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SUMMARY:High Vibes
DESCRIPTION:High Vibes Stage Lineup for Nimbin MardiGrass 2025!\nGet ready for a journey through techno\, drum and bass\, psytrance\, jungle\, house\, garage\, dubstep and much more. We’ve managed to pack in as much amazing music\, activism\, and education as is physically possible kicking off on Friday evening and keeping the energy and vibes high until Sunday night.\nHere’s a tasty sample of some of the incredible talent we have coming to bless our stage: Organic Distortion\, Sreal\, Cretan\, Mediumm\, Samp3\, MnemonicTrip\, Whompus\, Minoix\, Kulture Shock\, Ria Listic\, Elektropanda\, Orthentix\, We R DNA\, La Fray\, Quadraletic\, Gez and Si Clone\, PigZonAcid\, AudioTronix b2b Bobby K\, Glockn’speel\, Stando & Maideneye\, Moose\, Phoxtrot \nLook out for saturday’s 420 Super Store return with their Aussie Hip Hop showcase featuring Shadow\, Mesc\, ECB\, Coneheads\, Mental AZ \nSounds pretty sweet right??? But let’s remember the High Vibes Stage isn’t just about the music—it’s about raising the energy for positive drug law reform. With the Federal Election happening on Saturday\, May 3rd\, we’ll be dancing to create the momentum needed for change. We’re not just partying—we’re rallying for a future where cannabis laws support freedom\, health\, and justice. \n\n\n\nHigh Vibes Saturday @ SkateparkOz Hip Hop Showcase11.30 am - 3 pmGet ready to spark up MardiGrass with a high-energy hip-hop kickoff presented by 420 Superstore\, Moodstate\, and Sorry I’m High! It all goes down at the Nimbin Skatepark on Saturday\, May 3 – and this lineup is pure fire. \nShadow – Perth’s own (and the mastermind behind Sorry I’m High) – unleashes an aggressive UK-inspired grime flow honed over 100+ shows supporting hip-hop heavyweights (he even rocked a sold-out Hilltop Hoods tour). MentalAz reps Melbourne with raw\, no-nonsense lyricism and serious cred; his latest project features Aussie hip-hop icons like Brad Strut and Ciecmate\, so you know he’s coming correct. From the Tweed\, ECB Fam brings the gritty lyricism of Northern NSW’s underground\, hitting you with real talk and boom-bap energy. Brisbane is double-booked to bring the ruckus: Mesc\, one of Brissy’s rising stars\, packs a magnetic stage presence and thought-provoking rhymes that get the crowd open\, while Coneheadz (the wild duo of Bluntfield & East Coast Alien) drop weed-infused party anthems with gritty storytelling and a comical punk energy.PigZonAcid3 pm TechnoPigZonAcid aka Disco Pig is the co-founder of Disco Pig Events sharing all kinds of music ranging from techno\, psy-trance\, DnB\, world and tribal all ways. Her events include the twice sold out Berlin in Bello (Techno)\, Drumatix (DnB\, UKG and Bass\, breaks) and Electro Freq Circus – A multi-genre feast taking place at M/Arts in Murwillimbah next month plus many more too numerous to mention here. This is her first time playing in Nimbin. She is looking forward to taking you on a journey like no other which will incorporate psy-trance and some hard dance/neo-rave infused with tribal and world rhythms. PigZonAcid doesn’t hold back. Music is in her blood and bones and her wild PigZonAcid heart likes nothing more than to set the dance floor on fire. \nOver recent years\, Whompus has established a strong presence within the underground music community. His performances at warehouse events\, fundraisers\, and boutique festivals have earned him a devoted following. \nHe has performed at festivals and doofs around Australia\, such as Art Valley\, Dragon Dreaming Festival\, Basscamp\, Origins of Entropy\, Midnight Journey\, Mountain Falls\, Tribe Ascension\, Subsonic Music Festival\, Ipso Facto\, SnakePits’s Sub Terra\, Esoteric Festival\, and Initiation Festival. Whompus has also supported international heavyweights including Dillinja\, KOAN Sound\, Hypho\, and PAV4N.Sreal5 pm Progressive PsyFORMERLY KNOW AS SUBLIME surreal /səˈrɪəl/ adjective having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre. “a surreal mix of fact and fantasy”.Organic Distortion6 pm Progressive PsyBig bass to make the place shake. NNSW talent Organic Distortion has released on Iboga\, Alien & Airglow Records. Performing around AUS & NZ.Mediumm7 pm PsytranceMediumm is known for delivering an ear full of sounds that bound to get you stomping in your tracks\, huge bass lines is pretty much what this kid settles for along with unquestionable tracks\, melodies with his unique taste and passion for music his sets are filled with excellent quality and perfect balance of energy! Creten8 pm PsytranceSome might think that a big city is the only source of cultural trends. But listening to the sound of a metropolis\, it sometimes seems to be kind of incestuous in terms of innovation and independency. In contrast\, truly groundbreaking ideas often come from remote places. Meet Mitchell Storey: Based in the picturesque hinterland of New South Wales he develops his very own approach towards modern Psytrance\, an approach that literally makes him the voice of a new generation of producers.\nIt is 2007 when the young Australian starts up the project Creten. First productions spontaneously draw attention because of their unusual usage of vocals: By rhythmically merging human voices into strong\, rolling Psytrance grooves like instruments rather than classical singing\, he creates an irresistible catchiness. Always quirky\, kind of cartoon-like synth leads are another important trademark of him\, clearly showing a healthy sense of humour. Within no time his talent is discovered by the local scene\, resulting in invitations to Exodus Festival\, the Nimbin MardiGrass\, Collaborations Festival or Lost the Plot Festival. His music is signed on labels such as Airglow Records & Twisted Lotus Records.  When Creten presents his debut album “Dynomanic” in 2011\, his career brakes through to the international scene\, gigs in Switzerland mark the beginning of overseas bookings.And then playing at Earth Dance New Caledonia. Being asked to play at the international Eclipse Festival 2012 in Cairns represents another important milestone. Whenever the quirky\, vocal-infused grooves of Creten boost from a sound system\, his fun-loving attitude rubs off on the audience – a feature that clearly makes him one of the most up-and-coming talents of the international Psytrance scene!Kulture Shock9 pm Psy Trance with live didgeKulture Shock is a dynamic live DJ act that fuses the deep\, primal resonance of the didgeridoo with the hypnotic energy of psytrance. Blending ancient tribal vibrations with pulsing basslines\, intricate synth work\, and live looping\, they create an immersive sonic journey. With driving rhythms\, ethereal soundscapes\, and high-energy performances\, Kulture Shock bridges the gap between traditional roots and futuristic trance\, delivering an electrifying experience on the dance floor. Whether at festivals or underground gatherings\, their sound is a powerful fusion of organic and electronic energy\, designed to elevate consciousness and movement.AudioTronix B2B Bobby K10 pm Chunky BassTwo local brothers from Nimbin grooving up the chunky bass.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/high-vibes-2/
LOCATION:Skate Park\, 9 Sibley Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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SUMMARY:Ben Barker
DESCRIPTION:Ben Barker\nBen Barker is an original musician combining the guitar and didgeridoo simultaneously.\nFrom his Biripi and Dunghutti background he bring the Dreaming through the guitar and didgeridoo to make Dreaming music. A psychedelic Dreaming rock that will take you on a journey of spiritual connection. From the streets to major festivals and national tv\, Ben has shared His music everywhere you can find music and that is everywhere.. with huge Australian artist like Paul kelly \, uncle Frank yamma and many more iconic artists \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/ben-barker/
LOCATION:Sativa Stadium\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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SUMMARY:Moonshadow Memorial Marijuana Music Awards
DESCRIPTION:$2 Entry! Great Prizes!\nNo song to be longer than 4 minutes 20 seconds. \nWinner can sing their song on stage at the end of Sunday’s rally. \nHosted by Mad Collective Connection uniting cultures through Music\, Spirituality and Rhythm. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/marijuana-music-awards/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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SUMMARY:Hemp Olympix Joint Rolling
