Venture below to find the full event schedule and lineup!
Friday
Gates open at 2pm Friday!
​Friday is your day to get yourself setup, relaxed, orientated and excited!
This day is left intentionally quiet, so that you don't feel like you are missing out an anything whilst you get yourself setup. However, towards the evening, the party starts!
Parachute time
17:00 - 18:00 | Activity Field
A crowd favourite of last year! If you were born in the 90's this is gonna blow your mind. Join your fellow nostalgia seekers around our 30ft parachute. Tea is your games host, let the fun commence!
Opening and greetings
18:00 - 19:00 | Stage areas
The unveiling of the rest of our wonderful celebration within the forest. We cannot wait to meet all of you...
80 Purrcent
18:00 - 19:00 | Alter
A huge welcome to our first live band at Core Element! 80 Purrcent is a band of furs from all corners of Europe. Drawing inspiration from Rock, Pop and Musicals, expect a mix of well known tracks as well as some originals, These guys will be kicking off the festival with a bang, not to be missed!
Life drawing
20:00 - 21:00 | Events Marquee
Ever thought about how fun it would be to do figure drawing with a furry twist? Then this is the event for you! We'll be running several sit downs for the critters of the festival to come and pose for us in (timed!) exercises. All skill levels are welcomed and everyone is encouraged to pick up a pen, pencil, or other media of their choosing and take part!
DJ sets
20:00 - 23:00 | Alter
It's finally time to party! Throw on your party gear and get moving! Check below for your detailed guide of sets to expect throughout the night.
Bar quiz
21:00 - 22:00 | Bar area
A crazy quiz devised by our even crazier bar team. Form your clan and compete against your fellow creatures in this ridiculous test of... knowledge? Winner win a round of drinks!
DJ sets
21:00 - 23:00 | The Hollow
It's finally time to party! Throw on your party gear and get moving! Check below for your detailed guide of sets to expect throughout the night.
Core Element's Epic hour
23:00 - 00:00 | Alter
A treat for the soul. If you enjoy film, game and orchestral music, this is absolutely one for you. Grab a seat or a burlap sack to lay on, and enjoy. Featuring works from Hans Zimmer, Two steps from hell, various emotional and epic pieces from films and games. An emotional experience for music lovers.
Our stages
Core Element's Epic hour
23:00 - 00:00 | Alter | Friday
A treat for the soul. If you enjoy film, game and orchestral music, this is absolutely one for you. Grab a seat or a burlap sack to lay on, and enjoy. Featuring works from a wide variety of media, eras and composers. Both emotional and epic pieces, an emotional experience from start to finish for all music lovers.
22:00 - 23:00 | Alter | Friday
UK Breaks / BreakBeat / Rave Breaks
Swolf returns with a bang! With over 26 years of DJing in clubs, festivals, parties and conventions, His dedication to providing entertainment to the community is also visible on stages across the country, as Swolf also volunteers his skills to AV teams. Swolf's repertoire of music and skill speaks for it's self. Join him for an exciting and impressive set!
22:00 - 23:00 | The Hollow | Friday
UK Bass, Dubstep, House (+More)
My love for music and DJing started at 12 with the rise of 4/4 Bassline, UK Garage, and Dubstep. What began as a fascination with mixing tracks grew into a passion for creating journeys through music. I love the challenge of blending genres, old and new, to evoke memories and create new ones. I'll be spinning an eclectic mix of genres, eras, and styles to keep everyone moving, dancing, and perhaps transforming into their Fursonas for the night...
21:00 - 22:00 | The Hollow | Friday
​Riddim & Dubstep
I've been self-taught since 2017. I DJ because I've always liked a variety of different kinds of music, DJing gives me the tools I need to mix around and make awesome sets and I like creating a very fun head-banging environment. I will be spinning a mixture of heavy riddim and bass-heavy dubstep.
21:00 - 22:00 | Alter | Friday
Drum and Bass
Stepping from behind the lighting desk, to the main stage. I have an intense passion for putting on a spectacular show, so it's great to be able spin some tunes and light the stage! I will be bringing the heat with exciting remixes, classics and bangers. I'll be jumping and bouncing along with you on stage. ​LAMP!
