This is Us! Neurodiversity Festival

What is the event about 

This festival event will both celebrate and educate around neurodiversity and neurodivergence giving people the the opportunity and freedom to share their stories and experiences not only with each other but with the wider population. It is a celebration of difference but also to highlight what unifies us all.  This is the time to bring people, groups and organisations together to start these important conversations and ensure people are leading their best life!

What we're doing

We are now running a CROWD FUNDER CAMPAIGN TO PUT THIS EVENT ON! WE need to raise 10k to make this event possible and we really welcome your support!

We believe our event will be the first of its kind in the Southwest and maybe the UK. We will focus on highlighting: Education, employment, accommodation, health access, sexual health, living our best lives etc. and invite partners who can give information and advice. It will be a fun family day with live music/performance, wellbeing activities, market stalls and street food.

Who's going to be there

We have a great mix of activities, street food, retails stalls, and a stage for amazing bands and performers. We are SUPER excited to have booked The CABARATS, they're bringing their own unique high energy vibes as they head off on their UK tour, we are their first tour date!! 

The amazingly talented ANDY QUICK, not long back from Glastonbury and always gigging in the South West! joined by 2 bandmates making the trio  - we're so excited to see them perform!

The fantastic Time tunnel will transport us back to the 60’s with classic tracks.

The All-Stars will be showcasing their talents on stage too, singing and dancing is a must see! "This is me" from the Greatest Showman will feature in their set list!

Lost Spiritz are a young upcoming neurodiverse band aged 11-14 years – we are very excited to announce them joining us to raise the energy on stage.

Sam Underhill is super excited to honour his idol by performing as Robbie Williams. Expect the classics!

Sumika Summers is a young singer songwriter who will performing her own original music. 

Llama Hhama will be our MC for the stage and will perform also!

An amazing line up we know will get the party started and keep it going all day into the early evening!

DEVONPORT PARK - in the sun!

Wellbeing in the park

We are so thrilled to bring wellbeing practices to the event. Our skilled practitioners will give people the opportunity to experience, for example, guided meditations, sound baths, yoga and mindfulness. A perfect opportunity to take advantage of a more chilled out vibe on the day - taking time out for you. These practices are recognised as such an important part to support our mental health so people can experience this for themselves and maybe bring this into their lives after the event! 

Why it's important

Our aim is to improve understanding, promote acceptance and further deepen our shared values.  In bringing us together, we can learn from each other and make connections for the future.

I am creating this event with a neurodiverse team of people dedicated to the event and the ethos of what it stands for. We meet regularly to share our ideas, contacts, and ensure all thoughts and views are heard and respected.

We aim to start an historical archive to capture people's stories, experiences and ensure we strive to build a better more inclusive life for everyone involved. This will enable us to measure how we do this and the impact this event and other subsequent activities influence positive change. 

TEAM PHOTO! 

Just some of the amazing people creating and bringing this event to you! Ta Da!

A little bit about the founder

My name is Jane Devlin, I created Devlin Trust CIC in 2022 to bring people together. I am a Social Worker by profession and have worked with neurodiverse clients for most of my 19 year career so I can appreciate first hand the inequalities people still face. There are barriers of how their needs can be understood and how we how best to support them to live their best life with as much independence as possible. We have a responsibility to raise awareness and this festival is an excellent way to bring everyone together to do this!