FULL JOY Jam

WE'RE BACK!

After a much needed break, Full Joy Jams finally return! Although we can no longer host them in our beloved Akasa space (now a gym apparently!), we'll be taking them across to the new Akasa just 3 minutes walk from the old venue in Hackney Wick for an initial trial period before settling in or finding another venue. We would be absolutely delighted if you could join us and open this new chapter of the FJ journey in style!

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WHAT TO EXPECT

If jamming round the fire at a festival is your kinda thing then this is your kinda jam! Expect an evening filled with collective music-making, creativity & soulful connection all set by candlelight at the new venue.

Somewhere between a jam, a kirtan & an open mic, our inclusive acoustic jam circle offers attendees the opportunity to share as much or as little as they want with a community dedicated to supporting & nurturing authentic, heartfelt & courageous expression. Whether you’re a seasoned musician, rapper, poet or storyteller, or just someone who loves the vibrations of a jam, your presence is deeply appreciated & warmly welcome.

ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS

🧘 Mindful Moments
Short meditative opening & closing candle lighting ceremonies to ground & align us all

🍲 Vegan Potluck
Some delicious vegan delectables from the community potluck

🍹 Bar
Cacao, teas, & other healthy yummy non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase

🎨 Chillout Space
An area away from the jam to chat, chill & get creative with the arts & craft supplies

WHAT TO BRING

🕯️ Candle
This is a candlelit event where we invite you to bring a candle for the alter (which you can take back home with you at the end!)

🪕 Instruments
This is an unplugged jam so please bring any acoustic instruments you like (although only light percussion please - no djembe's). Some percussion instruments will be provided

🥗 Food for the potluck
Please bring a tasty nutritious vegan offering for the community potluck

🍽️ Plates, mugs, cutlery
Please bring your own plates, cutlery & mugs to help us reduce our footprint

🧸 Cushion
We have limited cushions so please bring anything you need to support your comfort

SCHEDULE

15:30 - Doors open

16:00 - Opening circle (16:00 sharp so aim to arrive by 15:45 latest please)

16:20 - Open jam begins

17:40 - Break for 20 mins

18:00 - Jam resumes

19:20 - Closing circle

19:30 - Event ends

20:00 - Venue closes

LATE ARRIVALS

In order to preserve the intimacy and trust of the container we create together, we ask that you arrive within 30 minutes of the start of the jam, after which we will close the doors.

JAM GUIDANCE

We are dedicated to creating a supportive & judgement-free atmosphere where you are encouraged to participate in whichever way feels right for you. At our events every contribution & voice is valued equally and listening to & supporting one another is favoured over individual one-upmanship. We don’t distinguish between performer & audience, musician & non-musician, participant & non-participant and there is no stage or hierarchy - just one unified circle.

With this in mind, we know not all instruments & voices carry the same volume, so we invite everyone to stay aware of their presence in the mix — tuning in to the collective sound rather than standing out alone. When we all play with this sensitivity, everyone gets a chance to be heard — and that’s when the magic truly happens. We’ll also hold a dedicated space in the jam for newcomers and shy sharers to express themselves, if they so wish.

Please note: to best cultivate this balance & also bring greater alignment with Akasa's noise policy, we ask attendees to leave loud percussion instruments at home. Quieter percussive instruments like shakers/tambourines/softer drums etc. are fine but no djembe's please. We will provide a selection of percussion instruments you are welcome to use and hope you understand.

WE PRACTICE...

🍺 Sobriety from alcohol & drugs - these jams are a conscious sober practice that invite collective presence. In order to uphold the safety of the container, any attendee not following this principle will, without judgement, be asked to leave

🙏 Living by our community values - we ask jammers to uphold our community values of inclusivity, kindness & respect for ourselves & all our fellow jammers, whatever their indentities, backgrounds or beliefs

🥦 Veganism - please respect this vegan event by not bringing any animal products into the venue

Further queries may be answered at the FAQ section at the bottom of the page.

PRICE

Standard: £25

On The Door: £30 (cash or card)

Concessions: For those currently unable to afford these prices, please send an email to [email protected] more than 48hrs before the start of the event with whatever amount is sustainable for you and we will send a discount code no questions asked 🙂 We will not be able to offer concessions within 48hrs of the start of the event.

Note on the new price: Regular Full Joy Jammers will notice that our ticket price has increased since previous jams, and we want to share why. While we remain deeply committed to accessibility, we also don’t want that to come at the expense of sustainability (a balance we didn't get right in the past).

As we enter this new chapter, our intention is to create a model that honours everyone’s time and energy, allowing us to keep offering these gatherings for years to come.

We hope you understand this shift. And if the new price isn’t doable for you right now, please check the Concessions section above for ways we can help. Thanks for your ongoing support.

CANCELLATION/TRANSFER POLICY

You can apply for a refund up to 24hrs before the start of the event, after which we will no longer be able to offer refunds. However, if you can transfer your ticket to another Full Joy event or another ticket type up to 2hrs before the start of the event. To keep these events sustainable for both our community and our team, we ask that if you have bought a ticket but can no longer attend, you offer your ticket to someone else in the WA group or let us know. This way, we can ensure your spot is given to someone else eager to join! We want everyone to have the chance to be part of these gatherings, and with limited space, every seat truly matters!

MEDIA CONSENT

We love sharing the energy of our events with those who can't be there in person, so you might see photographers, videographers or static cameras capturing the moment. By attending, you’re giving us permission to include you in this media, which could be shared online. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to get in touch at [email protected].

Otherwise, warm up your voices, grab your instruments and let's get jamming! ❤️

George & the FJJ team

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[Please note that by purchasing a ticket, you agree that Full Joy Jams is not liable for any injury or harm that you may incur at the event & you agree to take full responsibility for yourself, your health, your well-being & all of your belongings whilst at the session. Thank you.]

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