This year’s Starlight Festival lineup offers a diversity of sound healing and musical artistry, with two extraordinary performers Daniele and Atman bringing their unique approaches to transformative sound. Each weaves a story of connection, spirituality, and healing, inviting listeners to embark on deeply personal journeys through sound.
Daniele, a visionary musician, artist, and producer, channels the healing power of sound into his immersive sessions. With a profound respect for sacred instruments, he crafts intimate ceremonies and one-on-one experiences that explore the transformative potential of vibration.
Daniele has delved into an array of traditional and modern instruments, including Native American flutes, the didgeridoo, shamanic drums, handpans, gongs, singing bowls, and the human voice. His work embodies a soulful exploration of sound as a tool for personal transformation and collective healing.
Atman, a multicultural nomad and seasoned performer, brings 15 years of global experience to the stage. Having traveled across Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia, he draws deeply from the cultural and spiritual landscapes he has encountered. Atman’s connection to Australia runs especially deep; since arriving a decade ago, he has journeyed across the country, from its coasts to the heart of the Northern Territory, where he visited Uluru to receive the blessings of the land.
Along the way, he has learned from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous players, blending their teachings into his craft. Rooted in a spiritual journey that began in 2009, Atman’s sound healing blends inner spiritual cultivation with profound musical expertise.
Both artists offer festival-goers an opportunity to step into soundscapes that transcend the ordinary, creating spaces for reflection, healing, and transformation. Whether through Daniele’s reverent exploration of vibration or Atman’s globally-inspired sonic journeys, their performances promise to leave an indelible mark on all who listen.
Starlight Festival is on this week starting on Thursday and finishing on Sunday at the Bangalow A&I Hall and surrounding areas. Visit starlightfestival.com.au for more information, tickets $35 on the door or online.
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