F&B RITUAL Solstice
a conscious midsummer rite of silence, song, sensation and self-discovery
For 10 years, Fox&Badge has gathered after dark. This midsummer, we step into the light.
F&B RITUAL is something new. No rave. No wine. No words.
For 6 hours we will move through a rich sun-like arc of sensations and experiences, from high noon to dusk, that aim to enliven our hearts, awaken our senses, and strengthen community, union and release.
This is our 1st ritual. A secular sacrament, suffused with the sensual & spiritual.
We gather near the Summer Solstice, at the zenith and turning of the year, that bright moment of plenitude when the veil between who we are and who we might be feels thin enough to step through on our journey towards transformation.
It is our solar Summer overture to Autumn’s Bacchanal; we honour the sun gods Helios & Apollo, embracing the shadows as we move towards the wild release of our Feast of Dionysus in September.
Dionysus was the god of theatre - and of transformation. His masked, ecstatic processions birthed Greek drama, & inform this event. He is the god of the space between who you are and who you might become.
We will explore 3 main modalities: movement, voice & touch.
We will weave together moments of ceremony and performance; communion, blessing, gratitude, purification, procession, unified sound and movement.
We approach this with energy and attentiveness, artistry & gentle edginess (this is a sensual, not sexual event). We move from self to collective - arriving, breathing, moving, exploring, deepening, and then departing in unison.
All are welcome.
THE ARC OF THE DAY
This will be a continuous, primarily non-verbal ritual from 3pm to 9pm, arranged in 3 movements. 2 intermediary pauses will offer space to rest, hydrate, and gather yourself before we continue. Beyond these, we ask you to hold and enjoy the silence.
Together we will explore:
a ritualistic container
performance and ceremony
solstice + Dionysian energies
individual, paired and group connections
music, dance & movement
collective chanting & toning
conscious touch
group massage
sensory enhancement & deprivation
swaddling & mummification - part or whole :)
This event foregrounds collective respect & consent, & invites gentle open-hearted surrender, release, exploration and trust.
DRESS CODE
Please wear all white.
Dress to move; no office shirts or suits or skinnies or tight restrictions; think loose, flowing, joyous and generous; blouses, shawls, oversize tees, cloaks, gowns and robes.
Think sensual meets sacred & ceremonial; casual elegance, some bare flesh, bare feet; looking and feeling your best are all deeply welcomed. Think summer, heat, desert, maybe ancient Greece; perhaps a hint of the Burn.
Think simple & minimal; avoid colour, any black, visual noise, distraction. Also minimise stress :)
This is a special occasion & we congregate in reverence, so please try & avoid the purely everyday - especially tracksuits.
Rituals entail gifting. Thoughtfully attuning through what you wear is the only physical gift we ask of you.
For inspiration and reference, please have a look at our Ritual Pinterest board
Feel free to email any questions on clothing - or the wider event - to foxandbadge@gmail.com
Extra blessings if you wear a leaf or flower or plant in some form - whether in your hair, around your crown or wrist or finger or ear, or as you choose.
PLEASE BRING
White, luscious, comfortable clothes
A flower, leaf, herb or sprig for the altar
A water bottle & any other non-alcoholic drink you might fancy
+ snacks if you’ll need (we’ll provide a few fruit and nuts in the early evening)
An open heart & mind
YOUR FACILITATORS
VOICE: Soham (Yush) Pathak
Yush! is a multi-dimensional musician whose work defines the intersection of tradition and innovation. Born into a heritage of clergy and devotional singers, his foundation in Kirtan is a birthright that he has evolved into a global sound. With a portfolio that includes Bollywood film scores and features in Rolling Stone, D&B::UK. Yush! has gained international acclaim for his ability to weave sacred Sanskrit chants into contemporary electronic music. It was a joy to work with him for our most recent Shakti Rising event to co-create our live music room lineup.
MOVEMENT: Dominik Schnell
For nearly three decades, Dominik has explored dance as a pathway to presence, expression, and connection, beginning in the underground rave scene of the late 1990s. His practice spans Contact Improvisation, Contemporary Dance, more than twenty years of 5Rhythms, and a range of other embodied modalities. He brings these together with personal development, men’s work, tantra, meditation, archetypes, Gene Keys, and relational inquiry. As the founder of HeartWave, he creates safe, well-held spaces for exploring embodiment, eros, power, authenticity, boundaries, and human connection.
TOUCH: Alex Haw & Lauren Katalinich
Alex runs Fox&Badge and has spent his life exploring ways to connect & unleash people. Lauren co-directs Fox&Badge alongside her role as co-director of Psychedelic Society & cofounding a new network startup. They both love sensuality, expression, art, dance, authenticity and exploration, and believe in the power of the body to know and speak truths we don’t always listen to. This work builds upon our various Sensual Speed Dating workshops and our years of work as facilitators exploring the senses in workshops, festival tents and immersive interactions.
OTHER PRACTICALITIES
ARRIVALS: 2:45-3pm only please. Please plan ahead. We have a packed programme of diverse activities to take you through & late arrivals are disruptive to the collective.
ACCESSIBILITY: the venue is a large, elegant high-ceilinged room, accessed by front stairs which have a wheelchair lift.
PHOTOGRAPHY: we feel everyone benefits if there is quality photography of our events, & will have a subtle photographer present. We also fully respect and protect the privacy of all attendees. You will be offered a white wristband on entry which signifies that you wish to not be photographed.
REFUNDS: we cannot offer refunds, but if needed, you can resell your tickets via our Tixel plaform our various platforms
We deeply look forward to exploring this all with you <3