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Wednesday, May 02, 2012 1:51:18 PM
One of the worlds fast rising stars, Frank Ocean, indie-folk heavyweight M. Ward, and American rapper Azealia Banks are the latest acts to join the ever growing Bestival lineup for 2012.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Saturday, April 28, 2012 10:41:28 AM
We’re thrilled to announce that Back to the Phuture will be returning for the third year running to open Bestival’s four-day escapist escapades.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Thursday, March 22, 2012 6:30:10 PM
Ever since we found out that our Sunday night headliner was confirmed we’ve been madly desperate to shout it from the rooftops. The Bestival bunker is fit to burst with utter joy as a real, bona fide musical giant will be amongst us this September!
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Monday, March 12, 2012 12:13:32 AM
From Saturday night headliners New Order and exclusive performances from The xx and Sigur Rós, to our brand new Amphitheatre performance space in the woods and Arcadia’s Mechanical Cabaret, Bestival just gets bigger and bigger.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 9:03:03 AM
With a massive lineup announced last week, we can now let you know that Bestival's Saturday night headliner will be one of the UK's most enduring bands, New Order.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 7:07:44 PM
Added to the massive Bestival lineup is exclusives from The XX, Sigur Ros as well as Justice, Two Door Cinema Club and a whole lot more!
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Wednesday, February 01, 2012 12:07:08 PM
The theme for Bestival 2012 is Wildlife and Orbital are set to rock the Big Top on Sunday night.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Friday, August 19, 2011 3:28:59 PM
The days are flying by and as a wild weekend in our escapist world of wonder draws ever nearer we are extremely proud to announce that Bestival has sold out for the seventh year running! Lucky Bestivalites who managed to snap-up tickets for this year are in for a jaw-dropping four-day extravaganza of mind-melting magic!
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Sunday, July 10, 2011 11:20:50 AM
With the announcement that Bjork is closing the main stage, we can announce the latest batch of artists added to the ever growing lineup for Bestival.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Friday, July 01, 2011 8:06:35 AM
Rob da Bank and the Bestival crew are violently happy to announce that the one and only Björk will be playing her only outdoor festival show in the world this year as Bestival 2011s Sunday night headliner, joining the previously announced bill toppers The Cure and Pendulum.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Thursday, June 02, 2011 1:23:25 PM
Great news today that the iconic Village People who are well known for dressing up as American cultural stereotypes, will be the judges for this years Rock Stars, Pop Stars and Diva's theme at Bestival.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Thursday, May 26, 2011 6:44:22 PM
As ever, crazy things are afoot in the Besti-bunker with loads of truly amazing new additions to add to the line-up plus we have news of a rip-roaring party throw down from the Nextmen for you too!
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Friday, May 20, 2011 1:59:34 PM
With some of the biggest artists playing this years Bestival, there’s an escapist world beyond the music. The magic, mayhem and mind-blowing stuff that sets us apart from the rest is what keeps Bestivalites coming back time and again and it’s time to celebrate some of our outlandish fun!
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Monday, April 18, 2011 7:08:55 PM
A massive number of acts have been added to the Bestival 2011 lineup. Joining The Cure, Pendulum, Primal Scream, PJ Harvey, Brian Wilson, Public Enemy, Mogwai, Kelis, Fatboy Slim and Groove Armada on the bill is Santigold, Johnny Flynn and many many more!
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 7:19:56 PM
Bestival 2011 hurtles headlong into the future, adding a whole new dimension to our televisual shenanigans, breaking new ground for festival entertainment with a super-generous seven & a half hours of Bestival 3D TV on Sky this coming September.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Monday, March 21, 2011 3:43:32 PM
It has been quiet on the Bestival front until now, we can reveal that Pendulum will be the Friday night headliner alongside Saturday nights confirmed headliner The Cure.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:43:17 PM
We are pleased to announced that the Fancy Dress Theme for this years Bestival is Rock Stars, Pop Stars, and Divas! This will also be the theme for the upcoming Bestival club party at Koko on Saturday 19th March! Read on to see the Bestival @ Koko lineup!
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Wednesday, December 01, 2010 11:46:15 AM
Confirmed this morning was the announcement that The Cure will be headlining Bestival 2011. Taking place over the 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th of September 2011 in the Isle of Wight, this will be The Cure's only European appearance for 2011. Read on to see who else has joined this lineup.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:43:19 PM
After a hugely successful and epic Bestival Festival last week, you now have the chance to prepare for next years Bestival Festival 2011. Early bird tickets are on sale from Friday 17th September from 9am. Read more for ticket prices.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Sunday, September 05, 2010 8:58:24 PM
We have the latest weather forecast for Bestival which is fast upon us this week.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 7:44:43 AM
As we approach the end of another successful festival season, Bestival 2010 Year of the Fantastic fast approaches. We have the latest entry and travel info. If you missed out on tickets for Bestival, fear not, you can catch Bestival on TV. Also read about the launch of the Bestival Foundation. Read on for more details.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Thursday, August 19, 2010 5:08:19 PM
With Bestival 2010: The Year of the Fantastic on the horizon, the Bestival crew are a busy bunch adding last minute touches to this year's show, sprinkling their Bestival magic far and wide. So, we thought we'd give you the heads up on some ace new additions to the line-up, plus we have news on our fancy dress competition with a truly amazing prize and some brand new attractions that will make your weekend go with a bang!
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Friday, May 14, 2010 3:04:15 PM
You read the title correctly, Bestival 2010 is almost sold out, there is only a handful of tickets remaining so if you haven't got yours we would suggest you get them NOW!! Read on to see the full lineup to date.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 6:58:56 PM
The Bestival Festival residents have now been announced, they will be playing both Camp Bestival and Bestival Festival. There are a number of new acts added to the Bestival lineup as well. Read on for more info.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Thursday, February 04, 2010 10:41:37 AM
We have the first lineup announcement from the Bestival Festival 2010 with Dizzie Rascal leading the headliners! Read on to see the rest of the massive lineup.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Tuesday, September 08, 2009 7:58:50 AM
 This weekend sees one of the last big summer festivals take place in the Isle of Wight. The SOLD OUT Bestival Festival takes place this weekend, read on for the current weather update.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 10:32:10 AM
The organisers for the sold out Bestival Festival 2009 are releasing a limited number of tickets at midday today, read on for more info.
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By Summer Festival Guide on
Monday, August 03, 2009 9:32:21 PM
Two months out and Bestival 2009 has now officially sold out.
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