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. 2024 sees 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; connecting concertgoers in time & with his music and the natural world around us.

XAVIER RUDD

Australian singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd, the incredible one-man band, performed his intoxicating blend of folk, blues and reggae supporting social consciousness, environmental issues and Aboriginal rights. This was a rare performance from the highly regarded artist, perfectly suited to inaugurate this incredibly special place during its Opening Ceremony, Solstice On The Mount, on 21st June 2023 & describe The Mount as "inspirational".

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.

THE YAWANAWA

Chief Nixiwaka and the Yawanawa, the indigenous Amazonian tribe were the original inspiration for bringing Medicine Festival to Wasing. Their close affinity to the land at Wasing yields the sharing of ancestral wisdom, prayer and a deep connection to nature. Chief Nixiwaka is one of the most significant indigenous leaders of our time. He has dedicated his life to reclaiming his people’s ancient culture and spirituality, and is a true visionary for what he describes as a new humanity for a better world. The Yawanawa played during The Mount's Opening Ceremony on 21st June 2023.

MIRA KHANYA

Mira brought Movement Medicine to Solstice On The Mount & crafts immersive dance journeys that weave together global sounds, inviting collective prayer and reverence for life through the transformative power of movement. She intuitively guides these experiences, celebrating various genres including tribal rhythms, ethno-electronica & medicine songs. 

Photo credit @wiggzaro 

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. 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.

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 performed an exquisite stripped back performance with her mesmerising vocals accompanied by delicate guitar.

NESSI GOMES

Born on the tiny Island of Guernsey to a Portuguese family, Singer-Songwriter Nessi Gomes is a regular visitor to Wasing. Her set during The Fireside Sessions at The Mount's Opening Ceremony in 2023 was an extraordinary moment in time.

DANIT

Danit's music is above all inspired by the natural world. Her songs are an expression of love and gratitude for nature, all the plants and animals that live in our embrace, and the elements that make life possible. Her music is an invitation to connect with that mysterious and peaceful place of introspection and prayer, where the chaotic movements of thought settle into simple gratitude for life and this ever present moment. She played at The Fireside Sessions during The Mount's Opening Ceremony, Solstice On The Mount, on 21st June 2023.

CHRIS FITCHEW

Chris Fitchew is part jester, part comedian, full joy alchemist, and space holder who has travelled the world to hone his crafts. He believes that one of the greatest access points in finding our purpose and self-healing is through laughter, joy, and play; for ourselves, our communities, and uniting the human race. He has enjoyed hosting main stages and concerts around the world including Secret Garden Party Main Stage, many stages at Wilderness and Solstice 2023 at The Mount with Xavier Rudd and the Yawanawa. He is the founder and creative director of Wonderment and Soul Pride, which both host annual Retreat Festivals at Wasing Woods, as well as other events throughout the year in the UK and abroad. His event company Wonderment Events has been responsible for producing a wide range of immersive and exciting events and experiences that are designed to invoke the senses and inspire the soul, merging the world of spirituality and mainstream fun and games whilst inviting consumers to be conscious, whilst maintaining fun and joy.

WIDER HORIZONS

Wider Horizons held a singing circle around the fire to sing in the dawn with singers including Nalini Blossom, Charlie Roscoe, Tallulah Rendall, Vandita de la Luna, Seamus Shambo, Megan Rose and Ben Ben Ji and other amazing musicians.  

THE FIRESIDE SESSIONS 

We have curated the most beautiful space for The Fireside Sessions in Wasing's Sacred Glade and are truly honoured that Nick Mulvey, Nessi Gomes, Danit, Awarë & Ajeet all played magical sets around the fire in 2023 & 2024

Facilities include:-

* Woodland Trail - A beautiful 10 minute amble through Wasing's woodlands to The Mount

* Food Glade - Ignite your senses with a delicious feast 

* Campsite 

* Accessible Viewing Area (for Accessible ticketholders)

* Vehicle Parking

* Pick Up & Drop Off Points

Follow the winding paths, that take approximately 10 minutes to amble along, through Wasing's beautiful woodland to The Mount. You may encounter upon smudging along the trail; an ancient practise of burning sage to heal the mind, heart and body and you'll have the opportunity to contemplate at one of our sacred spaces, lovingly decorated with restorative sculptures set within the heart of nature

Bell Tents

We offer bell tent accommodation for Solstice On The Mount. Booking details for 2025 will be announced when tickets go on sale.

