Concert · Community Ritual · Dance Journey
A participatory night between concert, ritual, and ecstatic dance — grounded, joyful, and deeply human.
The Experience
The format lives somewhere between a concert, a community ritual, and a dance journey.
Through ecstatic live music, rhythm, and spacious soundscapes, the evening unfolds as a shared experience rather than a performance. The audience is invited into movement, presence, and connection — with moments of high energy as well as deep rest.
The journey usually closes with a sound-healing savasana, inviting stillness, integration, and softness (yes, floor-cuddles included).
About Simon
Simon Glöde is a German–Danish musician, producer, and kirtan artist whose work bridges traditional mantra with contemporary production. Dividing his life between Europe and a Himalayan ashram in Rishikesh, Simon creates intimate, spacious, and immersive musical experiences rooted in presence, community, and connection.
Simon’s Concert Ceremonies blend acoustic instruments with electronic elements, sing-along sections, Kirtan, and ecstatic dance—offering audiences a deeply engaging and communal experience beyond the framework of a conventional performance. His work invites listeners into a space of openness, creativity, and shared emotional resonance.
Touring internationally, Simon appears at festivals, retreat centers, and concert venues across Europe and Asia. His performances are known for their dynamism, sincerity, and the powerful sense of togetherness they create.
Live Setup
For this tour, the project appears as a German / Australian duo, working with:
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Drums & percussion
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Acoustic instruments, Guitars & Strings
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Electronic textures & live looping
The setup is flexible and adapts well to intimate cultural spaces as well as dance-oriented rooms.
Audience / Community
Typical audiences come from all across the conscious movement communities. Include dancers, yogis, creatives, and people curious about conscious events.
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Alcohol-free
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Warm, grounded, and inclusive
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Spiritual, but not dogmatic
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Open to local community contributions
Practical
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Duration: 2.5–3.5 hours
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Capacity: flexible (intimate to mid-sized rooms)
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Sound: PA suitable for live music & bass
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Floor: dance-friendly, possibility to lie down at the end
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Alcohol-free (important)
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Optional: ceremonial cacao (shared pricing models possible)
Structure, timing, and ticketing can be adapted collaboratively.