When you think of classic British festivals, your mind probably goes to grotty tents, messy nights, and going nonstop for four days straight. While we Brokerz know how to deal with the duttiest of dutty festivals, Noisily does things a little differently, with meditation, yoga and metaphysical sessions by day and underground wobs at night (my GOD are we ready for a weekend of relaxation, restoration, DJs and dance music).
With Noisily only a week away, we haven’t stopped yapping about how stoked we are to strip off in the sun, unwind and indulge ourselves in everything mind, body and soul, three pillars that make up the heart of this festival and rave to some seriously-good grooves at Noisily’s six stages (if anyone needs us we’ll probably be at Parliament Of Funk). This year music-wise, the festival has a banging line-up with a mixture of recognisable names (including Sam Bangura, B.Love & Marcelina Wick) and underground mystery acts that we can’t wait to scout out.
“When we started Noisily 13 years ago, all we knew was that we wanted to put on the best party in the UK – a well-rounded, multifaceted event rooted in a high-quality huge production rave. Now that we are older and wiser, that desire has not changed, but we’ve learned that we need to invest in our future” says Found of Noisily, Chris Williams. “This year we’ve been able to do the things that we’ve always wanted to do; the DnB partnerships with Hospital Records, Critical and DJ Marky & Friends are massive and really fit the direction that we want to go in on a musical level. We’re so excited about these new developments, and the fact that Noisily can now flourish in the decades ahead. See you all in the woods.”
As for how we’ll be spending our sacred four days at Noisily? Between multi-dimensional day sessions from an OM chanting circle and Kundalini Yoga to a topless tea party, we’ll be soaking up every second of this festival’s cosmic atmosphere by exploring the psychedelic art gallery, colourful mushroom forest with live plant music, LED trees and cosy campfire. Check out our day-by-day agenda for making the most of Noisily Festival 2024 below…
THURSDAY
MUST SEE
KHAPHA BUS
We have been let onto a little industry secret (and we’re the first to know)… the Khapha Bus will be travelling to Noisily to put on an epic show on Thursday to kick off the weekend of celebrations. The bus is renowned amongst ravers and festival-goers for its iconic entrances, mesmerising light shows and mega line-ups that always leave you with memories for years ahead. Catch us grooving by the bus next week.
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HELLO SUNSHINE SAUNA
Make sure to get a weekend pass for the outside tubs and saunas – this will make the Nosiliy experience top-notch. Be ready to strip off and feel your inner hippie nudist be released as you cosy with other ravers inside a tin-can sauna.
FRIDAY
MUST SEE
JIVE TALK
These guys are true groovy people and they are taking over The Parliament of Funk stage by hosting a range of funky artists. Friday will be the launch to their music magic and will last all throughout the weekend. Expect sunny skies and soul-moving beats.
UNDRGROUND LONDON
Record shops are taking over Parliament Of Funk from 16:00 ’til 20:00 on Friday and we’re f*cking gassed about it! Kicking off with Undrground London, a Broke Magazine favourite who delivered one of the BEST sets we have ever witnessed in London a couple months back, we’ll be the ones with our ears pressed up to the speakers.
WAX MATERIAL
A mobile record shop & DJ collective, Wax Material is one set we’re absolutely buzzing for, with an abundance of rare vinyls including everything from ’90s acid house to ’00s techno, this lot are the definition of undiscovered tunes with a stack of record-only tracks ready to be spun on Noisily’s decks, we’ll be soaking up every single second of their Parliament Of Funk set from 18:00 onwards.
MARCELINA
London’s Polish Queen of vinyls Marcelina will be the headline act for us on Friday night as she takes over The Parliament of Funk stage from 2 am until 4 am. Expect us to be googly-eyed over her wobs as our bodies tap to the sound of Marcelina’s knack for tunes.
