FESTIVALGUIDE2017

What is NEW FIRE?The NFF TeamPartners & Official CollaboratorsSustainability Information Festival Passes2017 Schedule Campsite Safety Camping Necessities Health & Safety Prohibited Items Site Map & DirectionsContact Information

WHAT IS NEW FIRE?NEW FIRE Festival is a pioneering human gathering experience set in the culturally diverse islands of Trinidad and Tobago. NEW FIRE Festival offers festival guests an opportunity to immerse themselves in a new world, celebrating our most positive human qualities in a spirit of love and oneness.

Two days of music, art, dance, food, craft, yoga, play and camping, inspire and uplift guests along with a variety of talks and workshops. This is all set in a beautiful outdoor environment. The festival is grounded in principles of ecological mindfulness and sustainability, demonstrating how we can develop our communities while being environmentally responsible.

NEW FIRE and the NEW FIRE Festival intends to stimulate the transformation of the people of our region in accordance with the global awakening of humanity and the blossoming of a culture of love, creativity, beauty, community and sustainable living.

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO BRIDGE INITIATIVE (TTBI)Established in 2011, TTBI is a registered non-profit NGO working to assist the self-empowerment of people and communities. Our flagship initiatives are the NEW FIRE Festival and NEW FIRE Concert Series. Our main objectives focus on strengthening and developing communities within Trinidad and Tobago through various methods of intervention.

We recognize that there is unlimited potential inherent in the arts, culture and general creativity of our people. With a board of directors and wider association of young, vibrant, dynamic and socially responsible professionals, we are designing various programs aimed at harnessing those potentials to sustainably develop of our communities. The vision of the TTBI lies in developing the social fabric of our country, transforming our society into one which is strong, culturally inclusive, confident, resilient and prosperous.

NFF17 TEAMGerry Williams Founder and Creative DirectorElize RostantFestival CoordinatorAlexander GirvanSustainability CoordinatorAyrïd ChandlerGraphic DesignerJanessa McKellBrand ConsultantKevon FoderinghamPublic Relations CoordinatorKaren KennedyPublic Relations CoordinatorJennice PriceDigital Media Marketing CoordinatorKadelia AchilleDigital Marketing Assistant/CopywriterJamila MoonsammyDigital Marketing AssistantJadelle HolderDigital Marketing AssistantRobert YeatesPhotography and VideographyJohann MedfordTechnical DirectorJaime BagooStage ManagerDarceuil DuncanWorkshop CoordinatorJaye-Anne Figaro- Mac DonaldWorkshop Coordinator

Rheanna Chen Community Outreach CoordinatorRayya MustaphaCommunity Outreach Coordinator

OFFICIAL COLLABORATORSA Millien ConceptsAdornamiArt on PurposeBUZZconcepts Ltd.Caribbean Fashion and Arts Feature Festival Caribbean Insight MagazineCaribbean Permaculture Consultants CDM GenerationConcepts and Designs by CaliDigicelDJMA ServicesEquilibrium MediaGreen Market Santa CruzGuy James StudiosHydra-STATIONJCA Management & Consulting Services LtdJP CreativeJTB HomesteadsNorth ElevenRawkus ProductionsRoam TTSunsettersSustain T&TThe 2 Cents MovementThe Fashion ArchThe Scout Association of Trinidad and TobagoThe Scout ShopThe Volunteer Center of Trinidad and TobagoToni’s CateringTrinidad and Tobago Permaculture InstituteUpMarketwebetheFUN.

PARTNERSWe believe in the power of collaborative working as our community of partners, team members and volunteers enables NEW FIRE Festival’s success.We would like to thank everyone who believes in the potential of NEW FIRE Festival to be a catalyst for positive social change and has contributed resources to the success of this initiative. Firstly, we would like to thank First Citizens, our Supporting Partner, for their financial sponsorship and ongoing support of NEW FIRE Festival. Secondly, we would like to acknowledge JobsTT, our Contributing Partner, for their financial sponsorship of NEW FIRE Festival 2017. Active partnership with organisations like First Citizens and JobsTT is vital to developing NEW FIRE Festival into an impactful, annual event.

NEW FIRE also thanks Green Meadows, our Venue Partner, for providing the festival venue and Hott 93 for spreading the word about this ground breaking initiative as our Official Radio Media Partner. Thank you to our Official Collaborators who have worked with us throughout the planning and implementation of NEW FIRE Festival 2017 and to our workshop facilitators who have made an invaluable contribution to the festival.

We appreciate your support!

Supporting Partner

Contributing Partner

Official Venue Partner

Official Radio Media Partner

GREENMEADOWS

We would like to say a special thank you to all our volunteers who are committed to ensuring the success of NEW FIRE Festival 2017.

NEW FIRE FESTIVAL’S SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLESCome enjoy an eco-friendly weekend experience. We can only meet our goal of zero waste with your cooperation! The average Trinbagonian produces more than 2.5KG of solid waste per day! Every year the average Trinbagonian produces more Carbon Dioxide than citizens from every country on earth except Qatar. Furthermore, we use more than 80% of the water we can produce annually, meaning that with a changing climate and growing population, the risk of water scarcity is extremely high!

