Bondax and TCTS lead latest acts for Bestival

Bestival 2014

Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th September 2014
Robin Hill Country Park, Nr Arreton, Downend, Isle of Wight, PO30 2NU, England MAP
£195 for adults, £127 for Teen (age 13-17), 12& under free

Daily capacity: 79,999

Last updated: Mon 1st Sep 2014

The BBC Introducing line-up has been announced for the Desert Island Disco themed Bestival at Robin Hill Country Park on the Isle of Wight, over the festival long weekend from Thursday 4th until Sunday 7th September 2014.

The acts are led by headliners Bondax and TCTS, and includes Blessa, Bklyn, Farrow, Ghostchant, Go Swim, The Gorgeous Chans, Joel Culpepper, Karma Kid, Lake Komo, Mella Dee, Raphaella, Nai Harvest, Night Flowers, Phildel, Seb Wildblood, and TRU Concept.

Kieran Yeates BBC Introducing Producer said, "We'll finally be pitching up at Bestival, to finish the season in style. We’re heading to the Isle of Wight to showcase the finest up and coming DJs and bands. If you’re heading to the festival, come by on the Friday for our Opening Party – we’ve got a plethora of BBC Music DJs playing all night. Then we’ll be there on Saturday and Sunday with acts put forward by the BBC Introducing local shows. We’ll also be welcoming back two of our favourite dance acts who’ve been supported by BBC Introducing to headline – that’s Bondax and TCTS."

They join Thursday headliner is Beck, Friday it's Outkast, Saturday is topped by Foals, and Sunday's headliner is Chic featuring Nile Rodgers. Also confirmed are Busta Rhymes, Disclosure, Major Lazer, London Grammar, La Roux, Skindred, Kitty Daisy & Lewis, The Cuban Brothers, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Dub Pistols, Bipolar Sunshine, Catfish & The Bottlemen, Reverend And The Makers, Howard Marks, Sam Smith, Wild Beasts, Clean Bandit, Caribou, Chvrches, Laura Mvula, Paloma Faith, Basement Jaxx, Candi Staton, Sven Vath, Damian Lazarus, Boys Noize, Annie Mac, Green Velvet, Chase & Status (DJ Set), Andy C, Wilkinson, 1-800 Dinosaur (James Blake, Dan Foat, Airhead, Mr Assister), Route94, Bicep, Richy Ahmed, Krystal Klear, Monki, Loadstar (2 Shy, Adapt, MC Jakes), Jaguar Skills, Gorgon City, Rob Da Bank, Prince Fatty, Toddla T, Congo Natty, Jus Now, Jah Shaka, Mad Professor, Natty, and more.

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Early bird tickets including entry from Thursday are priced at £195 for Adult Tickets and £127 for Teen (age 13-17) Tickets. Tickets for children (age 12 & under) are free (but must have a ticket). A campervan ticket is priced at £90 and a caravan £101 (per vehicle), and car parking is priced at £15 advance (or £20 cash on arrival).

There is also a 25 week payment plan which means that an adult ticket can now be bought at a payment of £7.80 per week over 25 weekly payments.

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