Laughter is such great medicine and when it comes to getting a crowd to laugh, Chewy is a master.

Alive Metal Handpan is a duo consisting of Chewy Wilson and Martha Slimm, based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Both originally from the UK, the dynamic pair deepen their connection through their shared passion for this percussive, ambient instrument. Intertwining masculine and feminine energies, Chewy and Martha weave their music through rhythm and melody to create soundscapes.
Allow yourself to drift towards the soft, gentle and sometimes energetic sounds of this unique instrument.

Alive Metal has performed at many festivals including Splore, Earthbeat, Voices of a Sacred Earth, New Zealand Yoga Festival, Kiwiburn, Shipwrecked and Okura Forest Bush Festival. They have also played for weddings, ceremonies and art installations.

Kate Hanifan Holistic Optometrist BOptom MCOptom

About Kate: I am passionate about holistic health. As is often the case, I really did not know much about wellness maintenance until I was disabled by disease. When my medical team did not have much to offer me I began a fascinating journey through the science of epigenetics, bio hacking, lifestyle medicine, and nutrition.

I am so fortunate that I have 30 years experience in the field of optometry spanning four countries five hospitals and two degrees! The eye is actually brain tissue and I have been able to apply my knowledge to help clients within the field of brain health optimisation (and hence health optimisation as you cannot separate the brain and the body!)

Cassandra Wallis and DJ Charoha

Everybody moves and we all have a certain rhythm in that movement. The aim of this workshop is to help us become aware of our bodies as it relates to how we move and express ourselves. We’ll be joined by the kind spirited Cassandra Wallis and DJ Charoha.
Movement and dance has been a constant throughout Cassandra’s life; training from an early age and going on to dancing professionally around the world. While she enjoys choreographing for advanced dancers she has another great joy in exploring natural movement and voice with self-professed non-creatives. She believes everyone should have the opportunity to find joy in movement. Life really does gets more delightful once you start dancing through your days. Movement enables deep work around self limiting beliefs and insecurities to free us up and become more resilient.