20:00 - 21:00 | Alter | Friday
Electro House | Big Room | Hard House
A veteran of the Furry and MLP communities, Milo got his start with just a laptop and a copy of Serato DJ, playing for his friends at the Southampton Fur parties. From there he’s been making his name playing shows across the UK. He likes to share his passion for high energy dance tracks, aiming to bring the Main-Stage energy to all of his shows. He’ll be spinning some of his absolute favorite tracks spanning the house genre.
19:00 - 20:00 | Alter | Friday
Electro-pop | Tech-house | Summer vibes
Started out providing playlists for private events. Found my way into DJing as a hobby in 2018 and have performed at various furry conventions & furmeets. Overtime, I've developed my sets to bring 'nostalgia with a twist' using bootlegs, remixes and mashups, sprinkled with a few personal favs and some hidden/forgotten gems.
18:00 - 19:00 | Alter | Friday
Live rock band | Prog rock | 80's rock
80 Purrcent are a furry band based in London, with members from Greece, Lithuania, Portugal and the UK. Bringing together influences from rock, metal, punk, pop and musical theatre, the band brings a dynamic and dramatic sound to their Core Element debut. On the eve of Ritual, join us for a night of live music to raise your growls, meows, squeaks and howls in savage symphony.
Photography by CroftyRacoon
VENDORS
Our wonderful vendors will be vending on:
Saturday 12:00 - 18:00
Sunday 12:00 - 17:00
FOOD & DRINK!
Draft:
We're working with Liquid light brewery this year to bring you fantastic beers on tap. Our team toured Nottingham breweries in search of our new lineup. Liquid light wowed us with their excellent blends and fresh tastes.
Our Cider is sourced from another wonderful local brewery who brew incredibly crisp and fresh blends.​
Spirits and cocktails:
Our skilled bar team have devised a selection of signature cocktails and Monster bombs!
We'll have a good variety of spirits and liquors stocked, along with tasty mixers. So if one of our signature cocktails doesn't take your fancy, you can make your own blend! Want something specific or a recommendation? Our bar team will be able to make you something tantalizing!
Jacket spuds and hot food
A great selection of fillings will be available on baked potatoes. Along with other food options you would expect to see at an outdoor event. Vegan and gluten free options.
Wraps
Tasty, home made wraps. A very imaginative business, you'll see what we mean... Breakfast wraps for the morning too! Vegan and Gluten free options.
Pizza
A wide variety of wood flamed pizza, cooked in a very unique oven! This chef also provides desert pizza, how cool is that? Vegan and gluten free options.
Coffee, tea, fruity drinks and desert
Got the urge for a rich coffee and a cake? We got you covered! Home made cakes and tasty, fresh drinks. As always, vegan and gluten free options!
Soft drinks
Our bar and food vendors will have a wide variety of soft drinks! Please bare in mind, VIP drink tokens are only valid at the Core Element bar.
Saturday
Hide and Seek
12:00 - 13:00 | The Hollow
Think hide and seek is just for kids? Think again. Join us second stage for a twist on the old formula, where you may become hunter or the hunted.
Hosted by Kapu
Vendors marquee
12:00 - 18:00 | Vendors marquee
Dare you enter this den of mysterious wares? Of course you do! There's nothing scary here, just wonderful wares crafted by curious creatures.
Herb walk
13:00 - 14:00 | The Hollow
Another big hitter from 2025 returns! Let Bask take you horticultural journey through Elvaston's rich, protected gardens, that have been maintained and cultivated since the 1830's. A vast array of foliage resides within these grounds, who knows what you may discover!
Hosted by Bask
The Fae hour
14:00 - 15:00 | The Hollow
Whispers of legends and creatures frequent these parts, especially within our celebrations! A curious creature that goes by the name of Beep seeks an audience... Mostly to just chat about the Fae really!
Hosted by Beep
Duelling dragons Sword workshop.
