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18 July 2026
Chelmsford, Essex
What is DOSE Fest?
A festival for finding your joy
DOSE Fest brings together wellness, creativity, movement, music, connection, and community, all in one place.
Expect a mix of experiences such as:
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Movement and feel-good sessions
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Workshops and talks
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Creative activities
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Community connection and support
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Products, services, and stalls
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Space to reset, recharge, and leave feeling lighter

The DOSE Method
And why it works!
DOSE Fest is built around four hormones and neurotransmitters that play a key role in how we feel day to day.
They are not magic fixes, and wellbeing is never one-size-fits-all. But these four are a brilliant foundation because they connect directly to motivation, connection, mood, and stress relief.
The best part is that your body already knows how to make them. The festival is designed to help you activate them through experiences that are enjoyable, social, and easy to engage with.
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Dopamine
Dopamine is often described as the motivation and reward chemical. It is linked to drive, focus, progress, and that feeling of “yes, I did it”.
It is released when we:
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achieve something
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learn something new
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complete a goal
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experience something exciting or rewarding such as music.
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Oxytocin
Oxytocin is known as the bonding and connection hormone. It is linked to trust, safety, belonging, and feeling supported.
It is released through:
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positive social connection
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kindness and shared experiences
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laughter and warmth
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touch and closeness (even small moments of safe connection)
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Serotonin
Serotonin supports mood balance, emotional steadiness, and overall wellbeing. It is closely linked to calm confidence, regulation, and feeling more grounded.
Serotonin is linked to:
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time outdoors and daylight
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movement and routine
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feeling connected to purpose
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practices that support stability and balance
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Endorphins
Endorphins are the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. They help reduce stress and discomfort and are often released through movement and physical activity.
Endorphins are linked to:
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stress relief
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energy and resilience
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releasing tension
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boosting mood naturally
Get Involved
DOSE Fest is built with community, not just for it. There are two ways to get involved, depending on whether you want to take part as a business or attend as a guest.
Want to be part of DOSE Fest?
If you run a small business, offer a wellbeing service, create products, or have something meaningful to share, we would love to hear from you.
You can apply to be part of DOSE Fest as:
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a stallholder
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a workshop leader
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a speaker or talk facilitator
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a community organisation or wellbeing provider
Spaces will be limited and we want to curate a really strong mix of experiences for the day.
Want to come to DOSE Fest?
DOSE Fest tickets are not on sale yet, but you can join the mailing list now to be the first to know when we launch.
Subscribers will get:
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early access to ticket release
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festival updates and announcements
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first look at the programme
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opportunities to get involved in future events
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