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OPENING CEREMONY
We haven’t been to Noisily’s opening ceremony before but for any first-timers looking to get a feel for the festival’s community, there’s no better way than by celebrating the start of this very special event alongside each other (it’ll no doubt, be an empowering reminder of why we return year after year).
KUNDALINI YOGA
If you’re looking to unblock your chakras and start Noisily 2024 with a more balanced mind, body and spirit, use this to set the tone for the weekend ahead. You can find Mariam’s morning Kundalini yoga session in Noisily’s Body section, an experienced teacher who has studied the practice with elders of the lineage, Mariam intends to help you open your heart and psychic centres through rigorous breath work, mantras and movement to achieve a deep state of meditation.
ENERGY AND CRYSTAL HEALING
After partaking in an incredible energy healing session using crystal bowls a couple months back, we left with peaceful minds and a feeling of alignment with the universe. Used to create frequencies that clear blocked chakras and get stagnant energy moving again, this morning session at the Ushti Kushti Lounge, led by Leona, a Sekhem energy healing master, qualified meditation teacher and experienced sound bath practitioner and Chantelle a third-generation shamanic healer, will be a great way to ground yourself and mentally stabilise your mind for the weekend ahead.
TOPLESS TEA PARTY
We are hoping this is exactly how it sounds… praying we meet the mat hatter along the way! Us Brokerz eyes are on this sharing circle hosted by Alev, a woman seeking to empower others to reclaim their “wild womb powers.” Happening on Friday at the Red Tent, this is an opportunity to get involved in body positivity workshops to embrace the “magic of our bodies.” This particular experience is designed to foster self-care, acceptance and empowerment through different methods like painting, sharing or just being present.
NOISILY LATE CABARET
There are two cabarets happening on Friday and we hope to get to witness them both but ngl the late-night one is right up our street! It has a sexy twist on the normal Noisily cabaret with acts that f*ck around with gender stereotypes. celebrate everything non-binary and include loads of kinky special performances!
FOX AND BADGE KINK DOME
Immersive kink collective Fox and Badge invites festival-goers to explore shibari, blue lotus, sploshing, sensory deprivation and sensuality through a boundary-pushing synthesis of electronic music, art, performance, and interactivity. The Fox and Badge team believe that by giving permission at scale and creating just the right atmosphere of play and liberation, they really can unleash your truest selves and most authentic desires. They strive to bring deep joy, hope, pleasure and meaning; to touch hearts, minds and souls, and welcome you into a creative and open-hearted community.
SATURDAY
MUST SEE
NANOPLEX
Preforming at the Noisily stage on Saturday at 5.30pm, NANOPLEX are the live project from two progressive techno pioneers Ben Coda and DJ Ipcress. Ben is a known master for his tough beats and rolling baselines that contract with soaring melodies, as he fuses his love for techno and tech house. DJ Ipcress has risen from the underground dance scene over the last 5 years and produces a darker edge techno sound – this partnership os going to be part of the new wave of techno and we can’t wait to be a part of it.
NATURAL SYMPHONY’S POP-UP TECHNO SET
As far as secret sets go, it doesn’t get cooler than a trail starting with miniature crystal mushrooms and maps being handed out by three actors and ends with finding a forest rave where trees control the basslines, melodies and lights. We won’t rest ’til we’ve tracked down an invite to this…
B.LOVE
If there’s one thing B.Love always delivers, it’s wholesome, feel-good sets. Funky house fans, make your way over to our favourite stage for an atmosphere of Saturday night fever complete with glittering mirror balls, bops and a tinge of disco magic.
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HEART CHAKRA MEDITATION
To state the obvious, the world needs a hell of a lot more love in it right now and the first step in mending the planet is healing ourselves. For any early risers (or all-nighters looking for a way to wind down) you can catch Zoe Davenport’s transformative meditation session in Soul. Using sound, sacred blessings and breath work, participants will be guided to connect with their hearts by releasing energetic density resulting from fear-based conditioning. Anyone on a mission to foster a new society filled with community and unconditional love, won’t want to miss this.
