Introducing: the Living Room Experience

What do you get when you start with cross Sunset Room, add some yearning for Shambhala, some heat from Fire Dance Victoria, a tickle from Lushious Entertainment, a whisper from the Labyrinth Experience, some sweat from Cadence Performance – and throw that into a blender powered by the The Galactivated Tribational Frequency Oscillator Project?? Whoa. Well, to begin with, you get endless possibilities. From within this possibility blender we are very happy to introduce to you The Living Room Experience!

The West Coast’s electronic dance scene is often seen as defined by the world renowned (and these days SOLD OUT) Shambhala Music Festival on the beautiful Salmo River Ranch, in BC’s beloved Kootenays. Since 1998 this gathering has provided an annual pilgrimage point for those of us seeking tribe, dance, creation and music from some of the best artists in the underground. Every year this festival pushes the boundaries with it’s 5 different stages; the Fractal Forest, the Pagoda, the Labyrinth, the Village and the Living Room. Juxtaposed with the divine natural landscape, these futuristic dance spectacles each feature a different vibe and aesthetic that leave an imprint on everyones Shambhala experience. These stages are a perennial topics of discussion for the scene and everyone has their preferences but – there is only one stage that seems to be loved by all: THE LIVING ROOM (aka the Beach Stage).

The place you go for a myriad of sounds that tickle the good spots with class showcasing deep rootsy, vibrations, cutting edge future crunkadelic bits, downtempo flows, funky dubs and anything else righteous, ire and dope. And on Saturday, May 12th at the Living Room Experience there opens a portal to this legendary stage as the mastermind’s behind the Living Room are being brought to Victoria for an evening/night/morning of rootsy, eclectic sub-frequencies to be blessed in the Sunset Lab. The DJ’s are legends in our BC scene and are integral to this stage/festival; many headz will need no more than the names: Hoola Hoop. Lion S.

These two are a legendary couple in the BC scene; respected for their wicked taste in music and the journeys they take their audiences on. With deep catalogues of music that would make many heads salivate, expect a wide spectrum of sounds that reverberate both the distant lazer-bass glitchy future and the rootsy past. As well as creating the Living Room stage, they have played important roles in the growth of Shambhala as a whole and have been responsible for booking some of the best artists over the years, and have had a huge influence on its overall vibe.

Together, we are very pleased to bring you this amazing night of music, performance, art & community. In as many ways possible, we look forward to re-creating for you the spirit of the beach – in victoria’s most transformative community dance space. Bring your vibes!