PRISM is a charitable project fundraising for local charities through hosting sober music and wellbeing events for the community in Cambridge

Orwell House, Cowley Rd, Cambridge CB4 0PP

Grassroots music and wellbeing

Mission statement

Our mission is to create a wellbeing venue for sober events in order to fund raise for local charities by hosting music/dance/wellbeing events to facilitate expression, embodiment and connection in the local community. We will host events that are sober, accessible, creative and authentic for the conscious and wider community in order to co-create a more harmonious way of living and bring light into the world through music, movement, creativity and love all whilst raising funds for good causes.

Objectives

  • Develop a wellbeing venue to host conscious well being events for the local community

  • Develop, support and promote conscious, sober music and dance events

  • Host live music events to raise money for charities

  • Develop the local music scene by building a DJ/producer collective

  • Host creative sessions for musicians to skill share, jam, dance and create together

  • Offer free and low cost wellbeing events for the local community

  • Support local wellbeing practitioners by convening their practices in one place to mutually support each other and grow our collective audiences to catalyse wellbeing locally

  • Support local wellbeing practitioners by hosting low barrier to entry events with a profit share model

What are conscious events?

Conscious events are sober events with a theme of wellbeing. The purpose of the project will be to support, grow and host conscious events for the local conscious community. This approach is a reaction to the unconscious consumption of drugs and alcohol in the event space which creates an unsafe and hostile environment, especially for women, young people and vulnerable groups. A conscious space allows access to the events in a safe and sober environment. There will be a wide range of wellbeing events catering to local interest.

Are you a performer or wellbeing practitioner?

Get in touch! We offer an end to end event service or a hands off room booking to suit your needs. We also offer several models to support small artists/practitioners:

  • Low cost venue hire

  • Profit share model

The Black room

The black room is the music room hosting the Medicine Music System. Here we host music, dance, jams and performances including:

  • Ecststaitc Dance

  • All kinds of DJs:

    • Drum and Bass

    • Psytrance

    • Techno

    • Hard Dance

    • Afrohouse

  • Bands

  • Standup comedy

  • Open mic nights

  • Folk music

  • Experimental music

  • Drum circle

The White room

The white room is our multi-use wellbeing space. Here we host all manner of wellbeing events such as:

  • Yoga

  • Reiki

  • Sound healing

  • Men’s and Woman’s circles

  • Drum circle

  • Educational workshops

  • Community cauldron

  • Breathwork and song

  • Poetry recitals

  • Art display and sales

  • Toning and chanting workshops

Charity partnership

Thanks to the generous support from Realife we have managed to secure the venue until early 2026.

All profits go to local charities.

FAQs

Why are your events sober?

We run sober events as a reaction to the unconscious consumption of drugs and alcohol in the event space which creates an unsafe and hostile environment, especially for women, young people and vulnerable groups. A conscious space allows access to live events in a safe and sober environment.

What is Ecstatic Dance?

See our page on this here.

Are there any refreshments?

We offer a wide selection of healthy snacks and drinks to keep you hydrated and snacked up during our events. We have a blend of Vegan food and drinks for the conscious consumer. Typiclaly we have:

  • Tea - herbal and grey + Yogi teas

  • Coffee

  • Smoothies

  • Cacao (previous booking needed)

  • Sacred crystal elixirs

How can I perform at PRISM?

Get in touch and speak to Rob or Nicky about your event. We offer different levels of support from simple room hire through to managed events including AV support, ticket sales and marketing support.

Can I display my art at PRISM?

Absolutely! We usually rotate our resident artist with every new moon and host two at a time. We can also sell your art on your behalf for a small commission. Get in touch to display your works.

Can I help out?

Yes please! We run primarily using our volunteer network and without your help we can’t run events. Do get in touch to see how we can make the most of your skills!

How much is the venue hire?

It all depends on what you are doing! We have a standard fee for room hire or we can offer a profit share for smaller/newer offering to share the risk of a new event. We know getting new events off the ground can be tricky and we can work with you to ensure your event goes well and we both share in the success.

How do I get there?

PRISM is located just off the A10/14 crossing at Orwell House. The venue is a short walk from Cambridge North Station and there are regular buses just outside as well as cycle lanes into town.

Is there free parking?

Yes! We have lots of free car parking onsite.

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