Shambhala Music Festival 2024: A Guide to Canada's Premier Electronic Music Experience & what to wear

Shambhala Music Festival 2024: A Guide to Canada's Premier Electronic Music Experience & what to wear

Shambhala Music Festival: A Guide to Canada's Premier Electronic Music Experience

Celebrating 25 Years of Shambhala Magic

Welcome to the Shambhala Music Festival, Canada's largest independent electronic music festival, held on the picturesque Salmo River Ranch from July 26-29. This year marks the festival's 25th anniversary, and it's set to be an unforgettable experience with over 20,000 guests, artists, and crew members.

The Origins of Shambhala

Shambhala, meaning "the source of all happiness," began as a small reggae festival 25 years ago with just a handful of people and a bonfire. Today, it has evolved into a full-blown festival known for its love, good energy, and community spirit. Founded by Jim "Jimmy" Bundschuh, Shambhala is held annually on the Bundschuh family farm—a 500-acre paradise in the West Kootenay mountains near Nelson, British Columbia.

What to Expect at Shambhala

Music and More

With over 200 diverse musical acts spread across numerous venues and stages, Shambhala offers something for everyone. From world-class cabaret and circus acts to interactive theater and inspirational talks, the festival is a haven for creativity and self-expression. Shambhala is known for its 6 extravagant and amazing themed stages.  Each stage has its own unique vibe and music to match.

  • AMP Stage: The ultimate bass haven.
  • Fractal Forest: A funky journey through space and time.
  • The Grove: A celebration of music and dance amidst nature.
  • Living Room Stage: Disco funk by day, electronic obscura by night.
  • The Pagoda: A temple of myth and music.
  • The Village: An immersive bass experience.

Shambhala Values

Shambhala Music Festival is built on core values that create a welcoming and inclusive environment:

  • Safety and Harm Reduction
  • ShambhaLove and Community
  • Consent
  • Music, Art, and Creativity
  • Acceptance and Freedom of Expression
  • Respect for the Environment
  • Tradition and Transformation
  • Have Fun, Let Go, and Dance

Preparing for Shambhala

Packing Essentials

To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable festival experience, it's crucial to come prepared for the varying weather conditions of the mountain climate. It will be hot in the day and cool to very cold at night.  Here’s what you need: Camp Gear

  • Tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag
  • Camp chair,  tent lights, lantern
  • Bicycle
  • Backpack
  • Food, snacks, reusable water bottles
  • Biodegradable shampoo, toilet paper, and sunscreen
  • Flashlight, fan
  • Musical instruments
  • Parasol, rain poncho
  • Flow toys, body paint,
  • Spray bottle for water, bug spray
  • Baby wipes, hot hands

Clothing

Be sure to pack a variety of clothing for hot to cold weather. Layers and outfits you can mix and match are ideal.

  • Costumes- the more creative the better
  • Costume accessories
  • Undergarments
  • 2-3 footwear, boots, sandals, sneakers
  • Socks more than you think

Day Clothes: Cool Clothes for day it will be hot

  • Shorts
  • Tanks
  • Skirts
  • Scarves/ Bandanas
  • Yoga clothes
  • Active wear- knit tops & bottoms
  • Bathing suit or bday suit
  • Cotton or breezy fabrics tops and bottoms

    Night Clothes: Warm clothes for night it will be cold

    • Leggings
    • Thicker pants 
    • Long sleeve tops
    • Sweaters
    • Hoodies
    • Layers- kimonos, vests, scarves
    • Lights to wear on your body 
    • Coats/ jackets
    • Gloves/ hats
    • Faux fur coats and accessories

    Furrocious Furr Men & Women's Current Collection

    Furrocious Furr: Your Go-To for Faux Fur Fashion

    Looking for the perfect faux fur outfit for Shambhala? Furrocious Furr offers the best options for both men and women looking for high-quality, luxurious faux fur. Made to order in the USA and 100% vegan, our super soft and warm faux fur products are designed to fit your unique style and personality.

    Men's Mountain Coyote Coat

     

     Women's Kaleidoscope Coat and Pink Acid Coat

    Choose from a variety of colorful or natural faux fur options, light-up furs, and different lengths, hoods, collars, and thicknesses. Whether you prefer thick, plush furs or sleek, sequined designs, we have something for everyone. Our coats are not only stylish but also incredibly functional, featuring multiple pockets, zippers, secret compartments, and even backpack straps—a festival game-changer. With soft, cozy linings and unparalleled comfort, Furrocious Furr takes faux fur fashion to a whole new level of amazingness.

     

    Furrocious Furr LED Collection

    Discover the magic of our light-up collection, featuring jackets, vests, kimonos, and hoods that bring your festival fashion to life. With 200 stunning light-changing patterns, these pieces are sure to turn heads wherever you go. Control the vibrant displays with a user-friendly Bluetooth app, and keep the party going with a rechargeable battery. Embrace the spotlight and illuminate your style with our dazzling light-up designs! 

