Cancelled

I am sorry to have to inform you that (due to local issues totally beyond our control) Day of Hugs on September 19th 2009 has been CANCELLED.

We have worked very hard to ensure that our parties are inclusive, considerate and sustainable. However, under current conditions it has proved impossible to manage fears, expectations, stereotypes and egos whilst keeping everyone happy.

We would love to promise you that we will be back on Saturday 24th April 2010, but currently we can't even do that.

Thanks to all those who have offered alternate venues, but we believe that our parties have only one home. We are working very hard to get the hug squeezing again in 2010.

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE we are very excited to have been asked to host a stage at the brand new MANIFEST festival on the Isle of Man (14th - 16th August) with headliners Kosheen, The Egg and Eat Static. We would be delighted to do the same for other events, just drop a message to dan@formless.co.uk with your requirements.

We are planning some bigger London parties too, so worry not, THE HUG IS NOT DEAD, it's just resting it's eyes!

Limp cuddles,

Dan

Angel Hugs - Heavenly Themed Safari Reunion

A FREE London Day of Hugs reunion party held on Sat 20th June to showcase the many photos and movies from our safari expedition!

Named ANGEL HUGS after the location and fancy dress theme.

The recently opened Bar Sequence near Angel offers no less than 7 high quality projectors and a super tight sound system. Their selection of cocktails and wines is extensive, whilst a pint of beer is still only £3.50!

DJ's included Simon Wynn, Chris Gainer, Cousin G and Formless.

Day of Hugs 24hr "On Safari" Party

Day of Hugs "On Safari" was by far the best party we have ever thrown. Thank you everyone who made it possible. Check out new featured photos every day!

Global House hosted an area (decorated by Sparkly Nuts) delivering the finest Electro and Breaks with DJ's playing from a 1950's Land Rover whilst Cheetahs danced on the bonnet! A Different World gave us chilled alternative vibes all night long. The Day of Hugs tent continued to deliver the sort of underground House and Techno our reputation has been built on.

photos and slide show courtesy of Guy Fontaine

The gates opened at 2pm on Saturday 25th April. Those who arrived early bagged the best camping spots and enjoyed the sunshine and workshops including hooping (Hoop Dance Heaven), juggling (Flame Fireshows), drumming and more. At sunset the Secret Garden Party crew entertained us with fire hooping and gifts for the king. They were followed by Flame Fireshows giving us an incredible taste of what their Southern Lights festival has to offer. Strumpets with Crumpets provided very tasty food (and views) throughout the 24 hours.

Check out our MySpace and Facebook group for party updates, pics and movies.

Pre Hug Party with ON&ON at 176 Club, Bournemouth

A cracking little venue that hosted our pre hug with a special birthday set from our resident Simon Wynn.

Day of Hugs 4 - 80's Party

An 80's fancy dress theme saw this party bathed in a neon fluorescence previously unseen!

Sunset Tower Party (Pre Hug)

Partying around a tower on the edge of a crumbly cliff before the setting sun. Chances like this only come around once!

It rocked! DJ's on the balcony, hats on the horizon and tunes in the stratosphere.......

Day of Hugs 3 - Star Wars Party

DoH 3 had a Star Wars fancy dress theme as a celebration Dan reaching the dirty 30's.

Special thanks to all the DJ's, the Masheads, Oz & Bogey!

Day of Hugs 2 - Cedar Party

Day of Hugs 2 was a legendary party held in the cedar room giving it a really special vibe!

Thanks to all the special people who came, saw, danced and even helped clean up after! An extra big thanks to the DJ's too!

Day of Hugs 1

To the hundred or so of you who came (especially those who helped out in the preparations and clear up) I would like to say thanks for making it such a special party!

A big thanks to all the DJ's, the Bristol crew, the Brighton crew and the Mashheads (whose numbers are multiplying daily). I would also like to thank all the Purbeck locals who made it extra special with their presence.