Grief Rave
15th February 2pm-4pm
Want to shake up your day? Join our GRIEF RAVE on the Sabrina 5 barge at National Waterways Museum Gloucester, for a collective and free space to dance.
On Sabrina 5
at National Waterways Museum Gloucester,
Gloucester Docks
​The idea is to come together to play songs that connect us to people we have loved and lost, songs for political grief, music for any kind of loss or change. We're bringing people together through movement, reimagining folk traditions and rituals, and using movement to process emotions.
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Annie Frost Nicholson and The Loss Project have co-curated Grief Raves as part of the Fandangoe Skip installations in London and NYC. They have been working with our GAS Young Creatives to bring this unique experience to us.
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And now it's coming to Gloucester!
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All ages, everyone welcome. You can request a tune, and if you want to share then you can tell us what it means to you.
Join us between 2pm and 4pm, turn up and stay as long as you like.
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Supported by Canal and River Trust and Arts Council England.
Quick questions?
Who's welcome?
EVERYONE!
Do I need to book?
No! The Eventbrite booking is now closed and anyone can turn up on the day.
Can I request a tune?
We'd love for you to request a tune, and you can tell us what the tune means to you (if you want to). We can even read a message out for you if you'd like!
When should I rock up?
Join us between 2pm and 4pm, turn up and stay as long as you like.
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Is it like a big techno rave-up?
No, it's not like a 'normal' rave - there'll be a mixture of music, chosen by anyone who comes.
Access & Parking
Find us at the main entrance to Gloucester Waterways Museum - look for the colourful banner - and we will guide you to the gate.
Sabrina 5 is 90ft long, one of the largest boats in the collection, and is fully wheelchair accessible. You can find information about the venue on the Canal and River Trust website here.
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You can find the Access information for Gloucester Waterways Museum on the Canal and River Trust website here.
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You can find the nearest parking at (click for Google map link):
Southgate Moorings, Southgate St, The Docks, Gloucester GL1 2DB
Watch Hannah and Soozy chinwag about Grief Rave
We also recorded a 5 minute chat with our Young Creatives at a Matson Makers session.
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You can listen to it here:
Gloucester Folk Trail 2025
14th – 16th February 2025
The Gloucester Folk Trail is an annual celebration of traditional folk music, dance, and arts, set to take place from February 14th to 16th, 2025, in Gloucester.
Since its inception in 2018, the event has brought together folk musicians, artists, and poets from across the county and country, performing in various venues throughout the city. Attendees can look forward to live music, Morris dancing, workshops, and craft activities, all paying homage to traditional forms of folk entertainment.
Find out more.
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GRIEF RAVE is part of the Folk Trail 2025 - reimagining grief with folk.
More about Grief Rave
Read ‘People want to shake it out’ on The Guardian website
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Read 'Why I created a disco for grieving people' on i-news
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Illustrations and prints by Kazz Hollick for GAS Projects 2025
