PENCHMI camp in GLASTONBURY:
a 3 day festival bringing the spirit & magical rhythms of Africa

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​-  3 DAYS OF CAMPING

- CALLING DRUMS, RHYTHMS, VOICES, STORYTELLERS, MOVEMENTS FROM AFRICA & THE DIASPORA

- LIMITED DRUMS WILL BE PROVIDED, PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING THEIR OWN INSTRUMENTS.

- JUICES, HEALTHY BEVERAGES & NOURISHING SOUL-FOOD AVAILABLE. ALCOHOL-FREE ENVIRONMENT, FAMILY FRIENDLY.

- IN THE HEART OF THE LEY LINES. IN SACRED GUARDED LAND. CROPS NOT SHOPS FIELDS. ASHCOTT, GLASTONBURY, SOMERSET.

- ALSO CALLING IN SOUL-LED & HEART CENTRED SPONSORS.

- LIMITED TICKETS AT £155.55 (EARLY BIRD UNTIL 29th APRIL 2025).  KIDS UNDER 16 ALWAYS FREE.

- STAY TUNED FOR ARTISTS ANNOUNCEMENTS, THE SCHEDULE & FURTHER DETAILS via SOCIAL MEDIA

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Immerse yourself in the rhythms and movement of  Africa & All Diaspora while nourishing your soul in one of English most sacred land: the heart of the ley lines in Glastonbury. Calling all drums, rhythms, voices, storytellers and movements from Africa and the entire Diaspora - a unique experience, a celebration of togetherness led by Senegalese master drummer Dembis Thioung, alongside other community leaders (TBA)—offering a transformative, uplifting & empowering journey through drum circles, traditional, contemporary & urban dances, spoken word circles, open mics, live music performances and further creative spaces, all driven by the power of the ancestral technology of the rhythms.

✨WHAT IS PENCHMI?✨

The word PENCHMI (in Wolof is written as “Penccmi”) is used to describe the gathering of ancestors, transcending time and space, as well as the gathering of the elders of the traditional Senegalese villages, in the centre of the community under a baobab tree. Penchmi is the space to discuss matters of LIFE, FREEDOM, and PEACE. Most importantly, it serves to remind us of the LOVE and RESPECT shared among each other.

Dembis takes pride in being guided by the highest Senegalese value of "TERANGA": welcoming, sharing and supporting each other in happiness always, valuing wealth not for its quantity but for the generosity extended to others. "TERANGA" represents the essence of Senegalese culture and it can be translated with the word hospitality.

Launched in 2020 in London, Penchmi is The African Drum + Dance + Chant Portal,  a series of community gatherings around the New Moon & Full Moon at Folklore (Hoxton), Roundwood Park and Hampstead Heath. Following its first edition of PENCHMI IN SENEGAL, we are honoured to launch ithis next series in English Sacred Land GLASTONBURY.

✨WHAT TO BRING TO PENCHMI IN GLASTONBURY?✨

Drums will be provided, participants are encouraged to bring their own favourite percussion instruments. Bring a stool/chair. Dress comfortably, ready to move, dance and celebrate. For sleeping, bring a tent, your favourite sleeping set for comfortable overnights. For eating, pack a portable stove or camping cookware, utensils, non-perishable food and snacks, as well as reusable plates, cups, and cutlery to reduce waste. There will be stalls with available juice, nourishing, healthy food & smoothies. 

Earplugs recommended for sound sensitivity. 

✨WHAT DO YOU EXPERIENCE AT PENCHMI IN GLASTONBURY?✨

We will come together through the unifying power of the drums.

A GROUNDING & SOULFUL EXPERIENCE embodying drum, voices and movement languages from around the world.

PENCHMI is a safe space to express your soul's dance moves alongside live drumming. Embody traditional and new rhythms, improve your drumming & movement language, and express confidently, all supported by the circle. A grounding experience, connecting to ancestral wisdom through voice, sounds and movement from respected artists & community leaders. 

We will gather, drum, dance and sing our hearts out, we will nourish our bodies, share with others, celebrate togetherness and the artistic expressions of all, and part ways until the next one, in peace & happiness.

All levels, backgrounds, faiths, and ages are welcome.