    Women's LED Princess Python Coat & Men's LED Wizard Coat

    Accessories

    • Hats and headwear

    • Festival fanny pack, holster, or backpack

    • Sunglasses, gloves

    Do Not Bring List

    • No alcohol, fire, lasers, glass, fuel, generators, motorized vehicles, boas, headdresses, or pets.

    Camping at Shambhala

    Camping is an essential part of the Shambhala experience, with options ranging from free camping to luxury yurt rentals. A complimentary shuttle bus helps transport gear, but bringing a cart or wagon is recommended.

    Water and Hydration

    Stay hydrated! Dehydration is the leading cause of medical visits at Shambhala. Fresh, filtered mountain water is available throughout the festival site, with main refill stations near BASScamp and the gardens in Downtown Shambhala.

    Experiences at Shambhala

    Art, Yoga, and Workshops

    Immerse yourself in the creative atmosphere with the BASScamp Art Gallery, daily yoga classes, and a variety of workshops. From body paint and guided meditation to yoga flow classes, there's something for everyone to explore and enjoy.

    Special Highlights

    • Wish Tree: Share your wishes for yourself, loved ones, or the world.

    • Wedding Chapel: Tie the knot at the picturesque Shambhala wedding chapel.

    • Salmo River: Take a refreshing dip and relax by the river.

    • Pride Parade: Celebrate with flags, ribbons, and rainbows in support of 2SLGTBQAI+ communities.

    Music Lineup

    From renowned heavy hitters to promising up-and-comers, and everyone in between, Shambahala proudly showcase some of the finest talent from around the world. Dive into the 2024 Shambhala Music Festival lineup and explore a diverse musical journey. Some highlights are performances by artists like Clozee, Chromeo, LS Dream, Tripper, Justin Martin, Saba, The Glitch Mob, Moontricks, and the Funk Hunters.

    Performers

    Performers of every kind, from stilt walkers to aerialists, will be performing  throughout the festival.

    Honoring Indigenous Lands

    Shambhala Music Festival acknowledges and is grateful to the Syilx, Sinixt, and Ktunaxa nations, on whose unceded, traditional lands the festival takes place. We honor the connection to the past and future of these peoples and hope our guests feel the same.

    Join the Shambhala Experience

    Elevate your festival experience by immersing yourself in the diverse range of activities and entertainment that Shambhala offers. From food and artisan markets to the beautiful natural setting, Shambhala Music Festival is more than just a music festival—it's a celebration of love, creativity, and community.

    Get ready to dance, connect, and create unforgettable memories at Shambhala Music Festival 2024!


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    FAQs

    Yes, Shambhala has large camping area with many different sections. They offer car camping, RV passes, and several pre-prepped camping bundles from standard tents pre set up to bougie belle glamping tents.

    It does get cold at Shambhala. Day time temperatures are in the low 70's to 80's. At night time temperatures will drop to the low 60's and 50's making it quite chilly in the camp grounds.

    Shambhala festival is located at a beautiful ranch on the Salmo River Ranch, located 6km east of Salmo BC, Canada.

    Approximately 20,000 people attend Shambhala festival.

    Shambhala Festival is celebrating its 25 year anniversary this year.

    Shambhala is a magical 4 day experience filled with 6 theme stages of electronic dance music, whimsical attractions, and talented performers all around. You won't be disappointed in the high quality production of this event.

    Shambhala festival is all about art, music, community, love and happiness. Shambhala celebrates community, creativity, spirituality, and self-expression.

    All festival clothing is accepted as well as nudity and don't forget comfortable shoes and a faux fur jacket when the sun goes down.

    Shambhala does not allow the sale of alcohol or permit alcohol in the festival. It is a dry festival.

    They are more than good. Faux fur coats are a great way to stay warm and cozy at Shambhala festival. Night temperatures can drop into the 60's and 50s at night. Having something warm, soft and cozy like a luxury faux fur coat is really the most important item you should have in your festival wardrobe. If you do not have a warm faux fur coat to wear when the temperature drops, I guarantee you will be cold and miserable.

    Furrocious Furr makes the best faux fur coats for Shambhala festival. Furrocious faux fur coats are not only stylish and fashionable but completely functional for all your festival needs. They have a wide variety of styles for men and women to choose from. Furrocious Furr coats are extremely comfortable and cozy. Each coat is made of the softest faux fur and most high quality materials, super cozy lining, has multiple pockets, and backpack straps so when its too hot you can wear you coat like a cape and never have to put it on the ground. Save your self the trouble of illuminating yourself with blinky string lights and get a LED Furrocious Furr Coat. You are immediately lite up with the push of a button and ready for a safe night in the dark forest.

