Events
Surya Rhythm Festival presents: Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver
Whetstone Pastures Farm, Whetstone Gorse Lane, LE8 6NB, Leicestershire
Saturday, September 26th 2026
11am - 11pm
Surya Rhythm Festival presents an extra special day as we warmly welcome one of the most wonderful musical partnerships in contemporary folk, Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver.
Alongside their live performance, we’ll spend the day exploring different ways of experiencing music, sound and movement — from morning yoga & immersive sound journey, to song circle and voice activation, DJ sets, and an evening of dancing.
LISA KNAPP & GERRY DIVER
Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver are a remarkable musical partnership at the forefront of contemporary folk. Lisa’s spellbinding vocals and command of traditional song blend seamlessly with Gerry’s acclaimed production and multi-instrumental talents. Together, they create richly textured, emotionally resonant music rooted in English and Irish traditions, layering twin fiddles, voice, percussion, autoharp, electronica and field recordings into bold, atmospheric arrangements. Their 2025 album Hinterland was praised as “Folk at its most exalted” by The Observer, “A marvel” by Mojo magazine, and “Utterly haunting” by Songlines. Their live shows bring the album to life with intimacy, innovation, and intensity.
Programme:
10:30/ 11 AM — GATES OPEN & CUP OF TEA CEREMONY (The Barn)
12 PM — MOVEMENT & SOUND JOURNEY
Karolina & Paul (The Barn)
2:30 PM — SONG CIRCLE & VOICE ACTIVATION
Victoria & Macaulay (The Barn)
3:30 PM — REGGAE & DUB DJ SET
DE JAH VU — Justin & Gosha (The Courtyard)
6 PM — LIVE FOLK MUSIC
Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver (The Barn)
8 PM — THE MEDICINE OF DANCE
Movement & DJ Set with Karina + Paul Quinlan (The Courtyard)
Important info: This is a 16+ event. There are no children’s activities, and the programme and atmosphere are designed as an adult-oriented festival day.
Before purchasing your ticket, please take a moment to read all the information on the Eventbrite page — and don’t forget to book your free parking ticket too!
Tickets: £25 Early Bird (only 50 available) General £35
QiGong & Sound Bath - Bell Tent
Mellor's Wood, Charley Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire
Friday, August 21st 2026
6pm - 8:30pm
Join me for an evening of Qigong & Sound Bath at the Mellor’s Wood.
Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines gentle movement, breath and awareness to support the natural flow of energy throughout the body. Suitable for all levels, this simple yet powerful practice helps improve balance, mobility and relaxation.
During this session, we’ll explore gentle Qigong movements, breathing practices and the Six Healing Sounds—a traditional Qigong practice using specific sounds connected to the internal organs. Together, these practices help support the body’s natural energy, release tension and prepare the body and mind for the sound journey.
Afterwards, you’ll be invited to lie down and enjoy a deeply immersive Sound Journey with large gongs, singing bowls and other therapeutic instruments. The vibrations create space for deep relaxation and rest, allowing the body and mind to settle naturally.
Programme
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Arrival, herbal tea & time to settle
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Qigong, Breathwork & the Six Healing Sounds
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Sound Journey
If the weather doesn’t allow us to practise outdoors, the session will take place inside the bell tent.
Beginners are very welcome. Please make sure you’re comfortable lying down for an extended period. If lying down isn’t comfortable for you, I can provide a camping chair instead, just let me know.
Free parking available
Yoga mats are provided
Toilets on site
Tea & healthy snacks included
Spaces are limited!
Please bring blankets, duvets or even a sleeping bag, cushions and anything you need to stay cosy and comfortable.
Practical Information
The event takes place outdoors at Mellor’s Wood, Charley Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire — around 20 minutes from Leicester and 10 minutes from Loughborough.
The bell tent is set over the hill from the car park. There is a short walk from the parking area to the tent, including some uneven and grassy ground.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical limitations that may make the walk difficult, please contact me before booking so we can discuss the setting and whether it is suitable for you.
Full joining instructions, directions and event information will be emailed to you after booking.
Investment: £23
Sunset Sound Journey - Bell Tent
Mellor's Wood, Charley Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire
Sunday, August 23rd 2026
5pm - 8:30pm
Join me for an extended Sunset Sound Journey, with a two-hour immersive sound bath allowing plenty of time to settle into the vibrations of the gongs, singing bowls and other instruments.
The longer sound journey offers space to relax deeply and fully immerse yourself in the experience, without rushing through the evening.
After the sound bath, we’ll come together for a gentle sunset meditation and take some time to enjoy the evening and the changing light. If the weather doesn’t allow us to watch the sunset, we’ll practise a candlelit Trataka meditation in the bell tent instead.
