ISLAND VIBE CAMPOUT
NOV 13-15 2026
Write it in your diaries! Nov 13-15. Rudekat and Peace Run Records are keeping the fyah burning!!
Council permission - Check! Stunning creekside location - CHECK! Best line up of soul, reggae and world acts on the East Coast, PLUS the might Hex SoundSystem - CHECKMATE!
Experience 3 days camping, swimming, creative workshops and boogying to a diversity of world class grooves and fat bass.
The Island lives in our hearts and souls, and we will be bringing those sweet hot tropical vibes to the sandy shores of Yabba Creek, at Borumba Deer farm, Gubbi Gubbi country. Many of you might know this gem of a venue from Jungle Love and Pranafest, so it’s already soaked and blessed with good vibes from those two epic events.
Expect a rich blend of world, reggae, and soul from island nations across the Pacific and beyond, paired with hands‑on creative workshops and the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes Island Vibe feel like home. Families are always part of the story — kids under 12 are free, making it the perfect weekend escape.
Artist, volunteer and stall holder applications will be coming online in May.
Tickets are capped at 1000, and early birds are on sale now at:
ZENFEST 2026
ZENFEST SEPTEMBER 4-6 NATURAL BRIDGE SEQ
ZENFEST is a sublime intimate camp-out at Natural Bridge in the stunning Gold Coast Hinterland - a ollaborative event hosted by the Island Vibe Festival and the ZenThai Shiatsu community, celebrating the wonders of creative expression, movement, yoga, bodywork and meditation.
Held on a meadow next to a fairy-tale rainforest creek, this beautifully cared for land welcomes you warmly for a relaxing weekend full of connection, play, and expansion. You can expect workshops such as partner stretching, acro yoga, zenthai shiatsu, singing, live music, fire performance, fire side jams, DJs, tea ceremony, and more. We also have a wood-fired Sauna by the swimming hole, and a beuatiful stone hot tub.
The program is curated by our community which makes every year uniquely special.
Here's a peek at our program so far...
LULU & MISCHKA
Lulu & Mischka are musicians and inner peace facilitators that draw upon the ancient earth wisdoms from east and west, guiding people together to unite in sound and silence. Based in the Byron Bay area,their offerings see them travel the globe for concerts, workshop and retreats. Ancient mantras from India meet heart opening english lyrics; medicine prayers from North and South America wash through every cell and activate the inner wisdom.
They believe that coming together in the magical energy of joyful heart songs brings us closer to each other, further away from separation and deeper into Truth... leaving you with peace of mind and filled with inner Joy.
Lulu's pure and crystal clear vocals awaken and inspire listeners to share their voice and join the prayer into the heart of all. Ecstatic, meditative, blissful.
Be taken on a journey... hearts wide open!
KARAKA ORCHESTRA
Karaka Orchestra are a contemporary rhythm ensemble led by Argentinian composer and conductor Chucho Bruno.
Blending percussion, melody and improvisation, the orchestra creates high-energy live performances built around collective rhythm and real-time musical direction. Using a contemporary hand-sign language for live composition, Bruno guides the ensemble through evolving grooves, textures and melodic ideas as the music unfolds.
Featuring synths, drum kit, guitar, bass, congas, flute and percussion - Karaka Orchestra creates a genre-fluid sound that moves between Afro-Latin rhythms, hypnotic grooves and moments of explosive improvisation.
The orchestra’s flagship performance, Sweet Sweat Set, is a powerful live experience designed to ignite dance floors and immerse audiences in rhythm.
CHOROBELA
ChoroBela offer an uplifting live music experience inspired by Brazilian choro, samba and original folk music. Blending acoustic instrumentation, rhythmic richness and expressive improvisation, the trio creates performances that are vibrant, heartfelt and deeply engaging. Their music invites audiences into joy, connection and presence through warm melodies, dynamic rhythms and intimate musical interplay. Perfect for conscious festival spaces, ChoroBela’s performances can support both relaxed listening environments and lively dance-filled atmospheres.
ISHWARA
A local favourite at Ecstatic Dance Byron Bay, DJ Ishwara brings a dynamic and emotionally rich sound to the dance floor.
Ishwara knows how to build energy and take dancers deep. Regularly touring the East Coast, alongside his monthly residency at Ecstatic Dance Byron Bay - he is committed to the growth of conscious dance culture around the country.
Joining our musical offerings are -
SHAKTI COLLECTIVE - Kirtan and chanting ft. Kate B
BASS FAIRY
ALI CRANE
PABLO LAVERDE
the ZENFEST CABARET hosted by Anua Rose
and our daily EXPRESSION SESSIONS where everyone is invited to express their creativity.
WORKSHOPS
Zenfest is all about the incredible workshops from a wide range of highly gifted facilitators!
ZENTHAI BODYWORK WITH MERRYN PENINGTON
Merryn’s experience as a ZenThai Shiatsu therapist and retreat facilitator is extensive. Merryn teaches the ZenThai training in the northern Rivers region as well as hosting ZenThai training retreats in Bali.
KALARI MARTIAL ART WITH LALITA YAGNIK
Experience the ancient South Indian art of Kalaripayattu through a dynamic and grounding workshop that blends martial movement, breath, coordination and flow. Participants will explore foundational sequences, partner awareness practices and traditional conditioning techniques designed to build strength, mobility, focus and embodied presence. Rooted in lineage and offered in an accessible, beginner-friendly way, this workshop invites people to connect more deeply with their body, energy and inner resilience through movement as meditation.
ABDOMINAL MASSAGE WITH MONIQUE DE GOEY
This is a brief introduction to bellywork. Get familiar with where your internal organs are, learn some simple bodywork gestures and some related practices from QI Gong plus a self belly massage.
HOLISTIC POETRY TOOLKIT WITH BELLA ABRAHAM
This workshop invites participants back into the magic and mysticism of poetry and explores how writing can become a tool for self-discovery, healing, and connection.
* Poetry as a form of art therapy
* Accessing the subconscious mind through writing
* Using memory, sensation, taste, touch, vision, and emotion as creative prompts
* Practical tools to help people write anytime, anywhere
* Letting go of perfectionism and taking poetry off the pedestal
* Finding the confidence to share our stories
This workshop is playful, accessible, and suitable for both experienced writers and complete beginners.
9 STAR KI NUMEROLOGY WITH SHANE TURNER
Understand and calculate your energetic blueprint through an old formula based on their birth date relating to the 5 Elements and the principles of Wind and Water "Feng Shui". People will be able to establish their unique Birth blueprint that provides 3 numbers representing their Strengths, Weaknesses and their Life Lesson all relevant to to the yin and yang aspects of the 5 Elements. This gives the individual a greater understanding of themselves and therefore how to be out in the world.
SOUND HEALING WITH LOU VAN STONE // KAYLA
YOGA GAMES WITH CHONTELLE
ACROYOGA WITH ANUA ROSE and MARTIN
POET’S BREAKFAST WITH RUDI QUINZALEZ
AND MUCH MORE TBA
Wood Fired Sauna
Step into the rhythm of nature with our creekside mobile wood-fired sauna - situated metres away from a deep crystal clear rainforest swimming hole. The Sauna ticket is an add on at checkoiur and gives you unlimited access all weekend.
Zen Festival is all inclusive, open to all ages and kids under 12 are free! Tickets include 3 nights camping and access to all workshops, performances, outdoor hot tub, and facilities.
https://events.humanitix.com/zenfest-2026
STALLS WANTED! Share your crafts or tasty treats.. an unpowered craft stall is just the cost of a 3 day ticket. ($279) We would love to see your creative offerings! Food and beverage stalls start from $330 - $550.