Fireside Sessions

NEW Dates of 2026

• 14th January - 18:00-20:30

These Fireside Sessions aim to offer a space for all to gather around the Salisbury Centre fire and enjoy music, songs and hamonies.

In these times of uncertainty and division, it feels more important than ever to gather, to support one another, and to keep alive the flame of solidarity, inspiration, and shared humanity. These sessions invite us to come together around the Salisbury Centre fire for evenings of devotional harmonies, soul-enriching music, poetry, and prayers—where art and spirit become medicine for our collective resilience.

• Nurture our soul, mind, and body by sitting together in circle around the fire.
• Build and strengthen community in a safe space to simply be, to receive and to sing.
• Share meaningful and inspiring music, poems, stories, and life experiences.
• Witness and be witnessed in ways that build solidarity, mutual support, and heart-connection.
• Reignite ancient traditions of gathering, while honouring cross-cultural indigenous wisdom.
• Connect to a sense of spiritual nourishment , opening ourselves to the deeper flow and magic of life.

These evenings are an offering of hope and belonging—an antidote to isolation, and a reminder that community, creativity, and spirit can nourish the path toward peace and unity, as well as insire us to take Action

These Fireside Sessions aim to offer a space for all to gather around the Salisbury Centre fire and enjoy exquisite music, songs and hamonies.

These sessions also offer an opportunity to share the power of offering Music as part of a Prayer, Ritual, Ceremony or whatever you might call it to:

• Nurture our Soul, Mind & Body through sitting in a circle around a central Fire
• Build & strengthen community in a safe space to simply BE, receive nourishing music and sing together
• Share meaningful and inspiring music, songs, poems, quotes, sacred texts, writing, life-stories, dances
• Witness and be witnessed in our sharing, to build solidarity and heart-connection (and enjoy! )
• Reignite the ancient ways of sharing a ritual space, as well as share cross-cultural indigenous wisdom
• Connect to and acknowledge the mystical side of life, THAT which is ungraspable to the mind and which can enable us to re-connect to the flow and Magic of life.

We’re honoured to welcome Joanne (Joanie Bones) as our guest musician for this fireside concert. A devoted singer and dharma practitioner, Joanne weaves Buddhist teachings into song, bringing the path to life through voice, mantra, and shared presence. Trained through the Tergar Institute under Mingyur Rinpoche and shaped by years of meditation and practice in Nepal, her offerings open a heartfelt doorway into themes such as refuge, bodhicitta, impermanence, and buddha nature—equally nourishing for seasoned practitioners and those newly curious about the dharma. Gather by the fire for an evening of deep listening, embodied prayer, and songs that speak directly to the heart.

"What a special gift Joanie possesses! She brings songs and mantras to life with her creativity and dedication"

(Photo by: Mish Aminoff)

This event is on a suggested donation sliding scale. Please decide in what category you fall and what you might be able to contribute. Tiers are:

• £12 – Concession Tier 1 (this does not cover costs, limited tickets, for those who are stuggling financially)
• £16 – Sustain - Tier 2 (help make the event sustainable and
• £20 – Generous - Tier 3 (cover all costs, facilitator time, and help subsidize those who cannot afford more)

Note: For those unable to contribute financially, please get in touch with the facilitator to claim a free OR subsidised ticket. Please email

• The event will take place OUTDOOR .
• CANCELLATION: If weather is real bad, cancellation will be communicated via email and eventbrite prior the event (the day before or on the morning of the event- Full refund will be given)

Please, it is important to let the organisers know in advance of any access requirements. Please email [email protected]

Francesco Benvenuti is a firekeeper, ceremonialist, and community weaver committed to bridging spiritual practice with grounded community action. Rooted in a background of ecological science, global activism, and indigenous-inspired ceremonial work, he has spent over a decade facilitating sacred fire circles, ceremonies, voice workshops, and land-based rituals across Europe and the Americas.

He is the founder of the Oak Ash & Thorn Hub in Roslin and the Living Fire Collective—initiatives that support the rise of resilient spiritual hubs, trained firekeepers, and a trusted network of stewards carrying the Sacred Fire into the heart of culture, honouring ancient practices and rooting in sacred reciprocity laws. His work weaves together Georgian polyphony, devotional chanting, men’s spaces, and seasonal celebration, reconnecting people to voice, nature, and purpose.

More at: www.linktr.ee/harmonicmirrors

• Concession Tier 1 – This tier is for those who are students on a low income, carers, or single parents. It is also for people who are unemployed or underemployed, navigating financial hardship, or facing systemic barriers. If you rarely spend on extras or feel stressed about meeting basic needs, this tier exists so that you can still participate. Your presence matters, and you are welcome here.

• Sustainable Tier 2 – Choose this tier if you have stable employment or a regular income, are able to meet your basic needs and some wants, and can occasionally go out or put a little money aside. At this level, you don’t often worry about making ends meet.

• Generous Tier 3 – This option is for those with a comfortable income or savings, who may own their home or have access to family wealth. You might go on holidays, eat out regularly, or shop for pleasure. Contributing at this tier helps support the wider community and those accessing the concession rate.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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