DESCRIPTION:Sometime in the mid 90s\, Chibo\, Bob and Michael walked into the Hemp Bar and decided that Mardigrass needed events which would entertain as well as educate\, and the Hemp Olympix were born!! \n5 pm : HEMP Olympix Joint Rolling\nHosted by S.Sorensen and Alan Glover \nMust burn from one end to another! The 4 Categories: \nSpeed Roll – Roll a standard 3-paper joint as fast as you can. Joints must include a cardboard filter or will be judged incomplete. \nArtistic Roll – Roll the most beautiful joint within 10 minutes with as many papers as you like. \nRoll in the Dark – Athletes are blindfolded. \nAdverse Conditions Roll – Dependent on weather conditions on the day and the judges’ creativity. \n\nHEMP OLYMPIX – Sport with meaning                                      \nS Sorrensen \nIt’s difficult to determine exactly when the Hemp Olympix began. We know\, of course\, the modern Hemp Olympix began in 1896 in Athens\, attended by 84 athletes\, 600 spectators and 2115 police. \nWe also know that the modern Hemp Olympix was the relighting of the original classical Hemp Olympix played at the base of Mount Olympus more than 2500 years ago\, when the Greeks chucked bongs in the nude\, joints were rolled with papyrus and the results recorded on vellum. \nCannabis has always been a key element in the evolution of humanity from tree-dwelling primate to upstanding human. \nSome evolutionary biologists speculate that the development of an opposable thumb in Homo habilis 2.3 million years ago was due to joint rolling. \nEvolutionary theorist Professor Niger Umber theorises that it was in order to harvest the top heads of Cannabis sativa that caused the early human to stand upright. \nCannabis has been essential part of the human story. And so too has sport. Hence the Hemp Olympix. \nIn 776 BC\, the first official Hemp Olympix was held at Olympia\, in Greece. Featuring the three traditional sporting disciplines – Bong Throw & Yell\, Iron Growerperson Event and Joint Roll – these games were held every four years in honour of Zeus\, the God of Competition\, and Cannabi\, the Goddess of Pot. The athletes\, from all over the known world\, performed naked\, and the winners were given a wreath of Cannabis leaves as a prize to be enjoyed later. \nThe first modern Hemp Olympix was held in Athens\, Greece\, in 1896. \nThe International Hemp Olympix Committee (IHOC)\, formed in 1894\, determined that the modern Hemp Olympix would be an event open to all nationalities and genders to celebrate sport\, Cannabis and the human body. \nThe 1896 Athens Hemp Olympix was a huge success. \nAfter that first Hemp Olympix\, the Games flourished\, being held every four years\, as was the ancient custom. But the IHOC decided in 1904 that the Hemp Olympix would be held in different towns and cities around the world. \nThe Hemp Olympix now attracts teams from around the world\, from Portugal (where Cannabis is legal and the Portugese Hemp Olympix team is funded with money saved from dropping the War on Drugs) to Russia (where war and government are funded by the War on Drugs). \nIn May\, 1993\, the Hemp Olympix was held for the first time in Australia\, in a village called Nimbin\, as a sporting resistance to a tyrannical suppression of the burning bush funded by climate change denial and alcoholic dementia. \nSince then\, 135 countries have hosted the Hemp Olympix. \nNimbin has vowed to host a MardiGrass Hemp Olympix every year until the ridiculous laws of Cannabis prohibition are repealed. \nIn 2003\, two Australian blokes became international Hemp Olympix Officials\, having undergone their Integrity Assessment\, having passed their Knowledge of the Rules and Etiquette for the Games of the Hemp Olympix Examination\, and having received a very positive result in their Drug Test. \nAlan Glover and S Sorrensen now spend their time travelling to Hemp Olympix around the world\, making sure the rules and ethics of the games are adhered to. \nThey officiate at the annual Hemp Olympix at the Nimbin MardiGrass where athletes from around the globe compete for prizes\, glory and the sheer fun of it. \nYou too can celebrate all that is good in humanity\, make fun of all that is ridiculous (like the marijuana laws)\, and have stories to tell the kids\, by being a athlete in the Hemp Olympix. (Just sign up on the day at the Hemp Olympix Sign Up Table.) \nOr you can be a spectator and thrill to a 40-metre Bong Throw & Yell\, have your breath taken away at the speed and grace of a sub-20-second Joint Roll or shake your head at the strength and determination of an Irongrower Person. \nYou can also delve more deeply into the history\, the characters\, and the rules of the Hemp Olympix by purchasing ‘A Spectator’s Guide to the Hemp Olympix’ from the Nimbin Hemp Embassy. \nThrow bong\, live long.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/hemp-olympix-joint-rolling/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Comedy
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SUMMARY:4:20 Stoner Blaze
DESCRIPTION:4:20 in 2025….. the Stoner SuperB owl . . . .  wOOt\n\nWelcome to the Earth’s longest running “Four Twenty” Demonstration. Every year since 1999 this event has reverberated around the web (and the world) in such a way that it has become one of the\, if not the\, coolest political demonstration that one can participate in on the planet\, anywhere\, any time\, all time\, ever.\nBig words? Perhaps\, but until you see\, hear and smell the fun as the Big Joint bounces up and down and up up up through a fog of smoke\, nothing I can write here in the program\, would convince you that I am\, if anything\, understating the coolness of the experience. \nTraditionally\, Four Twenty is the time we take control of the street! aka OCCUPY. \nStand shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow cannabis lovers and light whatever you have in your hand\, and let’s appreciate that all around the world millions upon millions of people are now smoking Cannabis “out loud and proud” at Four Twenty every day of the week\, month and year in every social setting. \nAt Four Twenty everyone ought to be thinking Pot for Peace and Peace for Pot and ways to achieve it. Thank each other for bravery in the face of what can seem at times to be overwhelming opposition\, and for standing strong against those who think cannabis is a problem. Thank each other for spreading the word that cannabis is part of the solution. Now take this vibe out into the world and tell everyone you meet that there is a tribal wave of change coming. And most important of all\, tell everyone you meet for the next 364 days everything you learned at the Nimbin MardiGrass!! [More at bigjoint.org] \n“I dream that one day in the not too distant future\, everyone will be outside in the streets\, in every work place and outside every house at 4:20 smoking pot. If not smoking it\, then perhaps just THINKING Pot for Peace & Peace for Pot. On that day\, at that time and from then on\, our world will be at Peace.” Max Stone
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/420-stoner-blaze/
LOCATION:Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Protest
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SUMMARY:Kombi Konvoy
DESCRIPTION:…rolls up in Nimbin around 4.20 pm Saturday 3 May\nHaving wended its way from Byron Bay. \nLine the street to welcome up to 100 kombis!\n \nAbout the MardiGrass Kombi Konvoy\nMardiGrass 1996 was very important in a number of ways. It was a five day event to include Wednesday the 1st of May\, and it included the first Kombi Konvoy which opened the protest. Over the past three decades the amazing Kombi Konvoy has continued as a proud MardiGrass tradition. A procession of variously decorated Kombi vans winds its way from the coast at Byron Bay to nearby Lismore and arrives at 4.20pm in Nimbin led by Chibo\, the Hemp Olympix torchbearer. In the 1990s the Kombis would park in a circle for the opening ceremony while in recent years their arrival heralds the start of the 420 Stoner Blaze.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/kombi-konvoy/
LOCATION:Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Protest
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SUMMARY:The future of drug driving laws & home-grown Cannabis
