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Posted: 5th Jun 2002
Tickets

2002 Ticket Prices (including GST):

$66 advance (see ticket outlets below)
$80 at the door
$70 after noon on Saturday (at the door)

*children under 12 free.

** We regret the increase in the door price, but as the festival grows, so do our costs. As well, we are aiming to increase the size and scope of the event without compromising the quality or integrity of the festival...

Tickets available from:

Toronto:
Play de Record - 357A Yonge St. - 416.586.0380
Metropolis Records - 162 Spadina Ave. - 416.364.0230
Rotate This - 620 Queen St. W. - 416.504.8447
Sonic Temple - 5165 Yonge St. - 416.222.2004
Gypsy - Yorkdale Mall - 416.789.1450
Gypsy - Sherway Gardens - 416.695.2316
Seekers Books - 509 Bloor St. W. - 416.925.1982
Planet Aid - 160 Baldwin St.- 416.597.1743
Planet Aid - 546 Yonge St. - 416.924.8928
Planet Aid - 480 Parliament St. - 416.504.5332
Tripp - Fairview Mall - 416.502.3678

Kitchener: Shakedown St. - 519.570.0440

Guelph: Mudshark/Baseline - 519.836.9426

Barrie: The Catch - 705.726.4899

Oakville: Buddah Buddah - 905.337.1149

Hamilton: Positive Vibrations - 905.524.1494

London: From Mars - 519.438.6277

Windsor: Baseline - 519.252.2267

Oshawa: From Backstage - 905.666.7625

Ottawa: One Unity - 613.562.2462

Montreal: In Beat - 514.499.2063

Online at: www.Tripledecks.com

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Posted: 5th Jun 2002
Sumkidz Sound System
Imagine a place where reality and dreams flow as one. Come explore the delightfully absurd and non-sensical world we live in. A magical land where what you see plays games with your mind, and your mind plays games with what you seeŠ

LIVE:

LEGION OF GREEN MEN (Post-Contemporary, Virgin Records)
SOLAR FIELDS (Ultimae Records, Sweden)
FREEWORM (Hydrophonik, Mtl.)
NUCLEAR RAMJET (Ascend Records, Mtl.)
RESINATORS (Maximum Dub www.resinators.com)
INTERGALACTIC FAERIE FUNK (Reflective, Philadelphia, PA)
Kan'Nal (Accoustic Trance Records)
Lab Cap & the Monkey Mob (Funk Funk Funk)
Rhythmicru (www.rhythmicru.ca)
LiminaL Projects (abstract electro-acoustic)
Pype (flute & more)
Sandfly (San Francisco, CA)
Telefunk Soundsystem (Aria, Toye & Zumba)
Third Eye Tribe (Tribal Harmonix, Vancouver, BC)
Yoshi & Chie (Japanese sitar & vocal)
Yasmeen (classical Indian vocal)
Gabrielle (spoken word, Philadelphia, PA)

DJs:

Neerav (Trance Magazine 5000, Mtl.)
Jarkko (Post Contemporary, Cottage 13)
Sugar Daddy Moth (Cottage 13)
Friendlyness [aka: Friendlyman] (Empire Crew, Next Junction)
Aberration (San Francisco, CA)
Deeno (bloom! studios, Guelph)
Marty McFly (www.martymcfly.cjb.net)
Chocolate (Chicks Dig It, Scratch Free Press)
Gabor (International Bucket Surgeon)
Rollin¹ Cash (Sumkidz)
Sircut Breaker & Lef Spek (CSA - Creatin' Shit Always)
Fable (Sumkidz)
Jeremy Boudreau (Peterborough)
Mike Lambert (Sumkidz)
LeeLee Mishi (Sumkidz)
siren (Sumkidz)
Zumba (Sumkidz)
Kristian Sunflower (Sumkidz)
Noah Zuker (Sumkidz)
andy schnerg (Sumkidz)

Visuals:

stunning projections by blankfoto
installations by Sumkidz, Ian Newton, Darrel Kearns, and more.

