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Step into the world of Rave & Play — a family-first festival where toddlers trade nap time for dance time, and parents get to enjoy proper music without a single nursery rhyme in sight.


In this episode of Tyne for Business, host Ashleigh King meets Holly Irving, founder of Rave & Play, to explore the story of an independent, inclusive festival built from a simple idea: that becoming a parent shouldn't mean giving up live music, dancing and a social life. 


What started as a \"brainchild\" during Holly's first pregnancy has grown into a genuinely accessible event where families can play, move and let loose together.


From mums-and-baby dance classes and the meaning behind the word \"rave,\" to learning to DJ at 40, the realities of funding independent creative work in the North East, and the loyal community of local families who keep coming back — this is a story about movement, connection, and one mum's courage to build the event she wished existed.


What You'll Hear





Chapters


00:00 Welcome to Tyne for Business

 00:28 Introducing Rave & Play

 01:06 Meeting Holly and the story behind Rave & Play

 01:38 Finding the gap: dance and movement for parents

 02:38 What \"rave\" really means — the music line-up

 03:04 Dance, props and playful movement

 04:04 Movement, mental health and inspiration

 04:39 Learning to DJ at 40

 05:34 Being a creative in the North East (and the funding gap)

 06:28 Why Holly started Rave & Play

 06:45 A co-organiser's view: ravers with kids

 07:22 A local family's story

 09:07 A family-first festival

 09:20 Inside the festival: West Benridge Farm

 10:03 Courage, support and ticket sales

 10:48 Giving back to the community

 11:11 Final reflections from Rave & Play

 11:25 Thanks for listening


Special Thanks to Rave & Play

A huge thank you to everyone at Rave & Play for welcoming us in and sharing their stories.

Rave & Play is a brilliant example of the independent businesses helping to shape creativity, community and family life in the North East.


Thank you to the Rave & Play Team


Holly - Founder and Creative Producer

Peter - DJ

Sophie - Rave & Play Supporter


https://raveandplay.com/


Buy Your Tickets to Rave & Play at Benridge Farm


https://www.tickettailor.com/events/raveandplay/2038112


About Tyne for Business


Tyne for Business is a documentary-style podcast and video series from Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio, celebrating the independent businesses, communities and people shaping the North East of England.


Through conversations and place-based storytelling, we explore the stories behind the businesses that make our region unique.


Connect with Tyne for Business


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Website — tyneforbusiness.co.uk


Credits


Produced by Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio

Executive Producer & Host — Ashleigh King

Director & Editor — Joel Lowson

Camera — Thomas Young

Producer & Photographer — Chloe Fergie

Graphics — Alistair Rolls


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