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Face-to-face interaction has been steadily declini

Face-to-face interaction has been steadily declining—a trend that began well before the pandemic and shows no signs of reversing. Meanwhile, the digital spaces where we spend more and more of our time are starting to feel increasingly empty. The internet that once buzzed with human creativity feels hollowed out—comment sections filled with bots, content generated by algorithms, interactions that feel strangely lifeless.

It's getting harder to know what's real online. That photo could be fake. That video could be fake. That account could be a chatbot. For decades, video footage was the gold standard for evidence that something had occurred. Now we're backsliding to a pre-photography era where eyewitness testimony matters more than pixels on a screen.

When the internet first showed up, people rejoiced at their ability to connect with others around the world, saying "At long last, I'm not alone!" Now people are logging on and wondering, "Am I alone?"

Because you can't be sure there's anyone in there.

Link to article: https://earthbeatfestival.com/ai-human-connection-festivals

#HumanConnection #FaceToFace #CommunityMatters #FestivalCulture #DigitalDetox #PresenceOverProductivity #RealConnection #LiveEvents #AuthenticConnection #BeyondTheScreen #IntentionalLiving #GatheringTogether #SocialWellbeing #EmptyRowboat

From one equinox to the next, let us remember: the

From one equinox to the next, let us remember: the Earth Beats with us! ❤ The gravity of her love for all her children is immense, regardless of who they are; her love holds us here in eternal unity. We are united! 💚 Welcome to spring Aotearoa!

This quote expresses a fundamental pillar of Earth

This quote expresses a fundamental pillar of Earth Beat's kaupapa and our 5th principle. At this time, it is the foregrounding of our humanity that will help us work through the challenges we face.

OUR MOMENT ASKS US TO CHOOSE: COMFORT OR COURAGE?

OUR MOMENT ASKS US TO CHOOSE: COMFORT OR COURAGE? ❤ We're living in a time when the old ways of gathering, of celebrating, of building community are being challenged. Corporate festivals strip culture for profit. Social media replaces real connection.keeps us looking away when we need each other to see clearly.

But what if this discomfort is actually an invitation?

For 10 years, Earth Beat has been quietly experimenting with another way. Just 3,000 people at a time, but doing it differently—creating the diversity of a village in one event where difficult conversations aren't avoided but held with care. Where we've discussed vaccine mandates, genocide, and the systems that shape our world, because when we look away from the pain of any people, we diminish their humanity and our own.

Our symbol—two interwoven hearts—reminds us that everything in existence has both light and dark sides. We gather on the equinox because balance isn't found by avoiding the shadow, but by bringing both into conscious relationship.

As founders, we're also being called to face our shadows. This Give-a-Little exists because despite our hearts being in the right place, we've made financial missteps. We're learning that good intentions don't always create sustainable systems. This is part of our work: meeting our shortcomings with honesty.

Last Sunday, we scratched the surface of possibility for what wants to emerge next. The meeting revealed something vital: we're part of a global network of experiments proving that community-led culture can face reality without flinching. We are a baby beat in the great beat of the earth.

The questions that emerged:
How do we deepen our capacity to hold both celebration and challenges? How do we grow this experiment in brave community?

In a world that profits from our looking away, gatherings like ours become crucial as a practice ground for facing hard truths with open hearts. Now, we need your support to hold us through this threshold by standing with us in the messy, beautiful work of navigating change.

Our moment asks us to choose: comfort or courage.
Help us continue choosing courage.

💌 GIVE-A-LITTLE TO HELP EB CONTINUE
👉 Link in BIo

🤩 EB2025 PHOTO GALLERY IS NOW LIVE 😍 Some of the m

🤩 EB2025 PHOTO GALLERY IS NOW LIVE 😍 Some of the memories we shared in our village. We laughed, we danced, we played, we sang, we loved. Endless gratitude and respect to our media team, led by Nabulen, for your hard work and passion. These moments capture the essence of Earth Beat and what this festival means to the spirit of this land. 🌎 This is just a glimpse...more to be added soon.

