Unifier Festival Celebrates the Summer Solstice and Connectivity with World Music, Art and Activism
With The Berkshires as its backdrop, Unifier Festival will be marking the summer solstice with its annual celebration of world music, art and healing when it brings together subcultures from around the globe for its fifth incarnation in Tolland, Massachusetts. To be held from June 22-24 at Camp Timber Trails, the intimate three-day gathering will feature musicians and artists from across the globe and genres who are committed to raising consciousness, hearts and spirits in a celebration of creativity, unity and diversity.
Headliner Mike Love will bring maikai vibes from his native Hawaii to the main stage with reggae soul-rock while calling fans to activism and dance along with Rubblebucket, whose indubitable funked-up, jazzy grooves invite fun and frivolity to the dance floor.
EDM fans will be taking off on the psychonaut express with San Francisco-based DJ and producer ill.Gates, whose collaborations with Bassnectar, Beats Antique and Mimosa are things of legend. The main stage will quake with his signature improvised finger-drumming and awe-inspiring visuals.
Joining the headliners are Unified Family favorites and breakout world musicians Lamine, Toure & Group Saloum, Cheick Hamala Diabate, Uhuru Afrika, and Youssoupha Sidibe, who will bring the rich soundscapes and heritage of Africa to the festival. There’ll be plenty of local talent on hand as well including Incus and Hayley Jane & The Primates.
Fans can dance ’til dawn at the Saturday Sacred Bass Music Journey with EDM heavy-hitters Soohan, AtYyA, Templo and Bake Joyton joining ill. Gates and many others for a night that’s sure to wake the spirits.
Music and dance aren’t the only focus points of Unifier Festival. There will be yoga, art and workshops galore to nourish the mind, body and soul. These include opportunities to learn about sculpture, circus arts, locally sourced organic foods, permaculture and environmental, social and racial justice. Participants can explore art installations scattered throughout an expansive campground that sits on 417 bucolic acres or revel in the serene beauty of a 16-acre lake.
To learn more about the Unifier experience and to purchase tickets, click on the links below.
