Solstice Artists
Solstice at Wasing is guided by artists and ceremony leaders whose work is rooted in connection and shared presence. Through the night, music and voice weave through the woodland, holding space around the fire and into the dawn. From prayerful song and ancestral sound to intimate, soul-stirring performances, each artist shapes a ceremony that emerges from the land, the moment, and the community gathered.
Ayla Schafer
7pm
Ayla Schafer is a multilingual ‘world folk’ visionary musical artist, acclaimed for her original, poetic songs in Spanish, English, and Proto-Celtic. Her music flows from a devoted relationship with earth consciousness and ancestral wisdom, creating sacred, intimate encounters that invite deep listening, reflection, and a profound sense of homecoming.
With a growing international presence, Ayla has become known as “A Voice of the Earth”, guiding listeners on musical journeys that awaken the heart and foster connection to land, lineage, and self. Her performances are immersive experiences where song, presence, and remembrance intertwine.
Her songs are living offerings, rooted in earth and ancestral wisdom, opening space for deep listening, reflection, and heartfelt connection.
Дeva
9:15pm
Дeva is a solo project created by Budapest-based musician Dorina Takács. She writes, produces, sings, and even designs her own artwork. Her music blends atmospheric, smooth sounds with pulsating bass and polyphonic mantras, drawing inspiration from magical Hungarian folk traditions. In 2022, Дeva performed at the Eurosonic Festival, and her live show was also broadcasted by ARTE. She was awarded the Music Moves Europe Award and named Best Female Singer by Radio Petőfi. Her debut album Csillag was released in 2022. Earlier this year she dropped her second album, Avar, via Move Gently Records.
Omer Gonen-Haela
10.40pm
Omer is an Israeli multi instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and ceremony leader with over 25 years experience travelling the world, performing, holding ceremonial spaces and collaborating with many artists and teachers.
His music is influenced by the diverse backgrounds of his musical studies and world travels. His songs are songs of prayer and depth, of love and connection. They hold the vision of a human world based on respect, trust and an honest connection to all that is.
Omer’s concerts are held as ceremonies, celebrating community, the mutual intention and the power of prayer when held together as a creative force.
“Today, I describe myself as “Ba’al Tfila” (A man of prayer). This title is given, in the Jewish tradition, to a person that uses his creativity through prayer as a tool to connect people to their deep essence, to their guidance and to each other. I look at prayer as a source of creativity existing in us all, as a language that eternally evolves and unfolds, as a path bringing people together to feel, sing, dream, share and manifest.” – Omer
Ripples Collective
10.40pm
Marwan and Noam, both gifted singer-songwriters, come together in a duet that intertwines Arabic and Hebrew.
In the weaving together of songs, the two languages meet like two souls seeking to reconnect, embodying their beauty, playfulness and expressiveness.
Their performance is a deeply stirring, heart-melting experience. With the simplest of mediums – two voices, two guitars – Marwan and Noam create a very powerful journey, resonating a loud, clear and timely message.
In these challenging times, such music can help us envision an alternative reality, allowing us to sense what exists beyond our despair, aiding us in picturing a life that can be lived and shared peacefully.
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Noam is the driving force behind many ground-breaking musical projects. Notably, he founded and led one of the most innovative, influential and politically engaged bands in Israel – Habiluim. Noam also founded The Great Gehenna Choir. Through his compositions for the choir, he explores the interplay of art and ritual, crafting soul-stirring musical ceremonies. Over the past decade, Noam has developed an innovative vocal method, working extensively with both professional and non-professional singers. Noam also holds space in ceremonies for diverse communities, convinced of the transformative power of psychedelic work to unite and connect people.
Marwan is a Palestinian of Druze descent from Mount Carmel, fluent in both Hebrew and Arabic. His music stems from his identity as someone positioned in the middle, someone who identifies with both sides. It’s a unique standpoint, being able to embrace such different perspectives simultaneously without being torn apart. From this position, Marwan’s music embodies a spirit of connection and unity.
Wider Horizons
At Solstice At Wasing, Wider Horizons will lead our singing circles around the fire in the Sacred Glade.
Wider Horizons offer transformational gatherings in nature for young adults. Their programmes support young people as they transition beyond family and education, fostering self-belief, optimism, and a sense of limitless potential. Through workshops, ceremonies, music, communal living, and creative participation, participants gain knowledge, empowerment, and tools for self-care. They explore life’s mysteries with visionary experts in creativity, healing, and conscious living, alongside insights from cutting-edge science, medicine, and consciousness studies.
Their aims are to cultivate self-awareness, creativity, empathy, empowerment, and a sense of belonging; deepen understanding of environmental crises and practical solutions; and nurture inner peace, awe, and wonder through connection with life, nature, and community.
Solstice At Wasing 2026
Join us for a powerful Solstice Ceremony in Wasing woods this Summer.
Previous Artists
Find out more about the incredible artists that have performed Solstice At Wasing.
Anoushka Shankar
Boundary-pushing sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar blends traditional Indian classical, jazz, world and electronica into her work, producing a unique sound that transcends genres.
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Daughter of legendary sitar master Ravi Shankar, Anoushka‘s exposure to diverse cultures—from her upbringing in Delhi to her travel throughout the world—has placed her at the forefront as an activist, human rights ambassador, and highly sought-after musician. Over the course of a long and varied career, Anoushka has evolved into an artist able to call upon her fullest being, representing her multicultural identity and authentic, vulnerable self where every note played comes from the soul.
Salif Keita
Back in 2018, giant of African music Salif Keita announced his retirement. However now in his 70s the afro-pop champion dubbed ‘The Golden Voice of Africa’ is back.
