BREATHE:
THE MUSICAL WELLBEING GETAWAY
BREATHE:
THE MUSICAL WELLBEING GETAWAY
“Emotional and energised all at the same time.”
VICKY O’FARRELL
PEOPLE EXPERT
BREATHE
October 18-19, 2025
Two days on The Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Northumbria, immersed in Breathe: The Musical Wellbeing Getaway
A unique combination of music, wellbeing, mental health and time to breathe in this truly iconic location.
You are invited…
…to a deeply restorative experience on Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island—a setting like no other. Accessible only at low tide, this historic island offers sweeping beaches, rolling dunes, and unbroken views of the North Sea.
In this serene landscape, where life moves at a gentler pace, you’ll find not only an atmosphere that naturally supports physical and mental wellbeing, but the time to reconnect with music like never before.
“I highly recommend Mark as a speaker for anyone seeking to delve into the transformative power of music for holistic wellbeing. “
DEBRA PELTZ
FOUNDER – WELLBEING FORUM
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN BREATHE?
Two full days of workshops, talks and musical wellbeing sessions with some of the country’s leading practitioners.
"Why Musical Wellbeing?" (Mark Deeks)
Music is all too often thought of as simply entertainment or (worse!) background noise. Mark believes that it is the most underutilised wellbeing tool we have at our disposal, and we all already have a relationship with it. This session will set the scene for the weekend.
"From Stage to Self-Care: Breathwork for Singing and Everyday Balance" (Pippa Anderson)
In this immersive journey, you’ll explore the transformative power of breath as a gateway to well-being, empowerment, and self-compassion. Through a gentle, embodied approach rooted in self-care, we’ll work with singers’ breathwork techniques, discovering how these practices can bring balance, clarity, and resilience to everyday life.
Three Group Singing Workshops (Mark Deeks)
Whilst Mark has run choirs for more than 25 years, arranging and leading a huge range of music, the music closest to his heart is often that which you would least expect to hear in a choir setting. Expect new versions of some of the music closest to Mark’s heart, and an unusual take on the healing power of group singing.
"The Voice You’ve Been Waiting For: Unlock the Voice Within" (Pippa Anderson)
Discover the voice you’ve always wanted in a joyful, well-being-focused session designed to bring out your authentic sound. Together, we’ll explore fun vocal techniques, tips, and tricks to help you connect with your voice in new ways, uncovering hidden tones and expressions. Alongside these playful exercises, we’ll draw from ancient vocal practices like chanting to deepen your experience and tap into the grounding and healing power of sound.
"How To Relax Using Music When There’s No Such Thing As Relaxing Music” (Mark Deeks)
In this thought-provoking and fun workshop, Mark will challenge how you think about, and listen to, music in his own unique style. Come ready not only to listen to music, but also to unlock how you could be relaxing way more than you are with a little musical help.
Sound Bath Experience (Angie Garton)
Lie down and get cosy under a blanket for this Relaxation Sound Bath experience. The singing bowls and therapeutic instruments will guide you through a relaxing soundscape experience, towards inner peace and calming self-connection.
Meditation to Music (Julia Murray)
A beautiful way to allow music to deepen your sense of relaxation and encourage a peaceful mind. Julia’s session will explore gentle, mindful movement to music finishing with a guided meditation focussing on musical highlights and the spaces between the notes, where silence and stillness resides.
This will be suitable for all abilities and can be adapted to sitting or lying. Please bring a mat/pillow/blanket.
Lindisfarne Mead Tasting Session
Included with your ticket, a private tasting session at the home brewery of Lindisfarne Mead, exclusively for Breathe guests. Included will be a range of mead, wine, rum and gin options.
Saturday Evening Concert
Included with your ticket, entrance to a concert from Mark Deeks on the Saturday evening in the intimate and spinetingling surroundings of the church on the island, St Mary’s.
Lunch Provided
On both the Saturday and Sunday a delicious lunch will be provided on the island.
Optional Extra
Limited luxury holistic facial appointments available from Angela Deeks Sports & Body Massage.
Using natural products from Tropic skincare your skin will be left feeling, refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to go.
“Pippa is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about singing. We really enjoy her holistic approach and love her positive energy. We always feel so uplifted, empowered and inspired after our sessions.”
TALK LIKE TIGERS
Mark Deeks
Mark has appeared on as a guest expert for BBC’s Children in Need Big Singalong, as well as on BBC Radio 4, BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Newcastle, Times Radio, and has been featured in publications as varied as The Guardian and Metal Hammer among others.
He is an international & TedX speaker on music for mental health, improving wellbeing for you & your people with piano, heavy metal & group singing. Often at the same time 🎹🤘🏻
And yes, he has a PhD in heavy metal. Honest.
