Ecstatic Dance Charlotte Welcomes LIQUID BLOOM

Ecstatic Dance Charlotte is thrilled to welcome LIQUID BLOOM to the Queen City on Saturday 5/16/26. If you've been waiting for a night that feels powerful, intentional and unforgettable - this is it!

About LIQUID BLOOM:

Liquid Bloom, founded by producer and sonic alchemist Amani Friend (co-founder of Desert Dwellers and curator of the Desert Trax label), is a visionary world-electronic project dedicated to creating immersive, transformative sound experiences. Born in the late 1990s from explorations in organic trance music for healing, the project has evolved into a global bridge between ancient traditions and modern production, offering listeners portals into ceremony, dance, and deep inner journeys.

Liquid Bloom’s music merges shamanic instrumentation, ethereal vocals, and sacred world traditions with cutting-edge electronic textures. Collaborations with artists such as Poranguí, Mose, Deya Dova, Ixchel Prisma, Savej, and many others have shaped an ever-expanding body of work that seamlessly flows between meditative ambient, ecstatic dance floor energy, and ceremonial soundscapes. This versatility has made Liquid Bloom equally at home headlining international festivals like Ozora, Boom, Envision, Rainbow Serpent, and Colours of Ostrava, as well as anchoring wellness modalities, psychedelic therapy journeys, breathwork immersions, cacao ceremonies, and ecstatic dances across the globe.

Beyond music, Liquid Bloom has become a vessel for conscious culture and transformational work. The project has woven sound around spoken-word pieces by visionaries such as Paul Stamets, Dr. Joe Dispenza, and has woven sound around spoken-word pieces by visionaries such as Paul Stamets, Dr. Joe Dispenza, and Ram Dass, carrying wisdom traditions into modern contexts through music. In addition, the Desert Trax label, co-founded by Amani, has served as a platform for like- minded artists, expanding the reach of these healing frequencies worldwide.

At its essence, Liquid Bloom creates sonic sanctuaries, spaces for listeners to connect with their bodies, emotions, and spirit while also fostering collective resonance. The music serves as both a ritual tool and a dance catalyst, reminding audiences that sound can be prayer, medicine, and celebration all at once. With each release and performance, Liquid Bloom continues to push the boundaries of sonic exploration, offering an enchanting auditory experience that invites healing, connection, and transformation.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Saturday, 5/16/26

Time: 7:00–10:00 PM - Doors open at 6:30 for Socializing & Cacao

Ceremonial Cacao We’ll offer 1 oz. ceremonial cacao for purchase starting at 6:30 PM, creating a heart-opening ritual to prepare for the evening’s journey.

Location: Watershed Church, 2101 Shenandoah Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205

Admission: Tiered Tickets

Early Bird: $40 - Limited Number

Tier 1 $45

Tier 2 $55

Final Tier/Door Pricing - $65

(Event capped at 300 participants)

EVENT GUIDELINES:

Be Free: Dance as you like, with no judgment.

Be Present: No phones or cameras.

Be Embodied: No talking or spectating.

Be Clear: This is a sober event—No Intoxicants.

Be Consensual: Always listen for and respect “yes” or “no.”

Be Here: No outside shoes.

Be Prepared: No outside beverages permitted. Water willbe available for purchase inside.

Be On Time: Doors close at 7:15.

*No Bags will be allowed in the event space. Bag check will be available.

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