To survive, we must change and seek out new ways of running our societies and economies. While at NEW FIRE Festival, we challenge you to reduce, reuse and sustain all for our collective future, in a clean, nurturing and exciting environment.

As a NEW FIRE Festival 2017 guest, we ask that you:-

REDUCE Reduce our impact on the environment by reducing the use of unnecessary packaging, foreign inputs, water, energy and transportation. Ultimately we want to reduce the production of Carbon Dioxide and the rate at which we use our resources keeping the fire that defines our Trinbagonian nature.

REUSE Collect any of the little waste produced at the festival for reuse and where possible seek out recovered and recycled material for creative productive use. Our dumps are full enough!

SUSTAIN Sustain and grow our local economies and ecosystems by supporting our artisans, local business, farmers and sustainable industries. We must foster our environment now so they can support us later.

THIS YEAR, YOU GET TO BRING OUR OWN DRINKS! ICE AND SOFT BEVERAGES WILL BE ON SALE AT THE BAR. BRING YOUR PREFERRED DRINKS IN BASKETS AND COOLERS. Help us meet our zero waste goals by leaving styrofoam and single- use plastic containers at home. FREE filtered water will be provided by Hydra-STATION so bring your reusable beverage containers!

PASSES

Contact our Committee Members and Outlets for Festival Passes:NORTHChristian: 361-1356Kimi: 772-9330The Scout Shop: 627- 2835

WESTNick: 471-4977

EASTKevon: 491-3684Karen: 748-7156Kristel: 341-5552webetheFUN.: 763-4FUN(4386)

SOUTHDevon: 749-7147Anugraha Yoga: 744-8161

SAT 9am to SUN 5pm INCLUDES ACCESS TO ALL DAY ACTIVITIES + LIVE CONCERT & ELECTRONIC DANCE + CAMPING + MORE

SAT 6pm to SUN 2am INCLUDES ACCESS TO LIVE CONCERT + ELECTRONIC DANCE + NIGHT MARKET + MORE

9am to 5pm per dayINCLUDES ACCESS TO YOGA + CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES + ACOUSTIC MUSIC + ARTISAN MARKET + MORE*Children 12 years & under enter FREE

ALL NIGHTWeekend Pass Access to the Campers’ Village

ALL NIGHTPop Up Restaurant by Toni’s Catering

ALL DAYColouring and Storytelling by Island Babies

ALL DAYMural Painting by Nadya Shah

ALL DAYUpcycling Demos coordinated by The Fashion Arch

ALL DAYArtisan Market by Green Market Santa Cruz

ALL DAYWeekend Pass Access to the Campers’ Village

9:00amIntroduction to the Power of Breath & Yoga by One Yoga

Duration: 1hr

10:00amSprout! Intro to Farming for Children by The Elior Institute

Duration: 1hr

10:00amYoga Session by One Yoga

Duration: 1hr

10:00amCommunity Fire Planning by Fondes Amandes Community Reforestation Project (FARCP)Duration: 2hrs

11:00amAcoustic Music Performances coordinated by A Millien Concepts

Duration: 2hrs

2:00pmSprout! Intro to Farming for Children by The Elior Institute

Duration: 1hr

2:00pmDance and Movement Session by Art on Purpose

Duration: 1hr

3:00pmCapoeira Session by Azulao Manganga

Duration: 1hr

4:00pmGuitar Appreciation Workshop by John Hussain

Duration: 1hr

5:00pmYoga Session by Anugraha Yoga

Duration: 1hr

6:00pmDrum Circleled by the UWI Afrikan Society

Duration: 1hr

6:00pmLive Music Concert produced by Rawkus Productions

Duration: 3hrs

9:00pmElectronic Music Dance Experience powered by CDM Generation

Duration: 5hrs

SATURDAY 9AM TO 5PM

SATURDAY 6PM TO 2AM

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES FASHION & CRAFT WELLNESS MUSIC DISCOVER MORE CAMPING

2:00pmSprout! Intro to Farming for Children by The Elior Institute

Duration: 1hr

ALL DAYColouring and Storytelling by Island Babies

ALL DAYMural Painting by Nadya Shah

ALL DAYUpcycling Demos coordinated by The Fashion Arch

ALL DAYArtisan Market by Green Market Santa Cruz

ALL DAYWeekend Pass Access to the Campers’ Village

10:00amTalk on Exotic Plants and Fruits by Hugh Skinner

Duration: 1hr

10:00amSprout! Intro to Farming for Children by The Elior Institute

Duration: 1hr

10:00amHealing with Henna by Sah Fyhr

Duration: 1hr

10:00amTalk on Climate Change by IAM Movement

Duration: 1hr

11:00amAcoustic Music Performances coordinated by A Millien Concepts

Duration: 2hrs

6:00amMeditation Session by The Sage Path

Duration: 1hr

7:00amYoga Session by Akasha Yoga

Duration: 1hr

ALL DAYWeekend Pass Access to the Campers’ Village

11:00amTalk on Permaculture by John Stollmeyer

Duration: 1hr

11:00amTalk and Demo on Composting by JTB Homesteads

Duration: 1hr

11:00amWorkshop on Gender Based Violenceby Sharon A.E. Mottley

Duration: 1.5hrs

12:30pmBean to Bar Chocolate Demo by Destination Chocolate

Duration: 1.5hrs

2:00pmMassages by DD Styles & Gifted Hands Massage Therapy

Duration: 2hrs

2:00pmDance and Movement Session by Art on Purpose

Duration: 1hr

3:00pmReconnect with the Joy of Play coordinated by Buzzconcepts Ltd.