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Clonk Village

immersive..experimental... multi-sensory.....edgy.. ...dark...artistic.. ambient...minimal...raw...electronic deep...textural..explorative...rhythmic...clonky

live:

todd sines
kero
sourfly
naw
aria
tinkertoy
matt borghi
hellothisisalex
zug island
theblameshifter
jacob theissen
the studio sound
one cabellero

dj:

ryan daum
task
eric downer
michael markus
odd myth
blotto
onastic
kf
coded
otaku
machine
kerry potts
chris lawless
neurotek
utility
jesse miller
strangeangel23
meander

visual:

this is for you
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kero
neil wiernik
ottomatik
patricia rodriguez

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Dub Beautiful Collective

dub beautiful is a collective born to and raised by the OM community. our stage and village represent what groups within the OM community can achieve through vision, dedication, long-distance interaction, and respect. dub beautiful collective represents members in San Francisco, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, New York, and Detroit, and focalizes these far-reaching influences and urban heritages to bring the Om Festival an extremely diverse musical offering. experience ambient & atmospheric chillout during the day, midtempo dance music in the evening, nu-skool breaks & psychedelic trance at night, and dub & reggae in the morning. the program will include many live musical performances.

musical headliners include:

ADHAM SHAIKH (InterChill, Ekko, Vancouver) ­ the master of ethno-electronic brings his live band to play an ethnopsychedelifusion set on Saturday afternoon, and a classical Indian raga set Sunday
HUGH SHARPE (FutureTech, NYC) ­ Psy-Trance's best kept secret treks out from the East Coast
H A L O N (singularity, False Profit, SF) ­ This multi-genre madman from SF will be spinning multiple sets of d&b, progressive trance, and downtempo
BENCHUN (False Profit, SF) ­ Spins the most destructive nu-sckool breaks San Francisco has seen.

camp dub beautiful invites all OMies to participate in several activies:

* Friday evening, 8pm ­ Shabbat. a non-religious short celebration with wine & bread to open the festival
* Saturday & Sunday afternoons ­ Om quilt. sew your creative contribution onto the 2002 Om quilt. the metaphors are endless! (the 2001 quilt will also be displayed)
* Saturday Evening, after the OM circle ­ A womyns group of OMies put on a fire & dance performance to Adham Shaikh's soothing ethno-electronic DJ set.
* All Weekend ­ tea service. enjoy a spot of tea.

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Gn(om)e Village

The Toronto-based Studio 406 and Federal Sound collectives unite once again to explore the dim and mysterious realm of the off-beat. Unearthing raw and nutritious forms of drum+bass, jungle, experimental beats, dance hall and triphop under the ever-watchful eyes of the great gnome spiritŠDance around the fireŠfeel the earth between your toes.

Thalheim
Arcane
Vigilence
Freedom
Zero
Mental Floss
Sleuth
Ricky B
Baracuda 72
Tomoko
Sennes
Stealth Bomba Dun
Red Lion
DMS
Lucentopics
Zirco Reshife
JJ Fitz
Parallel Park
John Digit
Navi
Pornohouse
Marcus Visionary
Panda
Saige
Noah 23
Poldek
Dragon
Vise
Chase
EF#Sharp
Kuma
Galaxy
Fury
Rubix
Splinta
Terra
Ist
Rob Fines

visual art, education and stage design:

Bunny
Rob Fines
Own It
Boob
Jeff
Jonah K
Tomoko

dance performance: DIX

special appearances by the Lawn Gnome Massive

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Boys & Girls Sound Village (www.poundhouse.ca / www.techno.ca/chicksdigit)

Three of Toronto's most exciting production teams come together to bring you a full weekend's worth of collective enjoyment with vibe, style and great soundŠ

Poundhouse, Chicks Dig It and the Fifth Element join forces to present a stage full of great DJs and artists who we're proud to call part of our collectives. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts. The combination of resources, beats, visuals and vibe will be exciting and musically diverse. We are thrilled to be a part of the earthy fun and magic that is Om, and to celebrate the summer solstice with youŠ

ABDOMINAL & FASE (Tune Up/Planet Mars)
ALTON MILLER (Moods & Grooves/Distance Records, Detroit)
Alvaro G
AMtrak
Chocolate
Cryogenetic
Daniel Lui
Denise Benson
The Dukes
Fiona Licious
DJ Freedom
Gerald [aka Matrix]
Hali & Rod G
Jamie Watts
Jason Hynes & Paul Hogan
Jocelyn D
Katikata
Kora Zorba
LeeLee Mishi
Mike Gleeson
Miss KLC
Noah Frank & Sean Frank & Andre Frank
N0va
Onastic
Queensyze
Rhymestone
Sara Scruton
Shane Kingsley & Sam [Soulshack]
Siren
Soulsistah
Venus
Wasabi
Zuk
Zuzana Grimm

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The Psyence Project (https://trips.at/psyenceproject)

Engineers of the new psychedelia will be converting the sun's energy into sonorous ambient frequencies. Take a journey into a kaleidoscoping abyss of mind-expanding sight and sound.