14:00 - 15:00,
16:00 - 17:00,
20:00-21:00 | Activity field
We welcome the return of 'The FederWyrm project', a European martial arts initiative. Sword master Sasha invites anyone to join this historical, fun and engaging activity. Built on accessibility, inclusivity and respect, anyone is welcome to join.
This workshop requires SIGNUPS! Head to the notice board on the fence line within the bar area to sign up for a slot in this workshop.
Hosted by Sascha
Cocktail demonstration
14:00 - 15:00 | Bar
Join Mallow and Liam for the biggest cocktail mix you've probably every seen! One bucket, one of our signature cocktails and YOU! Help our bar beasts creature a mega cocktail in this fun, interactive demonstration. Once it's done, stick around for a taste!
Protector picture time
14:00 - 15:00 | Entrance to The Hollow
A time for you to talk to the protectors and get some great photos with them and the area. Seekers of truth and knowledge are welcome on their journey to discovery. Stay a while and listen.
Dance showcase
15:00 - 16:00 | Alter
The Dance showcase returns in full force! No pressure, just a space for fun and expression. Our new stage setup this year has us really excited for both the participants and the audience! We won't be doing conventional judging this year either, instead, awards will be granted in
creative categories instead.
Hosted by FoxyMarty
Bar Quiz
16:00 - 17:00 | Bar area
For better or for worse, we've given our quirky crew the task of creating a quiz for you and your friends to play. Take a seat, form your teams, grab a drink and... good luck!
Winning group wins a round of drinks.
Paint a protector
17:00 - 19:00 | Events marquee
Wanna take it easy? No problem. Here you can sit and paint a special, wooden trinket at your leisure. Please take your painted creation home with you, it's all free.
Bachata dance workshop
17:00 - 18:00 | Activity field
Ever wanted to ask someone to dance but never known how?
Come learn the basic steps of Bachata, a social dance from the Dominican Republic. No partner necessary! Pairs will be rotated throughout the class, and some time will be set aside at the end of the class for people to invite their fellow classmates to dance.
Hosted by Booker
bAR PARTY - fOXOLOGY
17:00 - 19:00 | BAR
A little pre-party to get you ready for the big weekend. Join our bar team for a boogie, as DJ Foxology lays down some exciting, summery beats for a warm summer sunset.
Improv on stage
18:00 - 19:00 | Alter
An hour of made-up furry anarchy awaits! The Free Range Furs take your suggestions and instantly misuse them for improvised chaos, bad decisions, and very loud silliness. No script. No shame. No blame.
Hosted by Agrajag and Zuki
DJ sets
19:00 - 00:00 | The Alter
Second night of the festival and it's a BIG one!
Magpie trinket swap
19:00 - 20:00 | Events Marquee
Trade and show trinkets, little creations, and whatever you find cool, interesting or funny! Your imagination is the limit, but see https://tinyurl.com/CawElement for full rules.
Hosted by Draeci
DJ sets
19:00 - 20:00
22:00 - 23:00 | The Hollow
Second night of the festival and it's a heavy one!
Blood on the clocktower
22:00 - 00:00 | Events marquee
Blood on the clocktower is a social deduction game, similar to 'Werewolves' but with a fun twist! Join Hammerlock, the keeper of the Grimoire, and see if you can come out on top! This game can run with 5 - 20 people!
Hosted by Hammerlock
The deaf Merman
22:00 - 23:00 | Activity field
The Deaf Merman is a performance art piece that encounters the trans and deaf bodies as uncommunicable mediums. Using projections, sign language, ink, and water, the performer transforms their body and space in a plea for comprehension.
Hosted by Katzel
Story time
00:00 - 01:00 | Activity field
After a fantastic day of celebration, join us for a late night story. The team of 'Wild North' have graciously offered to regale you with mysterious tales, with a twist! The listeners shape the story and guide the protagonist on their journey. Will a show of hands from the crowd lead to peace, or chaos?
Hosted by Wild North crew
Our rodeo bull will be free to ride on Saturday!
