Annual weekender celebrates 10th anniversary with a star-packed event at Butlins in Minehead from 14-17 November
Shiiine On are celebrating their 10th birthday with a star-packed event at Butlins in Minehead from 14-17 November. The headline acts are Ash (Friday), The Jesus & Mary Chain (Saturday) and Cast (Sunday).
The Main Stage supporting artists include favourites such as Inspiral Carpets, Sleeper, Reef, The Bluetones, The Undertones and Jesus Jones whilst over the weekend the likes of The Soup Dragons, Space, Miles Hunt, Icicle Works, Kyle Falconer, Cud, Senser, Northside, My Life Story, James Walsh, Dave Gedge duo, The Others, S*M*A*S*H, BMX Bandits, Ian Prowse and Ultrasound all take to the stage.
On the dance stage the formidable UNKLE will headline Saturday night in Centre Stage whilst there will also be sets from DJ Yoda (performing his audio-visual show) and Greg Wilson. The day rave returns too with Orbital’s Phil Hartnoll, Gary Clail’s Sound System and James Atkin on the decks.
Ash headline the Shiiine On Weekender 2025 on Friday 14 November (image credit: Steve Gullick)
Shining Lights
Northern Irish rockers Ash, featuring Tim Wheeler (vocals, guitar), Mark Hamilton (bass) and Rick McMurray (drums), return to Shiiine On to top the bill on Friday 14 November. Known for their energetic punk-pop sound, Ash rose to prominence in the mid-90s following their debut album 1977, which featured the hit singles Kung Fu, Girl From Mars, Angel Interceptor, Goldfinger and Oh Yeah.
Over the decades, Ash has maintained a loyal fanbase and continued evolving their sound while staying true to their high-energy roots – delivering timeless tunes such as A Life Less Ordinary, Shining Light, Burn Baby Burn, Candy and There’s A Star.
The Jesus & Mary Chain make their Shiiine On debut, headlining on Saturday 15 November (image credit: Mel Butler)
Noise Pop
The Jesus & Mary Chain make their Shiiine On debut, headlining the Saturday night. Formed in East Kilbride in 1983 by brothers Jim and William Reid, TJ&MC’s groundbreaking fusion of noise and melody helped pioneer the shoegaze scene. Their highly influential debut album Psychocandy (1985), which combines feedback-drenched guitars with melancholic pop melodies, ranked No.268 on Rolling Stone magazine’s The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
Their sound, often described as abrasive yet beautiful, drew on influences from The Velvet Underground and The Stooges. Known for hits like Some Candy Talking, April Skies, Happy When It Rains, Reverence and Far Gone And Out, the band carved out a legacy as one of the most innovative and influential acts of the post-punk era.
Cast close the Shiiine On weekend in style on Sunday 16 November (image credit: Jim Mitcham)
Fine Time
Sunday evening will see Cast close the weekend in style, following on from their Oasis Live ’25 support dates. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of their landmark debut LP, All Change, the band, fronted by John Power, are in the best position they’ve been in for decades. Last year’s Love Is The Call earned a wave of critical acclaim and marked the band’s highest chart position in 25 years.
Fans can expect to hear classics like Alright, Finetime, Sandstorm, and Walkaway during their hit-packed set.
Weekender Not To Miss.
This year Shiiine On have taken the comedy stage to another level. Organisers are delighted to announce that Rob Newman, from The Mary Whitehouse Experience, will be performing a headline set in Studio 36 on Saturday afternoon.
As always, Shiiine On will also be a showcase some of the best new bands around too, with performances from Pastel, Ellis Murphy, The Dream Machine and The Stamp.
Extra activities over the weekend include tribute acts, Alan Leach’s quiz, exclusive exhibitions, in conversations with…, pool parties, cinema screenings, and the legendary Hip-Hop Karaoke and Indie Karaoke.
With more than 80 acts across three days, this is a weekender not to miss.
Packages (which all include three nights accommodation) for 2025 are on sale now.
Join the party by reserving your place here and use promo code NCB10 for a reduced rate.
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