🤓 SEE THE GALLERY ONLINE
👉 Link In Bio

👋 GIVE A LITTLE TO HELP EARTH BEAT CONTINUE
👉 Link In Bio

🙏 Dasha, Hans, Ignacio, Angie LC 📸 We love you! 🧡

🌎 THIS SUNDAY 📅 WEAVING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER: Commu

🌎 THIS SUNDAY 📅 WEAVING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER: Community Session #1 Beyond 2025: What Wants to Emerge? ❤️ A passionate group of people have been designing this workshop and we're excited to welcome you into the dialogue. Have a read of the purpose below so you can tune into the kaupapa of the day. 👇

🌟 THE PURPOSE: Purpose:To collaboratively think about the next iteration of Earth Beat, In such a way that enables leadership, experience and expertise to step forward, so that the community is empowered and enabled to use Earth Beat as an instrument for evolving our society.

💌 THE INVITATION: We’re inviting our wider community and contributors—those ready to take part in Earth Beat’s future—to a special working session where we’ll:

🔍 Explore Earth Beat’s deeper potential
🛠️ Map a practical path forward—led by your lived wisdom
🤝 Empower new leaders to step into key roles as we evolve together

📍 Where: The Button Factory
🕖 When: Sunday, May 25th 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
💬 Who: You, if Earth Beat lives in your heart and you want to help carry it forward.
🖐 RSVP: Link in Bio

Take a moment and think about the vibe at Earth Be

Take a moment and think about the vibe at Earth Beat. ✨ Does it generate a consistent atmosphere? One that you can count on to feel connected, grounded, or hopeful?

Did you contribute as a musician, presenter, facilitator, healer or volunteer? Maybe you contributed as a father, a dancer, a lounger, a learner or an organizer?

What is it and what do you want it to be? Is it just a festival? Can it be a way we can expand the power of hope and love one Earth Beat at time, and be a part of something big that takes over the world?

Let's make it happen!

Join us: https://earthbeatfestival.com/weaving-our-future-together-community-session-1

Support: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-earth-beat

💌 A NOTE FROM THE HEART OF EARTH BEAT ❤ Give a lit

💌 A NOTE FROM THE HEART OF EARTH BEAT ❤ Give a little to keep this kaupapa alive! Let’s clear the way for metamorphosis. The Earth Beat organising team has worked tirelessly the last 10 years, as a labour of love. And now, we need your support.

🌸 GO TO OUR GIVE A LITTLE PAGE
👉 SEE LINK IN BIO

If you’ve been part of Earth Beat—whether as a parent watching your kids light up with joy, a volunteer giving time and energy, or someone who came to reconnect with what matters—you know this gathering is built on more than just good times. It’s built on purpose, care, and a deep commitment to doing things differently. If you shared a hug that felt like home, if you left feeling more alive, more connected, more possible—you already know why this matters.

Earth Beat 2025 was a beautiful success in many ways. However, we’re currently facing a shortfall of $29,784. One hurdle came when Auckland Council couldn’t provide water, forcing us to truck it in—adding $9,000 to our costs.

Unlike many festivals, we choose not to rely on alcohol sales or corporate sponsorship, and we welcome children for free—because we believe in making this space accessible to all, especially the next generations. These are values we stand by, and we carry the weight of these choices ourselves.

We’ve always committed to integrity and transparency—sharing not just the magic, but the mess. Your support lets us honour the people who held this festival with their sweat and spirit—and helps us clear the ground for sturdier seeds for the future.

Please give generously. If everyone who came to Earth Beat gives just $10, we can close the gap—but if you’re able to give more, it will mean the world.

Mā te kotahitanga e ora ai te kaupapa—through unity, the kaupapa lives.

