Every year, our trusty video crew distils the wild, utopian spirit of Shambala into a few short minutes – and once again, they’ve absolutely smashed it. Our 2025 film is full to bursting with costumes, crafts, crowdsurfing and carnival chaos – all cut to the butt-wiggling sounds of Solasta stage faves, Thumpasaurus.
Film/edit by: Skewiff Camera Crew: Callum Whiteley, Jon Blanchard, Lizzie Goldsack, Callum Jones.
In this episode I sit down with two members of Asian Dub Foundation – the longest standing and newest member of the band. We dig into how music is breaking down racism, rebel saints and some of their most meaningful moments in their 30 year history.
In Conversation with Hak Baker
In this episode, we chat to rising star Hak Baker. From learning guitar in prison, to being inspired by his remarkable Grandmother, he tells us how he’s forging his very individual path to stardom. Just a heads up – there’s some strong language in this one.
In Conversation with Led By Donkeys
Straight off the big stage and into the quiet confines of our podcast caravan, we got a rare opportunity to chat to James Sadri and Oliver Knowles of Led by Donkeys, the political activists who hold powerful people accountable. We dive into what it’s like to do what they do, the risks they take and what keeps them going.
Led By Donkeys: Five Years of Resistance Against Those in Power in Britain
We kick Season Six off with a bang with part one of a Led By Donkeys double bill. They’re a team of disruptors who are all about holding powerful people accountable. Recorded live at Shambala 2025, this talk was a stand out moment of the festival, and we thought it only fair to give everyone the chance to hear it again…
The Shambala Speaks podcast is lovingly produced by Melissa Kidd, edited by Nick Carline and Fredi Devas –all recorded on site under the canopies of Shambala festival.
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