Meet The Team

Facilitator & Men's Work Coach
Kalonji Forde
His extensive background spans carpentry, project management, men’s work, breathwork and Human Design facilitation. He thrives in complexity - coordinating logistics while keeping hearts and bodies attuned.
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Kalonji’s presence brings safety and depth, guiding teams through both the build and the inner process it represents.

Facilitator
Connor Curran
Connor has spent over half a decade immersed in the field of events and self-development, working deeply with men through emotional process work, facilitation, and personal transformation. His current focus is supporting men on their journey into fatherhood—helping them prepare mentally, emotionally and practically for this powerful rite of passage.
Alongside his work with men, Connor has played key roles in event organisation, coordination, and site management for several transformational festivals and community gatherings across the UK, combining his passion for conscious living, connection and collective growth.

Founder
Benjamin Curtis
A trained Plumber, Carpenter, 360Digger Driver, Telehandler and Steel Erector.
A festival builder at heart. Benjamin brings practical know-how and passion for bringing people together in collaboration.
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His leadership invites everyone to step into their YES - to build, learn, laugh and discover what’s possible when we say THANK YOU to the process itself.

Facilitator and DJ
Micheal Foley
Mike has been deeply involved in the UK festival world for many years, working across food stalls, stage builds, and event organisation. Growing up around festivals, he developed a love for community, creativity, and bringing people together.
As co-founder of Gather Collective, Mike creates conscious gatherings that blend music, workshops, and connection. His work is driven by a vision for future generations—building spaces that inspire togetherness, awareness, and a new way forward.

Facilitator and Vibe Coordinator
Hannah Cevik
TV Prop Buyer, Set Dressing, Event Set Dressing, Production, Copywriting, Festival Build and Break.
Vibe bringer to the team. Someone who likes finding solutions to problems.
Hannah always has a smile on her face and joke to lighten the mood.

Facilitator and Human Design Lead
Emily Turvey
A seasoned festival organiser, volunteer manager, yoga instructor, and flow dance meditation guide, she holds space for transformation through both movement and mindfulness both on the festival ground and in private sessions.
Emily’s presence invites grounded joy and deep self-awareness, helping teams find rhythm together.

Facilitator
Darryl Hall
Darryl is a qualified plumber and motor engineer.
A keen kick boxer trained in the art of Muay Thai.
Alongside teaching people what to do if they spring a leak he will also be running a sacred combat workshop.
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Facilitator | Human Design Coach | Logistics

Facilitator
Michael Hodson
Michael is trained as an electrician and shares his joy as a musician. He finds beauty in the practical, crafting circuits and melodies with equal devotion.
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Alongside teaching hands on skills Michael will be running an archetypes workshop - Balancing the Love and the Warrior Energy. Something we are super excited to see and something that is crucial during any build.
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Facilitator
Scott Norton
A master constructor, Scott thrives in hands-on environments where creativity meets challenge. He is a natural problem-solver and grounded in real experience. At YETY, Scott holds the spirit of adaptability, showing others that every build begins with belief.
Volunteer Applications
We are looking for hands and hearts ready to help create together. Spaces are limited. Tell us a bit about your experience including any skills you’d like to share, areas you’d like to learn more about and how you would like to get involved!