🌸 GO TO OUR GIVE A LITTLE PAGE
👉 SEE LINK IN BIO

Some more glimpses of the magic we shared together

Some more glimpses of the magic we shared together. 🤩 We're still buzzing from these 5 days. Pinching ourselves to see if it was for real. So many profound moments of connection. We love this community! So much, creativity, wisdom and love. ❤ These photos captured by Angie LC, Ignacio Nabulen and Hans Hockey 📸🙏

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Face-to-face interaction has been steadily declini

Face-to-face interaction has been steadily declining—a trend that began well before the pandemic and shows no signs of reversing. Meanwhile, the digital spaces where we spend more and more of our time are starting to feel increasingly empty. The internet that once buzzed with human creativity feels hollowed out—comment sections filled with bots, content generated by algorithms, interactions that feel strangely lifeless.

It's getting harder to know what's real online. That photo could be fake. That video could be fake. That account could be a chatbot. For decades, video footage was the gold standard for evidence that something had occurred. Now we're backsliding to a pre-photography era where eyewitness testimony matters more than pixels on a screen.

When the internet first showed up, people rejoiced at their ability to connect with others around the world, saying "At long last, I'm not alone!" Now people are logging on and wondering, "Am I alone?"

Because you can't be sure there's anyone in there.

Link to article: https://earthbeatfestival.com/ai-human-connection-festivals

#HumanConnection #FaceToFace #CommunityMatters #FestivalCulture #DigitalDetox #PresenceOverProductivity #RealConnection #LiveEvents #AuthenticConnection #BeyondTheScreen #IntentionalLiving #GatheringTogether #SocialWellbeing #EmptyRowboat

From one equinox to the next, let us remember: the

From one equinox to the next, let us remember: the Earth Beats with us! ❤ The gravity of her love for all her children is immense, regardless of who they are; her love holds us here in eternal unity. We are united! 💚 Welcome to spring Aotearoa!

This quote expresses a fundamental pillar of Earth

This quote expresses a fundamental pillar of Earth Beat's kaupapa and our 5th principle. At this time, it is the foregrounding of our humanity that will help us work through the challenges we face.

OUR MOMENT ASKS US TO CHOOSE: COMFORT OR COURAGE?

OUR MOMENT ASKS US TO CHOOSE: COMFORT OR COURAGE? ❤ We're living in a time when the old ways of gathering, of celebrating, of building community are being challenged. Corporate festivals strip culture for profit. Social media replaces real connection.keeps us looking away when we need each other to see clearly.

But what if this discomfort is actually an invitation?

For 10 years, Earth Beat has been quietly experimenting with another way. Just 3,000 people at a time, but doing it differently—creating the diversity of a village in one event where difficult conversations aren't avoided but held with care. Where we've discussed vaccine mandates, genocide, and the systems that shape our world, because when we look away from the pain of any people, we diminish their humanity and our own.

Our symbol—two interwoven hearts—reminds us that everything in existence has both light and dark sides. We gather on the equinox because balance isn't found by avoiding the shadow, but by bringing both into conscious relationship.

As founders, we're also being called to face our shadows. This Give-a-Little exists because despite our hearts being in the right place, we've made financial missteps. We're learning that good intentions don't always create sustainable systems. This is part of our work: meeting our shortcomings with honesty.

Last Sunday, we scratched the surface of possibility for what wants to emerge next. The meeting revealed something vital: we're part of a global network of experiments proving that community-led culture can face reality without flinching. We are a baby beat in the great beat of the earth.

The questions that emerged:
How do we deepen our capacity to hold both celebration and challenges? How do we grow this experiment in brave community?

In a world that profits from our looking away, gatherings like ours become crucial as a practice ground for facing hard truths with open hearts. Now, we need your support to hold us through this threshold by standing with us in the messy, beautiful work of navigating change.

Our moment asks us to choose: comfort or courage.
Help us continue choosing courage.

