Bestival 2012
Sunday Best presents Bestival, a multi award-winning 3-day boutique music festival, curated by BBC Radio 1 DJ Rob da Bank and set in the leafy surrounds of Robin Hill Country Park on the Isle of Wight. It’s the sure-fire best way to round off the summer festival season.
2009’s headliners included Lilly Allen, Elbow and Kraftwerk but they only tell part of the tale as there were over 400 acts performing across 16 stages and tents over the course of the weekend with the music varying from leftfield dance, electronic and ambient through to folk, rock, pop.
Not to mention the comedy tent and the multitude of chill-out-and-be-pampered areas. Plus this is all done with a fancy-dressed, silliness of spirit that reinforces Bestival's reputation as a true family-friendly fun festival.
When asked “What’s the best Saturday night out you’ve ever had?” Sara Cox (presenter of the Radio 1 Weekend Show) replied; “At Bestival on the Isle of Wight….it was a really small festival, The Magic Numbers were playing…It was a really lovely vibe.”
Rob da Bank has made his first announcement of acts that will be performing at this year’s event. They include Dizzee Rascal, Flaming Lips, Hot Chip, Rolf Harris, Chase & Status, Ellie Goulding and Simian Mobile Disco.
More Information
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Opening Times
| Opening 2012 (06/09/2012 - 09/09/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 00:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 00:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 00:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 00:00 |
* 10am - 12am everyday
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket | £140.00 per ticket |
| 12 and under FREE | Free |
| Over 12 years old | £70.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport.
Public Transport Directions
From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport.
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 9 bus route to Newport.
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 bus route to Newport.
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).
