Good Vibrations Society is a magical 3-day celebration of music, wellness, and community, set in the breathtaking beauty of Ashdown Forest. It’s an invitation to connect with others, embrace your individuality, and revel in the wonders of nature.
Dance to phenomenal live music from around the globe, wake up with refreshing wild swims, and energise your spirit with free yoga and dance workshops. Engage your mind with thought-provoking talks, let your imagination run wild in the evolving playscape, and wander the enchanting forest on guided walks. When it’s time to relax, unwind with a cold drink in the cozy onsite pub or savour a hearty meal in the bustling food court.
This is your chance to celebrate life, friendship, and self-expression in a truly unforgettable setting.
An experience you’ll carry with you long after the festival ends.
We are thrilled to share our Saturday headline show. 😁 Graceland, the iconic album by Paul Simon, Reimagined by the London African Gospel Choir (@thelagc). Hot off their sold out Barbican shows, this group of musicians from across Africa have created a musical spectacle for the ages. We cannot wait…
Get ready for an unforgettable summer Sunday at Good Vibrations! We are thrilled to announce our headline act for this year’s Sunday closer: the legendary Soul II Soul! From their humble beginnings in North London to global stardom, Soul II Soul have been shaping the music scene for over three decades. With over 10…
OK, OK, you ready for it? Staying true to the Garage vibes that have become a party starting staple in our Friday night offering, we’re bringing the ICONIC So Solid Crew live and direct to Pippingford Park. Rising from the underground pirate radio stations of London to dominating the UK…
🌞🎶 You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No) — but you’re gonna love this! 🎶🌞 We are beyond thrilled to announce a true icon of reggae and rocksteady will be gracing the stage at this year’s Good Vibrations Society — the legendary Dawn Penn! 💃🏽🔥 From the ska-splashed streets of 1960s Jamaica to the top of global…
We want our Sussex to be a home for nature’s recovery. A place where people and wildlife can thrive together, where people can enjoy nature and the health and wellbeing benefits it provides. We believe that nature is too important to lose We are a conservation charity for everyone who cares about nature in Sussex.…
Some artists don’t just perform—they heal, inspire, and awaken something deep within you. Facesoul is one of those rare artists. His music is more than just sound—it’s raw emotion, poetry, and soul woven together. His appearance at Good Vibrations Society is set to be a moment of pure magic, and if you haven’t got your ticket yet, this is your sign!…
The Dressing Room producing funky fair trade clothing and accessories, only available at festivals!
Large scale items for a mega loose parts play activity. What will you build with tubs and tubes and fabric and rope? The idea with loose parts is that there is no set purpose, it is the children’s inventiveness and creativity that makes for endlessly different and imaginative journey of play. Play is a process,…
Hello, we’re Jayne and Michael Duveen. Together we raise, butcher and sell grass-fed beef and lamb from a beautiful family farm in East Sussex. Our farming practices seek to respect the ancient forest environment in which we live, and the Sussex cattle and Romney sheep are raised traditionally on the permanent pastures within the Ashdown…
A chance for you to perform on our Hive stage. Be it a song or a dance, a trick or a treat, we welcome all performers big and small to share what they wish. A polished piece or an improvised moment, you’ll get an encouraging audience and a boost of confidence to boot. Expect a…
Plantfood are a blood-pumping jazz force summoning an onslaught of electronic and acoustic sounds with influences ranging from heavy hitters like The Prodigy to the spiritual explorations of John Coltrane. The 6-piece collective guides audiences through the extremes of the mosh pit to serene meditations. Forming within and coming up through the inspiring Leeds Jazz…
When it comes to legendary DJs, few have shaped UK music culture like Norman Jay MBE. A true pioneer, a tastemaker, and a master of uplifting grooves, his set at Good Vibrations Society is set to be nothing short of historic. If you love music that moves the soul and the feet, you need to be there. Norman Jay is a cultural…
Ecstatic Dance is a freeform movement journey, held in a safe and sacred container, & facilitated by a professional DJ. It’s a place where we can be our unique selves, while commented by music.
Covering over 10 square miles, Ashdown Forest is one of the largest open access areas in Southeast England. Situated within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, its lowland heathland and deciduous woodland habitats are home to many rare and threatened species. With a rich human history from Kings and commoners to smuggling and…
🔥 RIOT JAZZ ARE COMING TO GOOD VIBRATIONS SOCIETY! 🔥 If you know, you KNOW. And if you don’t, well—get ready for an education in brass-fueled, bass-driven, boundary-smashing euphoria. Hailing from Manchester, Riot Jazz are an unstoppable force of funk, hip-hop, jazz, and just the right amount of mayhem. Since 2008, they’ve been tearing up stages across the world…
Re’Bel Crystals will showcase a stunning collection of handpicked crystals, chosen with passion for their beauty and healing properties. We also have temple grade Incense and Crystal jewellery.
