The best of Northern Ireland, brought together.
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Chefs. Makers. Photographers. Musicians. Wellness practitioners. Drinks brands. Artists. Creatives. Producers. Local businesses.
the Concept
“Not a typical retreat”
lagompresents is a series of intimate events at Stay Lagom, bringing together brilliant people from across Northern Ireland to create something memorable.
Each event is different, but the idea behind them is simple:
Bring good people together. Create something special. Share audiences, ideas and content. And make sure everyone involved gets something useful back.
What is it?
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Part event. Part collaboration. Part creative playground.
We take over Stay Lagom and build an experience around food, drink, music, wellness, creativity and good company.
Rather than simply hiring suppliers to deliver an event, we want the people involved to feel like collaborators.
We provide the property, style the spaces, curate the guest list and bring together a group of people and businesses who complement one another.
Together, we create an event worth talking about ā and plenty of good content along the way.
Why we do it.
A rising tide lifts all boats.
Northern Ireland is full of people doing genuinely brilliant things.
Lagom Presents is our way of bringing some of those people together under one roof.
Itās an opportunity to meet new people, share networks, introduce your work to another audience and create collaborations that might continue long after the event itself.
For us, the value isnāt in making money from the night.
Itās in what we can collectively create around it.
Not for Profit.
This isnāt a commercial event series.
We sell tickets to help cover the cost of putting each event together, but Lagom Presents isnāt designed as a profit centre for Stay Lagom.
In fact, we generally expect to invest in the events ourselves.
That means budgets can be relatively small and we want to be transparent about that from the beginning.
At the same time, we donāt expect talented people to simply give us their time for free.
Where a collaborator is providing a professional service, weāll agree a budget wherever possible.
The wider idea is to combine that with something potentially more valuable: exposure to new audiences, professional content, shared marketing and access to the network weāre building around Lagom Presents.
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What you get out of it.
More than a night at Lagom.
We want every collaboration to be mutually beneficial.
Depending on the event and your involvement, that can include:
Professional content
Access to photography and video captured during the event that you can use across your own website and social channels.
Shared exposure
Promotion through Stay Lagom and the other businesses, creatives and collaborators involved.
New audiences
An opportunity to put what you do in front of a carefully curated group of guests.
A new network
Meet other chefs, makers, photographers, creatives, brands and businesses from across Northern Ireland.
A seat at the table
Collaborators are part of the event. Where appropriate, youāll have a ticket to stay, eat, drink and enjoy the experience rather than simply arriving, doing a job and leaving.
Future collaborations
We hope Lagom Presents becomes a place where relationships begin ā whether thatās another Lagom event, a commercial booking, a content collaboration or something completely unexpected.
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What We Bring
The setting. The people. The story.
Stay Lagom provides the backdrop.
Weāll set up and style the property, curate the overall event and bring together the guests and collaborators.
We also coordinate the marketing around the event and work with professional photographers and videographers to document it.
The aim is to create a setting where everyone involved has an opportunity to produce genuinely useful photo and video content, rather than another event disappearing after one evening.
One event. Multiple audiences. Plenty to share.
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Who we are looking for
Good people doing good things.
Weāre always interested in meeting people who could bring something interesting to a future Lagom Presents.
That might be:
Chefs & food producers
Photographers & filmmakers
Musicians & DJs
Artists & designers
Wellness practitioners
Drinks producers & mixologists
Florists & stylists
Makers & craftspeople
Outdoor & adventure brands
Independent Northern Irish businesses
Interesting people with an idea we havenāt thought of yet
You donāt need to fit neatly into a category.
If what you do feels like Lagom, weād like to hear about it.
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How collaboration works
No complicated pitch decks.
01 ā Say hello
Tell us a little about yourself, your business and what you do.
02 ā Find the fit
Weāll look at upcoming Lagom Presents events and see where your work could naturally fit.
03 ā Build it together
If thereās a good match, weāll agree what youāre contributing, what Lagom is providing, any applicable budget and how weāll market the collaboration.
04 ā Make something worth sharing
Then we bring everyone together, put on a great event and create a bank of content for everyone involved.
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The Important Bit.
