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What a day! The first DOSE Fest was everything we hoped it could be and more.
We managed to bring hundreds of people together to celebrate joy, wellbeing and community, and exceeded everything we'd hoped for.
Thank you to every visitor, volunteer, Wellness Warrior, speaker, workshop leader, performer, stallholder, sponsor and supporter who helped make it so special.
Together, we proved what's possible when people come together around connection, creativity and wellbeing.
This is just the beginning. Join us as we continue building happier, healthier communities, one DOSE at a time.
What is DOSE Fest?
More than a festival. A movement.
DOSE Fest exists to make wellbeing feel accessible, joyful and something we experience together.
Inspired by the science of Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphins, every DOSE experience is designed to help people reconnect with themselves, with others and with their community.
The first DOSE Fest showed what can happen when people come together with a shared purpose. Now we're building on that momentum through future festivals, pop-up events, workshops and community experiences.
Whether you joined us this year or have only just discovered DOSE Fest, we'd love you to be part of what's next.
The DOSE Method
And why it works!
DOSE Fest is built around four hormones and neurotransmitters that play a key role in how we feel day to day.
They are not magic fixes, and wellbeing is never one-size-fits-all. But these four are a brilliant foundation because they connect directly to motivation, connection, mood, and stress relief.
The best part is that your body already knows how to make them. The festival is designed to help you activate them through experiences that are enjoyable, social, and easy to engage with.
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Dopamine
Dopamine is often described as the motivation and reward chemical. It is linked to drive, focus, progress, and that feeling of “yes, I did it”.
It is released when we:
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achieve something
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learn something new
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complete a goal
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experience something exciting or rewarding such as music.
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Oxytocin
Oxytocin is known as the bonding and connection hormone. It is linked to trust, safety, belonging, and feeling supported.
It is released through:
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positive social connection
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kindness and shared experiences
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laughter and warmth
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touch and closeness (even small moments of safe connection)
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Serotonin
Serotonin supports mood balance, emotional steadiness, and overall wellbeing. It is closely linked to calm confidence, regulation, and feeling more grounded.
Serotonin is linked to:
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time outdoors and daylight
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movement and routine
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feeling connected to purpose
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practices that support stability and balance
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Endorphins
Endorphins are the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. They help reduce stress and discomfort and are often released through movement and physical activity.
Endorphins are linked to:
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stress relief
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energy and resilience
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releasing tension
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boosting mood naturally
Get Involved
DOSE Fest may have started with an incredible festival, but this is only the beginning.
We're building a community of people who believe wellbeing should be joyful, inclusive and accessible for everyone. Whether you'd like to partner with us, volunteer, sponsor an event or simply stay connected, we'd love you to be part of what's next.
Partner with DOSE Fest
Are you a business, wellbeing professional, community organisation or creative who shares our vision?
We're always looking for partners who want to help us create happier, healthier communities through connection, creativity and wellbeing.
Whether you'd like to:
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Sponsor a future event
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Run a workshop
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Become a Wellness Warrior
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Volunteer
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Collaborate on a community project
...we'd love to hear from you.
Supporters
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If you'd like to support this cause and be visible here, please get in touch.