DESCRIPTION:About: This panel will examine two hot Cannabis topics. \nGood old Australia. Always punching above its weight. Australia was the first country to introduce Roadside Drug Testing laws. Is improving safety really the goal of Australian drug driving laws? If yes\, is that working out? What are the implications of sanctioning drivers based on the detection of a drug rather than impairment? Speakers will discuss the current problems and their predictions about the future of drug driving laws in Australia. \nNon-profit supply models offer an alternative\, including allowing people to grow cannabis for their own personal consumption. But what could be the future home-growing cannabis in Australia? What can we learn from growers in Canberra? What are the obstacles and challenges? Will future regulations include ways to support home cannabis gardeners? \nFacilitator: Steve Bolt \nPanelists: \nJeremy Buckingham is a Legalise Cannabis MP in NSW who is committed to bringing about progressive drug law reform\, legalising cannabis\, fixing the broken RDT system and growing the hemp industry. \nDr Pat Keyzer is a lawyer and academic specialising in access to justice\, constitutional law and human rights. \nDr Lee Miles is a biologist and geneticist with over 15 years of active research experience. \nSimon Pettinger is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and co-founder of Cymra Life Sciences\, an Australian company specializing in organic medical cannabis\, based in the Northern Rivers. \nEmily Rigby is a research scientist and passionate cannabis advocate who established one of Australia’s first licensed medical cannabis cultivation and research facilities. Emily is Chair and Founder of Australian Cannabis Cultivators (ACC). \nDr Michael White is a behavioural scientist and acknowledged as a “world expert on the effects of cannabis on driving”. He has spent over three decades focusing on drug-driving research and policymaking\, and is currently interested in the role of cannabis in road crashes.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/the-future-of-drug-driving-home-grown/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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SUMMARY:What's happening with drug checking in Australia?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Cameron Francis\, The Loop Australia\nAbout: Over the last three years\, drug checking services have emerged in the ACT\, Queensland\, Victoria and New South Wales. The Loop Australia operates fixed site and mobile drug checking services in Queensland and Victoria\, and have delivered drug checking through a research project at the Medically Supervised Injecting Centre in Sydney. This presentation will provide an overview of the evolution of drug checking services in Queensland\, New South Wales and Victoria\, with an overview of the different types of technology being used\, and some insights into the shifting drug market. \nBio: Cameron is an experienced Social Worker with 25 years experience in the field of youth alcohol and other drugs. Throughout his career\, Cameron has embraced diverse roles\, from leading peer education initiatives at music events and festivals\, needle and syringe program work\, individual counselling along with training and secondary consultation for complex youth alcohol and other drug presentations. Cameron currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of The Loop Australia\, which is currently delivering drug checking services in Queensland and Victoria. \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/whats-happening-with-drug-checking-in-australia/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Set\, Setting and Safety: Preparing for psychedelic experiences
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr Symon Beck\, Australian Psychedelic Society\nAbout: Learn about a harm reduction approach using a “Who\, what\, where\, when and how” model to plan for a safer psychedelic experience. \nBio: Dr Symon Beck is a mushroom enthusiast with over ten years of experience foraging and eating many different species of fungi on Australia’s East Coast. He has a particular interest in Psilocybe and other psychoactive species\, and helps run the PMANZ group on Facebook. He is the secretary of the Australian Psychedelic Society. He is interested in the potential benefits of psychedelics and has a passion for harm reduction and advocacy. Symon’s academic background is in medicine and psychiatry.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/set-setting-psychedelic-experience/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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SUMMARY:Psychedelics should stay illegal
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Nick Tree\nAbout: It’s time to question paradigms before rushing blindly into the corporate future. \nBio: Nick advocates for plants and cognitive freedom.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/psychedelics-should-stay-illegal/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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SUMMARY:Cannabis Tissue Culture
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Jess & Allison\, Cymra Life Sciences\nAbout: Plant Tissue Culture is regarded as the best way to propagate and store disease-free clonal lines of Cannabis. Tissue Culture is a well established technique for a huge range of horticultural\, agricultural and ornamental plants and is also useful for the temporary preservation of endangered species. In theory it’s also great for Cannabis as long as you take Cannabis’ unique requirements into consideration. Jess and Allison’s talk will help you assess if tissue culture is right for your facility or end use. \nBio: Jess and Allison wrangle the Plant Tissue Culture facility at Cymra Life Sciences. We’re part of a larger multidisciplinary research team whose focus is on plant genetic integrity\, disease free propagation\, and strain banking. Our lab also supports the planthouse organic grows by providing beneficial fungi products that combat pests and improve soil. We’re old friends and colleagues who\, combined\, have almost 40 years professional experience in the fields of plant and fungal culture and biotech. \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/cannabis-tissue-culture/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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SUMMARY:20 years of Iboga/Ibogaine
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jasen Chamoun\nAbout: I will be talking about my experiences over the last 20 years being directly involved with hundreds of treatments for all sorts of conditions from heavy opiate addiction\, meth use\, alcohol\, OCD\, depression and other disorders. \nIboga physiologically resets opiate receptors to an almost pre-addictive state. \nI also believe because of its anti-parasitic and anti-bacterial properties\, it helps to kill parasites that excrete the toxins that make us crave whatever it is they want to eat\, be it heroin\, sugar\, alcohol etc\, helping with having little to no cravings post Iboga. \nIboga/Ibogaine heals on different levels in different ways. It has many mechanisms of action\, physically and psychologically. From killing off bacteria\, parasites and the like to firing new neural pathways in your brain\, resetting opiate receptors\, helping psychologically\, emotionally and other healing we would not even be aware of as yet. There are also ways this medicine heals\, on other levels\, that can’t yet be fully described by science. It truly is a remarkable medicine. \nAfter firsthand experiencing the marvellous benefits of this beautiful medicine I deeply felt the desire to help others receive the gifts Iboga/Ibogaine has to offer. I felt compelled to help others as this medicine had helped me. Hence the last 20 years being involved with Iboga/Ibogaine. \nBio:  At age 38 I was guided to this beautiful plant medicine called Tabernanthe Iboga. This beautiful plant not only helps with physical withdrawal\, but it also helps on other levels such as emotionally and mentally\, basically rewiring the brain with Ibogaine/Iboga. I felt healing on different levels\, a sense of fullness that took away the thought of using opiates. The last 20 years I have been working with this beautiful and powerful medicine. I am a happy man\, though of course have still life’s ups and downs\, I have 2 young children\, a wife and home\, something I wouldn’t have thought possible in the throes of my addiction. Thank you Iboga/Ibogaine.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/20-years-of-iboga-ibogaine/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T215802
CREATED:20250412T112552Z
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UID:2786-1746280800-1746280800@nimbinmardigrass.com
SUMMARY:Cannabis - where to from here?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Emily Rigby\, AMCA – Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association\nAbout: This presentation will explore the state of the Australian medicinal cannabis industry nine years post-legalization\, highlighting key developments and challenges for local producers. Addressing regulatory hurdles\, quality control issues\, product diversity and environmental concerns alongside imports verse local production and a potential future adult use market. By examining these factors\, this talk aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the industry’s progress and future potential in Australia. \nBio: Emily Rigby is a research scientist and passionate cannabis advocate – promoting education\, patient access\, research\, innovation\, industry development\, efficient production and regulatory reform. \nSince 2016\, Emily has played an integral role in developing the Australian medicinal cannabis industry\, including establishing one of Australia’s first licensed medical cannabis cultivation and research facilities\, and releasing Australian-grown cannabis medicines into local and export markets. Emily also assists in developing international cannabis industries. \nEmily is a board member of the Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association (AMCA)\, Chair and Founder of Australian Cannabis Cultivators (ACC) and Chair of the International Society of Horticultural Science (ISHS) Cannabaceae Working Group. Emily was president of the Australian Society of Horticultural Science from 2017 to 2021 and is a 2016 Nuffield Australia Farming Scholar. Emily is currently Head of Operations at The People’s Plant. \nAs a pioneer in the Australian cannabis industry\, Emily’s contribution to the cannabis movement has been recognised through receiving Australia’s 2021 ‘Woman of Weed’ in the Australian Cannabis Awards; ‘5 Years of Education’ with the Australian Cannabis Summit (2023) and Cannabiz Award for ‘Industry Advancement’\, 2024. Emily is heavily involved in cannabis education and industry development including curating the Industry Program at Australia’s largest Cannabis event UIC – Australian Medicinal Cannabis Symposium (since UIC2022) and launching the first ACC Australian Cannabis Cultivators Training Day at UIC2025. \nEmily has a diverse range of expertise including propagation and cultivation methods\, facility design\, licensing and regulatory compliance\, strategic planning\, patient access\, research\, marketing and education. \nShe is dedicated to removing the stigma surrounding the cannabis plant and facilitating the global cannabis industry.