Belfast Mela - 24 August 2025 - World of Wellbeing

Tessa Ann will be hosting the World of Wellbeing at Belfast Mela Festival for the 13th year in a row!

📍 Location: Botanic Gardens, Belfast

The World of Wellbeing will once again be located in The Rose Garden.

PLEASE NOTE:
This area is free to attend with your main festival ticket.

🎟️ Tickets for Belfast Mela are available here:
https://belfastmela.org.uk/mela-plus/#book-events

Visit the World of Wellbeing page on Belfast Mela Site:

https://belfastmela.org.uk/mela-day/world-of-wellbeing/

This year, the theme for World of Wellbeing is:

Go Slow and Free Flow

Presented by Sound Space Connect® in collaboration with Diverse Minds Events

About Sound Space Connect®

Sound Space Connect® is a sensory-based platform founded by sound practitioner and artist Tessa Ann.

It connects people, places, and experiences through therapeutic sound, immersive environments, and inclusive practice.

Rooted in neuroaffirming and trauma-aware approaches, Sound Space Connect® invites participants to:

• Slow down and tune into their senses

• Listen deeply with body, mind, and heart

• Feel connected to place, self, and others

About the Creators

Tessa Ann

Tessa has curated the World of Wellbeing since its beginnings, originally through The Sound Healing Spa. With Sound Space Connect®, she brings a renewed vision grounded in sound, sensory care, and inclusion.

Diverse Minds Events

Specialists in sensory-inclusive events, Diverse Minds supports public spaces to be emotionally safe and accessible — especially for neurodivergent communities and those with sensory sensitivities.

What to Expect

The Sound Escape

A free-flow sonic retreat where calming soundscapes, mindful movement, and gentle sensory experiences invite you to relax, reset, and reconnect.

Magical Sounds (Children’s Activity)

An interactive space where children can explore the joy of sound through creativity and play — at their own pace.

Mindful Hooping and Qi Gong

Rhythmic, grounding practices that support body awareness and self-regulation through gentle movement and breath. Open to all ages and abilities.

Sensory-Inclusive Environment

Co-developed with Diverse Minds Events, this space includes low-stimulation zones, sensory-friendly tools, and flexible participation — supporting emotional safety for all, including neurodivergent attendees.

Wellbeing Offerings

Explore a variety of holistic wellbeing offerings: massage, meditation, herbal products, and local information. Quiet, calm, and open for browsing at your own pace.

Additional Experience – Outside the Rose Garden

The Ravine: Soothing Sounds Sanctuary

A serene retreat separate from the Rose Garden, tucked into a quiet, natural corner of the festival site. Created by Tessa Ann, this immersive sound installation features ambient audio, flowing water, and plant life — offering a peaceful space to pause and reflect.