MOON ZONE

Returning to Stillness is a meditative sound journey inviting participants into deep listening, presence, and inner exploration through sound. Electronic textures and personally recorded nature sounds are woven together with live traditional instruments—some handcrafted by Anatman through his instrument-making practice, Samadhi Instruments. The practice emphasizes listening as meditation, inviting participants into stillness, self-inquiry, and reflection without imposing a specific outcome. In a festival setting, it provides an opportunity to pause, reset, and reconnect through deep listening, offering a grounded, accessible space for presence and inner exploration.

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Join Justine for a two-part journey into the heart of restoration. We begin with an insightful educational talk on holistic well-being, exploring how we can harmonize our modern lives with the natural rhythms of the planet and our own nervous systems.

Following the talk, we transition into a fully guided Yoga Nidra style session (often called "yogic sleep"). This practice provides a profound state of conscious relaxation, allowing the body to heal and the mind to find stillness. This workshop is designed to bridge the gap between "knowing" what is healthy and actually "feeling" the benefits of deep, regulated rest.

Autumn is a sacred time for letting go.
Like a tree shaking off its dead leaves, this season reminds us that we need to let go of what is no longer needed so when can move forward and make space for the new. This session is crafted to support body, mind and spirit to let go of what is no longer serving you. A blend of QiGong, Yin Yoga, Self Massage and Pranayama (breath work) ending with a short Yoga Nidra to rest in the space and energy you have created by letting the old and the stagnant go.

Join Kiss The Earth for a calming Blue Lotus Tea Ceremony & Yoga Nidra. Experience the gentle, uplifting properties of Blue Lotus while being guided into deep relaxation and inner stillness. Reconnect with your body, mind, and spirit in this restorative ritual.

Booty Medicine for the Soul
Twerking + Breathwork = your new favourite healing ritual.
Radical Self Expression, Healing & Hype Energy!

What is Twerkwerk®?
Twerkwerk® is more than just movement - it’s a groundbreaking experience that fuses the unapologetic freedom of Twerking with the deeply transformative power of Breathwork.

A comprehensive 90 minute Kundalini yoga class, for all beings. The practice meets you exactly where you're at, to bring you into balance & deep connection with yourself. This blissful session will be a journey through pranayama breathing exercises, warm ups, a kriya (including yoga postures) to fully tune up and tone up the physical and energy bodies. We conclude with a meditation and a relaxing shavasana listening to the soothing frequencies of the Tibetan bowls. You will absolutely love it. The perfect way to get connected to your body, pre sauna.

During this 60-minute session, you’ll hear directly from our Sauna Project partners about what it’s really like to own and operate a sauna business. We’ll share honest insights into how the model works, what’s involved in joining our growing network, and what you can realistically expect when setting up a sauna in your hometown. Our operators have been running for several years and bring a wealth of experience in building sauna businesses that are deeply connected to their communities.

We’re currently expanding across the South Island and Australia, while continuing to grow throughout the North Island. If you’ve ever thought about bringing The Sauna Project to one of these regions, this is the perfect opportunity to get curious and ask your questions.

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Intimacy, connection – human and spiritual – has been embedded into the foundations of Nikau Te Huki’s artistry. For over 10 years, the journey this Pōneke-based creative has been on has yielded incredible musical results that have mirrored life experiences loved, lived and learned from.

His soulful solo project, Casual Healing,is a perfect example of Nikau’s creative vision and emotional intelligence coming together with balance and impact.

Making an impressive debut in 2024 with debut album DRIFTWOOD, Casual Healing wasted no time in captivating audiences across sold out tours and festival appearances that have included, but have not been limited to, SXSW Sydney, Rhythm & Vines, TSB Festival of Lights and more. What has made these performances so captivating, is the way Casual Healing has let the music bring people together. It does not discriminate, instead offering an unique and texturally rich space for music lovers in general, to come together and experience a kindred connection

To find out more about Casual Healing click on the below links:

INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK

Through the power of music, Anatman invites you to explore the depths of your being, transcending the boundaries of the self. With over 20 years of experience performing in clubs and festivals worldwide, his offerings have naturally evolved toward a more conscious audience in healthier, more intentional spaces—something that deeply resonates with him.

His DJ sets are designed to awaken the senses, dissolve the ego, and connect with the universal energy that flows within and around us. From electronic meditative rhythms to the healing harmonies of nature, his performances transport listeners to new realms, helping them reconnect with their true essence.

Chanuii is a multi-genre DJ and producer known for his funky, soulful, sound selection… the kind that hits you in the hips before it hits your head.

Donny Allan brings through heart opening music crafted from his soul. 

His organic melodies woven throughout intricate journey music is an invitation to slow down, breathe and bring your awareness back home to self and what is truly important.

Donny’s intention is to create space for those who show up, rather than filling it, with his music being formed by the quiet spaces in between. Donny’s music is acoustic and gentle, as to create a space of steadiness, strength and reconnecting to what is real behind the noise.

He can’t wait to bring his tunes to Sauna Fest, as weaving his music into a space that values recovery, connection, presence and community is deeply aligned with his offering.

Buenos Aires born, New Zealand living since 2005- Gabriella Gonzalez, multi-genre full-time DJ who loves House & Techno with a slight twist of Latin & Tribal Afro styles.