Art by Lazylilkaijus
Saturday sets
19:00 - 20:00 | Alter | Saturday
​Piano house | Jazz house | pop dance
Inspired by the furry DJ community, I started DJing in 2025 as a way to share my love of dance music. Nothing beats the feeling of stepping behind the decks and connecting with people through music. For Core Element, I'm bringing a piano house set full of uplifting melodies, emotional moments and energetic house classics. Piano was the first instrument I ever learned, so this set feels especially close to home.
20:00 - 21:00 | Alter | Saturday
House | Techno | Drum & Bass(Cul-de-sac)
"Hey Goggs, What the hell kind of genre even is 'cul-de-sac' anyway?"
"....Yes."
20:00 - 21:00 | The Hollow | Saturday
Bass House | Tech House | Mainstage
Dogstorm began his DJing career spinning tunes in a newly refurbished brewery. He's since DJed around the country, covering small venues all the way up to Confuzzled 2 years running! Known for spinning Tech House, Bass House, Mainstage and Techno; Dogstorm brings a category 5 blend of heavy bass and complex transitions.
21:00 - 22:00 | Alter | Saturday
Funk | Epic | DNB
It is our pleasure to join forces with DJ Threadfiend for this thematic event. The circle has been set, the candles are lit, and the words are ready to be spoken. Come with Threadfiend and the protectors on a musical journey through sound and rhythm, deep into the heart of the forest. Dare to enter the clearing and join in the Ritual.
22:00 - 23:00 | Alter | Saturday
​Psytrance / prog trance and trance
Started DJing in mid 2024 after getting some tracks signed by different record labels. i dove head first into DJing in VR after attending Furality in 2025 and fell in love with the scene. Now playing regularly at Europe's Biggest VR club "placeholder club". I love finding tracks and sounds that people arnt used to hearing. hence why im spinning Psytrance. its a genre most people here arnt familiar with. but hearing people say they love it after attending one of my sets is an amazing feeling.
22:00 - 23:00 | The Hollow | Saturday
Dark dub | metal
Hi i'm Shadow! A fusky femboy with a love for heavy music, dark vibes, and bass that rattles your soul. A self-confessed DJ wannabe with a passion for blending crushing metal influences with industrial beats, filthy dubstep, and shadowy dark house, my sets are all about energy, atmosphere, and controlled chaos. Expect, Bring Me The Horizon, Asking Alexandria, Celldweller, and ZABO. I'm here to bring the noise, embrace the darkness, and prove that every great DJ starts somewhere.
23:00 - 00:00 | Alter | Saturday
Classic dnb, nerofunk and speedbass
Hi, I’m Foxology, a drum & bass DJ, music producer, artist and animator. While I’ve been performing at festivals and clubs for over a year, my passion for DnB has grown over decades. I DJ to share the music I love and create moments of happiness, connection and energy with everyone listening. At CE, I’ll be taking the crowd on a journey through drum & bass - from chilled liquid and dancefloor classics to neurofunk, jump up, jungle and even some cheeky high-energy speedbass.
Sunday
Meditation and sound guidance
11:00 - 12:00 | The Hollow
The perfect way to start your Sunday. Relax, rejuvenate and realign your energies. Hosted by a wonderful Nymph of the forest, join her in this mindful, spiritual exercise or sound and breath work. (Foam matting provided).
Vendors marquee
12:00 - 17:00 | Vendors marquee
Make sure you re-enter the marquee, as there are some new vendors for Sunday! Don't miss out on these curious crafts.
Duelling dragons Sword workshop.
13:00 - 14:00,
16:00 - 17:00 | Activity field
We welcome the return of 'The FederWyrm project', a European martial arts initiative. Sword master Sasha invites anyone to join this historical, fun and engaging activity. Built on accessibility, inclusivity and respect, anyone is welcome to join.
This workshop requires SIGNUPS! Head to the notice board on the fence line within the bar area to sign up for a slot in this workshop.
Hosted by Sascha
Therian / Otherkin meet
13:00 - 14:00 | The Hollow
A space for creatures of all kind, to talk with each other, express themselves and explore the natural area. No judgement, just freedom and nature.
