This year’s theme will be “Mardi Gras” There are few carnivals around the world as famous as the New Orleans Mardi Gras and we are inspired by the sounds, sights and colours of these celebrations. So with this in mind, don your sparkliest beads and fluffiest feathers in purple, yellow and green. Let’s splash someContinue Reading →

Shindiggers can expect the trademark whomping basslines with a bit of wobble and some boombap thrown in for good measure.  It’s a true celebration: the coming of age of  a sound and scene that’s going from strength to strength. Will Lardner, label owner and Shindig Festival co Founder says: “We are digging deep in ourContinue Reading →

There are hundreds of Trust shindig posters on the streets, your task is to find them and be in with a chance of winning on election day. Find a Trust Shindig poster Take a photo Post on social media @shindigfestival You have now entered the competition Multiple entries are welcome, the more you take theContinue Reading →

#UseYourVoice2019: Register to vote, win festival tickets! This election is once in a lifetime, a chance for you to use your power and VOTE for the policies (not personalities) that most align with what’s important to you – whether that’s the NHS, the environment or education. We urge you to read the policies of the different partiesContinue Reading →

NOTE: This event has now been moved to 24-27 September 2020 – all tickets purchased for the May event are still valid to attend the new dates. Shindig Festival 2020: Same Party, New Home!  Some exciting news for the future of Shindig…. Ewen Cameron, owner of Dillington Estate, came to Shindig and he loved it.Continue Reading →

There are moments in life when the horizon seems so grim – socially, politically – that a good party becomes an expression of normality.  It’s a reminder that we’re all still standing: the wheels have not yet fallen off. A sprinkling of devil dust, gutter glitter and all the beats in between. It’s rare to go toContinue Reading →

Kenny Dope’s set from Saturday 25th May in The Stardust Discotheque at Shindig Festival 2019

The Guardian has picked Shindig Festival 2019 as their Best Boutique Festival for 2019. Shindig Festival, Somerset Returning to Gilcombe Farm (a couple of miles from Bruton village’s train station), for a fifth year, Shindig still aspires to be a party with friends rather than a full-scale festival. There’s an onsite pub, local stalls and several smallerContinue Reading →

Firstly, welcome to the Shindig family! Your families’ experience at Shindig Weekender is imperative to us and this guide is here to help you all have the best possible time.  2019 FAMILY GUIDE In this guide … • Getting To Gilcombe: Directions and Arriving on Site • Camping and Live In Vehicles • Site MapContinue Reading →