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/cannabis-where-to-from-here/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T134500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T134500
DTSTAMP:20260606T215802
CREATED:20250412T132114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T143153Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Organically Produced Medical Cannabis
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Simon Pettinger\, Superbly Green\nAbout: Organic medical cannabis production offers numerous benefits compared to other production methods. One of the key advantages is purity—organic grown cannabis is free from synthetic pesticides\, herbicides\, and chemical fertilizers\, ensuring a cleaner\, safer product with no harmful residues. \nAdditionally\, organic cultivation enhances the potency and efficacy. Plants grown organically often contain a richer cannabinoid and terpenoid profile. Terpenes\, which contribute to flavor\, aroma\, and therapeutic effects\, are often more pronounced in organic cannabis\, enhancing the entourage effect where cannabinoids and terpenes work together. \nSustainability is another significant factor—organic farming prioritizes soil health and minimizes environmental harm. This results in an eco-friendly production process with a lower environmental footprint. \nWhile organic cannabis production comes with challenges—such as higher costs\, increased labor\, and smaller yields due to the reliance on natural pest control and soil management—the benefits far outweigh these hurdles. Despite the added effort\, the rewards of purity\, richness\, and sustainability make the investment worthwhile. \nThis talk will explore the benefits and challenges of organically producing medical cannabis\, with a special focus on the living soil production system at Cymra Life Sciences. \nBio: Simon Pettinger is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and co-founder of Cymra Life Sciences\, an Australian company specializing in organic pharmaceutical products derived from medical cannabis\, based in the Northern Rivers. Simon has been instrumental in the company’s growth since its founding in 2017. He oversees operations\, including tissue culture services\, breeding programs\, and horticultural research partnerships with Southern Cross University. \nBefore Cymra\, Simon served as Managing Director of Australia’s largest plant tissue culture facility for over a decade\, gaining extensive experience in indoor plant propagation and commercial development. \nSimon is passionate about producing the highest quality products for patients through an organic\, biologically driven production system. This method enhances cannabis’s medicinal properties while ensuring it is free from harmful chemicals and produced sustainably. His leadership drives Cymra’s mission to improve patient quality of life through organic innovative therapies.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/exploring-the-benefits-and-challenges-of-organically-produced-medical-cannabis/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T131500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T131500
DTSTAMP:20260606T215802
CREATED:20250412T105055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T105926Z
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SUMMARY:Drug Driving - where are we up to?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: David Heilpern\nAbout: An overview and Q & A on Drug Driving laws in Australia. \nBio: David Heilpern was appointed as a Magistrate in 1998\, and was at the time the youngest magistrate in Australia. He ‘retired’ in May 2020. He sat in the criminal\, mining\, family\, industrial\, coronial and children’s jurisdictions of the Local Court\, and was the Senior Civil Magistrate for five years. During his time on the bench\, David was the principal educator for new magistrates throughout Australia and the Pacific and made several important reported decisions on criminal\, environmental and evidence law. Prior to his appointment\, David was a litigation lawyer on the North Coast where he co-founded the law school at Southern Cross University in 1992\, subsequently teaching in a range of subjects including constitutional law\, criminal law and procedure and contracts. At the time\, it was the first non-metropolitan law school in Australia. David maintained a litigation practice throughout this time\, representing a wide range of defendants including high profile clients North East Forrest Alliance and Nimbin Hemp. During this time David graduated with a Masters in Law from SCU and was pronounced the Alumni of the Decade for the University in 2005. David has authored or co-authored four published books\, refereed journal articles on a range of legal and judicial topics\, and is a prize-winning short story writer and poet. He regularly speaks at practical law conferences in Australia and internationally on advocacy\, criminal law and courtcraft. In August 2022\, David was appointed as Dean of Law at SCU and his writing and research is now focussed on victim’s rights\, drug law reform\, aboriginal overrepresentation in the criminal justice system and environmental activism. \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/drug-driving-where-are-we-up-to/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T215802
CREATED:20250425T090933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T130656Z
UID:3047-1746277200-1746284400@nimbinmardigrass.com
SUMMARY:HempStone hands on workshop
DESCRIPTION:Host: Martin Ernegg\nAbout: An activity for the whole family! Using non-toxic\, environmentally friendly products. Introducing an innovative\, sustainable modelling compound Hempstone made from hemp fibre and water and nothing else! Imagine a world where children can mould\, shape\, and create to their heart’s content\, all while respecting our planet. That’s exactly what our sustainable paper-mache offers. By using hemp fibre\, water and nothing else we’ve created a product that is not only safe but also gentle on the environment. \nBio: Martin began his work as a molecular sculptor in 1986 in Austria. His work included creating building materials from cardboard and paper and cloth. Returning to his home\, Australia\, Martin created Hempstone by grinding hemp mache into its individual molecules and then realigning the molecules so their ‘faces’ are perfectly aligned. Martin has now begun grinding raw hemp bast into Hempstone and molding artifacts of great practical use and beauty. In association with NRHGC Martin is building a workshop to make Hempstone artifacts and share his knowledge with the farmers who will take his work further.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/hempstone-hands-on-workshop/
LOCATION:Northern Rivers Hemp\, 46 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T215802
CREATED:20250412T135949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T072433Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Frameworks of Psychedelics