This only works if it works for everyone.
Weāre not looking for free suppliers.
Weāre looking for collaborators who understand the value of bringing audiences, networks, skills and creativity together.
Sometimes that will involve a fee. Sometimes product. Sometimes accommodation. Sometimes content and exposure. Often it will be a combination.
Weāll always be upfront about what we can offer so you can decide whether the collaboration makes sense for you.
No pressure. No awkward expectations.
Just good people seeing if we can make something worthwhile together.
Our Collaborators so far
Meet the people weāve built this presents around, these are names worth knowing.
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Our incredible hosts
Mondayās Child
If youāve ever seen an ultra cool charm bar at an event or on social media, then it was probably the creative brains of Mondayās Child. Founded in 2021, Mondayās Child have become THE go to for custom luxe jewellery in Northern Ireland. Laura will be hosting a custom jewellery making workshop so you can take a piece of your Midsommar experience home with you thatāll last just as long as the memories.
Wildflower Yogi
Karen will be hosting two gentle yoga workshops for all midsommar guests. Don’t worry if you’ve never tried yoga before, because Karen has experience working with all levels of yogis. The energy that Karen brings is amazing. Within a few minutes of meeting her, you’ll see how passionate she is about yoga and helping people become 1% more aligned each day. A mantra that we’re proud to be bringing to our first retrea
Ursa Minor
Ursa Minor kicked off our Midsommar weekend in the best possible way, welcoming everyone into their brilliant Ballycastle cafƩ for our first breakfast together. Alongside an incredible spread of food, they kept us refreshed with their homemade iced teas and gave everyone the perfect place to meet, settle in and start the weekend. A brilliant local business and exactly the kind of people we love bringing into Lagom Presents.
Come Wander With Me
Toni from Come Wander With Me brought the Midsommar vision to life at Lagom Presents. Taking inspiration from the season and the relaxed Scandinavian feel of the celebration, she transformed the spaces with thoughtful styling, natural details and a brilliant creative eye. Her work helped set the atmosphere for the entire event, creating a beautiful backdrop for the food, people and experience ā and plenty of incredible content along the way.
Niche Coastal
If youāre up for something a bit different, Declan’s sea saunaĀ is for you. Its right on the beach, set in a seriously beautiful spot looking out towards Rathlin. Youāll spend your time moving between the heat of the wood-fired sauna and the sea, getting that proper hit of hot, cold, and salty air. He guides the whole thing in a really relaxed way, keeps you topped up with water, adds eucalyptus to the coals, and just makes the whole experience feel easy and looked after. Itās one of those things that sounds simple, but ends up being a real highlight of the weekend.
Maria Mooney Health
MariaĀ brought a moment of calm and connection to Lagom Presents, sharing her approach to holistic health and wellbeing with our Midsommar guests. Through her work in kinesiology, movement, mindfulness and creating space to reconnect, Maria helped bring the wellness side of the weekend to life. Her relaxed, thoughtful energy fitted perfectly with what Midsommar was all about ā slowing down, connecting with ourselves and others, and enjoying the moment.Ā
Small Batch Pizza Club
Specialising in Neopolitan pizza, Small Batch Pizza Club are absolutely nerdy about good pizza!
Usually selling out their Friday night pizza pick up slots week after week, we are so excited to have them cooking up the goods for our welcome dinner!
With a specialised menu for Midsommar and a whole lot of flavour in their kit, we know you are about to have the tastiest Friday evening of your life!
Hara at Home
Roz from Hara at Home brought something really special to Lagom Presents. Her food was thoughtful, beautifully presented and absolutely delicious, fitting effortlessly into the relaxed, communal feel of the event. A brilliant collaborator and exactly the kind of local talent Lagom Presents is about showcasing.
Mallow Makers
What better way to settle into a warm summer’s evening than with toasted s’mores around the fire? We’ve partnered with the incredible Ingrid from Mallow Makers to bring you the squishiest, most delicious addition to your Midsommar experience. Ingrid started Mallow Makers in 2020 out of a rekindled love of making marshmallows, and what began as a way to make herself feel better has grown into a business dedicated to making life a little bit sweeter for everyone.
