Digital Soundboy, Swamp, Trojan and more for Bestival

Bestival 2013

Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th September 2013
Robin Hill Country Park, Nr Arreton, Downend, Isle of Wight, PO30 2NU, England MAP
£190 for Thu-Sun

Daily capacity: 79,999

Last updated: Mon 2nd Sep 2013

The final additions have been announced for the nautical themed Bestival 10th anniversary celebrations happening on the Isle of WightThursday 5th until Sunday 8th September 2013 at Robin Hill Country Park..

Three more soundsystems have been announced the first of which is Digital Soundboy Soundsystem featuring Shy FX, B.Traits, Breakage, Dismantle, Stamina, LX One, and Juma MC.

Red Bull Music Academy also host a soundsystem with Swamp featuring Loefah, Boddika, Pinch, Mickey Pearce, Klose1, and Chunky.

And Red Bull Music Academy are also bringing the Trojan Sound System with Earl Gateshead, Daddy Ad, SuperFour, Chucky Bantan, and Jah Buck.

Other new acts announced include Scrufizzer, Tayo 3000, Soul of Man, Ed Solo, Phil Mison, Wayward, Pylo, Sombrero Sound System, Cholombian, Black Kat Boppers, Duct & Owen Howells, Gemma Cairney, Matthew Hawtin, Steve O'Connor, Run Tingz Cru, Dr Meaker, Zac Smith, and Garrett Kato.

Continental Drifts’ Club Dada will play host to Oquadro, Max Pashm, Tia Brazda, Run Tingz Cru, Wonka-Vision, Shore Leave, Gypsy Fever, Maniere des Bohemiens, Dr Meaker, Mouse Outfit ft Dr Syntax, Pony Montana, and Loose Moose who will all be in the spiegeltent across the weekend.

Pig's Big Ballroom returns this year with a line-up that includes live acts Keltrix, The Devout Sceptics, Under the Driftwood Tree, The Henry Brothers, Ms Chameleon's Incredible Flea Circus, Lucky Dog Theatre, Ethan Ash, C.C. Smugglers, The Vagaband, and The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing.

Plus DJ sets from Auntie Maureen, DJ78, DJ GG and Monks, Duke Special, The Kipper The Cat Show, Gregs Greats, Dr Sid, It's A Wind Up with Matt & Annabel, Karla Chameleon's Mechanical Melodies, The Edison Brothers Cylinder Set, Tony Tunes & Matt, and a Vintage World Music Set.

The Disco Shed will also return with Del Gazeebo, Harvey K-Tel, and Miss Splinters.

Bestival captain Rob Da Bank said, "Two weeks to go faithful Bestivalites and I can’t wait! As you might have guessed, I’m rather fond of a dirty great big sound system, so I’m extremely excited to welcome the Digital Soundboy, Swamp and Trojan Sound System crews to our 10th birthday shindig, keep an eye out for me boggling down the front. And don't miss out on all the crazy goings on in Club Dada and Pig’s Big Ballroom, you won't be disappointed!"

Tickets for Bestival including entry from Thursday 4th September are priced at £190 for Adult Tickets and £127 for Teen (age 13-17) Tickets. For those arriving on or after Friday 5th September adult tickets are priced at £180. Tickets for children (age 12 & under) are free (but must have a ticket). A campervan ticket is priced at £90 (per vehicle), and car parking is priced at £11 advance (or £15 cash on arrival).

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Bestival is headlined by Fatboy Slim, Elton John and Snoop Dogg, plus MIA, Franz Ferdinand, Flaming Lips, The Knife, Wu-Tang Clan, Richie Hawtin, Carl Cox, Annie Mac Presents, and so many more. The festival also features a new arena The Port, Films in the Forest, World Music Day on the Bandstand, The Wishing Tree, Swamp Shack, The Grand Palace of Entertainment, and much more.

For the musical line-up details as available please click here.

As well as the music, Bestival has the world's biggest fancy dress party for 50,000 festival goers. The festival also offers a vibrant mix of cocktail bars, laughter clubs, a farmers market, kids area, dancing, magical moments and more, as one of the most colourful events on the festival calendar.

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