The Awakenest archive
People, place and participation
Step into the music, spaces and conversations of Awakenest. These photographs show shared practice, island discussions, cultural performances and the community that brings the festival to life.
Selected work
Photographs and published artwork chosen and written up by hand, gathered by subject.
Music and shared experience
Live music, movement and moments of practice together.
11 pieces
Spaces shaped for participation
From the Dome to outdoor circles, see how different spaces held the festival programme.
6 pieces
Conversations about our island
The Forum made room for discussion of tourism, festivals and the future of the island.
7 pieces
Care for the surroundings
Details from the grounds, including leaf decoration and labelled waste sorting facilities.
2 pieces
Community programmes
Market scenes and archived programmes featuring food, craft and cultural participation.
10 pieces
Between editions
Published material from Medicine Circle and Islands Got Diamonds events beyond the main festival editions.
3 pieces
Browse by session
Every photograph posted under one name, gathered in one place.
Live music
194 photographs
Market and craft
85 photographs
Thai cultural performance
97 photographs
The Forum
35 photographs
Signs, light and decoration
36 photographs
Faces of the festival
43 photographs
Food at the festival
22 photographs
Ecstatic Dance
44 photographs
Around the grounds
108 photographs
Workshops
42 photographs
Together
28 photographs
The Healing Huts
29 photographs
The opening ceremony
11 photographs
Sessions and practice
66 photographs
Kids Nest
29 photographs
Medicine Circle at Thong Sala
78 photographs
Music Lounge by the Sea
64 photographs
International Day of Yoga
40 photographs
Moments across Awakenest
Festival photographs meet here as one living story, every edition mixed together.
Showing 865 to 912 of 1051 moments
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