Walk on Fire, Find Your Power at Good Vibrations Festival! Are you ready to conquer your fears and unlock your inner fire? Join us at the Good Vibrations Society Festival for a transformative firewalk experience with Firebird Firewalks! Imagine yourself walking across a bed of hot coals. Feel the surge of empowerment as you defy limitations and discover a strength you never knew you…
Begin your festival weekend in The Root. Come together as a group, enjoy a hit of ceremonial-grade cacao and dance your way into the weekend. Cacao’s reputation is that of a gentle yet powerful Earth medicine, containing many beneficial nutrients and goodness, perfect for these times. Cacao has been known to open your heart, create…
The Corner Shop stocks everything you forgot to bring. And everything you didn’t think you would need! Filled with amazingly useful stuff, camping supplies, everyday household bits/bobs, medicines, sun protection, rain protection, camp-kitchen equipment & breakfast ingredients, fresh bread & milk daily, snacks, cold drinks, body care, sanitary care, its all here. And it’s also…
If you know Luke Una, you already know this is huge. If you don’t—get ready to meet one of the most influential, eclectic, and electrifying DJs in the game. His set at Good Vibrations Society isn’t just a reason to attend—it’s a reason to run, not walk, to get your ticket. A true underground hero, Luke Una has been shaping dance music…
Welcome, we are iUVO a Natural and Organic Vegan certified Skin hair and bodycare brand join us while we celebrate our 10th year of trading as we have giveaways and competitions throughout the GVS weekend.
An evolving playspace where, together with you, we create a cauldron of fun, get silly and sandy, build friendships and blow our imaginations. What to expect? A rambunctious range of games and activities: scrap craft, clay creations and loose parts play for all to try, a chance to build fantastical creatures from recycled wood with…
Friday afternoon The Hive will host some big group games for young and old contenders. Bring your game faces and join The Games!
The Circus is back in town! We are delighted Panda is returning for another year of helping us build some circus skills. Join us Saturday 3pm at the Hive.Open to all, big and small! Try your luck at juggling, diablo, plate spinning, staff spinning and balancing things on your head with Panda the multi-talented performer…
Get ready for an unforgettable summer Sunday at Good Vibrations! We are thrilled to announce our headline act for this year’s Sunday closer: the legendary Soul II Soul! From their humble beginnings in North London to global stardom, Soul II Soul have been shaping the music scene for over three decades. With over 10 million albums sold worldwide, two Grammy…
At Smart Mushrooms Ltd, everything grows from a genuine love of fungi and a passion for sharing their benefits. After discovering how transformative mushrooms could be—both in the kitchen and for wellbeing—our founder Sam started Smart Mushrooms to make high quality gourmet and functional mushrooms accessible to everyone. At Good Vibrations Festival, we’ll be showcasing…
We are the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. Our vision is a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. We fight to protect woods and trees, preventing the loss of irreplaceable habitat, nature and carbon stores for a healthier future for everyone. We bring damaged ancient woods back to life, restoring irreplaceable ecosystems…
Deano Pressure is a versatile DJ, promoter, music producer, festival crew, record collector and general music enthusiast having had various roles in the music industry since the late 90’s. Currently part of the team at Good Vibrations Society where he manages and curates the offering in The Nest. You can catch him playing out and…
Get ready for a powerful, soul-stirring performance as the extraordinary Yael Deckelbaum brings her music of unity and activism to Good Vibrations Society! If you believe in the power of music to heal, inspire, and bring people together, this is a moment you can’t miss. Yael Deckelbaum is more than a singer-songwriter—she’s a movement. Born in Israel and raised on folk, blues,…
Travel down the high street and past the Root, trough our peace garden you will find the Wild Spa. With stunning views over the Ashdown Forest, the Spa will boast Hot-Tubs, a Sauna, Massage and a plunge pool.
Let your creativity take you on a journey of junk modelling – make a festival accessory, design your own mandala or create a box robot… Make anything you want at our table of scrap items available for your use throughout the day.