Hosted by Wolfdog and Jayjo
Herb walk
14:00 - 15:00 | The Hollow
Another one, just in case you missed yesterdays! Let Bask take you horticultural journey through Elvaston's rich, protected gardens, that have been maintained and cultivated since the 1830's. A vast array of foliage resides within these grounds, who knows what you may discover!
Hosted by Bask
Music jam circle
14:00 - 15:30 | Activity field
Weave sonic magic with fellow musicians, whether you have an instrument or not! All skill levels welcome! Instruments are limited, so it is encouraged to bring something if you wish, even if it's your voice!
Hosted by Zeke
Poodle Party
15:00 - 16:00 | Alter
Relive your childhood, or borrow somebody else's, with a selection of timeless party dances from the 80s, 90s and noughties. If you've got Hokey Cokey syndrome, we'll turn you around, and that's what it's all about!
Hosted by Yag
Bar party - Liamm
16:00 - 17:00 | Bar
A more relaxed party for this 'anything but slow-Sunday' afternoon. DJ Liamm will be providing you with some tropical, lounge and chill house. The perfect warm up to the evening ahead.
The parade - Core Element group photoshoot
17:00 - 18:00 | Bar and field area
The gathering commences in a grand finale parade! We will be parading all who wish to join, to a fantastic photo location. More information will be available within the festival booklet. Right now, all you need to know is:
Be ready to gather on the main field / bar area at 17:00. We will likely leave around 17:15.
DJ sets
18:00 - 00:00 | Alter
Last night of the festival and it's a magical one!
The pin trade / show
18:00 - 19:00 | Events Marquee
Bring your hoard of delightful pins and meet fellows who may wish to swap and help each others hoard grow! To trade or not to trade... that is the question! (Its pin trading, come and trade pins!)
Hosted by Adwin
Life drawing
19:00 - 20:00 | Events marquee
Time for round two! Ever thought about how fun it would be to do figure drawing with a furry twist? Then this is the event for you! We'll be running several sit downs for the critters of the festival to come and pose for us in (timed!) exercises. All skill levels are welcomed and everyone is encouraged to pick up a pen, pencil, or other media of their choosing and take part!
Hosted by Dasker
Parachute time
19:00 - 20:00 | Activity Field
A crowd favourite of last year! If you were born in the 90's this is gonna blow your mind. Join your fellow nostalgia seekers around our 30ft parachute. Tea is your games host, let the fun commence!
Hosted by Tea
Artist of Anatomy
20:00 - 21:00 | Alter
Artists of Anatomy is a Post-rock meets analogue-futurepop project from long-time musician and costume maker Ranulf. The show will feature a mix of dreamy analogue and oppressive ambience, with all original music mixed live on a hybrid synth setup.
Performed by Ranulf
DJ sets
20:00 - 23:00 | The Hollow
Last night of the festival and it's a crazy one!
Blood on the clocktower
20:00 - 22:00 | Events marquee
Blood on the clocktower is a social deduction game, similar to 'Werewolves' but with a fun twist! Join Hammerlock, the keeper of the Grimoire, and see if you can come out on top! This game can run with 5 - 20 people!
Charity Auction
20:00 - 21:00 | Bar Area
Get your claws on some exclusive donations, art and shinies, while we raise funds for our two charities!
(Item submissions begin Friday, via drop off point)
Online submission: tinyurl.com/CoreElementCA
Organised by Draeci
Aubrey Blakeledge
21:00 - 22:00 | Activity field
Hello darlings!
I’m writing on behalf of.....myself? Aubrey Blakeledge, a purveyor of gothic comedy folk—where melancholic melodies, peculiar tales, and a dash of mischief gather under candlelight to entertain the living (and any well-behaved spirits in attendance).
Improv hour
22:00 - 23:00 | Events Marquee
After last year’s hilarious workshop, we’re doing it again! Everyone’s welcome—no experience needed. If you enjoyed the show on the main stage on Saturday, now’s your chance to have a go. We’ll play games, make things up, and be really silly together. Sorry—this isn’t suitable for fursuits to take part, but you’re welcome to come and watch. Please be prompt. Spectators welcome.
Hosted by Agrajag and Zuki
Our gladiator duel will be free to battle upon, on Sunday!
