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The Next Stage

20 November 2025 by ellierogers

Launched in 2025 and evolving boldly for 2026, The Next Stage is Shambala’s home for cutting-edge live music, world-class production, alternative artists and rising

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Drag Syndrome

30 April 2026 by ellierogers

Drag Syndrome is an internationally acclaimed drag collective from the UK, featuring fierce and brilliant artists with Down syndrome who are redefining the global

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Grove

26 February 2026 by ellierogers

Bristol-based producer and vocalist Grove makes militant music for the sensually inclined, rooted in bass vibration and liberation. Emerging from the city’s rich musical

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FFSYTHO

30 April 2026 by ellierogers

Powerful, with an unapologetic energy, FFSYTHO is an artist known for her fearless lyrical delivery, commanding stage presence, and authentic storytelling. Blending raw hip-hop

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Prima Queen

26 February 2026 by ellierogers

Prima Queen’s love story is one which cinema could only aspire to. An instant connection that was nearly missed. A divide of 4,000 miles

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Madame Electrifie

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Madame Electrifie has been setting dancefloors alight for over two decades, with standout sets at Glastonbury, Boomtown, Bestival, and Secret Garden Party. A mainstay

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Mr Bruce

26 February 2026 by ellierogers

On paper, Mr. Bruce’s music and performance shouldn’t work: house, electro, hyper-pop, rattling amen breaks, anthemic dancehall, death meditations. His work spans many directions

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Chris Tofu, Debbralee Wells & Friends

26 February 2026 by ellierogers

Transforming the dancefloor into a celebration of joy, soul, and unity. Together, DJ Chris Tofu & Debbralee Wells deliver a truly unique festival experience:

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Jamz Supernova

26 February 2026 by ellierogers

Jamz Supernova uses sonics to tell a story. The multi-faceted creative force is a label head, radio host, DJ, podcaster, and true tastemaker, broadcasting

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Charlotte Devaney & The Narni Shakers

19 November 2025 by ellierogers

Charlotte Devaney is a trailblazing DJ, producer, vocalist and creative force whose explosive energy and genre-blending sets have set her apart in global dance

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Waldo’s Gift

26 February 2026 by ellierogers

An electrifying new force in the UK’s experimental music scene, Bristol trio Waldo’s Gift had their origins in intense, bizarre weekly residency at Bristol’s

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2 Minute Silence

25 June 2026 by ellierogers

What happens when we turn EVERYTHING off (including our voices) for 2 minutes. Join us for this moment of reflection and quiet to find

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