Festival Season 2026

Dear Musicmakers, Drummers and Singers

I hope you are all well, weathering the storms, although today is a beautiful Friday and the forecast for the weekend is excellent – about time I say, we had had some cold and windy days all through the first part of the year 2026.

I have had hardly any circle activities this year, unusual for me but then I did spend 2 weeks in Bournemouth hospital in March – just after my birthday, I had a few fainting moments and ultimately was rushed to hospital – a ruptured ulcer. I had wondered why I had not felt up to scratch for a while. Mind over matter I thought, but sometimes that is not wise. I had obviously been lacking experiences, had never been in an ambulance (be careful what you wish for) and underwent a complete MOT over 2 weeks, some blood transfusions and investigations which revealed the cause of my various unwellness symptoms. It was a surprise, as I eat well and try to live as healthy as I knew how. Anyhow I am learning, about health and wealth and when they say ‘Your health is your Wealth’ I now hear it! All that studying and experiencing took its toll I suppose – I guess it all started around 6 or 7 years ago…

Anyhow, I am feeling much better and Henny my Homeopath has been brilliant in assisting my return to wellness! I am back to singing with friends and having fires in the garden – I have not planned any private circles ahead but Festival season has started and I am looking forward to these 2 events.

You do not need any experience in drumming or singing to be in my circle, although it does help if you tap your foot to music! It’s fun, rhythmic, healing and lifts the spirit! Every circle is different and I believe we all sat in circles in times past!

Both are held in the fields of Gaunts House, Petersham Lane, Wimborne BH21 4JQ

The Big Freezone 26 - 28th of May until 31st May - Community – Workshops – Music and much more.

Circle Saturday and Sunday in the Shamanic Woodlands, Saturday 12-13.00 and Sunday 13.30-14.30.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1169690984778615 Tickets https://freezonefestival.co.uk/

Last year 2025 was a gentle start to the Festival – a little video:

https://youtu.be/7p3jASootNs?si=kxFSchiWiSeAHl6F 

a beautiful mellow meandering and lovely circles in 2024:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzavhGgl3Ug

and in 2023 we played in the field under a big tree – it was hot!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KPKsxCGPCzQ 

Sounds Beautiful Festival - 26th of June until 28th of June - 4 day awake festival with bands, DJ's, Speakers, Healing, Workshops, Kids Area, Bars and Cafes.

Circle Saturday afternoon.

https://www.facebook.com/soundsbeautifulfestival

Tickets:

https://app.promotix.com/events/details/Sounds-Beautiful-Festival-2026-tickets

I was not at the festival last year, but in 2024 we had fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzO1Ny008wo a beautiful mellow journey.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9F1CGeTarVY – and in the Jungle was fun!

I am looking forward to our circles, I might plan some Cliff top circles and if any other events come up, I shall share it in a Newsletter.

With love H

Heike

Turn of The Season

I know it’s not Spring yet, but today felt like we have come through the darkest days  :)

The snowdrops are fully out and the early daffodils are starting to bloom. We had 2 lovely events at the Ancient Tech for Samhain in October and Winter Solstice on the 20^th December.

A few clips here from the Winter Solstice – I shared the Samhain clips in my Autumn Blog.

We were Drumming in the Light!

https://youtube.com/shorts/DZFxh5Fhaf0?si=gwur-YB0q9MDaWTu

Burning the log was great! We started the song...

https://youtu.be/jYXQQek3ox0?si=OcO3v0OsPORg9iRh

whilst Ellie and Matt brought  in the Yule log with our wishes,  to be burned to song, drums, tambourines and rattles. Rise up bright Flames –

https://youtube.com/shorts/p6IFEH5TwCo?si=Pk_0YDR8d2jAOIGQ

I had an intentionally quiet January, a good rest was needed. Spring is not far away, we are passed Imbolc and that always brings a spring into my step.

I am looking ahead into the New Year, jumping over the change into the Fire Horse and springing into a lighter part of the year. My birthday is early March and for me that is always a fun time. I shall plan some sessions for March and post them as and when.

I have committed to Freezone Festival end May for 2 circles on Saturday and Sunday – link:

https://fb.me/e/3NBfrw5or

and I look forward to doing a circle at Sounds Beautiful in June – link:

https://www.facebook.com/soundsbeautifulfestival

I am always happy to be hired for Retreat days or Special occasions – sessions are generally 60 minutes and I create it in the moment. I am looking forward to the longer days, maybe sessions on the Cliff top again depending on good weather. We need a hot summer ! Check:

https://www.heikesdrumcircles.co.uk/

…. and ‘Home singing session’ are a favourite – here we are at Shona Dunn on the 4^th February:

https://youtube.com/shorts/bObPF14ATQ4?si=e6Qhuzfa82k9ersm

I am still reading books aloud, presently ‘Travels with my Aunt’ by Graham Greene, a choice in honour of my ex who passed in 2022 and who was a GG Aficionado. GG was not my favourite writer but this one was my favourite – his others being too... well each to their own and he is widely read. We even met him once!

All details on my Youtube playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/@highkeyemoven1038/playlists

Have a lovely Season! Shona and I shall be at the Ancient tech for Beltane - 2^nd of May, we are looking forward to that! Ellie of Earthkin events will publish details for tickets when ready.

I hope you have a lovely season, no chat Gpt was used writing this blog – just me :)

Happy Days – with Love

Heike x

Autumn In Full Swing

I am writing this in early November and the days are getting ever shorter.

We had a great event on the 1^st of November for Samhain @The Ancient Technology Centre.

The event was sold out and we loved singing and drumming together… a couple of clips:

https://youtube.com/shorts/7rjN5joUxt0?si=t5RV6sbS-wgwedBg

https://youtube.com/shorts/GCcb9xrEBzA?si=Fa6Ud-ajLIoNWi7T

Public events ahead Saturday 29^th of November at The Natural Healing Studio;

7pm – 8.30 pm at 1097 Christchurch Road, Pokesdown. Bring a drum if you like, but I have plenty!

https://fb.me/e/5lk14XTLz

Tickets are out for the Winter Solstice Celebrations @ The Ancient Technology Centre for

Saturday the 20^th December – check for Tickets here, they sell very quickly:

https://www.earthkinevents.co.uk/event-tickets/p/winter-solstice-celebration2025

Our last year Winter Solstice 2024 was fabulous - a couple of clips here:

https://youtu.be/XZMcUjOYSmI?si=Vy_sMH1gNbtFPE-q

https://youtu.be/OoifgSEbt1c?si=KhWdoCbyjokk6lZi

I always regret Summer leaving, but I learn every year that Autumn can be nice. The leaves are falling, and there is a song that springs to mind… Winter has it’s own sound and once the Solstice has been celebrated, the days are getting longer again!

The Big Freezone Festival 2026 is the Thursday 28^th of May to Sunday 31^st of May and I hope to do a circle on Saturday and on Sunday – details to follow.

Wishing you all a lovely Autumn and might see you before the winter starts.

Heike xx