Programme:
5:00 pm – Arrival, herbal tea & time to settle
5:30–7:30 pm – Extended Sound Journey
7:30–8:30 pm – Sunset Meditation
Beginners are very welcome. As this is a two-hour sound journey, please make sure you’re comfortable lying down for an extended period. If lying down isn’t comfortable for you, I can provide a camping chair instead, just let me know.
Free parking available
Yoga mats are provided
Toilets on site
Tea & healthy snacks included
Spaces are limited!
Please bring blankets, duvets or even a sleeping bag, cushions and anything you need to stay cosy and comfortable.
Practical Information
The event takes place outdoors at Mellor’s Wood, Charley Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire — around 20 minutes from Leicester and 10 minutes from Loughborough.
The bell tent is set over the hill from the car park. There is a short walk from the parking area to the tent, including some uneven and grassy ground.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical limitations that may make the walk difficult, please contact me before booking so we can discuss the setting and whether it is suitable for you.
Full joining instructions, directions and event information will be emailed to you after booking.
Investment: £23
Full Moon Gong Bath Extended 2 hour Journey - Bell Tent
Mellor's Wood, Charley Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire
Friday, August 28th 2026
6pm - 8:30pm
August’s Full Moon, known as the Sturgeon Moon, is traditionally associated with abundance, gratitude, and the wisdom that comes from trusting life’s natural cycles. As summer begins to soften towards autumn, it offers an opportunity to reflect on what has flourished, release what no longer serves you, and reconnect with what truly matters.
Held in the bell tent at Mellor’s Wood, this extended 2-hour Gong Bath will include a variety of therapeutic instruments, with the gongs being played for a longer, deeper immersion experience. A longer sound journey allows the body to settle more fully into relaxation, giving the nervous system time to slow down, release tension, quiet the mind, and support deep rest and restoration.
Arrive from 6:00pm for herbal teas and time to settle into the space before we begin.
Sound Journey: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Spaces are limited.
Please bring blankets, duvet, sleeping bags, cushions, and anything else you need to stay cosy and comfortable.
Beginners are very welcome. As this is a two-hour sound journey, please make sure you’re comfortable lying down for an extended period. If lying down isn’t comfortable for you, I can provide a camping chair instead, just let me know.
Practical Information
The event takes place outdoors at Mellor’s Wood, Charley Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire — around 20 minutes from Leicester and 10 minutes from Loughborough.
The bell tent is set over the hill from the car park. There is a short walk from the parking area to the tent, including some uneven and grassy ground.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical limitations that may make the walk difficult, please contact me before booking so we can discuss the setting and whether it is suitable for you.
Full joining instructions, directions, and event information will be emailed to you after booking.
Investment: £23
Monthly Sound Bath with The Space to Breathe Collective
Clock Chambers 6 Hotel Street, Leicester, LE1 5AW
Sunday, September 20th 2026
6.30 - 8.00pm
90- minutes Sound Bath at the beautiful Space To Breathe Collective Studio in the heart of Leicester. I will take you on a journey with vibration of crystal/Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, bells, shruti box, monochord, flute, drums and my voice.
Investment £20 per person
Monthly Sound Bath with The Nest Hinckley
The Edwards Center, The Horsefair, Hinckley, LE10 0AN
Sunday, September 6th 2026
6.00pm - 7.30pm
Embrace a 90-minute journey of sound, immersing yourself into the healing vibration. This sound meditation uses Tibetan, Crystal bowls, gongs and other harmonising instruments to vibrate the whole body and bring it back into a state of harmony – working on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level.
Investment £22 per person
Women's Creative Retreat. The art of creating with Earth.
PRAKTYKA Thorne Farm, Buckland Brewer, Bideford EX39 5NA, North Devon
Thursday - Sunday 10-13 September 26
Join us for four nourishing days immersed in nature, creativity, movement and sisterhood. This retreat is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and explore the healing power of creating with your hands in a supportive community of women.
During the retreat you’ll experience:
- Hand-built clay pottery
- Earth sculpting with natural materials
- Lost-wax jewellery making
- Daily yoga, Qi Gong & somatic movement
- Breathwork, Yoga Nidra & sound baths
- Voice, drumming & evening fire circles
- Coastal foraging walk
- Sauna, cold plunge & time to rest in nature
- Delicious plant-based meals
Whether you’re seeking creative inspiration, deeper connection, or simply space to pause and recharge, this retreat offers a beautiful balance of making, movement, rest and reflection.
For accommodation options, prices and full retreat details, please click the “Read More” button below.