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Having spent more than four decades at the forefront of his craft, whilst simultaneously fighting for the rights of albinos and devoting his whole life to defending the right to be different, he is a legend both musically and socially. Solstice 2025 was a rare opportunity to see one of the most adventurous, gloriously soulful singer-songwriters on the planet.
 pe Chimba
Âpe Chimba is a multi-instrumental musician, singer, composer and music producer. His music resonates across borders and times blending the primal with the divine.
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He draws inspiration from old African music, Flamenco, Latin, Indigenous folk songs, world electronic music, Ape’s live music conjures both deep self-reflection and liberating dance ecstasy.
Tritha
A golden voice, a global fusion artist & a music activist, Tritha studied & practiced Indian classical music for 30 years in the Agra & Patiala gharana and Bishnupur gharana from Pandit Santanu Bandyopadyay where she learnt Khayal.
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She has learnt 12th century Dhrupad style from Padmashri Gundecha brothers & Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar. She has been teaching and conducting workshops on Voice & music therapy over the last 10 years. Tritha’s debut studio album PaGLI released on Sony Music in 2014, where she showed her metamorphosis of an Indian classical voice to modern contemporary forms. Her next album “Raagas in Paris” was released in 2016 on Silk Road label where she explored Indian classical with psychedelic rock, with her Indo-french rock band Tritha Electric. Her next album, “Elements d’existence”, was based around sound healing and the 5 elements. Her last album “Pachamama – A Tribute to Mother Earth” was released on July 3rd 2021, which was International Plastic Bag Free World Day. She has released several EPs and singles with electronic artists in Europe & UK in the last few years.
The Blue Lions
The Blue Lions are a band of Sikh warriors belonging to the ancient lineage of the Warrior Akali Nihang Singhs. They perform Spiritual Indian Classical music called kirtan, reciting mantras in specific ragas that have a profound effect on the mind and body to further become One with the Soul.
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The Akali Nihang Singhs live a life of service, a duty that is maintained within each moment for everything in existence. This unconditional service is a core principle in the Sikh faith and is referred to as Seva.
The ‘Ragas‘ they play from Indian Classical Music have a profound effect on our energy field. Ragas are charged with prana/chi and help regenerate and restore our energy and balance. This music therapy emits a deep vibration which nourishes the listener. This brings harmony between the mind, body and soul. The Blue Lions begin with instrumental music and then sing different Ragas and compositions before beginning the mantra chanting. They play ancient stringed instruments like the ‘Taus’ which is very rare and was designed by the Sixth Sikh Guru.
Nick Mulvey
Previously a member of the critically acclaimed group Portico Quartet, Nick Mulvey frames themes of nature, spirituality and personal growth as a focal point embellished with his distinct blend of folk, pop and intricate guitar work alongside poetic and introspective lyrics.
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2024 saw the 10th anniversary of his Mercury Prize nominated debut solo album ‘First Mind’ featuring the hit singles ‘Fever To The Form’ and ‘Cucurucu’. Nick was on stage at 9.50pm at the pinnacle moment when the Solstice took place in 2024; connecting Solstice goers in time & with his music and the natural world around us.
Nessi Gomes
Born on the tiny Island of Guernsey to a Portuguese family, British singer- songwriter Nessi Gomes channels influences from both sides of her ethnicity, blending the essence of the traditional, emotional and ‘larger than life’ Fado folk music with British contemporary inspiration.
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Though spending most of her life in the Channel Islands, the turning point in Nessi’s musical expression took place six years ago when she lived in Central America. The years she spent away from her home shook her world and reshaped her writing. She shifted from the more obvious themes of love, loss and broken hearts to ruthlessly exploring her inner geography, insecurities, beauty and light that she found there.
Danit
Danit’s smoky, soulful vocals dig deeply, yet can soar with a clear bell-like tone. Her diversity of style reflects her grounding in rock, jazz, R&B, folk and international music. Her guitar work is unique, skilful and evocative, and will transform you as you take in her songs of love, life and the human condition.
Ajeet
Ajeet is a world music artist weaving inspiration from traditional folk to mystical and meditative soundscapes. Bringing together sounds from around the world to offer a musical experience which transcends boundaries and takes listeners on a journey through melody and sonic texture. Ajeet’s music is healing, rejuvenating and a place of deep connection. For the Fireside Sessions, Ajeet preformed an exquisite stripped back performance with her mesmerising vocals accompanied by delicate guitar.
Awarë
Born from the creative synergy of dear friends Bogdan and Matias, Awarë are the musical odyssey that transcends the conventional boundaries of sound. Through silence and stillness, intertwined harmonies and converged instruments, Awarë create a captivating and immersive atmosphere, inviting listeners to embark as co-creators on a soul stirring experience.
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Vivacious rhythms begin to gradually awaken the senses, energy rises into a cheerful dance, and culminates in a collective celebration of life through the universal language of music. Awarë’s music serves as a powerful catalyst to step into a realm of oneness, where hearts unite and spirits soar.
Xavier Rudd
Xavier Rudd stands as one of the Australian music industry’s all-time greats, with a remarkable career spanning over 20 years. His unique and uplifting music has touched lives around the globe. Beginning with his seminal 2002 album To Let, Xavier quickly captivated fans with his extraordinary talents as a multi-instrumentalist and his unwavering commitment to social and environmental activism.
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Over the years, his dynamic live performances have evolved from full band and trio showcases to his current internationally acclaimed one-man band format, the most intricate setup of his career to date.
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Rodrigo y Gabriela are long-established masters of their instruments whether it is Rodrigo’s shimmering, hummingbird flourishes or Gabriela’s extraordinary engine-room rhythm. Dancing between world and rock and teaming with Hispanic passion, the fire in Rodrigo y Gabriela’s music stems from the duo’s life-long passion for jazz, flamenco and Latin creating unique and truly explosive performances on just two acoustic guitars.
