Ripple of Love

Questions

Everything people ask us at the door, answered by Stara.

Two friends in glowing masks and neon mesh under blacklight

The experience

What is the Ripple of Love experience?

Ripple of Love is a mini festival and rave that values kindness, consent, fun and acceptance of each other’s differences. Beyond being an amazing dance party with incredible producers and DJs, we have blacklights, body painters, craft tables, a kandi table and the Kosmic Konnections game.

Every event features a special activation from the Kosmic Lovers, Stara and Andre Fox, at 11:11. We breathe together, OM, and receive an activation from Stara Being. This is where we all connect and send ripples of love out into all of existence.

Is Ripple of Love a poly party?

Ripple of Love accepts everyone, including poly, LGBTQ, straight, monogamous, aliens, creatures: all are welcome. Our events are based on kindness and consent. We are a place for everyone to feel safe to be fully who they are in that moment.

If I’m not poly, monogamous, straight or LGBTQ, will I feel comfortable?

Yes. Stara and Andre are monogamous, along with many other festival-goers. We are a mix of human consciousness who come together under our shared values to create awesome moments and send out ripples of love. Our events are based on kindness and consent, and so far everyone has honored these values, making people feel fully safe at our events.

What is consent?

Consent is asking: “May I dance with you?” “May I hug you?” “May I touch you?” “Would you be open to having a conversation with me?” It’s being OK if someone says no, not making it personal, and knowing that what you are looking for is looking for you. No need to manipulate or force someone or something.

What is a kandi table?

It’s a table where you make rave and friendship bracelets to trade with people you connect with at the events. There is a special way to trade them, and people will teach you if you haven’t done it yet. You can use PLUR (peace, love, unity, respect), or the Ripple of Love values: kindness, consent, fun and acceptance of each other’s differences.

Why do we breathe and OM together?

In a world of chaos, we breathe and OM together to send ripples of love out into the world. The way for humanity to move forward is to work together to create an awesome world together. We are seeding this.

The Kosmic Konnections game

What is the Kosmic Konnections game?

A mingling game channeled by Stara to help us all get to know each other better as friends, and also to pull in people’s Divine Unions.

Every player fills out a pre-registration form, saying whether they’re looking for a romantic partner, a lover, or just want to make new friends. You’re given a number to wear, and your form goes in a book that other players can look through. If you’re curious about someone’s number, look them up in the book; if you want to know them better, ask if they’d like a speed date or a get-to-know-you game at the game table. It can end in five minutes, or go on if you both want.

Do I have to play?

No, and if you are not playing it, you may not even notice others who are.

Can I look in the book if I’m not playing?

No. To look at the other players in the book, you must be signed up for the game.

What if someone asks me for a speed date and I don’t want one right then?

You simply say no thank you.

Does the game cost extra?

Currently the game is included with your ticket. It will stay this way as long as our sliding scale keeps working, and people genuinely pay what they can to support the event happening.

Tickets

What is a sliding scale?

We accept everyone, so we are all in different walks of life. Financially speaking, we want everyone who vibes with our values to be able to come, so people pay what they can to support the event. So far it has worked well: we have been able to pay everyone and keep going. We ask you to pay what feels good to support the event.

Artists

How do you pick your DJs and artists?

We look for energy that aligns with our values, along with talent. We don’t book divas, and if we accidentally do, we don’t book them again. This is a co-created experience, and we like to work with people who are drama-free and can make it happen with us.

How do I get booked as an artist?

We like to book artists who actively engage with our community and come to our events even when they’re not booked, because they love and believe in them. First, check out our events and connect with what we do. If it inspires you and you feel aligned, write to [email protected]: tell us about your experience, how you feel connected to what we are doing, and send a sample of your work.

We have many DJs on a waiting list, but we do our best to work in everyone who shows up to the events, has a certain mastery of their art, and feels connected to what is being created.

A body painter drawing a glowing third eye on a guest’s foreheadStara Being and Andre Fox, the Kosmic Lovers, in body paint making heart handsTwo friends in glowing masks and neon mesh under blacklight