Camping

We offer a camping option for all Solstice On The Mount Option 2 Ticketholders. Please note that camping is not available for Option 1 ticketholders so please be sure to purchase the correct ticket should you wish to camp.

Please bring your own tent or live-in vehicle. Please note that caravans and other large vehicles are not permitted. If you are bringing a vehicle, you must purchase a campsite vehicle pass.

The campsite facilities include toilets & access to drinking water.

Animals, fires & BBQs are not permitted at the campsite.

For any queries, please email events@wasing.co.uk

Malmaison, Reading https://www.malmaison.com/reading

Holiday Inn, Reading https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/gb/en/reading/reaws/hoteldetail

Pentahotel, Reading https://www.pentahotels.com/hotels/united-kingdom/reading

Hotel Novotel, Reading https://all.accor.com/hotel/5432/index.en.shtml

Travelodge, Central Reading https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/64/Reading-Central-hotel

Travelodge, M4 Services Eastbound, Reading https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/238/Reading-M4-Eastbound-hotel

Travelodge, M4 Services Westbound, Reading https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/65/Reading-M4-Westbound-hotel

Hilton, Reading https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lhrhrhi-hilton-reading/

Crowne Plaza, Reading https://www.cp-reading.co.uk/

Hotel Ibis, Reading https://all.accor.com/hotel/5431/index.en.shtml

Parkside International Hotel, Reading http://parksideinternationalhotel.com/

Best Western, Reading Calcot https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-reading/best-western-reading-calcot-hotel/propertyCode.83831.html

The Cedars Hotel, Reading https://www.hospitalityuor.co.uk/accommodation/cedars-hotel/

The Vineyard, Newbury www.the-vineyard.co.uk

The Hare & Hounds, Newbury https://www.hareandhoundsnewbury.co.uk/

The Chequers Hotel, Newbury https://chequershotelnewbury.co.uk/ 

Travelodge, Newbury https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/508/London-Newbury-Road-hotel

Berkshire Arms Hotel, Midgham https://www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/berkshire/berkshire-arms/hotel/

Mercure Newbury West Grange Hotel, Newbury https://www.westgrangehotel.com/

Premier Inn, Grazeley Green www.premierinn.com

Premier Inn, Newbury www.premierinn.com

The Lodge, Newbury Racecourse https://www.thelodgenewbury.co.uk/

The Elephant At The Market, Newbury https://theelephantatthemarket.com/

Hilton Double Tree, Newbury https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/nbynbdi-doubletree-newbury-north/

Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa, Newbury https://www.donningtonvalley.co.uk/

Donnington Grove Hotel, Newbury https://www.donnington-grove.com/

Travelodge, Chieveley https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/56/Newbury-Chieveley-M4-hotel

Bunk Inn, Curridge https://www.thebunkinn.co.uk/

De Vere Wokefield Estate, Reading https://www.devere.co.uk/wokefield-estate/

Sandford Springs Hotel & Golf Club, Kingsclere https://www.sandfordsprings.co.uk/

The Hind’s Head, Aldermaston https://www.hindsheadaldermaston.co.uk/

The George & Dragon Hotel, Tadley https://georgedragonhotel.com/

Bel & The Dragon, Kingsclere https://www.belandthedragon-kingsclere.co.uk/

The Wellington Arms, Stratfield Turgis https://www.wellingtonarmshampshire.co.uk/

Hampshire Court Hotel, Basingstoke https://www.thehampshirecourthotel.co.uk/

We don't partner with any other venues offering accommodation, nor make recommendations on where to stay. Travel to Wasing from other accommodation venues & return journeys should be organised in advance by the ticketholders. Please visit the "Getting Here" section for details of local taxi companies.

