The directors of Shindig Festival (May 23rd – 26th) have announced today that the 2024 event will be the last. Owing to the challenging landscape of the events industry, coupled with a trend of delayed ticket buying and the lack of Government support, it’s increasingly difficult for independent festivals to operate.
Many events are in a similar situation, and over 20 others have sadly cancelled or decided to call it a day this year alone. The event, held at Dillington Estate, Somerset will be celebrating its tenth and final birthday.
Will Lardner, Shindig Productions, says: “We would rather go out on our terms than have to compromise what we have created. We care too much about delivering the best parties we can and refuse to make major changes that don’t fit with our ethos just to continue.
“As sad as we are to announce the last ever Shindig Festival, let’s make it one to remember. We are throwing everything we have at it and going to make this the best weekend we have ever created. We owe that to everyone.”
Groove Armada (DJ Set), Brand New Heavies, Kurupt FM, Ewan McVicar, Congo Natty, Mad Professor, John Morales, DJ Rap and Greg Wilson, are on the bill.
It started out as being a party for the friends of the Ghetto Funk record label, and their friends of friends – which is how it’s grown. The festival creators wanted to take all of the parts that they loved about other festivals and mix them together to create something intimate, unique and truly special.
Recommended by Emily Eavis, Glastonbury organiser, as a good alternative to those who didn’t manage to get tickets and Voted ‘Best For Family Rave’ by Festival Kidz, it’s attracted an ever-more diverse crowd. There are no main stages, just a beautiful arrangement of themed dancefloors and corners to explore.
From watching circus to hearing some comedy or discovering a new skill, there’s something for everyone. Bringing a healthy dose of foot-stomping funk and a packed programme of entertainment for all ages, Shindig Festival offers relaxation and revelry in equal measures.
Mojo Fell and Simon Clarke, Co-Directors, say: “It’s the people that come to our festivals that have made them so special. This is a call out to Shindiggers past and present – now is the time to get your tickets! Don’t miss the end – it will be the stuff of legends. We couldn’t have got this far without you.”
Everyone needs to get behind them for the last leg as they are going out with a bang.
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