Get Involved - Shambala

The strength of Shambala lies in it’s diverse community. We are the blank canvas on which to perform, create and contribute. There are a zillion ways you can be part of the festival, from pouring pints on our bars, performing on our stages or running your own creative venue.

Applications will open through the Autumn and Winter – keep an eye out here for updates!

Bands & Musicians – Now Open

Applications for 2025 are now open! At Shambala you will find a stunning array of diverse acts from around the globe from Nigerian afrobeat

Food Traders – Now Open

Shambala is searching for amazing plant based and vegetarian food traders to join our festival in 2025. Our community of traders are a huge

Market Traders – Now Open

Shambala has vibrant and creative markets full of interesting curios, crafted wonders and curated genius. If you sell high quality items that are ethically

Creative Projects – Now Open

Art Installations / Site Décor / Small Venue Ideas We love creativity in all shapes and sizes – Shambala is but a green and

Enchanted Woods Creative Projects – Now Open

We are looking for beautiful and unique installations to light up Shambala’s Enchanted Woods, as well as curiosities that will delight, amaze and entertain

Hertz So Good Music Acts (Under 23s only) – Now open

Hertz So Good is a truly unique space – a festival venue designed, led, programmed and built by the youth, for the youth; housing

Cooking Demos & Food Workshops – Now Open

Welcome, thoughtful foodies, to Heaven On Earth, Shambala’s home for all things sustenance and sustainability. We’re after engaging cooking demonstrations and hands-on workshops from

Craft Area – Now Open

We’re after skilled crafters to impart traditional and exciting hands-on craft workshops to Shambalans, where folks can take home a diverse range of hand-crafted

Permaculture Workshops & Talks – Now Open

‘Heaven on Earth’ is Shambala’s permaculture haven, brimming with talks, workshops and demonstrations on how we can all tread lighter on, and live in

Dance Workshop & Performance – Now Open

We’re looking for those with the most twinkliest of toes to show Shambalans of all ages, shapes and sizes how to bust a move.

Kids Area Workshops – Now Open

Playtopia (Shambala’s Kids Area) welcomes fun, creative, home-grown and quirky activities, workshops and performances. If you’re great with kids, DBS checked and have some

Music & Voice Workshops – Now Open

Our Melody and Harmony yurts are nestled in Healing Meadows. They are home to an array of wonderful workshops focusing on voice and learning

Therapists & Wellbeing Workshops – Now Open

Ah, Shambala’s Healing Meadows – a real oasis of serenity tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main event. We are looking

Walkabout / Audience Participation / Interaction – Now Open

We’re always on the lookout for incredible performers to delight and amaze our audience. If you feel your act, game or interaction would go

Recycling Crew

Applications for 2025 aren’t open just yet, keep an eye out for updates! We’re after a rad crew who are as passionate about recycling

My Cause Volunteers

Applications for 2025 aren’t open just yet, keep an eye out for updates! We’ve teamed up with My Cause UK to bring you volunteering

Bar Staff

Applications for 2025 aren’t open just yet, keep an eye out for updates! Know how to pull a proper pint? Shambala Bars, and the

Oxfam Stewards

Applications for 2025 aren’t open just yet, keep an eye out for updates! Stewarding is a great way to enjoy the festival while also

Medical & Welfare Staff

Applications for 2025 aren’t open just yet, keep an eye out for updates! Join our amazing Medical team, who keep our Shambalans safe and

Poetry & Spoken Word

Applications for 2025 aren’t open just yet, keep an eye out for updates! Home to all things poetic and spoken wondrous at Shambala, Tongue

Speakers & Big Ideas

Applications for 2025 aren’t open just yet, keep an eye out for updates! We’re looking for engaging, inspiring speakers to come and feed our