With 2024 just a few days away, the countdown is on for the 2024 Texas Eclipse Festival taking place in Burnet Texas. From April 5th to 9th, a gathering of up to 50,000 diverse attendees from festival lovers to eclipse enthusiasts will flock to central Texas for five days of creative expression, consciousness exploration, and cosmic curiosity for an experience millions of years in the making.
The latest music lineup additions were curated with global festival partners Symbiosis (California), Re:birth (Japan), Strawberry Fields (Australia), Earth Frequency (Australia), Bachstelzen (Germany), Beloved (Oregon), Origin (South Africa), Meadows in the Mountain (Bulgaria), Ometeotl (Mexico), DisQo PereZoso (Costa Rica), and Cosmic Convergence (Guatemala). With six different stages with global sounds, there’s guaranteed to be something for every party-goer’s musical tastes. From the new additions to the lineup, Data Transmission is especially excited for Seth Troxler’s sunset set and Christian Martin, both whom are playing on the Sky stage.
Texas Eclipse is more than just music; it serves as a global community hub where music and visual artists, thought leaders, and enthusiasts from space, science, wellness, and technology come together to celebrate the universal language of creativity while also shaping the future. Each partner represents a unique chapter in this global narrative, contributing to a collective experience that transcends geographical boundaries. This convergence of minds and cultures across various areas of expertise fosters a rich exchange of ideas, creating a space where the universal values of unity, diversity, and exploration are celebrated. As the festival lineup continues to unfold, it stands as a living testament to the power of collaboration, breaking down barriers and forging connections that extend far beyond the realm of music, echoing the heartbeat of a truly global community.
Texas Eclipse features a luminous ensemble dedicated to elevating consciousness, personal growth, and exploration including the Sufi Whirling Space led by Dervish Aziz and Anna Whirling. In this workshop, movement exercises will be practiced alongside the introduction to Sufi whirling, incorporating breathwork, chanting, and engaging in Sufi spiritual discussions. Sufi Whirling, as a physical practice, employs body movements and chanting to open the heart and facilitate the experience of the Unity of Love within the human body.
Also joining is nationally recognized ritual designer, artist, and facilitator – Ezra Bookman – known for helping leaders cultivate more conscious companies and connected communities. Visionary artist and storyteller, Hannah Muse, will beckon attendees into mindful reflection, weaving narratives that invite profound contemplation. Suzanne Sterling, a musician and yogi, utilizes the transformative power of sound to create a sensory journey that transcends the ordinary. Additionally, the festival is honored to welcome the esteemed presence of Rod Stryker, founder of Parayoga, Shiva Rea, a trailblazer in the field of transformative Yoga, and Michael Brian Baker, a meditation guide and breathwork specialist.
As an add on, festival goers will have the opportunity to book time at the Bush Spa – a place to soak in mineral salt tubs infused with essential oils, whilst looking out on to the beautiful quarry. Bookings are expected to fill quickly and will be available soon.
On the art front, Chimera.Art, the Artist aligned AI Art platform, is creating a Visionary Artist experience at the Texas Eclipse, featuring Android Jones and other Visionary Artists. Using the Artists Chimera models on Chimera.Art – the Texas Eclipse community will create thousands of artworks in the artists styles that will be integrated by the Artists into a transformative live experience.
Amanda Sage is a transformative force at Texas Eclipse, with her profound impact on the development of regenerative culture through painting as a tool for individual and collective transformation. Amanda explains that “celestial events are a reminder of our interconnectivity with each other and all of life. A solar eclipse brings together a unique selection of people to experience a remarkable planetary event that sets the stage for a transcendent portal of collective intention. Amplify this potential through visionary curation of artists, scientists, cultural animators, teachers and participants; and this becomes an experience like no other festival that carries the potential of deep transformation and healing for all”.
The Haven, originating as a vibrant art and healing community in Portland, brings its immersive and transformative ethos to Texas Eclipse. Governed by a volunteer-based decentralized squad of community art activists, The Haven prioritizes healing and community health. They have become a cultural hub at festivals, providing a unique space that intentionally fosters potent artistic experiences, emphasizing the festival as an ideal container for impactful engagement with art and creative inspiration.
Yemi A.D, a dearMoon astronaut, extends his commitment beyond space exploration by dedicating himself to creating opportunities for disadvantaged children in Indonesia, India, and Nigeria. In 2020, he founded Moonshot Platform Inc., a U.S.-based non-profit organization with a mission to seek and accelerate young emerging leaders globally, fostering endeavors that address 21st Century Grand Challenges and Sustainable Development Goals.
Roberto Carlino, aerospace engineer at NASA Ames Research Center and a former NASA HERA analog astronaut, was handpicked to be part of NASA’s crew to simulate a trip to Mars. Beyond his stellar career, Roberto is not just an engineer but also an avid speaker with a passion to inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts. At Texas Eclipse, attendees can dive into the exciting realms of space exploration, gaining firsthand insights into Roberto’s groundbreaking work and his significant contributions to the future of space travel.
Lambert Hogenhout (UN Office of Information & Communications) has over two decades of experience in digital ethics and technology policy in international organizations and the private sector. Join him at Texas Eclipse for an engaging exploration of the ethical dimensions of our digital future (AI, responsible tech, AI governance and more).
These extraordinary individuals, hailing from diverse backgrounds and fields of expertise, embody the spirit of collaboration and unity that defines the Texas Eclipse Festival. Their presence adds layers of depth to an already multifaceted experience, creating a space where the universal values of unity, diversity, and exploration are not just celebrated but lived.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this extraordinary journey. Secure your place in the cosmic celebration at the Texas Eclipse Festival and join us for an experience that transcends the ordinary and embraces the extraordinary. Head to the Texas Eclipse Lineup page for the music, art, speaker, and workshop lineups.