Summers closing Bestival reveals first line-up

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  • Returning for its 2nd year the Bestival takes over the Isle of White on September 9, 10, 11 with a huge line-up of over 100 artists ferrying it over to Robin Hill Country Park.
  • Summers closing Bestival reveals first line-up image
  • Returning for its 2nd year the Bestival takes over the Isle of White on September 9, 10, 11 with a huge line-up of over 100 artists ferrying it over to Robin Hill Country Park for the three days of open air sounds. Last year on debut, Bestival impressed as a closing summer party and this year the early line-up looks full of variation and original arena/stage themes to boot. Bestival First Round Line-up Soulwax, 2 Many DJs, The Magic Numbers, British Sea Power*, Tom Findlay (Groove Armada), Lee Scratch Perry, Tom Vek, Ulrich Schnauss (only UK festival date), Terry Hall (The Specials), Jah Shaka, Fabio & Grooverider, Grand National, The Rakes*, The Cuban Brothers, Two Lone Swordsmen, Emiliana Torrini, The Earlies, Hot Chip, Dub Pistols, Eclectic Method Howard Marks, The Filthy Dukes Early bird tickets are on sale now at £50.00 for the weekend, once that is over its £89.00 for non-island residents and £75.00 for those that live on the island. Full child and day rates on the Bestival site.
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