Gordon Field (Interchill, Mtl.)
DJ Neerav (Interchill, Mtl., Trance Magazine 5000)
Cyber G (Moonshadow, Area51)
DJ Dam (Deep Sea Fish, Moonshadow, Area51)
Psi-KoTec (Deep Sea Fish, Area51)
FAKE slowly breaking brainwaves (offCenter, WV. USA)
Jaywin Circle (the psyence project, Pioneer Kraft, Area51)
the psyentist (the psyence project)
green pill theory (the psyence project)
Accumulations (the psyence project, Pioneer Kraft)
Pioneer Kraft (Toronto)
mossyrock (galacticfunk.net, Philadelphia)
Erin Anderson (Flowchart, Fidget, Philadelphia)
DJ Mesmerize (Toronto)
DJ Synapse (Toronto)
Zumba (Sumkidz)
Siren (Sumkidz)
Marwa (Dichotic Productions, WV. USA)
Nefarious (Dichotic Productions, WV. USA)
Dork (Dichotic Productions, WV. USA)

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Organika Village

Ševeryone is a participantŠtout le monde est un participantŠ

H.O.P.E.2 - Holistically Organizing for Peace, Equity & the Environment hope@omfestival.ca

NEESHA MIRCHANDANI Afghan Womens¹ Mission (www.rawa.org)
MANUEL ROZENTAL Canada-Colombia Solidarity Campaign (www.tao.ca/~ccsc)
DAVID BARBARASH Spokesperson for the Animal Liberation Front (www.animalliberation.net)

Interactive Workshops:

Social Justice: Activating and Organizing, Direct Action and Descalation Techniques, Street Medic Training, Quebec to Kananaskis: Mass Protest and Corporate Domination
Environment/Urban Renewal: Reducing Waste, Green Lifestyles, GMOs, Factory Farming, WWOOFing Race & Culture: Anti Oppression Training, Cultural Coexistence
Sex & Gender: Whip Making, S&M 101, (Kinky) Sex, Intro to Tantra
Womyn: Wendo, Pad Making, Sameness Is Not Equality
Nutrition: Holism 101 Spiritualism: Intro to Tarot, Politikal Magik, History of Witchcraft, Labyrinths
Dance Culture: Freestyling, Pill Popping, Throwing Parties, Breakdancing for Beginners
Lifestyle Sports: Tai Chi, Ayangar, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Kung Fu
Plenaries & Salons: Reclaiming the Word, Sustainable Living, Art in Community, What Can We Do: Solution-Focused Circle
Meditation: Guided meditations
DJ Training: Set-up to Take-down, Back to Skool: Live Electronic Music DIY session
Drumming: Traditional rhythm

Om is where the Art is! art@omfestival.ca

Spoken Word & Theatre:

Anne Feenie & Chris Chandler (Flying Poetry Circus)
Lost Carnival: Anti-Capitalist Cabaret
zAyla Weedz (poeTreeKicks.com)
Laurien Habijanik (rowanrising.com)
Wakefield Brewster
Slim
Laura Liisa Ruuska & Sioux Newberry
Susanna Hood (humprojects.org) & Lisa Pijuan
and/i

Indy Media: Pirate Radio, Media Democracy, Culture Jamming, d.i.y. media. Plus Indy Film Fest! Be IndyMedia
Art & Revolution: Art of Poi, Radical Cheerleading, Puppet Making, Local Anti-G8 Actions Installations
DIY Craft Station
Dome Gallery
Sunday Trading Circles



Kind Kitchen kindkitchen@omfestival.ca

We will re-unite at OM in the spirit of strengthening our community connection through shared meals. Bring local & exotic fruits & veggies as well as cutlery & dishes. Together we will feed the multitude!

C.A.L.M. (Centre for Alternative Living Medicine) calm@omfestival.ca

CALM will bring together holistic practitioners to educate & provide free treatments. This area will also feature the Chill Dome by T.R.I.P. & First Aid Centre.

Kiddie Camp kiddiecamp@omfestival.ca

Workshops: Building Healthy Families, Toddlerobics & Adventurobics, Sing, Move, Play, Kids Yoga

....dance like nobodieswatching.... oh no wait, I'm not watching! My eyes are shut *crash* hehe oops sorry did I bump into you? *blush*

Posted: 5th Jun 2002
Thanks for starting the thread, B!
I'm certain I can go to Om now...the only thing I need is a ride. I hate to be a mooch but would anyone be able to give me a lift?

Posted: 6th Jun 2002
Paddy- I'm not sure for certin , but will do my best to get you a ride!!
I'd love for you to come with me, and I have another "spiner" for you to meet+ Davy(fiery flow) and Rashelle (opia), the location of the theame camp thier organizing for juglers, spinnerst, ect. !! oh sh*t am I ever excited about OM!!!!!
let me work on it!!