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Sianna-Rose “Pixie” Miller\, Psychedelically Aware (The PATCH)\nAbout: The psychedelic experience is heavily influenced by the cultural frameworks they are used in. As we enter a new era of psychedelics being more broadly used in both clinical settings and by underground facilitators\, there are many social and ethical considerations that must be addressed. Due to the prolonged stigmatisation of using psychedelics in Western societies\, we need to build a new cultural framework. There are many deep-seated issues of colonialism which include intellectual property theft\, environmental impacts\, psychedelic tourism and the use of “cultural wisdom” from Indigenous peoples. This permeates through the history of psychoactive species being patented for commercialisation in the pharmaceutical industry to the new age psychedelic facilitators and now psychedelic assisted therapy. The way in which people historically took psychoactive plants and fungi was rooted within community\, where integration was supported by those who knew us intimately. Capitalism has fuelled a lucrative legal and illegal market for psychedelics to be taken with strangers for the purpose of healing or exploration. The hype surrounding psychedelics can lead to devastating outcomes if we are not careful in how this unfolds. For many the costs of legal psychedelic assisted therapy is currently out of reach\, further driving the underground market. This also raises the important matter of the need for decriminalisation of psychedelics which can aid in creating safer environments for people to take them. As such\, how the emerging frameworks for psychedelic use take shape is a discussion we should all participate in. \nBio: Sianna-Rose “Pixie” Miller is the founder of Psychedelically Aware\, a harm minimisation group and The PATCH – The Psychedelically Aware Talking Circle Hub. Having studied psychology and health science with a focus on neuroscience\, she has a broad understanding of how entheogens affect both the body and mind. Pixie is passionate about research and how entheogens could be used in therapeutic models. Currently\, her pursuit of harm minimisation through Psychedelically Aware and The PATCH has led to ongoing community discussions and education. The PATCH holds regular online talking circles on harm minimisation strategies within the psychedelic community. Psychedelically Aware draws upon interdisciplinary knowledge to collaborate on community-led initiatives and create of educational resources which allows the potential of entheogens to shine in safer ways.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/cultural-frameworks-of-psychedelics/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T124500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T124500
DTSTAMP:20260606T215802
CREATED:20250412T131155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T131516Z
UID:2823-1746276300-1746276300@nimbinmardigrass.com
SUMMARY:Why is cannabis legalised in so much of the United States\, but not here?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr Patrick Keyzer\nAbout: Opinion surveys demonstrate there is widespread support for decriminalisation and legalisation of adult\, recreational cannabis use in Australia. Why hasn’t this happened yet\, when most US states have taken steps in this direction? In this lecture\, Dr Keyzer will explain why key features of our constitutional\, legal and political system are really quite different to the U.S.\, and how these differences impede reform here. \nBio: Dr Pat is a lawyer and academic specialising in access to justice\, constitutional law and human rights. He advocates criminal justice reform.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/why-is-cannabis-legalised-in-so-much-of-the-united-states-but-not-here/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T215802
CREATED:20250412T095707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T104313Z
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SUMMARY:The Real Amanita Muscaria: Science\, Safety\, and Ancient Insight
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mel Smith\nAbout: Amanita muscaria is one of the most iconic yet misunderstood mushrooms. From fairy tale illustrations to exaggerated warnings\, this fungus has long been caught between folklore and fear. In this presentation\, Mel Smith brings grounded information and personal insight to a topic often clouded by misinformation and stigma. \nWith years of dedicated study and formulation development\, Mel shares what she’s learned about Amanita muscaria’s traditional uses\, pharmacology\, and its emerging relevance as a functional food—particularly in relation to behavioural patterns and overall wellbeing. She is currently leading a national observational study within the fitness industry to explore how this ancient fungus – in formulation – may contribute to\, consistency\, resilience\, and elevated wellness. While no data will be presented\, Mel will discuss the study’s aims and the growing interest in this area. \nAs interest in Amanita muscaria rises globally so does the need for accurate\, balanced information. This presentation aims to replace fear with clarity\, and caution with context. This session is for educational purposes only and does not promote the use of Amanita muscaria where it is prohibited. Its goal is to support a more informed\, responsible\, and forward-thinking conversation. \nIt’s also important to note: Amanita muscaria is legal in many countries\, including parts of Europe and the United States\, where it is increasingly being explored for its many benefits. Australia is falling behind in this conversation by continuing to frame this organism through outdated lenses. \nWhether you’re a practitioner\, educator\, or simply curious\, this is a safe and intelligent space to reframe what you thought you knew about Amanita muscaria\, or contribute to the conversation—and to explore how science and tradition can work together to bring ancient allies into modern relevance. \nBio: With many years dedicated to the study of Amanita muscaria\, Mel brings a grounded and informed approach to one of the world’s most misunderstood fungi. Her work focuses on education\, cultural context\, and responsible research into the mushroom’s historical and emerging relevance. \nDrawing from extensive personal study and formulation development\, Mel is now embarking on a national observational study within the fitness industry to explore the broader fitness/wellness behaviour and conversations around natural adaptogens and training strategies. \nKnown for bridging ancient wisdom with modern inquiry\, Mel is committed to dispelling myths\, promoting safe practices\, and creating space for informed dialogue about this powerful botanical—always within the boundaries of local law and ethical education.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/the-real-amanita-muscaria-science-safety-and-ancient-insight/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T215802
CREATED:20250421T064845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T064845Z
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SUMMARY:Paint & Bake
DESCRIPTION:It’s Paint & Sip with a Nimbin twist! \nJoin us for Paint & Bake\n— a cruisy afternoon of creativity\, colour\, and a bit of cheeky fun as part of Nimbin Mardigrass. \n$50 / $45 conc. \nFacilitated by local award-winning artist Marty de Weerd\, you’ll get everything you need to create your own masterpiece – paints\, brushes\, canvas and a bunch of inspo to get you going. \nAll you need to BYO is your “bake”\nInterpret that how you like… \nNo art experience needed – just rock up\, chill out\, and make some magic. It’s all about expression\, connection\, and painting for a purpose. \nSupport drug law reform and have a good time doing it. \nSpots are limited\, so grab your ticket now and let’s paint the revolution! \n 
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/paint-bake/
LOCATION:Mingle Park\, 62 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T215802
CREATED:20250420T060309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T021340Z
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SUMMARY:Vertical Grow Rooms
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bruce Cox\, GrowArt Solutions\nAbout: WELCOME TO THE NEXT LEVEL\nGrowArt Solutions Vertical Grow Rooms.\n‘Solutions for the Revolution’\n“The Dark is Light\, The Light Is Dark” \n\nVertical setups and their advantages.\nHVAC solutions for fully sealed grow rooms\nWater based Heating/Cooling systems for indoor grows\, BioTherm\, Opticlimate\nRetrofitting with LED Lighting\, needs for the new grow room.\n\nBio: Bruce Cox\nCEO/Founder GrowArt Solutions PtyLtd\nPipp Horticulture LLC Regional Cannabis Consultant\nWhistler Technologies Solventless Extraction Tech Regional Advisor & Distributor\nAustralia’s First Licensed TICS Career 2015 \nBruce Cox has been in the Canna industry for over 40 years working in Amsterdam\, London\, Australia with some of the Largest Legal Medical Cannabis producers and supplier to the hydroponics Retail industry for over 15 years. Bruce has been a long term activist for Cannabis Law Reform being involved with the Hemp Embassy for many years. Bruce traveled to Nimbin to give Extraction classes for free to the MC community on many occasions helping normal people to make there own MC products. Bruce is a leading advisor to the Australian Extraction Industry suppling Solventless Extraction equipment and advanced techniques. Bruce was the first supplier of ICE O Lator Bags (Bubble Bags) in Australia and the first commercial supplier of Butane extraction closed loop equipment as a distributor for Best Value Vacs. GAS is a Indica Sponsor of the 2025 Nimbin Madigrass. \nGrowArt Solutions: GAS is the Australian distributer for: Pipp Horticulture. Dimlux Lighting. Opticlimate Revomax 2. AltAqua HVAC. Agnetix Lighting. FOSHE Lighting. Luxgrow Lighting. GAS Lines Products. Whistler Technologies. Towers High Rise Rosin Press. GroBud Environmental Sensors. Pulse Sensors. Redbud SaaS Management Software. King Solomon Nutrients LLC. Dutch Underground Nutrients. BioWish Nutients LLC. Bio10 IPM. And many more! \nLink to Pipp Horticulture brochure.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/growart-solutions-vertical-grow-rooms/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T215802
