about radical ritual
Radical Ritual are rooted in folk – living, breathing, evolving folk traditions.
We believe that folk traditions, rituals, and stories are not relics of the past but vital, radical tools for connection today. Folk is how we remember, how we gather, how we resist, and how we imagine the future.
Our work is about reclaiming the relationship between people, land, and story. We create public art that is democratic, sustainable, and deeply participatory – folk art for now. From land art to performance, ritual, and participation with communities, often margionalised in society, we explore how folk practices can be reimagined to strengthen bonds with nature, each other, and the places we share.
We believe folk is not static. Folk is alive, messy, joyful, and full of magic. It is shaped by the people, carried in communities, and reinvented to meet the needs of each generation.
At a time when access to land, heritage, and cultural participation is unequal, and when the stories of the commons risk being stripped away, Radical Ritual stands for a different future. We build inclusive spaces where diverse voices lead, where power is shared, and where folk is a force against exploitation, nationalism, and division.
Radical Ritual is folk for the present – and for the futures we are creating together.
our approach
A Democratic Company Model – We are building an organisation where power is shared, decisions are made collectively, and creative work is co-owned by those who take part. We believe in citizen-led cultural production.
Green Heritage & Sustainability – Our projects explore how environmental storytelling and artistic practice can help preserve and evolve our shared cultural and ecological legacies. We use natural materials, low-impact methods, and long-term community engagement to ensure sustainability is at the core of our work.
Diverse Voices & Inclusive Participation – We work with artists, writers, and cultural leaders from underrepresented backgrounds to ensure that the stories we tell reflect the breadth of experiences, identities, and relationships people have with the land.
The Radical Ritual Team
BECCA GILL
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/CEO
Emily williams
EXECUTIVE DIREC TOR
Join Us
Whether you're an artist, community organiser, or someone passionate about the future of green heritage and democratic cultural spaces, we’d love to hear from you.
