Held every August on a large farm acreage just outside the small locale of Salmo, British Columbia in the heart of Canadian wilderness is an annual phenomenon, both from an artistic and music perspective. Shambhala originally found its inspiration in its larger American counterpart, Burning Man, which is a massive communal event emphasizing community, self-expression, and radicalism. And, most importantly, a complete lack of corporate sponsorship – everything is run by volunteers.