    Furrocious Furr makes the warmest festival coats compared to other brands. In addition to thier wide range of faux fur from thin to thick, to super thick, to various faux chinchilla qulaities, they use a plush minky cuddle lining that adds extra warmth and coziness to each coat. They have the level of warmth each person needs.

    Furrocious Furr makes the softest faux fur coats for Shambhala festival. They only use the highest quality faux fur which are all extremely soft. The faux chinchilla furs are by far the softest.

    You can get a nice faux fur coat made in China for under $100 on Amazon. But there is no guarantee how well it will fit and how long it will last. It also won't have multiple pockets and other design features that a more expensive faux fur coat will have. If you are looking for fast disposable fashion you can buy a cheap nice faux fur coat but it you want a quality faux fur coat that will last and be eco friendly a more expensive coat is the better option in the long run.

    A well made faux fur coat is better than a vintage real fur coat for Shambhala festival because it is not only animal free but also more comfortable, durable, and functional. With advanced fabric technology high quality faux fur can be as warm as real fur. Today it is doubtful that a vintage real fur coat will fit as well as a faux fur coat made today. A vintage fur coat will not have as many pockets as a new faux fur coat. Many vintage real fur coats have lost durability over time and will not hold up as well as a quality faux fur coat.

    Yes, a faux fur coat is warm enough for Shambhala festival. With temperatures dropping into the 60's and 50's at night, its essential to have a warm and cozy faux fur coat for outside festivals. Faux fur coats range in thickness and levels of warmth. You should choose a faux fur coat that matches your level of tolerance in cold temprateures.

    Faux furs coats CAN get wet, but it not recommended. It's best to keep it dry whenever possible. Rain won't ruin a faux fur coat and will dry hung in a ventialted area. Use a brush to fluff the fur back to life after it dries.

    Yes. We recommend dry cleaning your faux fur coat at a reputabe cleaner for best results. You can also hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent or shampoo. Hang to dry. No heat.

    Yes, you can wash a coat covered in dust and dirt. You must you a machine gental cylce. Too much agitation will ruin the fur. Air dry. No Heat!

    It is recommended that you dry clean your faux fur coat after going to a festival to refresh it. You can also hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent combined with vinegar. Hang dry the coat in a ventilated area and fluff with brush.

    A faux fur coat is made of synthetic acrylic and polyester fibers.

    A faux fur coat is 100% ethical and moop free making it the perfect eco conscience choice to wear at Lucidity festival. You may loose a hair or too but its less than the amount you will shed from your head.

    Faux fur is made out of synthetic materials in an attempt to mimic the appearance of animal fur but is made only of synthtic man made fibers making it 100% vegan and animal free.

    Faux Fur coats are not toxic to wear and cause no allergic reactions.

    Faux Fur coats are the not only the fashionable thing to wear at the Shambhala festival but also an essential item to wear to survive cold desert nights. With so many options in faux fur coats today you can express your personal style with a fashionable faux fur coat.

    The most important thing to look for in a faux fur coat for festivals is quality, durability, fit, and feel. There are a few things to think about when deciding on which faux fur coat to buy for Shambhala. 1. The Fit. You need to make sure the coat is comfortable, feels cozy, and fits over what you plan to wear under it. 2. The Fur. How thick do you need the fur to be? How cold do you get? 3. The style. Do you want a hood? A collar? or perhaps a zip off hood. 4. The Length. Do you want the coat short? mid thigh? knee length? or to the ground?

    Fun faux fur was already a part of the rave and club cultures in the 1990's. Faux Fur coats have become an essential part of most people's festival wardrobe.

    So many festival goers wear faux fur coats because most importantly they are warm, cozy, and comfortable. They are also love faux fur coats as a way to express their own unique personal style.

    The style of the faux fur coat a person needs for Shambhala depends on that individual's needs and personal taste. For example many guys run hot and don't need the same type of faux fur coat a female who gets cold very easily will need. A faux fur vest is often the best solution for men that run hot. There are also different thicknesses/ warmth levels of faux fur to consider as well as different lengths of faux fur coats ranging, from waist length to floor length.

    Quality faux fur coats are made to be worn and with stand any harsh environment like the desert. Dry cleaning your coat at a reputable cleaner after wearing it at a weekend festival will result in your coat looking like new again. Standard dirt and dust will completely dissolve in the dry cleaning process. Cheap poor quality faux fur coats will just not look as good after a week at a festival.

    High quality faux fur coats are not moopy. Less faux furs will fall off than hairs on your head. A cheap poor quality faux fur coat may moop.

    Furrocious Furr makes the best LED/light-up faux fur coats. They are by far the most durable, high quality LED faux fur coats in the market. The Furrocious Furr LED collection has the widest variety of styles and colors of LED faux fur coats for both men and women.