first acts revealed for this year's Shambala

Mulatu Astatke, Collie Buddz, Andy C, A Guy Called Gerald, & many more

By Scott Williams | Published: Fri 28th Mar 2014

Shambala Festival 2014 - Smerins Anti-Social Club (crowd)
Photo credit: Phil Bull

Shambala Festival 2014

Thursday 21st to Sunday 24th August 2014
a secret location near Market Harborough, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England MAP
£135 for weekend - SOLD OUT
Daily capacity: 10,000

The first names have been released for Shambala which takes place on August Bank Holiday Weekend and is one of eFestivals favourite festivals.

They include Mulatu Astatke, Collie Buddz and the New Kingston Band, By The Rivers, Public Service Broadcasting, Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita, Cumbia All Stars, Andy C, A Guy Called Gerald, Adrian Sherwood, The Apples, Babyhead, B.Traits, DJ Die & MC Inja, DJ Food, Cheeba & Moneyshot Caught in the Middle of a 3 Way Mix, Dubkasm, Solo Banton, Emily Portman Trio, The Excitements, The Fire Beneath the Sea, Fitty Gomash, The Folk Ensemble, and Gentleman's Dub Club.

Also confirmed are Hackney Colliery Band, Itchy & Skratchy, Jungle by Night, Jus Now, Lisa Knapp, Manu Delago Handmade, Marky and Stamina MC, The Melodic, Mitu, Mouse Outfit ft Dr Syntax & Sparkz , My Nu Leng, My Panda Shall Fly, Mystro & Cut La Vis, Nicole Willis and the Soul Investigators, onlyjoe, Opiuo, Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin, Rebel Soul, Reeps One, The Rin Tins,Roska, Sankofa, Slamboree, Smokey Joe and The Kid, The Swingamajig House Band, Talisman, Tantz, Tru Thoughts 15th Birthday Showcase, Typesun, The Urban Folk Quartet, Young Fathers, Wonka-Vision, Zion Train, and Perch & Dubdadda.

Plus the return of venues including The Shambala Stage, The Roots Yard, Chai Wallah’s, The Kamikaze, Beyond The Stars, The Play House, Sankofa’s, Compass Presents, The Enchanted Woods, The Emporium Of Delights, The Healing Meadows, Koo Kou's Nest, Mr Hung's Chinese Laundry, The Play House, The Social Club, The Hot Tubs, The Surplus Supper Vlub, The Story Telling Tent, Wandering Word, Workshop Areas, The Craft area, and Kids Field

Taking place on Bank Holiday Weekend from Thursday 21st until Sunday 24th August 2014 with the site closing on Monday 25th at Midday.

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Ticket prices are as follows:

An adult weekend ticket is £135.
Teen (aged 15/16/17yrs) weekend ticket £79
Child (aged 5-14yrs) weekend ticket £35
Child and Teen tickets may only be purchased with adult tickets. Maximum of 2 teen tickets per adult over 21yrs.
Child under 5 Free (but must register)

Van/Car+Caravan pass £40
Car Pass £25 (one per car)
Motor cycles £5
Disabled tickets (2 for 1) Call 0844 870 0000. Valid with proof of middle or higher rate DLA support.

Tickets are e-tickets so ticket holders must make sure they have their PIN and password ready for entry. Routing passes must be placed in the windscreen before arrival on site.




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