Industry Apr 21, 2026
Shambala Festival Becomes UK’s First Employee-Owned Music Event
“We would be nothing without our people, and they deserve to carry on the Shambala legacy as beneficiaries," the festivals co-founders say
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NME
Shambala has announced its transition to employee ownership, becoming the first music festival in the UK to adopt this model. The festival's co-founders stated that the decision was made to ensure the people who contribute to the festival's success also benefit from its legacy.
Originally reported by NME.