Shindig Festival 2022: Old-Skool Legends Meet Rising Stars
Get ready for Shindig’s seventh wild edition! This year’s lineup blends old-school royalty, fan-favourite festival residents, and a slew of fresh talent. There’s truly something for every type of music lover.
Headliners Set to Bring the Heat
Top billing goes to De La Soul, New York’s Grammy-winning hip-hop trio. Expect a feel-good, hands-in-the-air singalong as they perform classic hits from their critically acclaimed catalogue.
The godfather of acid jazz, Roy Ayers, brings his smooth 70s jazz-funk vibe with classics like Everyone Loves the Sunshine and You Send Me. His mellow grooves will bathe Shindig in pure sunshine.
Cutting-Edge Sounds Across Seven Stages
- Shunaji: Genre-bending fusion of hip hop, R&B, jazz, and psychedelic synths.
- Nightmares on Wax: Legendary DJ and producer with an exclusive late-night extended set.
- Ibibio Sound Machine: Pulsing beats from the African diaspora mixing West African highlife, disco, post-punk, and electro soul.
- Blue Lab Beats: MOBO-nominated jazztronica duo blending boom-bap and jazz funk grooves.
- Odyssey: Funk, soul, and disco legends taking fans back to their roots with live classics.
- House Gospel Choir: An electrifying mash-up of gospel and house guaranteed to get everyone dancing.
- François K: House music pioneer and headliner at the new Shimmy venue, with roots at Paradise Garage and Studio 54.
Special Festival Moments and DJ Sets
BBC 6Music’s Don Letts and The Specials’ Terry Hall team up for a rare back-to-back DJ set – a must-see festival highlight.
Fans of the Purple One won’t want to miss Rob da Bank and Tayo’s standout Purple Rave, celebrating Prince’s legendary music.
Festival stalwarts like Dutty Moonshine Big Band, A.Skillz, Shadowchild, Altern 8, and founder of Soul II Soul, Jazzie B, are also on the decks spinning soul, funk, and old-school gems.
Drum & Bass Titans Take Over
Drum & bass fans are in for a treat with debut sets from legends Dillinja and DJ Flight, plus the undisputed queen of turntables, DJ Rap, voted world’s no.1 female DJ. Expect to dance till dawn!
Goldie will deliver his signature blend of jungle and drum & bass, blending melodic vocals with thunderous basslines.
Rising stars like Zoro & Budden and high-energy party starters The Kitten Club will bring fresh fire to the dance floors.
Family Fun and New Attractions
The expanded Kids Kingdom includes a skate ramp, crazy golf, kids cinema, inflatables, and workshops. Kids can dive into clay-modelling with Aardman, drumming with Jamba de Samba, and eco-friendly fashion making.
All kids’ activities are free, so no extra spending required!
New to Shindig is the Gritchie Bar, from Guy Ritchie’s circle, serving his award-winning beer made with barley grown under 40 miles from the venue. Expect it to be the festival’s talk of the town.
Mardi Gras Fancy Dress & Mind-Blowing Art
This year’s fancy dress theme is Mardi Gras. Festival-goers are encouraged to don feathers and beads, show off their best shimmies, and party in style.
Shindig’s arts programme is dialled up to eleven with giant welded sculptures, fire-breathing art, and interactive installations from the Mutoid Waste Company and Rockaway Park creatives.
Don’t miss high-wire stunts by Chris Bullzini and the rambunctious Pirates of the Carabina.
Wellness Meets Wildness
Need to chill out? Shanti Shala offers yoga, massage, pilates, tai chi, ecstatic dance and a wide range of therapies. Plus, the biggest-ever Craft Area features workshops from felt-making to woodworking and jewellery-making for all ages.
A Unique Festival Experience
Started by the Ghetto Funk label crew, Shindig has grown into a beloved festival known for an epic lineup and friendly vibe. There are no big main stages here—just stretch marquees filled with music, circus acts, spoken word, workshops, and well-being treats.
Calling itself the “Best Family Rave”, Shindig blends a gig, free party, circus, crafts, wellness, and a kids’ bash into one unforgettable weekend.
Festival Co-Founder Excited for 2022
“I’m so excited about 2022. It’s the most diverse lineup we’ve ever seen. From gospel choirs to Shindig regulars and everything in between: pioneers, legends and luminaries, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dance the weekend away in beautiful new surroundings.” – Will Lardner