Pippa Anderson
Pippa Anderson’s career spans education, health, and the performing arts, with a special focus on vocal health. She works at Voice Study Centre supporting masters research students studying vocal pedagogy.
Through her MLitt research in music at Newcastle University, a collaboration led to a partnership with Natalie Eastwood, a clinical speech therapist at Newcastle Hospitals. Together, they launched the first voice clinic for actors and singersd with vocal injuries in North East England.
Pippa continues there in a placement as a vocal rehabilitation coach supervised by Natalie and ENT Consultant Ben Cosway.
She is currently working with a team led by Adinda van ’t Klooster at Manchester Metropolitan University’s School of Digital Arts to study the impact of virtual reality and voice interactions on creative vocal choices and how the experience can impact wellbeing.
Angie Garton
Angie uses her therapeutic instruments to guide people towards feeling more in-tune with themselves; relaxed, grounded and deeply rested. Trained by the esteemed British Academy of Sound Therapy, Angie’s transformative Sound Baths have garnered a loyal following since 2021.
Whether she’s leading sessions at private retreats, wellness events, for intimate gatherings or large groups, Angie is passionate about connecting with others and guiding them on a journey towards holistic well-being.
Julia Murray
A former dancer and teacher, Julia retrained 11 years ago and launched My Retreat, a day retreat offering unique spa therapies, life coaching and meditation.
Known for her creative approach, Julia integrates various disciplines to foster self-care and personal growth, guiding clients toward greater well-being and self-development.
Angela Deeks
Qualified in sports, hot stone, dry cupping, oncology and pregnancy massage, Angela also offers luxury holistic facial treatments, designed to leave your skin feeling rejuvenated and glowing and your mind, body and soul feeling relaxed.
Angela will have limited appointments available during the weekend of Breathe for you to book this ultimate luxurious optional extra.
“Angie’s soundbath was literally one of the most relaxing things I have ever experienced.”
St Cuthbert’s Centre, Holy Island
“Mark’s ability to captivate an audience with his knowledge and passion for music and its influence on wellbeing was truly impressive.”
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE
Ready for a weekend like no other?
Here’s everything you need to know:
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Spaces for Breathe are strictly limited to a maximum of 32 participants: once they are gone, they are gone.
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Venue: St Cuthbert’s Centre, Prior Ln, Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2RX
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The initial early bird discount will apply ONLY until November 30, 2024, or when spaces are full, whichever is SOONER.
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After this date, if any spaces remain, the cost will be £450 or 10 x monthly instalments of £50 (£500 total).
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Please note that choosing to pay in instalments is still a commitment to pay the full amount, not a subscription that can be cancelled.
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Accommodation is not included. You are welcome to choose what works best for you from the many options both on or off the island. Click here for some examples.
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BY ROAD: Proceed along the main A1 roadway to the crossroad at Beal which is approximately 8 miles South of Berwick-upon-Tweed and about 65 miles from both Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Edinburgh – halfway between.
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AIR TRAVEL: Our nearest international airports are Edinburgh and Newcastle each about 65 miles distant.
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BY RAIL: The nearest mainline station is at Berwick-upon-Tweed on the London (Kings Cross) to Edinburgh LNER line and also the cross-country links from the Midlands and Southwest. [www.thetrainline.com] A public bus service (route 477) operates from the station to the Island although the frequency varies considerably from Summer-to-Winter and according to the prevailing tide. Throughout the year, there are several taxi services that operate from the station to the island.
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The dates have been selected to give the maximum flexibility for crossing to and from the island. Tide times are shown in the image below (safe crossing times are shown in green) with more information available by clicking here.
Booking options
Pay in full or in 10 instalments – THe CHoice is Yours
If you change your mind within 14 days of paying in full or paying your first instalment, just let me know and you will get your money back – 100% guaranteed.
Please note, no refunds can be processed after that time.
Pay In Full
Early Bird Discount- Entrance to two full days of workshops and talks
- Lunch included both days
- Free entry to Lindisfarne Mead tasting session
- Free entry to Saturday evening concert
- Early bird discount: Save £100 on full price
- Save an EXTRA £50 by paying in full
- Optional extra luxury holistic facial not included
Pay In Instalments
Early Bird Discount: 10 monthly payments of £40- Entrance to two full days of workshops and talks
- Lunch included both days
- Free entry to Lindisfarne Mead tasting session
- Free entry to Saturday evening concert
- Early bird discount: Save £100 on full price
- Optional extra luxury holistic facial not included
“I have never met anyone more dedicated to bringing relaxation, peace and harmony to others than Julia.”
PREVIOUS CLIENT
Holy Island photo credits: Gavin Forster Commercial Photography
ORGANISATIONS MARK HAS WORKED WITH
