Bestival 2015 announce ‘Summer of Love’ theme

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Following various teasers, Bestival organisers have announced the event's return for this summer, confirming their 'Summer of Love' theme. Unveiled moments ago, the announcement was released with the following message - "Hear this as the first of the whispers… the festival returns to its roots....

Bestival organisers announce new Southampton ‘Common People’ Festival

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Bestival curator Rob Da Bank has announced a brand new festival in the summer's calendar. Taking place on the Bank Holiday weekend of 23rd and 24th May, Common People will see the Bestival spirit start early in Southampton Common. Of the new event, da...

MNEK confirmed for Bestival 2014

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Rising British producer/singer/songwriter/all-round talented bloke MNEK has confirmed he is to perform at this year's Bestival. The young Londoner, who's achieved a string of success with both his own material, collaborative efforts (Duke Dumont's Need U 100%) alongside various production credits, made the announcement moments...

Skream, Route 94, Horse Meat Disco confirmed for Bestival

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British producer/DJ Oliver Jones, aka Skream, has confirmed he is to bring his 'Skreamism' set to this year's Bestival, accompanied by Route 94 and Horse Meat Disco. Confirming the announcement moments ago, Skream's addition means he will join the likes of Outkast, Chic, Busta Rhymes...

Basement Jaxx, Paloma Faith & Candi Staton added to Bestival lineup

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Basement Jaxx, Paloma Faith, and disco heroine Candi Staton have been added to this year's Bestival lineup, organiser Rob Da Bank has announced. The announcement, which follows recent confirmation of appearances by Chic, Outkast, Chase & Status and Beck, means that this year's Bestival is...

Bestival news: Nile Rodgers and Chic confirmed to headline

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Following his announcement during a recent Billboard videocast, Nile Rodgers has confirmed he will join his Chic band to headline the Sunday night slot at this year's Bestival in the Isle of Wight. The slot, reserved for 'legendary' artists means Rodgers will feel right at...

Busta Rhymes to join Bestival 2014 lineup

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Busta Rhymes has been added to the line-up for this years Bestival, organisers have confirmed. Confirming the news, organisers Rob da Bank said "Woo hah people! Yes it's true, Busta Rhymes has got you all in check and he's coming to Bestival for his...

Disclosure, London Grammar, Sam Smith, Laura Mvula and more confirmed for Bestival 2014

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Following last week's confirmation of Outkast's appearance at the September event, organisers of Isle of Wight's annual Bestival have today added a further eleven acts to the list. Sam Smith was quick to announce his inclusion into the line-up on his own Twitter feed, whilst...

Bestival announce disco-inspired 2014 theme

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The organisers of the annual Bestival music event have announced that their 2014 theme is to be inspired by disco, dubbed 'Desert Island Disco'. The release on the official website of the festival, which is set to kick off on 4th September, describes the event...