Aug 9th, 2010
Thanks and Love to you all
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate lucky Shambhala number 13 with us! We look forward to seeing everyone again next year:)

Aug 9th, 2010
The Green River
In the afternoon of Saturday August 7th at Shambhala, a prankster poured a green substance into the river. The substance spread quickly and afterward it was discovered as fluorescein, a harmless, non-toxic dye used in environmental testing to locate water leaks. The dye is NON-toxic, but we asked that anyone with skin allergies or sensitive skin stay out of the river until the water was completely cleared. We were in contact with the Ministry of Environment and local health authorities, and they were confident in our process.

Aug 2nd, 2010
Shambhala officially SOLD OUT!
There will be NO TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR SUNDAY, so please spread the word that anyone without a ticket will not be allowed entrance. Thing are going great!!! Hope to see you all next year!! :)

Jul 28th, 2010
Biodegradable Water Bottles!
This year Shambhala Music Festival and our Vendors have taken to initiative to sell Biodegradable Water Bottles. These Green2Go Water Bottles Biodegrade in 10 years, help maintain a greener future and are safe to recycle. See you all soon!

Jul 19th, 2010
Stay Connected at Shambhala!
Bring your laptops to Shambhala this year and stay connected! Columbia Wireless Inc will be supplying WiFi High Speed Internet service to the Shambhala public this summer. If you don't have a laptop to bring, we will be providing four Internet kiosk stations for public use. When you arrive, look for the white Columbia Wireless trailer located next to the ATM's to set up your laptop or use the Kiosk. Its a great way to share your photos with family and friends at home while you are at the events! You can also make Skype calls on your laptop or cell phone to tell your friends and family what they are missing out on!

Jul 6th, 2010
Shambhaluxe Lodging Now Full
Shambhaluxe Lodging Not a five star hotel – 
It started out as a customer suggestion, and sparked into the exploration of a new service – Shambhala is excited to test run a new Shambhaluxe camping package to our guests. Limited offering - Only 5 Campsites Available! SOLD OUT

Mar 30th, 2010
DVD on Sale NOW!
Our lovely DVD is finally being released for sale! The documentary follows the paths of several guests, staff, producers, and family as the days of Shambhala unfold. This film took 12 years to reach you and we are excited to finally release it to you. We are offering it online at www.shambhaladoc.com or at selected ticket store outlets. Buy it before the festival and receive a mystery gift. Shambhala documentary



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August 6 - 9, 2010  

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SHAMBHALA’S LUCKY 13

Salmo, B.C. – The Shambhala Music Festival, now in its thirteenth year, is a diverse cultural event that is difficult to describe to those who haven’t been there, but Joe Riener of Vancouver came as close as anyone to hitting the mark.

“My favourite part of Shambhala is the sense of unity,” said Riener, who has attended the festival for eleven of its thirteen years. “There are people from all walks of life sharing the experience. I strongly believe the people make the festival.”

Over 10,000 music and art lovers gathered at Shambhala near Salmo, B.C. from Thursday, August 5th to Sunday the 8th. The festival grounds – a 500 acre cattle ranch deep in the lush Selkirk Mountains – were packed as the festival sold out for the first time.

Over 200 musicians and performance artists from around the world played at the festival’s six individually themed stages. Some highlights included A Skillz and The Plump DJ’s in the Fractal Forest and Dieselboy at the Village.

Vancouver’s Long Walk Short Dock played what many called the most thrilling performance they had seen. Sporting long hair and a moustache, he thrashed his way through two hours of amplified electro madness.

“I’ve never seen anything like that before,” said Nathan Jackson of Calgary. “I can’t believe the show he put on.”

Other performers included Excision and Datsik, Jess and Crabe, Rico Tubbs, D Cup and Hoola Hoop, who played what he referred to as a “cowboy” set at the Beach Stage that featured rockabilly, honky tonk and old country tunes.

DJ’s enjoy camping at Shambhala and they have more time to connect with other DJ’s than at most festivals.

“I do a load of clubs,” said DJ Czech. “I love this festival. I come out here, all my bros are here, people from Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, wherever. We hang out. This area and this festival are both magical.”

While music is the predominant theme of the festival, it is by no means the only one. The festival also showcases a broad range of art and performance artists. The Art Pavilion was full of beautiful paintings and postcards and numerous vendors sold their colourful wares. Each morning hundreds gathered on the beach by the Salmo River for yoga. Hoola hooping classes were also popular.

At one point during the festival, a prankster poured a green substance into the river. The substance spread quickly and afterward it was discovered as fluorescein, a harmless, non-toxic dye used in environmental testing to locate water leaks.  

An elderly woman who gives pins to all people she hugs at the festival that say, “I was hugged by Grandma,” embodies the spirit of Shambhala and what its organizers are trying to create.

“We’ve tried to create an atmosphere that is rich in art and skimpy on advertisements and other messages,” said Production Manager Corrine Zawaduk.  The festival has always been ad free and operates without sponsorship. “We strive to embrace art, community and music - the universal language.”

Shambhala, as Riener said, is an inclusive event that encompasses people from all walks of life. The music played at Shambhala (mainly electronic) seems to cross generational barriers and brings young and old together like no other type of music. For four days, the festival achieves a higher purpose in that it brings different people together to dance, celebrate and, when the festival ends, to spread that feeling to the rest of the world.

“It’s a whole world that comes together to dance,” said Keith Page of Nelson.    

-written by Elliot Robins-  

 




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