Question:
1. can you get to Toronto(down town anywhere)?
2. fiday morning ?

See you Saturday - oh and i might be comming to Purple heaven- how much?
some friends are going too.
YAY JUNE!!!

*huggzz*
B.

....dance like nobodieswatching.... oh no wait, I'm not watching! My eyes are shut *crash* hehe oops sorry did I bump into you? *blush*

Posted: 6th Jun 2002
Thanks Bethany, but here's the thing. I'm working on Friday until 5:00. I can for certain get a ride down but I don't know if I can get the day off. I probably shouldn't have asked until I knew that or not.

Thanks anyway, though, and I may take you up on that later, if it's still possible. Can't wait to meet your friends!

Posted: 6th Jun 2002
Hey guys,

Missastrofunklove, its great that you've got the info out on OM Fest - its sure to be an experience of experiences.

Paddy, Linda and I are going with Kan'Nal. We're still trying to figure travel out - and may also be leaving on the Friday, but will keep you in mind and let you know either way.

We'd love to have you dance with Linda during Kan'Nal's performance - into it??

If anyone is interested you can check out Kan'Nal's website - www.acoustictrance.com
it needs some help, but will give you a gist of the music and style.

xx Karen
___________________________
art washes away the dust of everday life. PP

Posted: 7th Jun 2002
Thanks, Karen, that would be great.

I'd love to dance to Kah'nal too!

Posted: 13th Jun 2002
just bring the post up to the top for all those ppl looking vfor info!

It's going to be a great festival
I hope all who wants can come!!
ONLY 8 MORE SLEEP 'TILL OM

Look for the spinning/juggeling camp b-side the dub-beautiful stage!

*huggzz*
B.

[ 14 June 2002, 07:40: Message edited by: MissAstrofunklove ]

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Posted: 13th Jun 2002
Karen - what stage is Kan'Nal playing on and what Day & time?

*huggzz*
B.

....dance like nobodieswatching.... oh no wait, I'm not watching! My eyes are shut *crash* hehe oops sorry did I bump into you? *blush*

Posted: 13th Jun 2002
hey astro funk,
Kan'Nal is playing on Sumkidz stage at 3am on friday. I guess the music starts at midnight.
See ya all saturday.

Posted: 14th Jun 2002
hey Lovely Linda
SO technicaly that's Saturday morning at 3am!?
-hehe

see y'all minllana
*huggzz*
B.

....dance like nobodieswatching.... oh no wait, I'm not watching! My eyes are shut *crash* hehe oops sorry did I bump into you? *blush*

Posted: 17th Jun 2002
ONLY 4 MORE SLEEPS 'TILL OM!!!!!!!

*huggzz*
B.

....dance like nobodieswatching.... oh no wait, I'm not watching! My eyes are shut *crash* hehe oops sorry did I bump into you? *blush*

Posted: 18th Jun 2002
Bethany (or anyone else that's been to OM):
I'm beginning to set stuff aside for packing now because if I don't start now I won't be ready till august. I was just wondering if anyone could enlighten me with insiders tips on what to bring. So far I'm thinking flashlight, clothes, and...erm...well that's where you come in. If anyone could help I'd appreciate. Thanks.

Posted: 20th Jun 2002
Things to bring to OM check list:

-WATER
-cool cloths (batingsuit)}for DAY
-warm cloths } for NIGHT
-hat/visor/sunglasses
-tent, sleeping bags, blankets
(there was a tea tent last year for peeps to crash on pillows under a giant tarp for those who didn't have a tent, so there's prob gunna be somthin like that again this year. Worst comes to worst my tent is free to anyone who wants to crash as I don't plan on sleeping much! )
-sunscrean/lip balm
-bug repelant
-citronella candels/tiki torches
-flashlight
-donation for kind kitchen
-munchies/gum/candy
-camera
-glow toys
-poi toys
-karosean
-any decorations for your camping area -> can be as simple as a pinwheel or a draped garland or sarong. Visit the dollar store there are tons of easy ideas!
(I encourage you all to camp by the spinners camp...well cuz that's where i'll be and Davy and Rashelle and other spinners. look for the camp beside the dub-beautiful stage. I'm getting there around 4:30 friday but those other guys are there already!)
-good vibes
-smiles
I think that's it for esenshals!

PADDY- as for the ticket as long as your arrive b4 sat. night I think you should have no worries!!
I belive it's $70 at the gate!

SEE you soon WHOOHOO!
*huggzz*
ONE MORE SLEEP UNTILL OM!!!
Bethany

....dance like nobodieswatching.... oh no wait, I'm not watching! My eyes are shut *crash* hehe oops sorry did I bump into you? *blush*