Shiiine On Weekender to Feature Largest Lineup Yet in 11th Edition
Shiiine On Weekender is back with its 11th edition, boasting the most extensive and ambitious lineup in its history. Taking place in Minehead this November, the festival promises a weekend packed with live music, DJ sets, comedy, exhibits, and special events celebrating indie, dance, and alternative culture.
The lineup for this year includes the return of iconic bands like Happy Mondays, Inspiral Carpets, The Farm, and The Soup Dragons, who will bring their signature swagger to the Main Stage. Feeder headlines Saturday night, with The Twang also making a comeback after headlining on a Thursday back in 2015. The festival also reunites the legendary Stourbridge trio: The Wonder Stuff, Ned’s Atomic Dustbin, and Pop Will Eat Itself, with PWEI celebrating 40 years of innovation with a special anniversary set.
The long-awaited Shiiine debut of HardFi will showcase their arena-filling anthems, while The Wannadies will bring indie-pop joy and Chapterhouse will deliver their signature shoegaze sound. The lineup also features reunited acts like Dubstar, The Ordinary Boys, The Bluetones performing “Expecting to Fly” in full, The Wedding Present, Dub Pistols, The Boo Radleys, The Clone Roses, and many more across the weekend. The late-night dance program is set to feature KKlass, Utah Saints, 808 State, and a Dreadzone DJ set by Greg Dread on Friday night.
New experiences at this year’s festival include “An Afternoon With Jim Bob,” curated by Carter USM icon Jim Bob, showcasing performances by Interrobang, Wreckless Eric, and a DJ set and talk by Jim Bob. “Shiine On Unplugged” offers intimate acoustic sets by artists like Badly Drawn Boy and Ian Prowse, while a comedy stage hosted by Dom Joly presents the 25th Anniversary live show of Trigger Happy TV. The festival will feature a new exhibition by artist Pete McKee, accompanied by a live set from the Everly Pregnant Brothers.
The Weekender will include signature experiences like Bez’s pool party, in conversation with Blur’s Dave Rowntree, indie disco heaven with Steve Lamacq & Andy Bush, and a quiz and bingo session with Alan Leach of Shed Seven. With every booking including three nights of accommodations, the Shiiine On Weekender is a festival and holiday experience where attendees can look forward to their own bed at the end of each night. Tickets for the event are available on the festival’s website.
Don’t miss out on the biggest Shiiine On Weekender yet, filled with legendary acts, immersive experiences, and an unmatched celebration of indie, dance, and alternative culture.