Bali Spirit Festival 2025

AFRICAN HEALING CEREMONY is an event of live music (vocals, djembe, kora and guitar), interactive dance and interactive singing. Every participant is deeply involved in co-creating the ceremony. It is a communal rite that brings empowerment, ancestral healing, joy and a deep sense of nourishment.

Mantras & Heartsongs Audrey and Chris share mantra music as a way to open your heart and awaken your soul. Their Kirtan’s weave modern grooves with traditional Bhakti Yoga roots uplifting community together in ecstatic bliss. They also lead Bhakti Yoga Teacher Trainings Online and In Person. Find their mantra music on Spotify and learn more about their offerings at www.audreysarquilla.com

From the beginning his humble, open, “honoring of All” presence, sacred, free spirited, poetic voice and masterfully playing of African instruments grasps your Soul deeply…immersing your Soul in a sacred intimate, spontaneously channeled musical prayer and weaved journey landscape where you reconnect and recognize the power of the Earth, the community, the love for all, the ancestors, your outermost reverence for life…It is like the whole Earth whispers and signs with him!, mesmerizing. He is a worldwide acclaimed musician, and a master of the Kamele'n'goni, an age-old harp from Mali.
The whole experience is like an initiation and transmission through sacred anchoring vibrations!, so inspiring, special, magical!

Weaved in collaboration with exquisite channeled ancient mask dances by Nyoman Tangkas, Balinese master of Topeng classic dance.

Medicine Music * World Embark on a journey where music & ceremony beautifully intertwine. Puente Pelangi signifies the rainbow that bridges the worlds, where the wisdom of various cultures come together as one. Purnama and Juan are dedicated to craft sacred spaces and soulful ceremonies, inspired by the lineages of earth and wisdom keepers that speak to their hearts and souls. From Purnama's Balinese roots to Juan's Andean heritage, their music is a colorful blend ranging from South American rhythms to Eastern chants to original songs and compositions. Feel invited to sing, dance and pray along with us!

The Elemental Exchange is a unique dance experience in which the first meeting between people is a vital concept. It is an authentic and pure moment in which two souls connect. The dancers will be invited to find each other synergistically on the sounds of a live musician and DJ (and dancer) Gil the Grid. This concept originated from the Hip-hop battle scene, where dancers meet each other more competitively. During the Elemental Exchange, we emphasize exchanging rather than competing to learn from and be inspired by each other, always with the key elements of hip-hop: Peace, Love, Unity, Having Fun, and Self-Knowledge.

The different dancers of Amenti, with a wide range of dance styles and identities, will appear on stage during this improvisational performance. Nobody knows what will happen; a surprising and unique moment for everyone there. This interactive performance allows the audience to provide the dancer's input while on the floor. The elements or 'layers' that Amenti uses in their movement discipline are also a recurring concept and a way to connect and communicate during this performance. 

If you want to know more about these layers, visit Amenti's website www.amenti.world

Be prepared for different levels of magic, emotion, and special synergetic
moments.

Agustian Supriatna is a multitalented artist and musician based in Ubud, the cultural center of Bali, Indonesia. Born in the deep jungle of Lampung, he came from a traditional healer lineage connected to nature and wildlife of Sumatra island. Being chosen as a healer from a young age, he dedicated himself to be in the service of his village’s people. Everything he learned was passed on to him from his grandfather, the legendary elderly healer Datuk Raja Jaksa. In his late teens, he made a big decision - he wanted to be a painter. So, he put his journey as a healer to focus on finding himself and fulfilling his dream of becoming an artist. He started the path of teaching himself through exploring a wide variety of artistic expressions such as drawing, painting, sculpture, and music. Along the way he found his voice and became successful and recognized in international art scenes. Over a 25-years journey of self-development, Agustian claimed back his legacy as a healer and began using sound to heal others. Through music, he found the soulful media to invite people into their own personal healing journey. The fusion between Agustian’s inherited ancient wisdom with the power of sound gave birth to The Art of Sound Healing, a powerful experience for everyone open and willing to dive into themselves.

Sarasvati Dasi is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and DJ who grew up immersed in the Vedic Bhakti Yoga tradition of song, yoga philosophy, and devotion. In 2009, she co-founded the musical collective KIRTANIYAS, and toured for the next decade sharing traditional mantra music at festivals around the world. Known for her captivating vocals and skilled violin playing, she forges a powerful connection with her audiences. In her live hybrid electronic DJ sets, Sarasvati seamlessly blends live vocals and violin with eclectic beats, creating immersive experiences that light up the dance floor.

Translates in the West African language of Mandinka as “Frequent traveler”, and describes this talented group of musicians on the move, hailing from all corners of the world, they bring their musical influences to a crossroads of culture and conversation. Trading melodies and riffs, tales and folklore from their global wandering... Weaving a new colorful fabric of polyrhythmic patterns that call on tradition as much as improvised inspiration. Combining flavors of Brazil and Mexico with the storytelling griots of Gambia, Moroccan percussion, and Malian melodies and rhythms completes this exotic brew.

Hartwell Sawyer, a Kentucky-born singer-songwriter, has emerged as a captivating force in the transformational festival circuit with her enchanting musical performances. Hartwell, often compared to Adele, Amy Winehouse, and Lana Del Rey, mesmerizes audiences with her powerful voice, heartfelt songwriting, and the simple yet profound accompaniment of a piano and ukulele.

Beyond her musical talents, she is a profound storyteller, sharing her deeply personal journey and connecting with her audience on a profound level. Having graced stages at renowned festivals like Coachella, LIB, Lucidity, Envision, Bhaktifest, and Bali Spirit Fest, Body & Soul Festival, New Zealand Spirit fest, Hartwell is now based in Bali, and she is releasing 2 albums starting in March of 2024.