CREATED:20250412T135401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T061740Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Between the Worlds- San Pedro as Teacher & Guide to Surfing the Apocalypse
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Margaret Cross\, Plant Medicine Teacher/Healer\nAbout: The last 2 decades has seen a massive growth and curiosity into the Mystery of plant Medicines here in the disconnected West. The failure of western medicine to address the whole human being and the intricate interplay between physical\, mental and spiritual aliments has forced the more exploratory of the human clan to search outside the medical matrix for answers to their questions. Since the 60s people have been traipsing off into jungles\, deserts and mountains around the world following a deep internal knowledge that a whole unseen world existed beyond the walls of the familiar and that this unseen world held the answers they were seeking. \nI am one of those number. Like them\, some mysterious thing called me up from a restless slumber and promised me something more. Something that would heal me and help me transcend the invisible walls and programs that I was only starting to become aware of. Walls and programs that kept me on my hamster wheeling running the same path\, receiving the same outcomes for my actions. Blind to my true nature. Always in pain.\nSo\, driven by this pressure to look beyond the mundane\, I walked a path less trod. I took paths that just seemed to appear to me and in doing so I found my purpose\, my teacher and my Love. \nThis is deeply personal story of my 20-year relationship with San Pedro Cactus or Grandfather. In sharing this story\, I will give you a profound and compelling Insite into the multidimensional nature of his teaching and the wide-ranging benefits that come from having a loving balanced relationship with a Master plant teacher who has no human foibles to speak of. \nThis is particularly true right now because Grandfather has prepared me over the years for the reality of living in the Apocalypse season and what this means for humanity? Nobody actually wants to talk about the end of the bloody age\, especially if it’s happening at an inconvenient time…like when you are alive on planet earth!!! \nMost people are oblivious to the large cycles of time that rule their world and are\, as a consequence\, blind to the great shifts and turnings of the Ages. These are momentous\, challenging times and only the prepared are ready for the speeding up of time\, the dissolution of the world operating system and the huge earth changes that are accompanying the rebirth of Gaia and her children. As an awakened member of this shift into the 6th world I have been entrusted by the creator to support humanity during its time of transition and I Look forward to sharing the wisdom that has been given to me by my beloved Cactus Guru so that you to may surf the apocalypse with ease and grace. \nBio: Margaret is considered a trusted & grounded guide to exploring and working with plant medicines. Born is 1963 in a quite QLD cane town. Blessed with plenty of fresh air sunshine and clean\, healthy\, food she read early and developed a love of books and learning. First in the family to go to university\, she completed a Bachelor of Secondary Education\, Grad Diploma in Gender Studies and a Master’s in Criminology before dropping out of her PhD after a massive spiritual wakening that accompanied the implosion of her marriage and total 360 of her academic career.\nHer quest for self-realisation & the expansion of consciousness lead to her quitting her training as a Criminologist and embarking on an exploration of South American Shamanism and Curanderismo. She is a trained teacher\, criminologist and medicine woman who has assisted hundreds of humans to explore their gifts and limitations with the aid of master teacher plants like San Pedro\, Ayahuasca\, and Mushrooms. After 15 years of holding weekend retreats she took time off to live in Thailand during the height of con-vid. She is currently writing courses of study and exploration for home schooled kids and their parents that has been powerfully influenced by the time she has spent immersed in alternative healing and teaching models that are based on wisdom teaching and traditions of the world. As a grandmother and wisdom keeper she has a deep sense of duty to future generations and wants to see the New Earth in all its glory one day.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/walking-between-the-worlds-san-pedro-as-teacher-guide-to-surfing-the-apocalypse/
LOCATION:Hall Garden Tent\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T215802
CREATED:20250223T075005Z
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SUMMARY:Hemp Olympix
DESCRIPTION:Sometime in the mid 90s\, Chibo\, Bob and Michael walked into the Hemp Bar and decided that Mardigrass needed events which would entertain as well as educate\, and the Hemp Olympix were born!! \n11:30 am : Hemp Olympix registration\nRegister at Sativa Stadium for the Hemp Olympix! $2 Entry into all HEMP Olympix Events. \n \n12 pm : Tug O’ Drug Peace\nLegal Weed versus Bush Buds with the Big Hemp Rope! \nSadly the police have declined our invitation to compete in this famous event. Well\, it IS a bit embarrassing to keep losing to the stoners! Maybe they’ll change their mind\, but if not\, we’ll have a battle between those use legal weed and those who smoke bush buds. The tug is followed by . . . \n \n12.30 pm : Hemp Olympix Bong Throw & Yell and then the Growers Ironperson Events\nHosted by S Sorrensen and Alan Glover \nBong Throw & Yell: Entrants throw a bong full of stinking water as far as possible whilst yelling “Free the Weed!” or a similar sentiment. \n Watch the Bong Throw & Yell video\n  \nOver 50s Bong Throw & Yell: The older I get\, the better I was. \nGrowers Ironperson: Involves lugging a sack of fertiliser and buckets of water around the simulated growing area obstacle course with a tick and leech infested lantana tunnel. The men’s event is a 40kg sack while the women contend with an 18kg sack. The top 5 crawl into the final on Sunday. \nThe Dealer’s Nightmare – a new event since 2024: We’ve recently heard from the International HEMP Olympix Committee (IHOC) official S Sorrensen that a major change to the HEMP Olympix program has come down from IHOC HQ in Brussels. It seems several of last year’s Nimbin Iron Grower Person Event contestants had taken an inordinately long time to recover and one\, a medallist\, has still not recovered. IHOC official Alan Glover (yes\, there are two IHOC officials in Australia) said\, “While we are still battling the consequences of the drug war with illegal unregulated chemical drugs on the street\, the committee has decided this event must be suspended until the war is over and respect for drug use returns.” After due consideration by the IHOC\, plans are afoot for a replacement gold-medal event reflecting the change from outdoor to indoor growing\, another drug war impact. The Dealer’s Nightmare will be a team event testing quick and accurate reactions to police raids . . . check back for more details. \nIn exciting news\, the IHOC is also considering including Correct Weight as an official HEMP Olympix event this year after its growing popularity in the Fringe Olympix. Contestants aim to to fill a baggie with exactly 28.3 grams. Correct weight keeps the bag. Followed by the . . . \n \n2.30 pm : Fringe Hemp Olympix \nHosted by the Laugh Mob and Baldenstoned \nThis begins with the Beard and Dread Stash. How much can you hide in your hair anywhere? Followed by Correct Weight where contestants attempt to fill a baggie with as close to an ounce as possible\, 28.349 grams.  Seed Sorting\, and the crutch and wheelchair obstacle course where contestants will attempt to score a Licence To Care*. \n* Extremely rare and almost impossible to get in Australia! \n \n5 pm : HEMP Olympix Joint Rolling [in the Town Hall!]