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.

*Accessibility information for Belfast Mela Day & World of Wellbeing at the link below:

https://belfastmela.org.uk/about/accessibility/

*Download the map below or take a screenshot.

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

Belfast Mela Event Guide: 

https://issuu.com/artsekta/docs/mela_day_2025_event_guide

 

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

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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

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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.

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What to Expect

The Sound Escape Tent

12.30 pm - 2.30 pm - Drop-in

3.00 pm - 5.00 pm - Drop-in

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)

2.30 pm - 3.00 pm

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

Outdoor Activities

Mindful Hooping and Qi Gong

3.00 pm - 4.00 pm

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

Sensory-Inclusive Environment

12.00 noon - 6.00 pm

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

12.00 noon - 6.00 pm

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

12.00 noon - 4.00 pm

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.

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