The line-up for this years Shindig Festival has been announced and organisers have described it as the finest yet.

The event which runs from Thursday 26 May until Sunday 29 May will take place in a new location this year.

The Dillington Estate in Somerset will host the festival this year in its tree-studded parkland.

Will Lardner, Festival co-founder said: "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."

Chard & Ilminster News: There will be plenty of musical acts to enjoy at Shindig 2022. Picture by Nathan Roach.There will be plenty of musical acts to enjoy at Shindig 2022. Picture by Nathan Roach.

This year’s fancy dress theme is Mardi Gras. Presenting Shindiggers with the perfect peacocking and parading opportunity. 

The seventh edition of Shindig combines old-skool royalty, festival residents with many rising stars to ensure there’s something for everyone.

What is the line-up for Shindig Festival 2022?

 

  • De La Soul, New York’s Grammy winning hip-hop trio will be headlining and performing hits from their critically-acclaimed back catalogue for a feel good, hands-in-the-air singalong.
  • The prophet of acid jazz, Roy Ayers, will be bathing Shindig in his mellow glow.  A musician, decades ahead of his time, he pioneered the feel-good jazz funk movement of the 70’s with songs such as Everyone Loves the Sunshine, Searching and You Send Me. 
  • Across the seven stages, a whole host of new acts will be coming to Shindig this year. Shunaji, whose sound is an eclectic and genre-bending fusion of hip hop, R&B and jazz with psychedelic synths. 
  • The evergreen sound of DJ and producer Nightmares on Wax defies categorisation but is one that has resonated with many people and will get the crowd going with his exclusive late night extended DJ set.
  • Taking you on a journey into the beating heart of the African diaspora, Ibibio Sound Machine combine elements of West African highlife, disco, post-punk & psychedelic electro soul and pure joy. 
  • Keeping in a groove and blending boom-bap with jazz funk is the jazztronica duo and MOBO-nominated Blue Lab Beats.
  • Odyssey….Yes, that Odyssey! Shindig will be ‘Going Back To My Roots’ in 2022! Best known for a series of chart-topping hits in the 70’s and 80’s, the band will be performing their inimitable funk, soul and disco classics live. 
  • If you’ve never seen the House Gospel Choir, you’re in for a treat. It’s an electrifying House-meets-Gospel experience that never fails to get audiences clapping, dancing and singing along. 
  • Talking of house, François K, considered by most as one of the forefathers of the New York house scene, is headlining the new house music venue Shimmy. He’s held residencies at Paradise Garage and Studio 54 to name but a few; this is the mind, body & soul of house music.
  • The Rebel Dread/BBC 6Music’s Don Letts and The Specials, Terry Hall, will be going back to back in this festival exclusive, picking the crates for their top tracks. A sure-fire Shindig Moment to catch!
  • For those who worship at the dearly beloved Purple One’s altar, join Rob da Bank and Tayo for their stand out Purple Rave - a celebration of the life and music of Prince.
  • Not forgetting all the usual Shindig favourites who will be joining for the weekend. With notable sets from: Dutty Moonshine Big Band, A.Skillz, Shadowchild & Altern 8, Too Many Ts, Gardna, Eva Lazarus and 2 Bad Mice as well as founder of Soul II Soul, Jazzie B, will be spinning his own special selection of doo-wop soul and old school funk to bring the bump’n grind to the dance floor. 
  • It wouldn’t be Shindig without a stellar drum n bass line up. With debut performances from Dillinja, DJ Flight, who’s widely regarded as a pioneer of dance music, as well as DJ Rap - the undisputed queen of the turntables and voted the number one female DJ in the world!  You’ll be kept dancing til dawn.
  • Goldie will be offering up his singular blend of jungle and drum & bass, creating a soundscape where melodies and vocals carry as much weight as growling basslines. He’s a stalwart of the scene and he’ll feel right at home with the Shindig family. 
  • There are some outstanding up-and-comers on the bill: Zoro & Budden - have been making seismic waves in the D&B scene.
  • And make sure you catch dance-floor damagers The Kitten Club, who have been storming across the South West with their high-octane sets.