\nHosted by S.Sorensen and Alan Glover \nMust burn from one end to another! The 4 Categories: \nSpeed Roll – Roll a standard 3-paper joint as fast as you can. Joints must include a cardboard filter or will be judged incomplete. \nArtistic Roll – Roll the most beautiful joint within 10 minutes with as many papers as you like. \nRoll in the Dark – Athletes are blindfolded. \nAdverse Conditions Roll – Dependent on weather conditions on the day and the judges’ creativity. \n\nHEMP OLYMPIX – Sport with meaning                                      \nS Sorrensen \nIt’s difficult to determine exactly when the Hemp Olympix began. We know\, of course\, the modern Hemp Olympix began in 1896 in Athens\, attended by 84 athletes\, 600 spectators and 2115 police. \nWe also know that the modern Hemp Olympix was the relighting of the original classical Hemp Olympix played at the base of Mount Olympus more than 2500 years ago\, when the Greeks chucked bongs in the nude\, joints were rolled with papyrus and the results recorded on vellum. \nCannabis has always been a key element in the evolution of humanity from tree-dwelling primate to upstanding human. \nSome evolutionary biologists speculate that the development of an opposable thumb in Homo habilis 2.3 million years ago was due to joint rolling. \nEvolutionary theorist Professor Niger Umber theorises that it was in order to harvest the top heads of Cannabis sativa that caused the early human to stand upright. \nCannabis has been essential part of the human story. And so too has sport. Hence the Hemp Olympix. \nIn 776 BC\, the first official Hemp Olympix was held at Olympia\, in Greece. Featuring the three traditional sporting disciplines – Bong Throw & Yell\, Iron Growerperson Event and Joint Roll – these games were held every four years in honour of Zeus\, the God of Competition\, and Cannabi\, the Goddess of Pot. The athletes\, from all over the known world\, performed naked\, and the winners were given a wreath of Cannabis leaves as a prize to be enjoyed later. \nThe first modern Hemp Olympix was held in Athens\, Greece\, in 1896. \nThe International Hemp Olympix Committee (IHOC)\, formed in 1894\, determined that the modern Hemp Olympix would be an event open to all nationalities and genders to celebrate sport\, Cannabis and the human body. \nThe 1896 Athens Hemp Olympix was a huge success. \nAfter that first Hemp Olympix\, the Games flourished\, being held every four years\, as was the ancient custom. But the IHOC decided in 1904 that the Hemp Olympix would be held in different towns and cities around the world. \nThe Hemp Olympix now attracts teams from around the world\, from Portugal (where Cannabis is legal and the Portugese Hemp Olympix team is funded with money saved from dropping the War on Drugs) to Russia (where war and government are funded by the War on Drugs). \nIn May\, 1993\, the Hemp Olympix was held for the first time in Australia\, in a village called Nimbin\, as a sporting resistance to a tyrannical suppression of the burning bush funded by climate change denial and alcoholic dementia. \nSince then\, 135 countries have hosted the Hemp Olympix. \nNimbin has vowed to host a MardiGrass Hemp Olympix every year until the ridiculous laws of Cannabis prohibition are repealed. \nIn 2003\, two Australian blokes became international Hemp Olympix Officials\, having undergone their Integrity Assessment\, having passed their Knowledge of the Rules and Etiquette for the Games of the Hemp Olympix Examination\, and having received a very positive result in their Drug Test. \nAlan Glover and S Sorrensen now spend their time travelling to Hemp Olympix around the world\, making sure the rules and ethics of the games are adhered to. \nThey officiate at the annual Hemp Olympix at the Nimbin MardiGrass where athletes from around the globe compete for prizes\, glory and the sheer fun of it. \nYou too can celebrate all that is good in humanity\, make fun of all that is ridiculous (like the marijuana laws)\, and have stories to tell the kids\, by being a athlete in the Hemp Olympix. (Just sign up on the day at the Hemp Olympix Sign Up Table.) \nOr you can be a spectator and thrill to a 40-metre Bong Throw & Yell\, have your breath taken away at the speed and grace of a sub-20-second Joint Roll or shake your head at the strength and determination of an Irongrower Person. \nYou can also delve more deeply into the history\, the characters\, and the rules of the Hemp Olympix by purchasing ‘A Spectator’s Guide to the Hemp Olympix’ from the Nimbin Hemp Embassy. \nThrow bong\, live long.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/hemp-olympix/
LOCATION:Sativa Stadium\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Comedy
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SUMMARY:The science and justice of Australia's roadside drug testing programs
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr Michael White\nAbout: In my presentation\, I briefly describe the history and conduct of Australia’s roadside drug testing (RDT) programs. I then explore the impairing effects of cannabis\, and the crash risks from its recent use. I provide evidence that most of the convicted drivers who test positive to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are not impaired; and I ask how it is possible that such a high level of ‘false positive’ convictions can be justified. \nI consider the use of medicinal cannabis (MC) as a special case. According to the TGA: “patients should be advised that they are not able to drive while treated with MC”. I provide evidence that the risks from appropriate use of MC are vanishingly small (much less than for opioids or benzodiazepines). I argue that the drug-driving laws should be harmonized (with those for other psychoactive medicinal drugs) by abandoning the offence of THC-positive driving for legally prescribed users of MC. \nBio:  I am a behavioural scientist with an interest in the translation of research findings into policy\, where political and economic pressures can easily distort the truth. I am currently interested in the role of cannabis in road crashes. I was previously involved in vision research\, and especially in an effect that is now called ‘White’s illusion’. I am also interested in the philosophy of science\, the philosophy of mind and moral philosophy. \nAbout 30 years ago\, as the Road-Safety Research Coordinator for the South Australian (SA) Department of Transport\, I was involved in an SA-based epidemiological study which found that the recent use of cannabis did not increase the risk of crashing. From 1998 to 2000\, I represented the SA Government on the national Austroads Drug Driving Working Group\, which advised against the introduction of drug-presence (‘per se’) driving offences. Around that time\, I was the Chair of the organizing committees for two of the early Australasian Road Safety Research Conferences. \nI am an author of six peer-reviewed journal articles on drug-driving\, and the lead author of the three most recent\, all of which are systematic reviews of the literature on different aspects of the road-safety risks from the acute use of cannabis. Over the last few years\, I have managed a briefing service for road-safety researchers and policymakers\, through which I provide regular commentaries on recently published papers on drug-driving. These briefings are now available as a compendium. \nI am a member of the Australasian College of Road Safety\, and of a College working group that is developing a Policy Position Statement (PPS) on Cannabis and Driving. In a similar vein\, I have recently drafted my own PPS on exemptions from cannabis-presence driving offences for medicinal users of cannabis\, which is a exemplar document that may be used by any agency as a starting point for their own PPS. I have provided expert witness testimony on the risks of THC-positive driving to parliamentary committees in New South Wales and South Australia. \nDavid Nutt is a world authority on the benefits and harms from the use of psychoactive drugs. He holds the Chair in Neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London\, and edits the journal Drug Science\, Policy and Law. He has introduced me to a colleague of his as a “world expert on the effects of cannabis on driving”. And in a recent message\, he thanked me for my “tremendous work that has underpinned so much of our teaching and policy work”. \nMy evidence-based opinion is that roadside drug testing (RDT) for THC is unjust\, as the majority of THC-positive drivers are not impaired. Given that medicinal use is even safer than recreational use\, my opinion is that RDT for medicinal cannabis is grossly unjust.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/the-science-and-justice-of-australias-roadside-drug-testing-programs/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T215802
CREATED:20250403T063946Z
