team Member know. If you see any footage of yourself on social media and want it removed, please message us directly (on social media or via email) and we’ll do so immediately.

Thank you for your cooperation 🙏

We look forward to welcoming you🤗

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