Gabriella is a regular at Auckland’s dedicated well known electronic music venues, and enjoys sharing her passion for music in popular music festivals and events while also being part of underground music gigs. Proud creator of regular Frecuencia Music NZ Events like Funky People- packed with House Classics-, Beat Addicts and Pitch (INK Bar) with the best House & Techno, Tribale (The Button Factory) delivering World/ Latin Afro House with Groovy House and former co-founder of Hypnosis Productions Techno events (IL Brutto & Mothership).

Kayliah is a Canadian grown DJ, dancer and ecstatic dance & bass music enthusiast. She has an obsession for creating transformational dance floors and cultivating spaces of deep somatic release, freedom and self-expression. Her sets are an eclectic mix weaving together many flavours of Bass, Organica house, Afro house and infectious global rhythms with a little bit of everything to satisfy a well-balanced musical palate and dancer’s heart. 

Kiri Gilbert is a singer–songwriter from Wairoa in Hawke’s Bay whose music is crafted to open hearts, expand minds, and inspire meaningful change. Guided by themes of healing, awakening, and collective transformation, Kiri’s soulful performances create spaces where listeners feel seen, grounded, and uplifted. I love bringing my sound to intimate spiritual festivals and gatherings such as New Earth, RESTIVAL, and Elemental (that sort of vibe) offering songs that move gently through the spirit while reminding us of our power to heal — both individually and together.

Manisah is a DJ and sound dreamer who always has an array of musical landscapes she loves to share with audiences. Drawn to surprising beats and otherworldly sounds and knew she was destined to be a sound alchemist in some way at a young age.

Today she blends silky grooves with moody, deep house beats, taking listeners on journeys that resonate with the soul.

Drawing inspiration from both nature and the pulsing energy of dance floors, Manisah’s sets are immersive experiences. Her innate talent for creating distinct atmospheres for the moment transforms ordinary nights into extraordinary memories.

Matty & The Buxtones have come to be known as the sunshine funkadelic. Delivering deep picket grooves & a smooth, soulful sound sure to make you hips swing. Be transported to that warm festival evening, energized by the sounds around you with Matty & The Buxtones.

Nick Herbison is a folk-rock artist from Hawke’s Bay, Aotearoa, whose music reflects his philosophical outlook and the internal weather systems he navigates. With acoustic guitar at the core of his songwriting, Herbison crafts introspective, life-affirming songs that explore courage, self-worth, and the ongoing journey toward inner peace. His style has been largely influenced by folk, blues, rock, roots and RnB.

Nick incorporates a loop pedal and a slap-finger picking guitar style, creating the centred atmosphere the audience need to receive his message. In the past 5 years of playing, Nick has been no stranger to solo performance. He has performed solo at local festivals, touring solo as an opening act and busking on the streets of Napier.

A story teller and self produced artist at heart, Herbison attracts a wide variety of listeners from many walks of life.

The pack is back. They are here to breathe life upon the inner flame that burns within. Weaved throughout their tunes that blend between rock, reggae and hippie hop is a consistent theme of peace love and unity.

Sound Bath NZ emerged from a lifelong connection to music, beginning with classical guitar and transformed after encountering the handpan at sunset in Bali a decade ago. That moment sparked a deep shift into sound therapy.

Using handpan, Native American flute, shamanic drum, rainstick, indigenous shakers, and chimes Sound Bath NZ creates immersive sound journeys for relaxation, balance, and healing.

They have performed at festivals and events, collaborating with musicians, sound healers, and yoga teachers to create intentional, heart-centered experiences.

WAXEYE is the new alias of an accomplished DJ, diving deep into the chunkiest, funkiest and bumping-est bass-fuelled House and Garage, and absolutely loving it.

Formerly known as Captain Morgan and one half of Maniacts, Waxeye draws on nearly 20 years of global club and festival experience injecting every trick, skill, and flourish he’s developed into each set.

After a lifetime of honing his craft, one thing’s clear: the passion is real, and Waxeye is here to keep creating and keep having some damn fun with it!

Wildlanes is the musical vehicle for proud wahine and emerging singer and songwriter, Laney Van Jaarsveld.  Raised in Aotearoa’s seaside town of Tairua, the raw soul powerhouse that is Wildlanes draws from nature and connection to community, with a desire to share truths that empower, uplift & inspire. 

From young experiences singing with Stan Walker, to countless nights singing in bars, while learning her writing craft by day, Wildlanes connection with local audiences in her Mt Maunganui / New Zealand community have seen the stages grow from corners in Kiwi bars, to significant platforms supporting international touring artists such as Dire Straits Legacy and Demi Lee Moore. 

In terms of Aotearoa talent, Wildlanes has supported local legends Tiki Taane, Coterie, Lime Cordiale, Ladi6, Kora and many more. In 2023, she secured her first spots at major NZ festivals, playing Soundsplash, and then Coca Cola Christmas in the Park. Wildlanes then received support from NZ on Air via the New Music Development Scheme, where she was able to merge talents with those of Stan Bicknell and Will Henderson, among other industry mentors.

Whether with her full band, or performing intimately with a guitarist, the stories and songs of Wildlanes are disarmingly vulnerable and inspiring.  One part soulful, another spiritual, another liberated, free & funky; above all, Wildlanes exudes a power that comes with growth, and speaks to the hurt and hurdles that inevitably line the road to self-love.