FULL JOY Jam

About FULL JOY Jam

Stay updated by joining the WhatApp community here WHAT TO EXPECT If jamming round the fire at a festival is your kinda thing then this is your kinda jam! Expect an evening filled with collective music-making, creativity & soulful connection all set by candlelight at the new Akasa venue. Somewhere between a jam, a kirtan & an open mic, our inclusive acoustic jam circle offers attendees the opportunity to share as much or as little as they want with a community dedicated to supporting & nurturing authentic, heartfelt & courageous expression. Whether you’re a seasoned musician, rapper, poet or storyteller, or just someone who loves the vibrations of a jam, your presence is deeply appreciated & warmly welcome. ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS 🧘 Mindful Moments Short meditative opening & closing candle lighting ceremonies to ground & align us all 🍲 Vegan Potluck Some delicious vegan delectables from the community potluck 🍹 Bar Cacao, teas, & other healthy yummy non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase 🎨 Chillout Space An area away from the jam to chat, chill & get creative with the arts & craft supplies WHAT TO BRING 🕯️ Candle This is a candlelit event where we invite you to bring a candle for the alter (which you can take back home with you at the end!) 🪕 Instruments This is an unplugged jam so please bring any acoustic instruments you like (although only light percussion please - no djembe's). Some percussion instruments will be provided 🥗 Food for the potluck Please bring a tasty nutritious vegan offering for the community potluck 🍽️ Plates, mugs, cutlery Please bring your own plates, cutlery & mugs to help us reduce our footprint 🧸 Cushion We have limited cushions so please bring anything you need to support your comfort SCHEDULE 15:30 - Doors open 16:00 - Jam begins (16:00 sharp so aim to arrive by 15:45 latest please) 18:00 - Break 18:30 - Jam resumes 19:40 - Closing circle 20:00 - Event ends 20:30 - Venue closes LATE ARRIVALS In order to preserve the intimacy and trust of the container we create together, we ask that you arrive within 30 minutes of the start of the jam, after which we will close the doors. JAM GUIDANCE We are dedicated to creating a supportive & judgement-free atmosphere where you are encouraged to participate in whichever way feels right for you. At our events every contribution & voice is valued equally and listening to & supporting one another is favoured over individual one-upmanship. We don’t distinguish between performer & audience, musician & non-musician, participant & non-participant and there is no stage or hierarchy - just one unified circle. With this in mind, we know not all instruments & voices carry the same volume, so we invite everyone to stay aware of their presence in the mix — tuning in to the collective sound rather than standing out alone. When we all play with this sensitivity, everyone gets a chance to be heard — and that’s when the magic truly happens. We’ll also hold a dedicated space in the jam for newcomers and shy sharers to express themselves, if they so wish. Please note: to best cultivate this balance & also bring greater alignment with Akasa's noise policy, we ask attendees to leave loud percussion instruments at home. Quieter percussive instruments like shakers/tambourines/softer drums etc. are fine but no djembe's please. We will provide a selection of percussion instruments you are welcome to use and hope you understand. WE PRACTICE... 🍺 Sobriety from alcohol & drugs - these jams are a conscious sober practice that invite collective presence. In order to uphold the safety of the container, any attendee not following this principle will, without judgement, be asked to leave 🙏 Living by our community values - we ask jammers to uphold our community values of inclusivity, kindness & respect for ourselves & all our fellow jammers, whatever their indentities, backgrounds or beliefs 🥦 Veganism - please respect this vegan event by not bringing any animal products into the venue Further queries may be answered at the FAQ section at the bottom of the page. HOW CONTRIBUTIONS WORK 💛 Full Joy runs on a community-supported contribution model. This means each of us contributes in a way that feels sustainable, and together we make the space both accessible and thriving. There is a suggested contribution, along with options for lower-cost and supporter tickets. If you’re able to contribute a little more, this helps make the space available to others. If money is tight, please choose what feels genuinely manageable for you. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. We trust our community to hold this together - thank you for being part of it. CANCELLATION/TRANSFER POLICY You can apply for a refund up to 24hrs before the start of the event, after which we will no longer be able to offer refunds. However, if you can transfer your ticket to another Full Joy event or another ticket type up to 2hrs before the start of the event. To keep these events sustainable for both our community and our team, we ask that if you have bought a ticket but can no longer attend, you offer your ticket to someone else in the WA group or let us know. This way, we can ensure your spot is given to someone else eager to join! We want everyone to have the chance to be part of these gatherings, and with limited space, every seat truly matters! MEDIA CONSENT We love sharing the energy of our events with those who can't be there in person, so you might see photographers, videographers or static cameras capturing the moment. By attending, you’re giving us permission to include you in this media, which could be shared online. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to get in touch at hello@fulljoy.community. Otherwise, warm up your voices, grab your instruments and let's get jamming! ❤️ George & the FJJ team ____________________________ [Please note that by purchasing a ticket, you agree that Full Joy Jams is not liable for any injury or harm that you may incur at the event & you agree to take full responsibility for yourself, your health, your well-being & all of your belongings whilst at the session. Thank you.]

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