💌 GIVE-A-LITTLE TO HELP EB CONTINUE
👉 Link in BIo

🤩 EB2025 PHOTO GALLERY IS NOW LIVE 😍 Some of the m

🤩 EB2025 PHOTO GALLERY IS NOW LIVE 😍 Some of the memories we shared in our village. We laughed, we danced, we played, we sang, we loved. Endless gratitude and respect to our media team, led by Nabulen, for your hard work and passion. These moments capture the essence of Earth Beat and what this festival means to the spirit of this land. 🌎 This is just a glimpse...more to be added soon.

🤓 SEE THE GALLERY ONLINE
👉 Link In Bio

👋 GIVE A LITTLE TO HELP EARTH BEAT CONTINUE
👉 Link In Bio

🙏 Dasha, Hans, Ignacio, Angie LC 📸 We love you! 🧡

🌎 THIS SUNDAY 📅 WEAVING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER: Commu

🌎 THIS SUNDAY 📅 WEAVING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER: Community Session #1 Beyond 2025: What Wants to Emerge? ❤️ A passionate group of people have been designing this workshop and we're excited to welcome you into the dialogue. Have a read of the purpose below so you can tune into the kaupapa of the day. 👇

🌟 THE PURPOSE: Purpose:To collaboratively think about the next iteration of Earth Beat, In such a way that enables leadership, experience and expertise to step forward, so that the community is empowered and enabled to use Earth Beat as an instrument for evolving our society.

💌 THE INVITATION: We’re inviting our wider community and contributors—those ready to take part in Earth Beat’s future—to a special working session where we’ll:

🔍 Explore Earth Beat’s deeper potential
🛠️ Map a practical path forward—led by your lived wisdom
🤝 Empower new leaders to step into key roles as we evolve together

📍 Where: The Button Factory
🕖 When: Sunday, May 25th 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
💬 Who: You, if Earth Beat lives in your heart and you want to help carry it forward.
🖐 RSVP: Link in Bio

Take a moment and think about the vibe at Earth Be

Take a moment and think about the vibe at Earth Beat. ✨ Does it generate a consistent atmosphere? One that you can count on to feel connected, grounded, or hopeful?

Did you contribute as a musician, presenter, facilitator, healer or volunteer? Maybe you contributed as a father, a dancer, a lounger, a learner or an organizer?

What is it and what do you want it to be? Is it just a festival? Can it be a way we can expand the power of hope and love one Earth Beat at time, and be a part of something big that takes over the world?

Let's make it happen!

Join us: https://earthbeatfestival.com/weaving-our-future-together-community-session-1

Support: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-earth-beat

💌 A NOTE FROM THE HEART OF EARTH BEAT ❤ Give a lit

💌 A NOTE FROM THE HEART OF EARTH BEAT ❤ Give a little to keep this kaupapa alive! Let’s clear the way for metamorphosis. The Earth Beat organising team has worked tirelessly the last 10 years, as a labour of love. And now, we need your support.

🌸 GO TO OUR GIVE A LITTLE PAGE
👉 SEE LINK IN BIO

If you’ve been part of Earth Beat—whether as a parent watching your kids light up with joy, a volunteer giving time and energy, or someone who came to reconnect with what matters—you know this gathering is built on more than just good times. It’s built on purpose, care, and a deep commitment to doing things differently. If you shared a hug that felt like home, if you left feeling more alive, more connected, more possible—you already know why this matters.

Earth Beat 2025 was a beautiful success in many ways. However, we’re currently facing a shortfall of $29,784. One hurdle came when Auckland Council couldn’t provide water, forcing us to truck it in—adding $9,000 to our costs.

Unlike many festivals, we choose not to rely on alcohol sales or corporate sponsorship, and we welcome children for free—because we believe in making this space accessible to all, especially the next generations. These are values we stand by, and we carry the weight of these choices ourselves.

We’ve always committed to integrity and transparency—sharing not just the magic, but the mess. Your support lets us honour the people who held this festival with their sweat and spirit—and helps us clear the ground for sturdier seeds for the future.