Ubud tastemakers and tea connoisseurs, the CulCha Collective, takeover the tea table for a night of puerh drip and hip-hop performance. Tea Art lives on in the CulCha Collective – with a modern twist. The old instruments have become NRYN’s turntables, the ancient poetry reimagined in Kamau Abayomi’s hip-hop freestyles, and the calligraphy has morphed into graffiti. Tea-master Faye Jie steps from behind the tea table to exhibit the traditional dance of China, remixed with kung fu from the city streets. CulCha Collective is a crew of tea servers, musicians, dancers, healers, and ceremonialists. Their vision is to co-create a new spiritual culture each time they gather, a culture that can unite people across any perceived division.

A craftsman of organic loops, Salgado is a one-man orchestra, playing, recording, and mixing an array of exclusively artisanal wooden instruments native to South America in real-time. Rumbo Tumba's live sets feature his impressive all-wooden solo ensemble, which creates a unique natural sound and atmosphere, taking audiences from all over the world on a journey to the purest places in nature. The loop-based compositions highlight the refined beauty of traditional folk roots and delicately incorporate cutting-edge digital tools to project South American folklore into the future. Rumbo Tumba is the electroacoustic music project of Argentine multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Facundo Salgado, who has captivated audiences worldwide for over 13 years, touring more than 30 countries across all continents. With an independent discography that includes numerous singles, 4 EPs, and 2 LPs, RUMBO TUMBA has reached over 250,000 monthly listeners worldwide, with songs boasting millions of streams. He has performed at renowned venues and festivals such as Pirineos Sur (Spain), Ozora (Hungary), Fusion (Germany), MTN Bushfire (Eswatini), BHZ No Logo (France), South African State Theatre (South Africa), La Gaité Lyrique (France), among many others. Rumbo Tumba's music has not only appeared on various international compilations but has also been selected for the Apple TV documentary series "Long Way Up," which documents Ewan McGregor's motorcycle journey through the Andes. Additionally, Rumbo Tumba was in charge of the music for the entire series "Distópica: historias de una Argentina que podría haber sido," which aired on Argentine Public Television.Rum

Organic Melodic Afro House Born & raised in the vibrant music hub Amsterdam, HIMMAT is inspired by the city's spirit of creativity, multiculturalism, and pushing boundaries. His sonic journeys offer a versatile tapestry of playfully blended flavors of groovy, sensual beats & tribal, worldly rhythms, infusing it with soulful spice from his mixed South-Asian roots.

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Known for their highly accessible and deeply powerful Kirtan and Medicine Music offerings, The Hanuman Project will sweep you up into a whirlwind of chant ecstasy and then plunge into a lake of devotional nectar. This is not a band, it’s a movement - a grassroots and cutting-edge devotional music ensemble, ever-evolving, dissolving boundaries, and creating accessibility for devotional culture worldwide for the past decade.

Tropical Psychedelic MC Kaimán Jimenez is a musical force, borned Barranquillero, and embodiment of picó culture here in Australia, fronting El Gran Mono Pico Sound System. Also known as an award-winning producer and leader of Latin electronic band AMARU TRIBE, opening for a diverse range of artists such as Manu Chao, Juan Luis guerra and more. Kaiman Jimenez shares Colombian Caribbean culture with joy and style. His DJ sets are a mix of the vibrant beats of his tropical homeland with modern and global carnival vibes, all topped off with his signature vocal improvisation.

Deep House / Afro House / Melodic House & Techno Soul Panther (Ryan Fontana) is a world-touring DJ and music producer (formerly one-half of Sex Panther), who has shared stages with dance music icons like Avicii, Afrojack, and Morgan Page. Known for his contagious energy behind the decks, he has performed at legendary events such as Coachella, held residencies in Las Vegas, and toured internationally through Brazil, China, and beyond. Now stepping into his solo project, Soul Panther brings a refined and intentional sound—blending Afro House, Deep House, and Melodic House & Techno. His music is deep, sexy, and groovy, with driving drops and emotional breakdowns that move the body and stir the soul. Sensual, primal, and captivating—his sets create an unforgettable dance floor experience. After years in the spotlight, Ryan stepped away from the party scene to embark on a journey of inner transformation. Through personal and spiritual growth, he rediscovered music as a vessel for impact—one that connects, uplifts, and reminds us of our true nature. With Soul Panther, he invites you into a space of rhythm, release, and reconnection.

From the vibrant heart of Bandung, Indonesia, emerges Bottlesmoker, an electronic music duo redefining sonic boundaries. Anggung Suherman (Angkuy) and Ryan Adzani (Nobie) are sonic alchemists, weaving together a tapestry of electronic genres with the rich threads of indigenous Indonesian culture. Their music transcends the dancefloor, offering a profound journey that resonates with both body and spirit.   Bottlesmoker's innovative spirit shines through in projects like "Bio-plant Sonic," where they transform living plants into dynamic musical instruments using biofeedback technology. This groundbreaking approach sparks conversations about sustainability and our connection to the natural world. Beyond their sonic explorations, Bottlesmoker is known for captivating live performances that fuse electronic beats with traditional Indonesian dance, creating a powerful and immersive experience akin to Ecstatic Dance.   Their critically acclaimed album "Parakosmos" delves into the artistic rituals of Indonesia's indigenous communities, showcasing their commitment to cultural preservation and artistic innovation. With a musical palette that spans tribal rhythms, techno pulses, and psychedelic textures, Bottlesmoker has graced international stages including Laneway Festival and Transmusicales, sharing the stage with artists like M83 and Tycho. Bottlesmoker isn't just music; they're a movement, pushing the boundaries of music and culture