Music : House, Alternative Dance, Retro and Rock
This is a daytime event (e.g. starts late morning or early afternoon - see below for times).
9, 10, 11 September 2005
Robin Hill Country Park, Newport
Now in its second year, Bestival is the acclaimed hot ticket in this year's festival calendar. This unique festival, combines international stars, boutique atmosphere and fun on the grandest scale. Set in the idyllic Robin Hill Country Park, which is a beautiful 88 acre park of natural woodland, lakes, birds, titchy animals and lots of green grass and trees - Bestival is a proper Garden of Eden perched only four miles off the south coast of England.
100s of live acts and DJ's over three days on a magical island rooted in the U.K's musical heritage. Supported by BBC Radio 1.
Featuring Soulwax, 2 Many DJs, The Magic Numbers, Ulrich Schnauss (only UK festival date), Adventures In The Beetroot Field presents British Sea Power, The Rakes and The Filthy Dukes, Tom Vek, Terry Hall (The Specials), Lee Scratch Perry, Tom Findlay (Groove Armada) feat. MC Madds, Jah Shaka, Two Lone Swordsmen, The Cuban Brothers, Emiliana Torrini, The Earlies, Grand National, Hot Chip, Dub Pistols, Eclectic Method plus many many more exciting bands and acts still to be announced.
Plus BBC Radio 1's Bobby & Nihal present the Bollywood Cocktail Bar
Local Isle of Wight heroes The Bees host the 24 Hour Village
Jack Daniels and BarFly present The JD Set Lounge: A new acoustic arena with intimate performances from the hottest live acts around
Bestival: a 3 day Music Festival on Isle Of Wight
Date: 9th 10th, 11th, September 2005
Location: Robin Hill Country Park, Newport, Isle Of Wight
Festival Information Line: 020 7379 3133
Websites: www.bestival.net / www.sundaybest.net
Robin Hill - 01983 527352 / www.robin-hill.com (10am - 4pm)
Isle Of Wight Tourism Outlets - 01983 863151 / www.islandbreaks.co.uk