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Northamptonshire’s Shambala Festival is af our-day music festival that has run sine the year 2000, with a capacity of 15,000 people…but buy tickets quiickly, as it sells out every year, even though the exact location is not revealed in advance.

Shambala features a variety of music, including rock, pop, folk and world music. There are also independent films, workshops, talks and debates, comedy, a fresh organic market, fair trade coffee, practical demonstrations, a speakers’ corner, site art (a new art trail and a range of get-involved sculpture) and “music with a mission”. Permaculturists from across the UK create a welcoming garden/ workshop space incorporating art, crafts and sounds. Many activities address cultural awareness, the environment and rights. Children are able to add their messages to the Rights Tree, to be posted on the website. Kids’ activities include a full and diverse program of activities for all ages, such as creative workshops (e.g. shadow dancing), trampolines, circus fun, games, music, and a samba procession on Sunday.

Many guests dress in costumes fitting in with the annual theme.

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