Returning for it's sixth installment, the anually heald 'Shiiine On' festival, reinstate their renound for having stellar line-ups with an unbeatable crop of iconic indie talent. This long weekend, 12-14th Nov 2021, will be brimming with music, madness and mayhem and is set light up Somerset's Butlins site with electrifying sets and hundreds of screaming fans.
Shiiine On Festival first jumped onto the radar in 2015 when they hosted the likes of Inspiral Carpets, The Twang and Happy Mondays.
Other festival veterans include: Echo and the Bunnymen, Clint Boon, Levellers, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Starsailor and Ocean Colour Scene.
Described as 'the ultimate experience for indie and dance fans' , this festival is sure to be a nostalgic reminiscence of seminal British music, and one not to be missed.
Meet the acts...
FEEDER
The dynamic Welsh-indie duo formed in the mid 90's and have since accumulated a hell of a CV. Having gained 25 top 75 singles and releasing ten studio albums, the band have certainly cemeted their ability to headline a festival.
Top Tracks: Buck Rogers, Just A Day, Just The Way I'm Feeling
Peter Hook & The Light
Well known as being the bass player for both legendary bands Joy Division and New Order, Peter Hook formed this band who tour playing covers of his post-punk predecessors. Hook is famous for his high-string melodic bass plucks and his ability to put on an electrifying show with his dominating stage presence.
Top Tracks: Transmission, Bizarre Love Triangle, Isolation
The Coral
Emerging in the early noughties, the band are most famous for their hit track 'In The Morning' which has been heavily features, in soundtracks and adverts alike. Having realsed nine albums, the band are showing no signs of slowing their momentum. The Coral have previoulsly opened for a number of big name acts, including: Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Manic Street Preachers and Supergrass.
Top Tracks: In The Morning, Dreaming Of You, Calendars and Clocks
The Pigeon Detectives
Leeds hailing indie rock legends, The Pigeon Detectives, have played festivals such as NBHD Weekender, Fuji Rocks and Rock Oyster Festival and are no strangers to big stages. Their massive power-house sound and stage presence are sure to leave a lasting impression on attendees.
Top Tracks: Take Her Back, This Is An Emergency, Stop and Go
The Clone Roses
The tribute act have gained acclaim as being one of the best Stone Roses tribute bands to grace the planet. Being the face of the Madchester music scene, the band are known for their melodic lyrics and prominent guitar riffs. The Clone Roses are the longest serving SR tribute band and have headlined a number of festivals.
Top Tracks: Ten Storey Love Song, Waterfall, I Am The Resurrection
Glasvegas
Having recently announced an appearance at Alan McGee's Creation Day festival, the band have also joined this star-studded line-up. The Scottish-shoegazers' upcoming album is sure to be overflowing with dance-floor fillers and deliver huge commerical success.
Pre-order: https://glasvegas.tmstor.es/
Top tracks: Keep Me A Space, Geraldine, Flowers & Football Tops
Sice Boo & The Radleys
Reimagining the 90's band under a new name, The Boo Radleys reunite to grace the festival with their long-awaited presence. The badn were a part of the 90's brit-pop scene which dominated the charts alongside legends such as Blur. After a two decade hiatus, fans of the band would be fools to miss this epic reunion.
Top Tracks: There She Goes, Wake up Boo!, Oh Brother
These acts are just the tip of this incredible iceberg, the full line-up can be accessed here: https://www.shiiineon.com/weekender/
- Lana Williams
@swimdeeplana
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