What happens at Ignite?

We are creating a container for men and non-binary folks to explore connection, deep sharing, and authentic vulnerability. We bring in skilled facilitators from all over the world (and locally!) to guide us on unique journeys through body, heart, mind and spirit.

The atmosphere is dynamic and full of possibility. There will be roughly 110 people at the event, so it is a great chance to meet like-minded folks of all ages, races, backgrounds and body types. This is a golden opportunity to learn about yourself and how to connect with others in a sober container.

​Do I need to be there the whole time?

You can come and go as you please throughout the day.

What should I bring to the festival?

You’ll want to bring:

• A pair of loose/stretchy clothes for movement

• Any clothes that make you feel expressive, sexy and fun

• A water bottle

• A yoga mat for yoga classes, or for cushioning to sit on

• A towel & single sheet (for some workshops)

• Optional: a journal to write in

What if I’m in a workshop and asked to do something I don’t want to do?

Self-care and consent are two of our core community guidelines. This means that you are never required to do anything that doesn’t work for your body, heart or mind. All of the facilitation is a suggestion: only you know what is appropriate for you in that moment. This means that at any point during a workshop, you can change the instructions in a way that honour your needs, choose to simply observe, or leave the workshop altogether.

What forms of payment do you accept?

TBD

Are tickets refundable?

TBD

What does “self-identified man” mean?

Masculinity and femininity are energies in the universe that some people choose to identify with. Even those who identify as “man” or “woman” are a complex interweaving of both of these energies. This weekend is for diverse people including those who identify as “men”, and those who are exploring their “masculinity”, as well as those who are operating outside of categorical gender constructions. As such, cis and trans men are both warmly welcome, as well as folks who identify as non-binary or gender fluid. The beauty of our time together is being in a flexible masculine-ish container and exploring relating through that lens. There will be no policing to make sure you are “man” enough.

Is this event just for gay men?

No. Men and non-binary folks of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome at this event. While some of the workshops involve sexual energy, many do not. Consider this event a way to learn to relate in several different ways: physically, verbally, emotionally, psychologically, sensually, and perhaps sexually.

I can’t afford it! Are scholarships available?

Yes, a limited number of custom reduced-price tickets are available. We hope that scholarships will especially make this event more accessible to people who are underemployed, disabled, students/young, trans, and people of colour. You can also volunteer! Please see this page for the form to submit your request.

How can I help others attend?

Consider buying an extra ticket and passing it onto someone you know!

You can also make a donation and it will be earmarked for someone who needs a scholarship. To do so please email info@ignite-fest.com. Thank you!

Is parking available?

There is limited unrestricted parking in the surrounding streets, as well as parkades located nearby to the south-west on 7th and 8th Avenues at Cambie Street. However, we encourage people to use transit if possible. Broadway - City Hall and Olympic Village stations are a short walk away, as are buses #9, 17, 84 & 99.