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Meet The Team

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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.

Kalonji’s presence brings safety and depth, guiding teams through both the build and the inner process it represents.

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Facilitator 

Michael Hodson

Founder of Brothers on the Build and Above Below festival. 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.

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 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.

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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.

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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. 

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. 

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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.

Facilitator | Human Design Coach | Logistics

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Facilitator and DJ

Kevin Gitsham

With skills spanning sound engineering, mechanics, carpentry and woodwork, Kevin weaves physical structures and soundscapes alike.

Alongside teaching carpentry he will be running a very special Ecstatic Dance to help us all reset, unwind and close off the week.

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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.

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Facilitator

Jeremy Mannas

Jeremy is passionate about community, connection to spirit, and the study of consciousness. A trained carpenter, building cabins and homesteads in different communities around the world. 

He has studied in a wide range of practices, including various types of yoga, meditation, breathwork, dream-work, kabbalah and initiatic paths. 
 

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Facilitator

Michael Wheatley

 

Michael is a devotional Lightworker with a lifelong connection to music, singing and the cosmos. He brings a warm, heart-led presence to his sound sessions, holding space for others to find peace, rest and inner Light through the transformative power of sound.

 

A qualified Crystalline Sound practitioner and Reiki Teacher; Michael combines Crystal frequency, Reiki and the human voice to create deeply restorative containers where the mind, body and soul can find deep rest. Expect to be transported both inwards and outwards, receiving Love from the Universe and from within in equal measure.

 

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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! 

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