Shambhala 2009
Said to be the largest (10000 people) and longest (12 years) running electronic festival in Canada, Shambhala took place last weekend in Nelson, B.C. The festival had over 150 Djs spinning throughout the five day event. On the roster were names like AC Slater, Jack Beats, Treasure Fingers, Benga and many many many more. Music played from 12pm each day until 10 am at five huge different themed stages in the middle of a forest. Decorated with lasers, podiums, waterfalls and different layers of dance floors, it felt like you were in a large club instead of the middle of nowhere. Everyone pitched their tents anywhere they could find a spot near the venue, allowing you to come back and forth from your tent to any of the stages. A huge change compared to other festivals I’ve been too where your trapped by the stages and are forced to buy the 9$ food.
The amount of music was overwhelming, but you always could walk through Christmas light illuminated pathways to another stage if you wanted to listen to something different. My favorite stages quickly became the Village (drum and bass) and the Fractal Forest (mostly electronic). All the Djs did an amazing job, giving the crowds a great variety of music to dance too, as well as remixing all those hits that you like to hear while you’re out.
Being my first time attending Shambhala, I can say that it was a awesome experience. All made so by the loud music and the friendly community. It’s hard to believe that a festival this size has only survived by word of mouth with no corprate sponsors. All these aspects and more only add too the charm of Shambhala.
AC Slater – Calm Down
Jack Beats – Get Down
Jack Beats – What
Tags: concert
shambhala is a ravers heaven on earth, if you’ve gone once you wont miss it for the world!!!