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'''Shambhala Music Festival''' is an annual [[electronic music]] festival held during the first week of August at the [[Salmo, British Columbia|Salmo]] River Ranch, a {{convert|500|acre|km2| |
'''Shambhala Music Festival''' is an annual [[electronic music]] festival held during the first week of August at the [[Salmo, British Columbia|Salmo]] River Ranch, a {{convert|500|acre|km2|adj=on}} farm, in the West [[Kootenays|Kootenay]] mountains near [[Nelson, British Columbia|Nelson]], [[British Columbia]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Ranta |first=Alan |url=http://music.cbc.ca/blogs/2012/4/Shambhala-Music-Festival-keeps-it-all-in-the-family |title=Shambhala Music Festival keeps it all in the family |publisher=[[CBC Music]]|date=25 April 2012 |accessdate=19 June 2012 }}</ref> The festival lasts 4 days and 3 nights and offers a mix of music and art in nature.<ref>[http://thenelsondaily.com/news/general/shambhala-music-festival-bets-out-burning-man-and-wins-best-large-festival-10145 The Nelson Daily]</ref> |
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The festival began in 1998 and has grown to become the largest and one of the longest running electronic music events in Canada.<ref>[http://cannabisculture.com/v2/content/2011/08/18/Shambhala-2011-Music-Took-Me-Higher Cannabis Culture - Shambhala 2011: The Music Took Me Higher]</ref> It is a family-run event, and operates without corporate sponsorship. In the summer months, the ranch becomes home to volunteers & event staff who prepare for and operate the event.<ref>[http://www.shambhalamusicfestival.com/info/about-shambhala/ About Shambhala] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308224242/http://www.shambhalamusicfestival.com/info/about-shambhala/ |date=2012-03-08 }}</ref> |
The festival began in 1998 and has grown to become the largest and one of the longest running electronic music events in Canada.<ref>[http://cannabisculture.com/v2/content/2011/08/18/Shambhala-2011-Music-Took-Me-Higher Cannabis Culture - Shambhala 2011: The Music Took Me Higher]</ref> It is a family-run event, and operates without corporate sponsorship. In the summer months, the ranch becomes home to volunteers & event staff who prepare for and operate the event.<ref>[http://www.shambhalamusicfestival.com/info/about-shambhala/ About Shambhala] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308224242/http://www.shambhalamusicfestival.com/info/about-shambhala/ |date=2012-03-08 }}</ref> |
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There are six performance stages: The Living Room, AMP (AMPhitheater - previously the Rock Pit/ The Jungle Pit), The Fractal Forest, The Village, The Grove (previously The Labyrinth, The Portal, The Inner Sanctum), and The Pagoda (previously Main Stage).<ref>[http://shambhalamusicfestival.wordpress.com/2011/06/01/thepride/ Stage Director Profile: Hoola & Sara (The Pride, Living Room Stage)]</ref> |
There are six performance stages: The Living Room, AMP (AMPhitheater - previously the Rock Pit/ The Jungle Pit), The Fractal Forest, The Village, The Grove (previously The Labyrinth, The Portal, The Inner Sanctum), and The Pagoda (previously Main Stage).<ref>[http://shambhalamusicfestival.wordpress.com/2011/06/01/thepride/ Stage Director Profile: Hoola & Sara (The Pride, Living Room Stage)]</ref> |
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In the Summer of 2008, a DVD documenting the festival's 10 |
In the Summer of 2008, a DVD documenting the festival's 10-year history was released. The film "follows different characters through a year in the life of Shambhala from the perspective of DJ’s, people in charge, medical volunteers and others."<ref>[http://shambhalathemovie.com Shambhala: The Movie]</ref> |
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In 2011 and 2012, Shambhala received an awards for Best Large Event at The International Breakspoll Awards.<ref>[http://www.breakspoll.com/blog/breakspoll-2011-the-results/ "BREAKSPOLL 2011 – THE RESULTS!"], ''Breakspoll'', 5 March 2011, accessed 17 May 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.popmatters.com/pm/column/157423-party-machine-the-rise-of-canadian-electronic-music/ Party Machine: The Rise of Canadian Electronic Music], [[PopMatters]], 3 May 2012, accessed 19 June 2012</ref> |
In 2011 and 2012, Shambhala received an awards for Best Large Event at The International Breakspoll Awards.<ref>[http://www.breakspoll.com/blog/breakspoll-2011-the-results/ "BREAKSPOLL 2011 – THE RESULTS!"], ''Breakspoll'', 5 March 2011, accessed 17 May 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.popmatters.com/pm/column/157423-party-machine-the-rise-of-canadian-electronic-music/ Party Machine: The Rise of Canadian Electronic Music], [[PopMatters]], 3 May 2012, accessed 19 June 2012</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:46, 31 October 2019
Shambhala | |
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  Location of Shambhala in British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 49°08′31″N 117°15′52″W / 49.141884°N 117.264357°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  British Columbia |
| Region | West Kootenay |
| Regional district | Central Kootenay |
| Elevation | 670 m (2,200 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| Highways | 3 6 |
| Waterways | Salmo River |
Shambhala Music Festival is an annual electronic music festival held during the first week of August at the Salmo River Ranch, a 500-acre (2.0 km2) farm, in the West Kootenay mountains near Nelson, British Columbia.[1] The festival lasts 4 days and 3 nights and offers a mix of music and art in nature.[2]
The festival began in 1998 and has grown to become the largest and one of the longest running electronic music events in Canada.[3] It is a family-run event, and operates without corporate sponsorship. In the summer months, the ranch becomes home to volunteers & event staff who prepare for and operate the event.[4]
There are six performance stages: The Living Room, AMP (AMPhitheater - previously the Rock Pit/ The Jungle Pit), The Fractal Forest, The Village, The Grove (previously The Labyrinth, The Portal, The Inner Sanctum), and The Pagoda (previously Main Stage).[5]
In the Summer of 2008, a DVD documenting the festival's 10-year history was released. The film "follows different characters through a year in the life of Shambhala from the perspective of DJ’s, people in charge, medical volunteers and others."[6]
In 2011 and 2012, Shambhala received an awards for Best Large Event at The International Breakspoll Awards.[7][8]
See also
External links
Notes
- ^ Ranta, Alan (25 April 2012). "Shambhala Music Festival keeps it all in the family". CBC Music. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- ^ The Nelson Daily
- ^ Cannabis Culture - Shambhala 2011: The Music Took Me Higher
- ^ About Shambhala Archived 2012-03-08 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Stage Director Profile: Hoola & Sara (The Pride, Living Room Stage)
- ^ Shambhala: The Movie
- ^ "BREAKSPOLL 2011 – THE RESULTS!", Breakspoll, 5 March 2011, accessed 17 May 2011.
- ^ Party Machine: The Rise of Canadian Electronic Music, PopMatters, 3 May 2012, accessed 19 June 2012