There shall be bass in your face.
In case you missed it, the 2023 lineup for Shambhala is prodigious.
For the twenty fourth version of the beloved Canadian fest, the organizers of every stage actually went all-out. Notable headliners set to carry out on the farm this yr embrace Chase & Standing, GRiZ, RL Grime, Zeds Lifeless, Rusko, Excision and John Summit, amongst a plethora of trade titans.
One of many many components that make Shambhala Music Competition so distinctive is that every stage curates their very own lineup. They usually take the choice course of very significantly to make sure a cohesive but revitalized stage expertise yr after yr.
“This format has confirmed to ship distinctive atmospheres and musical experiences as you progress from stage to stage,” Shambhala Music Competition’s CEO, Neil MacLeod, stated in a press launch shared with EDM.com. “The Shambhala 2023 artist roster caters in direction of so many alternative tastes in music.”
That it does.
For newcomers, it may be somewhat overwhelming to decipher the curated environment of every distinct stage. So let’s take a better take a look at what is going on down from July 21-24 on the Salmo River Ranch in British Columbia.
The lineup for the twenty fourth version of Shambhala Music Competition options Chase & Standing, GRiZ, RL Grime, Zeds Lifeless, Rusko, Excision and John Summit, amongst others.
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SHAMBHALA 2023: THE VILLAGE
The Village: a spot the place bass heads and headbangers unite as one. 2022 was a historic yr as attendees had been lastly in a position to see what the manufacturing workforce had been as much as after demolishing what as soon as was again in 2019. The reveal of the brand new Village stage was higher than anybody might’ve ever imagined because it took the visible expertise to a complete new degree.
This summer time, catch fellow Canadians Black Tiger Intercourse Machine and Excision take to the stage, in addition to Boogie T, unwell.gates, Rusko, Wilkinson and Gigantic NGHTMRE, the collaborative alias of Massive Gigantic and NGHTMRE.
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Take heed to the 2023 Village Stage Spotify playlist right here.
SHAMBHALA 2023: AMP
One stage that you simply by no means totally know what to anticipate is the Amp. Nonetheless, one factor is for certain: it is all the time bumping bass music from the finely-tuned PK sound programs. Whether or not that is drum & bass, dubstep or another style, there shall be bass in your face.
This yr, iconic drum & bass trailblazers Chase & Standing will take the stage together with fellow U.Ok. legend Skream, in addition to particular units by the likes of MEMBA and EDM.com Class of 2023 star IMANU, amongst others. 2023 may also mark the Shambhala debut of Seth Troxler, Will Clarke and Odd Mob.
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Take heed to the 2023 Amp Stage Playlist right here.
SHAMBHALA 2023: FRACTAL FOREST
Deep within the forest, on the coronary heart of Shambhala, is the place one can find the Fractal Forest. Dr. Fresch will make his return this yr following an electrifying Home Name Information stage takeover in 2022, to not point out Parisian producer Shiba San, Confession label boss Tchami, famend producer Valentino Khan and the future-funk luminary GRiZ.
Let’s not overlook in regards to the return of the Fractal mainstays, A.Skillz, Neon Steve, Stickybuds, The Funk Hunters, Smalltown DJs and Wealthy-e-Wealthy, amongst others. Danio Administration’s crew may also be in attendance, consisting of Def3, Slynk, Father Funk, Ok+Lab, The Gaff, JFB, and Fort Knox 5 & Qdup. This yr will mark the second set from The Sponges, PINEO & LOEB and Joanna Magik, in addition to the Fractal Forest debut for Burchill.
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Take heed to the 2023 Fractal Forest Playlist right here.
SHAMBHALA 2023: THE GROVE
Step into the woodland oasis that’s the Grove to take pleasure in an array of sonics. On the high of the docket, Grammy Award-winning producer Mura Masa will take the Grove Stage, together with a long-awaited efficiency from Mala and Sir Spyro, who had been beforehand booked however sadly could not make it.
2023 will mark the debuts of Logic1000, Romare and Ross from Pals. Lazy Syrup Orchestra returns, together with a solo set from Mark Woodyard, Frase, Good-looking Tiger, JPOD and Carissa Gem in addition to Bushman and Juju hailing from the jungles of Costa Rica.
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Take heed to the 2023 Grove Stage Playlist right here.
SHAMBHALA 2023: LIVING ROOM
Alongside the Salmo River is the place one can find the Dwelling Room stage, match with lamp shades and comfortable nooks by which to perch. Nonetheless, that is no strange lounge.
Throughout the daytime, this stage gives the quintessential soundtrack for some pleasant riverside hangs. And at night time, it is the place to be for dancefloor grooves. Get misplaced within the otherworldly techno and home music delights with Maya Jane Coles and Goldcap, The Librarian, El papachango, Monkey Dragon, Hoola and Vynil Ritchie.
“In true throwback vogue, we’re tipping our hats to the Previous College,” reads the pageant’s web site. “This yr marks the celebration of fifty years of Hip Hop, an integral piece of the digital music & dance scene.”
The Dwelling Room may also host Hieroglyphics’ debut efficiency at Shambhala, that includes Del the Funky Homosapien and Souls of Mischief. Make sure you catch the debut efficiency by Astrocolor, plus the return of Dirtwire and BC beatsmiths Moontricks.
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Take heed to the 2023 Dwelling Room Stage Playlist right here.
SHAMBHALA 2023: PAGODA
Visually talking, the Pagoda Stage is a can’t-miss.
With its spectacular, hovering white stage design or the a whole lot—if not 1000’s—of lasers that twist right into a centrifuge via each tree in sight, the Pagoda is a factor of magnificence.
Musically, alternatively, Shambhala first-timers Nicole Moudaber, John Summit and J. Worra are certain to impress, to not point out TESTPILOT, the techno nom de plume of deadmau5. The identical may be stated of the return of Justin Martin, Hannah Needs, Of The Bushes, Zeds Lifeless, Destructo, Liquid Stranger, WHIPPED CREAM and Defunk, to call a couple of.
Take heed to the 2023 Pagoda Stage Playlist right here.
Whereas Shambhala 2023 pageant is 100% sold-out, there are alternatives to work your approach in—actually.
“Should you weren’t in a position to get a ticket for Shambhala 2023 however nonetheless wish to be a part of it, we encourage you to use to hitch our crew and hope to see you on the farm this summer time,” MacLeod provides.
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