TECHNO MEDICINE SINGING
Techno and medicine will join forces for a singing session on Saturday from midday until 1.30 pm. Hosted by Alex and Lauren from Fox & Badge they will lead a group in singing improvised medicine music songs to techno. The session is open to everyone, regardless of signing experience and attendees are encouraged to improvise through methods like murmuring, ohmming, toning, droning, screaming, wailing, echoing, mirroring and loads more.
RECLAIM YOUR INTUITION
Noisily’s natural setting is the perfect environment to reconnect with your intuition, a concept severed from our Western culture. Relearn to recognise gut feelings and reclaim that inner sense of knowing with the help of Amisha, an experienced facilitator with a gift of bringing people into connection with themselves, others and the earth, who will guide you with powerful tools and games to help strengthen your soul’s compass.
SUNDAY
MUST SEE
NATURAL SYMPHONY SOUND HEALING
Full disclosure there’s a £20 fee for this, it’s the only paid event we’ve included in this feature because we cannot recommend you experience this enough. Using Amazonian plants to guide you into a meditative state with ancient sound frequencies that truly connect you with nature, Joey Dean uses the profits from these transformative sessions to reforest the Amazon.
DAISYBELLE
Daisybelle is an up-and-coming Puerto Rican producer and genre-fluid DJ performing at The Parliament of Funk stage on Sunday at 7 pm. Daisybelle’s childhood immersed her in Latin music, igniting her passion for the art. As a vinyl DJ and collector, she boasts a vast library spanning continents, genres, and eras, with a love for soulful sounds and house music. Now with over a decade in London’s music scene under her belt, she is becoming a sought-after DJ, hosting shows, performing live shows and releasing body-moving tracks. Her versatility has seen her play alongside Mr. G, Honey Dijon, and The Martinez Brothers at iconic London clubs like Fabric and Ministry of Sound.
KRISTY HARPER
Also hitting the decks at The Parliament of Funk on Sunday is Kirsty Harper from 9 pm to 11 pm. Inspired by her audiophile dad’s extensive record collection, Kirsty immersed herself in the underground dance music scene nearly a decade ago. She plays a diverse range of genres, including soul, disco, house, acid, garage, and techno. She has performed at notable venues like Oslo Hackney, Fabric, and holds a monthly residency at XOYO’s LGBTQI+ night ‘Pleasurehood’. This set will be a magical way to end the weekend and will leave you gagging for next year.
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OM CHANTING CEREMONY
This one is a commitment and as a team with raging ADHD who can’t sit still for more than 10 minutes, sitting in a circle for 45 is a little daunting, that said we’re all about finding ways to connect more deeply with ourselves and the universe and chanting this sacred mantra whilst seated in a special configuration to offer a clearing and blessing to the environment and its inhabitants is something we’re so down for. Anyone participating bring a bottle of water to absorb the healing energy, names and names of people or situations needing healing (those wanting to feel the benefits without getting involved can receive an OM bath outside the circle).
DREAM WORKSHOP
Been manifesting your dream life? The dream workshop on Sunday from 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm is the perfect place for it! The session will help attendees tap into how they REALLY want to feel by answering questions about setting intentions and goals, highlight habits you can implement to start the journey as well and help introduce the new vision with powerful meditation.
JOURNEY INTO DREAMTIME WITH MUGWORT
Tea at festivals is underrated and we’ll be switching out our classic cuppa for mugwort. This magical plant holds potent female energy and is deeply connected to dreaming and the womb, partake in this tea held in the Red Tent followed by guided yoga Nidra to access the secrets she holds.
SOUL CONNECTION
After what will no doubt be a weekend filled with love, it’s only right to share a wave of it with the rest of the world, before we take the lessons we’ve learned at Noisily back into reality, this gathering is a chance to celebrate oneness with others and the planet as we consciously breathe together.
Photography by Sammy Leigh Scholl, Jake Phillip Davis and Nick Caro