Duration: 2hrs

5:00pmClose of NEW FIRE Festival

SUNDAY 6AM TO 9AM

SUNDAY 9AM TO 5PM

CAMPING NECESSITIES *Available at Scout Shop

CAMPING EQUIPMENT: Tent or tarp, poles, and stakes Sleeping bag or air mattress/ pad and blanket Pillow Cup, bowl, plate, knife, fork, spoon, mesh bag Chairs Cooler Waterproof ground cloth

CLOTHING: Warm jacket or coat Change of clothes Towel

TOILET KIT: Toothpaste, toothbrush Soap in container Toilet paper Comb/brush Washcloth Ditty bag (for dirty clothes)

FIRST AID: First aid kit Water bottle Flashlight Insect repellent Sunscreen

EXTRAS: Camera Extra bag or food container Sunglasses

CAMPSITE SAFETY• Know where the Fire Exits

and Muster Points are located.

• Keep your mobile phone close at hand.

• Keep a battery operated torch handy for emergencies – Never use open flames, such as candles, lighters.

• Keep matches and lighters safe and away from children.

• Flammables are not allowed in the camping area.

• Do not smoke inside tents.

• Showers, changing rooms and toilets will be provided.

THE SCOUT SHOPScouts Headquarters1 St. Ann’s Road, St. Ann’sPort of Spain(868) 627-2835

HEALTH & SAFETYThe safety and security of our festival guests and team is a priority for us and we should all do our bit to keep the peace and ensure we all enjoy NEW FIRE Festival 2017.• Don’t leave anything valuable in your tent. Lock your

tent when you leave it. The Scouts Association Pop-up shop will have locks for purchase.

• If you can’t take your valuables with you when you leave your tent, leave them at home.

• Keep your money, tickets, credit cards, and mobile phones in a secure place or with you all the time.

• Do not bring large sums of cash. Only bring what you need and keep it on you at all times.

• Add your name to all your property so if it is misplaced, it can easily be identified.

• If you arrive by car, don’t leave anything on display in your vehicle i.e. navigation systems, or mobile phones. Don’t place items in your glove box or the trunk. Take everything with you or leave it at home.

• Don’t make yourself an easy target. Don’t over-indulge and always be aware of your surroundings.

• Should you for any reason become unwell or have an allergic reaction, please visit the First Aid tent where one of the medical attendants will attend to you.

PROHIBITED ITEMSWHAT TO BRING NEW FIRE Festival strives to make your festival experience fun and comfortable! Though we have the fun covered, you can help by bringing along items to make your two-day adventure as pleasurable as possible.

In addition to reusable bottles, containers and camping gear, feel free to bring your blankets, picnic baskets, beach towels, yoga mats, paint and colouring kits, umbrellas and sunblock.

WHAT NOT TO BRING At NEW FIRE Festival your safety and maximising sustainability are two of our primary concerns. We’ve created a list of items that will be removed from bags, coolers and other containers at the gate by our security team and retained until the end of the festival.

x NO single-use plastic water bottles x NO Styrofoam containers or plates

x NO single-use cutlery (plastic forks, spoons, single-use plates etc.)

x NO fireworks, lanterns or explosives

x NO fire starter’s or campfire gear, open flame items or gasoline

x NO weapons of any kind

The best way to guarantee your item stays safe is to leave it at home. Let’s enjoy a safe and green NEW FIRE Festival 2017!

External Parking for Vehicles

NEW FIRE Festival 2017 Map - Generated by BUZZconcepts

EMERGENCY EXIT

FOOD & BAR VOLUNTEER AREA

GAZEBO

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS

FASHION& CRAFT AREA

ARTISANMARKET

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Saddle Road

Santa Barbara Blvd.

MAIN ENTRANCE

CAMPERS’ VILLAGE

Water StationToilets facilitiesChanging RoomsShowersRecycle BinsSTAGECamping Area Interactive Workshop AreaFashion and Craft AreaVolunteer AreaFood and Bar StationDining Area GazeboArtisan Market BoothsFirst AidRoad AccessPedestrian AccessEntrance to Campers’ VillageFruit TreesTreesShrubs

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SITE MAP

CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS TO GREEN MEADOWS

CONTACT USGerry Williams

Founder and Creative Director868.492.7516868.271.1073

Elize RostantFestival Coordinator

868.788.0966

newfirefestival@gmail.comnewfireworld.com