For over eight years, Suzanne Rolfe, Melita Dennett and Kerry Boettcher have journeyed deep into the heart of Europe’s masked esoteric festivals. From the devilish Krampus parades and primordial Kramperl/ Buttnmandle of Germany, to the horned Perchten of Austria, the vibrant Kurkeri masquerades of Bulgaria, and the animistic Bear dances of Romania.

Their travels, documented through photography, writing and field recordings, culminated in the immersive Wilde Volk installation at Rottingdean Windmill in July 2025.

They asked Spirit of Gravity to come up with some music to accompany the installation, and now there is an album which includes my contribution, Bear dance. I will be honest and say I have never seen a bear dancing, and I’m uncertain how a bear would dance to my work. But I was pleased to be asked.