Getting to the concert:

By Road

The Mount is located at Wasing Estate, Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, RG7 4LY which is near Reading in Berkshire.

When approaching the venue, please follow event signage for Wasing Concerts. The entrance is approximately ½ a mile from Aldermaston village. The exact location can be viewed at the What3Words location here

If coming from the M4, whether coming from the East or the West, please leave the M4 at Junction 12.

If coming from the North, leave the A34 at the M4 J13 Chieveley junction and take the M4 East. Leave the M4 at Junction 12.

If coming from the South, leave the M3 at Junction 6 (Basingstoke) and take the A339 North then the A340 through Tadley.

Please expect to experience a higher volume of traffic than normal.

Pick up & Drop off

If you are being dropped off or picked up by friends, family or a taxi, please follow the signage to the dedicated pick up and drop off point. Please do not get picked up or dropped off in other locations as a traffic management system will be in place and routes may be blocked.

 By Taxi

Here's a list of local taxi companies. Due to high demand, please ensure that all taxi journeys are booked in advance. Please note that it is a 10-15 minute walk from the taxi drop off point to the amphitheatre and vice versa. 

AAA Cars, Reading http://www.taaaxi.com/ Tel 0118 950 4030

Atlantic Cars, Reading https://www.atlanticcars.co.uk/ Tel 0118 910 1010

Bliss Cars, Reading https://www.blisscars247.com/ Tel 0118 986 0001

Kennet Cars, Reading https://kennetcars.com/ Tel 01189 86 66 66

Ace Cars, Reading https://acecarsreading.co.uk/ Tel 01189 67 67 67

Eco Cars, Reading http://www.taxiinreading.co.uk/ Tel 01189 660 331

Yellow Cars, Reading https://yellcars.com/  Tel 0118 9666 555

Cabco, Newbury https://cabco33333.com/ Tel 01635 33333

Go Green Taxis, Newbury https://www.gogreentaxisltd.co.uk Tel 01635 800 990

Broadway Cars, Newbury  http://www.broadway-cars.com/ Tel 01635 847784

Ave Cabs, Newbury https://www.ave-cabs.com/ Tel 01635 31212

Jars Cars, Basingstoke  https://jarscars.co.uk/ Tel 01256 819844

A& Cars, Basingstoke https://www.aandachauffeurcars.com/ Tel 01256 976888

Delta Cars, Basingstoke http://www.deltacarsbasingstoke.com/ Tel 01256 242428

Compass Executive Cars, Fleet https://www.compassexecutivecars.co.uk/ Tel 0118 970 2233

Tadley Cars, Tadley https://www.tadleycarsprivatehire.co.uk/ Tel 0118 327 4260

By Rail

The nearest train stations are:-

Midgham is 2 miles (5 minutes) - N.B. This station doesn’t have a taxi rank

Aldermaston is 2.5 miles (6 minutes)

Thatcham is 5 miles (11 minutes) 

Theale is 7½ miles (15 minutes) 

Newbury is 9½ miles (25 minutes) 

Reading is 11½ miles (25 minutes) 

Basingstoke is 11 miles (25 minutes)

Please ensure that you book a taxi from the train station to The Mount and all return journeys in advance due to high demand. 

By Air

The nearest airports are:- 

London Heathrow (38 miles)

Southampton (44 miles)

London Gatwick (72 miles)

Pick up and Drop off:

If you are being dropped off or picked up by friends, family or a taxi, please follow the signage to the dedicated pick up and drop off point. Please do not get picked up or dropped off in other locations as a traffic management system will be in place and routes may be blocked. The pick up and drop off point is a 10-15 minute walk from the amphitheatre so be sure to bear this in mind when arranging lifts and booking taxis. 

Taxis:

Please visit the "Getting Here" guide for contact details of local taxi companies. We recommend booking all taxi journeys in advance due to high demand on concert evenings.