Please give generously. If everyone who came to Earth Beat gives just $10, we can close the gap—but if you’re able to give more, it will mean the world.

Mā te kotahitanga e ora ai te kaupapa—through unity, the kaupapa lives.

🌸 GO TO OUR GIVE A LITTLE PAGE
👉 SEE LINK IN BIO

Some more glimpses of the magic we shared together

Some more glimpses of the magic we shared together. 🤩 We're still buzzing from these 5 days. Pinching ourselves to see if it was for real. So many profound moments of connection. We love this community! So much, creativity, wisdom and love. ❤ These photos captured by Angie LC, Ignacio Nabulen and Hans Hockey 📸🙏

🤩 FIVE DAYS OF WONDER ✨ Dancing, playing, sharing,

🤩 FIVE DAYS OF WONDER ✨ Dancing, playing, sharing, loving—together. 💜 We came from all walks of life—different ages, stories, and worldviews—yet for five powerful days, we lived as one village, fully present in this moment of connection.

We witnessed what’s possible when we lead with empathy: mutual respect, care, and generosity woven through every interaction. It was a living glimpse into the kind of world we know is possible. Thank you for showing up—not just to attend, but to participate, to contribute, to co-create. A reunion of souls, a celebration of our shared humanity.

Your light is what made Earth Beat shine. For that, we are endlessly grateful. 🙏

🎬 Nabulen, Collin, Jasper, Keri, Nemo 🔥 Thanks for capturing these moments of joy! 😁

🌅 With Full Hearts ❤ We Say THANK YOU 🌿 As the sun

🌅 With Full Hearts ❤ We Say THANK YOU 🌿 As the sun sets on Earth Beat 2025 and we cross the threshold from summer into autumn, we carry with us the resonance of something truly profound. For five days we co-created a space that became more than a festival—it became a reflection of who we are and who we’re becoming, together.

We danced beneath sun-drenched skies, sang our hearts open under the stars, and allowed ourselves to be moved—to tears, to joy, to stillness, to transformation. As light and dark came into balance on the equinox, we embrace the full spectrum of our shared humanity. The shadows were welcomed. The love was abundant. We met each other there—in the middle—with open hearts.

This gathering was a weaving of many threads. To the kaimahi, our tireless production crew, to the contributors, artists, musicians, performers, healers, and storytellers—thank you for bringing your gifts, your passion, and your presence.

To the wisdom keepers, to Te Uri-o-Hau, Ngāti Whātua, thank you for holding us on this land with grace and mana. Your generosity grounds our journey in reverence and reminds us of the deeper rhythms at play.

Earth Beat is nothing without its people. And this year, you came with courage, with curiosity, with love. The thanks are endless, because the beauty was endless.

The beat continues—not just in the music, but in the way we show up, the way we care, the way we love in our homes, our families and all parts of our lives.

One Heart. One Love. One Beat. 🥰

📸 Ignacio Nabulen ⭐️

EARTHBEAT IS HAPPENING! ♥️It’s not too late to com

EARTHBEAT IS HAPPENING! ♥️It’s not too late to come and join the community to boogie, connect, enjoy kai and have a good time! Get your tickets in time for the weekend ❣️✨😎 #earthbeat #festival #community #connection #dance

☀️ DAY 1 HIGHLIGHTS – EARTH BEAT IS ALIVE! 🌎 The f

☀️ DAY 1 HIGHLIGHTS – EARTH BEAT IS ALIVE! 🌎 The festival is buzzing—it feels like a true village gathering with warm reunions, deep reconnections, and that unmistakable sense of whānau coming together. Everywhere you turn, there’s laughter, hugs, and the joy of being back in this shared space.

🔥 The sun is blazing, and the vibes are even hotter! With the weather turning it up, festival-goers are soaking in the energy, dancing barefoot, and embracing the rhythm of the land.