🌞🎶 You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No) — but you’re gonna love this! 🎶🌞 We are beyond thrilled to announce a true icon of reggae and rocksteady will be gracing the stage at this year’s Good Vibrations Society — the legendary Dawn Penn! 💃🏽🔥 From the ska-splashed streets of 1960s Jamaica to the top of global charts, Dawn Penn’s voice has echoed…
I am an independent designer and maker of vintage alongside eclectic curated vintage fashion. From sequin showgirl gowns, magic carpet coats, tailcoats and top-hats plus handmade headwear.. if i ran away to the imaginary circus this is what I’d wear! I like to think my travelling emporium brings magical delights to already magical events.
Carrie has collaborated live and in the studio with the likes of Damien Rice, Fink, Albert Mazibuko (Ladysmith Black Mambazo), Sandrayati Fay, Carly Simon, Rumer, Mirabai Ceiba, Aukai, Martha Tilston and Andy Barlow of Lamb. Carrie has self-released 3 studio albums – ‘The Kitchen Table’, ‘Home To The Invisible’, and ‘The Canoe’, produced with the…
Hand felted animal inspired headwear alongside bird wing capes, hair clip ears and feather brooch clips! These fun costume accessories are natural, sustainable, the wool is sourced locally from Ashdown Forest and my products are one of a kind: everything is made solely by myself!
🚨 “Incredible” doesn’t even begin to cover it… 🚨The one and only General Levy is coming to Good Vibrations Society Festival — and trust us, this is NOT one you want to miss. 🔥🎤💥 From the heart of London’s jungle and dancehall scene, General Levy has been spitting fire and flipping the script for over 30 years. An absolute pioneer, icon, and straight-up mic controller,…
Chiki Monkey is serving a Middle Eastern-inspired plant-based food with wraps, hearty bowls and crispy potatoes on the menu. Their best selling Shawarma wraps are loaded with their unique, handmade seitan. Smothered in sweet and fragrant Chemoula sauce and accompanied with fresh salad and in-house pickles – this is the meal you will be coming…
If you’ve ever witnessed Gentleman’s Dub Club live, you know exactly why this is a BIG deal. And if you haven’t—well, let’s just say you’re in for one of the most electrifying, bass-heavy, feel-good performances of your life. Formed in Leeds in 2006, Gentleman’s Dub Club has built a legendary reputation for their high-energy fusion of dub, reggae, ska,…
OK, OK, you ready for it? Staying true to the Garage vibes that have become a party starting staple in our Friday night offering, we’re bringing the ICONIC So Solid Crew live and direct to Pippingford Park. Rising from the underground pirate radio stations of London to dominating the UK charts. So Solid Crew changed…
We are thrilled to share our Saturday headline show. 😁 Graceland, the iconic album by Paul Simon, Reimagined by the London African Gospel Choir (@thelagc). Hot off their sold out Barbican shows, this group of musicians from across Africa have created a musical spectacle for the ages. We cannot wait to smile and dance, cry…
We are award winning local festival food caterers. Our stall is vegan and is based on Indian food with our own unique flavour and twist. We provide filling, generous portions that are affordable whilst maintain high quality. All our food is served with a smile and made with love. http://www.facebook.com/thepeckishpeacock http://www.instagram.com/thepeckishpeacocks
We sell Caribbean street food, specialising in authentic jerk chicken with a homemade jerk sauce. We have a healthy range of vegan/Vegetarian cuisines and we also provide Gluten free options.
Get ready for a musical journey like no other—The Trouble Notes are bringing their electrifying, genre-defying sound to Good Vibrations Society, and trust us, you need to be there Born from a passion for storytelling through music, The Trouble Notes are a globe-trotting trio that blends fiery violin, rhythmic guitar, and pulsating percussion into an explosive fusion of world…
See where your imaginations take you, using clay and nature craft to unlock your creative flow. A beautiful, sensory, calming and reflective activity available throughout the day, welcome to come and go as you please and take your creations home.
These magnificent people are but a part of what allows us to have such a gorgeous site. Numerous volunteers, as well as collaboration between all the other departments, means Good Vibrations can vibrate at the frequency that we do. Thank you to all that make the magic happen! Charlotte von Szczepanski Creative Production Manager A…
Kent Wildlife Trust is the leading conservation charity for the county of Kent. Wildlife is in crisis. The natural world isn’t just something for us to enjoy; it sustains us. the decline of nature puts our very survival and prosperity under threat. It doesn’t have to be like this. Our vision is for a better, wilder future. We…
Lovingly presented by the Hop Yard, the Dragonfly is our onsite pub. Fine beers, wines, spirits and non-alcoholic tipples served all day and long into the night.