Sunday sets
21:00 - 22:00 | The Hollow | Sunday
Festival rave | Hardstyle
Alpacas may look soft and cuddly but I’ll be bringing big sounds, heavy bass and high energy. My names Gale and I might be new to the game, but my love for music and sharing songs has led me to pursue djing. Get ready for the sounds of MainStage festival sounds and heavy hardstyle, its gonna be a wild one!
18:00 - 19:00 | Alter | Sunday
UKG | Melodic garage | House
Used to play on my stepdads CDJs when I was growing up, parents were old school ravers so I've been dancing to EDM since I could walk. I’m not into much fancy, few tunes on some memory sticks and good vibes. If I can get some dancing, smiles and raised beers that’s me happy. I’ll be playing a bit of UKG and a bit of lighter stuff to keep it interesting. Vaping encouraged but not mandatory.
22:00 - 23:00 | The Hollow | Sunday
Drum and Bass / Dubstep
Names Perky and I've been DJing from 2018 since I first hit the raves! I love the passion and emotion that a DJ can spin out, so I decided that's what I want to do with my life :D If its dark and dirty I'm there in full force ready to skank out and cut shapes!! My set will consist of mainly Drum & Bass (of the minimal roller kind) supported by strings of 140 Dubstep to change the tempo ;3
Art by @Custardpaws
22:00 - 23:00 | Alter | Sunday
Future garage | bass/colour house | bounce
Getting back into DJing via the fandom in the last year or so has been amazing - I got to be a ferret on BBC Radio 1, and play in 3 different countries in 3 months! Nothing beats playing the music I love and have the people I love dance along. I can't wait to make the whole floor feel like they’re bounding through the trees with me on a ferrety foresty ride!
21:00 - 22:00 | Alter | Sunday
UKG | hard house | techno
From DJing bars to clubs to main stages with crowds of 40,000 up and down the UK, I created ZIGGY as a personal project for the pup, furry, and wider communities. Driven by a passion for dancefloor connection, I'm bringing a relentless, heavy-hitting mix of UKG, Hard House, and Techno to Core Element, built to lock the crowd in and keep everyone moving. See you at the main stage!
Art by ArtsyAmbi
20:00 - 21:00 | The Hollow | Sunday
90s/2000s Techno | House | Acid
I’ve been a bedroom DJ for 2 years now with a few parties under my belt. Since my early teens, I’ve had a passion for music discovery, with an eclectic library of genres ranging from high BPM breakcore to downtempo, ambient house. I’m so excited to spin my first ever festival DJ set for y’all with some of my favourite 90s/2000s inspired tracks that I’m sure will get your tails swinging!
20:00 - 21:00 | Alter | Sunday
Live Synth performance
Artists of Anatomy is a Post-rock meets analogue-futurepop project from long-time musician and costume maker Ranulf. It features a mix of dreamy analogue and oppressive ambience, with all original music mixed live on a hybrid synth setup. I want to bring something a bit different to CE, combining my love of post-rock, ambient, futurepop and industrial music with my passion for live analogue synth performance and costume design. With music streaming and even the music charts now featuring AI-generated music, live DJing and performance have become so much more important.
23:00 - 00:00 | Alter | Sunday
Trance | Melodic Trance
Badwolf Brock is a furry DJ from London who spins melody, groove, and harmony into joy on the dance floor. His sound combines soaring vocals with rhythmic tension and a steady heartbeat, blended harmonically into an energetic whole. This year, he will be bringing the festival to a climax with a euphoric melodic trance set to bring you to a joyful and emotional release.
Art by Unapanthera
19:00 - 20:00 | Alter | Sunday
House | NU Garage | Dubstep | DnB
Brighton-Based Bunny! You want bouncy? You want Loud? I got you covered, I’m a rabbit after all… I started DJ-ing as soon as I moved to Brighton after years of producing, playing Brighton based festivals like TGE and Barco, plus various raves across the country. Since January, I’ve moved into DJ-ing in the furry Scene, and now I’m super grateful to be spinning the decks at Core Element!