🎭 The weekend is set to be packed with standout performances, and the best is yet to come. More people are arriving by the hour, ready to immerse in the goodness.

🦄 Still time to join the celebration! If you’re craving a last taste of summer, don’t miss out—3-day passes and Saturday-Sunday passes are still available. Pack your bags, gather your crew, and come be part of this unforgettable journey.

💛 The Earth Beat heartbeat is strong—come dance with us!
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📸 Photos from Nabulen & Mike Matthews 🙏

🚨 URGENT TRAVEL UPDATE – DRIVE SAFE! 🚨 Kia ora Ear

🚨 URGENT TRAVEL UPDATE – DRIVE SAFE! 🚨 Kia ora Earth Beat whānau, With the latest showers, some roads leading to the festival are narrow, slippery, and require extra caution. Please drive slowly, stay alert, and take your time—your safety is our top priority!

🌧️ Roads may be slick—reduce speed
⚠️ Watch for tight corners & narrow sections
🚗 Allow extra time for travel

We can’t wait to welcome you, but getting here safely comes first! Take care on the road and see you soon. One Beat, One Heart, One Love! ❤️

📣 KEY ARRIVAL INFO ⭐️ 🌈 Haere Mai — Welcome To Ear

📣 KEY ARRIVAL INFO ⭐️
🌈 Haere Mai — Welcome To Earth Beat Festival NZ 2025 ❤

We're honoured to welcome travellers from the four winds who bring their magic and abundance to share into this kaupapa. Tihei Mauri ora.

Please read this email carefully as it contains key arrival info to Ātiu Creek Regional Park. 🌎

⚠️ ON ARRIVAL

1. Please ensure you have your PASSES DOWNLOADED to your phone or PRINTED in advance. There is no signal at the gate, and you will need to scan your ticket for entry.

This includes parking, sleeping vehicle passes and glamping passes if you have them.

2. Auckland Regional Park and DOC guidelines DO NOT ALLOW PETS into Ātiu Creek.

We know it can be hard to leave furry friends behind, so we suggest contacting Wandering Willows Kennels & Cattery in Wellsford. Mention that you're going to Earth Beat and get 20% off.

3. Please drive SLOWLY once entering the grounds. There are signs that indicate the correct speeds, please follow these.

4. Please check your camping options here. Taking this step will speed up your arrival process and everyone else’s. Remember which camp you are camping in.
See options here: form.typeform.com/to/C7k3FESq

5. Gates will be open to enter the festival:
- Wednesday noon–9pm,
- Thursday 9am–9pm,
- Friday 9am–9pm,
- Saturday 9am–9pm,
- Sunday 9am–9pm

You won't be able to enter or exit the festival after these gate opening hours.

🎒 WHAT TO BRING

💧 1. Drinking Water: Given the ongoing water shortages in Auckland, we're asking campers to bring 20L of water per camp. This is to help reduce pressure on the park's resources.

2. Bring your own cup and bottle as we are a ZERO WASTE event.

For more information on what to bring please read the following:

FAQ: earthbeatfestival.com/faq/
EB2024 GUIDE: earthbeatfestival.com/festival-guide

We look forward to welcoming you to Ātiu Creek Regional Park soon, for what is looking like the best Earth Beat Festival ever!!

🧚‍♂️ GATE PASSES
👉 earthbeatfestival.com/tickets

💪 PRE-FESTIVAL BUILD 🛠️ is almost complete now. Hu

💪 PRE-FESTIVAL BUILD 🛠️ is almost complete now. Hundreds of people working from the heart. ❤️ Giving all they have; strength, resources, skills, knowledge, compassion, and love.

This is COMMUNITY CO-CREATION at its finest. This is how Earth Beat was created from the beginning. This is how it's being created now. 📸 Check out this awesome reel captured @na.bu.len ! 👇

Big love from the Earth Beat Crew. We can't wait to welcome you all in TOMORROW!!

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