Trains:

Please visit the "Getting Here" guide for a list of all local train stations. If you are planning to travel to The Mount from the station and vice versa by taxi, we recommend booking all taxi journeys in advance due to high demand on concert evenings.

Accommodation:

Please visit our "Accommodation" guide for bell tent, camping & hotel options.

Entry Information:

The amphitheatre is accessed via a beautiful woodland trail which is a 5-10 minute walk from the car park. The woodland trail opens at 5.30pm, giving access to the amphitheatre & the food glade.

Please ensure you are wearing suitable footwear for undulating woodland. This is a rural site so it's best to leave your stilettos at home! Please ensure you leave enough time to access the amphitheatre and to undergo security checks.

Accessible:

You can view our Accessibility Guide here

For parking, please follow the same entrance instructions as provided in the "Getting Here" Guide. Upon entry, please ask stewards to direct you to the accessible car park. Please have your blue badge ready.  

Car Parks:

Please follow event signage on approach to the venue and once through the gate, please follow instructions from the car parking stewards.

Car parking is in a grass field.

The car park will be open from 4.30pm for Option 1 ticketholders & the campsite car park opens at 3pm for option 2 ticketholders.

To park, you will need a vehicle parking pass which you can book by clicking here Please ensure you book your parking ticket in advance.

Concert Timings:

2025 Concert timings are yet to be announced. 

There is no readmission after entry.

Please make sure you have your tickets saved to your iPhone or Android wallet as reception in the area may be intermittent. This will save time when entering the amphitheatre and avoid any queues at the box office.

Children

We advise that the event may not be suitable for young children, especially those under 2yrs of age. Buggies and necessary care bags will be permitted, but please be advised that additional security checks may take place. We recommend that all children should wear ear defenders when attending concerts. All children require a ticket to enter. Under 12s are free of charge but still require a ticket to enter. 

Animals

Animals, with the exception of registered assistance dogs, are not permitted. If you are bringing a registered assistance dog, please bring proof of registration to the Box Office.

Alcohol

Solstice On The Mount will be alcohol free so please note that no alcohol will be served at the bars at this event. 

Cash

Please note that The Mount is a cashless venue & all payments must be made by card.

Prohibited items:

You are not allowed to bring umbrellas to Wasing concerts. As we cannot always rely on British weather, please make sure you have appropriate clothing fit for rain or shine.

The amphitheatre is set within a natural environment with grass underfoot so please ensure appropriate footwear is worn – leave your high heels at home!

Seats and chairs of any kind are not permitted into the events. This includes seat sticks and inflatable seats. You are permitted to bring a blanket to sit on, although you may be asked to pack this up when the show starts.

Food and drink bought from outside of the amphitheatre is not permitted however there will be a range of delicious food and drink traders inside the amphitheatre. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available. Free drinking water is available so please do bring an empty reusable bottle or 1x sealed 500ml plastic water bottles.

Glass is not allowed into the amphitheatre.

Please note that smoking is not permitted anywhere on site, unless in a dedicated, signposted smoking area.

It is strictly prohibited to bring into the venue any weapons, knives, guns, sharp objects, alcohol, illegal substances, legal highs, fireworks, pyrotechnics, sparklers, fires, BBQs, smoke bombs, confetti canons, air horns, lasers or flares.

Bags larger than A3 will not be permitted. All bags will be searched at dedicated security points. Personal searches may also be conducted at this point.

Animals, with the exception of registered assistance dogs, are not permitted. If you are bringing a registered assistance dog, please bring proof of registration to the Box Office.

Drones are strictly prohibited. 

Commercial or professional photography, videography or dronography is not permitted.

Tickets provide access to the event listed on your ticket only. Access to any other area of the Wasing Estate or any other event taking place on site is not permitted.

Please place any rubbish in the bins provided or take it away with you.

Contact Us

Please email events@wasing.co.uk

Press & Marketing enquiries: Contact Faith Knight Head of Marketing & Communications via marketing@wasing.co.uk