Ripple of Love

Questions

Everything people ask us at the door.

The experience

What is the Ripple of Love experience?

Ripple of Love is a mini festival and rave that values kindness, consent, fun and acceptance of each other’s differences. Beyond being an amazing dance party with incredible producers and DJs, we have blacklights, body painters, craft tables, a kandi table and the Kosmic Konnections game.

Every event features a special activation from the Kosmic Lovers at 11:11. We breathe together and OM. This is where we all connect and send ripples of love out into all of existence.

Is Ripple of Love LGBTQ+ friendly?

Ripple of Love accepts everyone, including poly, LGBTQ, straight, monogamous, aliens, creatures: all are welcome. Our events are based on kindness and consent. We are a place for everyone to feel safe to be fully who they are in that moment.

If I’m not poly, monogamous, straight or LGBTQ, will I feel comfortable?

Yes. Many of our festival-goers are monogamous. We are a mix of human consciousness who come together under our shared values to create awesome moments and send out ripples of love. Our events are based on kindness and consent, and so far everyone has honored these values, making people feel fully safe at our events.

What is consent?

Consent is asking: “May I dance with you?” “May I hug you?” “May I touch you?” “Would you be open to having a conversation with me?” It’s being OK if someone says no, not making it personal, and knowing that what you are looking for is looking for you. No need to manipulate or force someone or something.

What is a kandi table?

It’s a table where you make rave and friendship bracelets to trade with people you connect with at the events. There is a special way to trade them, and people will teach you if you haven’t done it yet. You can use PLUR (peace, love, unity, respect), or the Ripple of Love values: kindness, consent, fun and acceptance of each other’s differences.

Why do we breathe and OM together?

In a world of chaos, we breathe and OM together to connect with each other and send ripples of love out into the world. The way for humanity to move forward is to work together to create an awesome world together. We are seeding this.

The Kosmic Konnections game

A couple in body paint making heart hands
What is the Kosmic Konnections game?

A mingling game to help us all get to know each other better as friends, and also to pull in people’s Divine Unions.

Every player fills out a pre-registration form, saying whether they’re looking for a romantic partner, a lover, or just want to make new friends. You’re given a number to wear, and your form goes in a book that other players can look through. If you’re curious about someone’s number, look them up in the book; if you want to know them better, ask if they’d like a speed date or a get-to-know-you game at the game table. It can end in five minutes, or go on if you both want.

Do I have to play?

No, and if you are not playing it, you may not even notice others who are.

Can I look in the book if I’m not playing?

No. To look at the other players in the book, you must be signed up for the game.

What if someone asks me for a speed date and I don’t want one right then?

You simply say no thank you.

Does the game cost extra?

Currently the game is included with your ticket.

Artists

How do you pick your DJs and artists?

We look for energy that aligns with our values, along with talent. We don’t book divas, and if we accidentally do, we don’t book them again. This is a co-created experience, and we like to work with people who are drama-free and can make it happen with us.

How do I get booked as an artist?

We like to book artists who actively engage with our community and come to our events even when they’re not booked, because they love and believe in them. First, check out our events and connect with what we do. If it inspires you and you feel aligned, write to info@rippleoflove.org: tell us about your experience, how you feel connected to what we are doing, and send a sample of your work.

We have many DJs on a waiting list, but we do our best to work in everyone who shows up to the events, has a certain mastery of their art, and feels connected to what is being created.

A body painter drawing a glowing third eye on a guest’s foreheadA couple under blacklight, her dress painted in glowing stripesTwo friends in glowing masks and neon mesh under blacklight