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SUMMARY:Mardigrass Oz Hip Hop Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to spark up MardiGrass with a high-energy hip-hop kickoff presented by 420 Superstore\, Moodstate\, and Sorry I’m High! It all goes down at the Nimbin Skatepark on Saturday\, May 3 at 11:30 AM – and this lineup is pure fire.\n\nShadow – Perth’s own (and the mastermind behind Sorry I’m High) – unleashes an aggressive UK-inspired grime flow honed over 100+ shows supporting hip-hop heavyweights (he even rocked a sold-out Hilltop Hoods tour). MentalAz reps Melbourne with raw\, no-nonsense lyricism and serious cred; his latest project features Aussie hip-hop icons like Brad Strut and Ciecmate\, so you know he’s coming correct. From the Tweed\, ECB Fam brings the gritty lyricism of Northern NSW’s underground\, hitting you with real talk and boom-bap energy. Brisbane is double-booked to bring the ruckus: Mesc\, one of Brissy’s rising stars\, packs a magnetic stage presence and thought-provoking rhymes that get the crowd open\, while Coneheadz (the wild duo of Bluntfield & East Coast Alien) drop weed-infused party anthems with gritty storytelling and a comical punk energy. \n\nMardigrass Oz Hip Hop Showcase\, Saturday @ SkateparkShadowSorry I’m HighShadow – Perth’s own (and the mastermind behind Sorry I’m High) – unleashes an aggressive UK-inspired grime flow honed over 100+ shows supporting hip-hop heavyweights (he even rocked a sold-out Hilltop Hoods tour).MentalAzMentalAz reps Melbourne with raw\, no-nonsense lyricism and serious cred; his latest project features Aussie hip-hop icons like Brad Strut and Ciecmate\, so you know he’s coming correct.ECB FamilyFrom the Tweed\, ECB Fam brings the gritty lyricism of Northern NSW’s underground\, hitting you with real talk and boom-bap energy. MescMesc\, one of Brissy’s rising stars\, packs a magnetic stage presence and thought-provoking rhymes that get the crowd openBluntfieldPerth born and bred emcee BLUNTFIELD has been gaining a loyal following both on the live circuit & online; with videos such as the award-nominated “The Dark Crystal” (which tackles the meth addiction epidemic) ‘IDIOCRACY’ and cannabis prohibition ‘Just Say Know’. Fusing influences of hip-hop\, stand-up comedy and social commentary over crisp production\, Bluntfield is apart of independent label Mad Fap Entertainment as well Brisbane based group ConeHeadZ!East Coast AlienEast Coast Alien is a Hip Hop artist from south East Queensland with a background in the punk and rock music scene throughout the past 10 years. Signing to Bewilderbeats records in 2020\, ECA has performed national Tours with bands like Butterfingers and also supported international Acts such as Mac Lethal and Swifty Mcvay With his trio group Coneheadz. Releasing an upcoming LP ECA is going into 2025 at full speed.ConeHeadZAustralian oddities ConeHeadZ have been making waves across the underground with their genre mashed sets featuring emcees Bluntfield\, East Coast Alien and Zombie Prepper fused by DJs Biggie Talls and CJDDJ\, most recently completing their debut US tour “ConeHeadZ Do America” in October with performances in California\, Florida and Nevada. Together as ConeHeadZ they’ve supported artists nationwide including Brad Strut\, Butterfingers\, Downsyde\, Eso and DJ Izm (Bliss n Eso) KidCrusher\, Lazy Grey\, Mac Lethal\, Swifty McVay (D12) and Wilfred the Dog. Look for their debut album slated for release later this year!
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/mardigrass-oz-hip-hop-showcase/
LOCATION:Skate Park\, 9 Sibley Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T113000
DTSTAMP:20260606T215802
CREATED:20250412T082017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T105347Z
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SUMMARY:The Fundamentals of Psychedelics
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Wojtek Bereza\, Prescribing Pharmacist\nAbout: The lecture is an introduction for people new to the psychedelic space. It goes over: \nA review of the new Australian Government approval of MDMA and psilocybin as medicines coming into effect 1 July 2023. \nA comparison of key psychedelic compounds including ecstasy\, magic mushrooms\, DMT\, LSD and ketamine covering effect\, duration of action\, and safety. \nA review of the most up-to-date scientific data on their efficacy and use in depression\, anxiety and PTSD. \nA brief history of where the medicines originated from in nature including common cacti and mushroom species. \nHow psychedelics might be used to improve people’s nature connectedness and help more people address the environmental crisis. \nThere is also the opportunity for attendees to experience a temporary\, non-drug-induced hallucinogenic state using stroboscopics. \nBio: I am a transparent\, GPhC-licensed\, prescribing pharmacist specialising in neuropsychopharmacology. My current focus is working with patients in the legal psychedelic and cannabis space.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/the-fundamentals-of-psychedelics/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T113000
DTSTAMP:20260606T215802
CREATED:20250223T064146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T083108Z
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SUMMARY:Stoned World Chess Championship
DESCRIPTION:11.30 am :  Stoned Chess Championship Registration\n\nRegister at Sativa Stadium for the MardiGrass World Stoned Chess Championship (MWSCC). \n12 pm : Stoned World Chess Championship\nCompetition opens at 12 pm and winner decided by sunset. Drug testing will be compulsory\, but not after every move.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/stoned-chess/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Celebrate
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T111500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T111500
DTSTAMP:20260606T215802
CREATED:20250412T122220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T123114Z
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SUMMARY:Cannabis as a Psychedelic - the respectful use of this plant medicine for deep therapeutic enquiry
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Paul Benhaim\, Chief Cannabis Officer of Cannabis Psychedelics\nAbout: Cannabis is a true psychedelic. Despite consuming cannabis for 3 decades\, and working with this plant professionally for much of this time – it was only in the last few years that I realised how powerful cannabis can be when used intentionally for wellness\, healing and trauma resolution. This ‘technology’ can be blended with other technologies such as the use of frequency\, terpenes and psychology to provide a profound experience which some say is as powerful as DMT or Ayahuasca. Cannabis is safe and far more cost effective than MDMA or Psilocybin treatment in Australia and is available legally today in the Northern Rivers and throughout Australia. Learn more about what this therapy is and how it can help support your life and those of your loved ones. \nBio: Paul Benhaim has been working in the cannabis and hemp space for more than 2 decades. Founder of Hemp Foods Australia\, Elixinol and currently Chairman of The Hemp Plastic Company – Paul founded the modality of Cannabis Psychedelics in Australia. He has successfully trained up facilitators nationally with his friends -Doctors\, Psychologists\, Psychiatrists\, Historians and Cannabis experts globally. Based in the Northern Rivers\, Paul travels the world constantly and now works for the US Government to help support the growth of hemp globally.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/cannabis-as-a-psychedelic-the-respectful-use-of-this-plant-medicine-for-deep-therapeutic-enquiry/
LOCATION:Nimbin Town Hall\, 45 Cullen Street\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T215802
CREATED:20250421T083132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T083434Z
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SUMMARY:Cannabis in Japan and Hippie Culture in Australia
DESCRIPTION:  \nSpeaker: Aozora \nAbout: Bilingual presentation on Cannabis in Japan [in English] and Hippie Culture & Cannabis in Australia [in Japanese]. \nIn English\, I will briefly explain the current situation of cannabis in Japan. Then\, in Japanese\, I will cover: \n\nAustralia and Nimbin Indigenous Peoples Culture\nHippie Culture\nCounter Culture\nPermaculture\nCannabis Culture in Australia: how it is handled legally at present\, and what the future holds.\n\nI hope that this will serve as a reference for people in Japan on how they will handle cannabis in the future.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/cannabis-in-japan-and-hippie-culture-in-australia/
LOCATION:Sativa Stadium\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250503T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T215802
CREATED:20250412T075539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T075539Z
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SUMMARY:Hippies are healers
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Rohan Dawson\, Medical Cannabis Advocate\nAbout: A personal story about a first responders cannabis journey post medical retirement due to PTSD. \nBio: Former first responder whom sought relief in medical marijuana. I discovered the potency of the product was unsuitable for my needs. I sought education and support through the Hemp Embassy whom warmly welcomed me. The Embassy provided a wealth of information that aided my health journey. I believe the hippies are better placed to assist people in their cannabis journey as opposed to profit driven companies.
URL:https://nimbinmardigrass.com/2025/event/hippies-are-healers/
LOCATION:Indica Arena\, Plantem Park\, Nimbin\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:~2025,~Saturday,Educate,Hemposium
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