Compass Presents

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A large, circular, wooden-floored room under a red marquee, with round glowing lights hanging from the ceiling, encircled by wooden booths and mirrors, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Compass Presents

17 November 2025 by ellierogers

Compass is reborn! From the velvety red womb of old, something entirely new emerges for 2026. A bold new presence on the Shambala landscape:

A group of performers in colourful, theatrical costumes and face paint pose with various unusual musical instruments on stage, creating a lively and eclectic scene.

Vespa Cougourdon Ourchestra

30 April 2026 by ellierogers

Born from a decade-long search for the perfect resonant horn, the Vespa Cougourdon Ourchestra is a singular phenomenon in the contemporary Occitan music scene.

A crowd of people in colourful costumes surrounds musicians playing under multicoloured lights, with two performers wearing white wigs and dramatic outfits at the centre of the lively, festive scene.

Dogshow

29 January 2026 by ellierogers

Dogshow returns to the Compass stage this year, wheeling their poodle-powered wagon. Fusing live techno with jazz, rave and moon howling, you won’t want

A group of people sitting in a circle with their arms raised, smiling and cheering, under colourful stage lighting in a dark room. A person in the centre appears to be leading the activity.

LUCY HOPKINS AND THE VISIONETTES

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Legendary English Clown, Lucy Hopkins, turns her twisted (genius) mind to storytelling. With help and possibly hindrance from The Visionettes, Lexi Strauss and Abigail

A crowd of people in colourful, elaborate animal costumes gather at an outdoor festival under a blue sky. One person wears an orangutan mask and fur, while others sport masks of a triceratops, antelope, and dragon.

Church of Dave Animal Rave

28 May 2026 by beckawhiteley

Start your Shambala as you mean to go on with the only cult worth joining: Church of Dave. Come worship at the Attenborough Altar

A person wearing futuristic sunglasses, a black mesh outfit, and a dramatic fur cape stands onstage in colourful, smoky lighting, holding a shiny fan and posing confidently. Other people and equipment are in the background.

The Fashion Haüs Catwalk

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Fashion Haüs is looking for Shambala’s next top model. Bring your very best trout pout and come dressed in your finest #trashion for a

A smiling person with fair hair DJs at a Pioneer DJ deck on a desk labelled “ENQUIRIES” in a library, with headphones around their neck. A drinks can and shelves of books are visible in the background. The sign reads Music Library.

Kink182 presents Finding Emo

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Kink 182 is back, the emo-pop-punk-nu-metal reprobate DJ no-one asked for. With a full troupe of degenerates, darlings and deeply damaged souls, Kink 182

A person with curly hair, round glasses, and dramatic make-up stands in a gym holding a jacket that says NA NA RACIST. They lean on gym equipment, looking at the camera. The scene is in black and white.

Nana Funk

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Award-winning veteran of the Liverpool cabaret scene, Nana Funk is here to tell you life begins RIGHT NOW. From cheesy baps to family friendly

A diverse group of people in colourful, expressive outfits pose together under a large yellow marquee, showing various playful and confident expressions and gestures. The setting suggests a festive or celebratory event.

Bristol Ballroom Community

1 June 2026 by

Wanna strut your stuff on the runway? Category is: Bristol Ballroom at Shambala. Unleash your inner diva with this interactive show from Bristol’s foremost

Two women in bold outfits and bright make-up pose energetically on a train, each holding large retro mobile phones. One man in the background reads a newspaper. There is a briefcase with money on the seat.

DJ Business Collective

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Get down to business, literally, with DJ Business Collective. Join Direct Debbie and DJ Business Lady for an annual appraisal like no other. Think

A performer on tall stilts dressed in colourful clothes and a red hat walks down a city street as a group of children and adults, some holding hula hoops, follow and watch. Brick buildings and parked cars line the road.

ELLA THE GREATS MINI CIRCUS!

29 May 2026 by ellierogers

Get ready for the tiny show with a massive, beating heart. Led by the fabulous Ella the Great, a world-renowned clown and drag icon,

Three people wearing white puffy waistcoats and white trousers perform energetically on stage, singing with expressive faces and gestures. The background is dark, highlighting the performers under stage lighting.

The Star Seeker’s Cabaret

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Ever dreamt of flying to the moon? Becoming an astronaut? Meeting an alien? Join Alph, Betty and Gamma on a journey through the stars

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