Since 2003, Bestival has been a trailblazing event, arguably one of the most open-minded and inclusive around. Hosting all manner of music, cabaret, and other entertainment, this wild and crazy festival often goes deep in the AM hours, with little heed to concepts of restraint. How all good parties should …
The UK Festival Awards wants to transfer the energy and promotion of events like the Academy Awards into the music festival scene. Starting as an online poll and moving into O2 and then the Roundhouse, these awards have become quite prestigious over the past few years.
This year’s awards saw …
Last weekend saw Replay host the Rob Da Bank stage at Bestival. Located on a grassy hill, the stage was home to the likes of Death in Vegas, Willis Earl Beal, Dan Le Sac, Grimes and my personal fave – AlunaGeorge.
The Bestival partnership is part …
Bestival returns for it’s ninth year, to Robin Hill County Park. Robbie gives you the rundown of what to expect..
On the 6th September, Bestival returns to Robin Hill County Park on the Isle Of Wight for it’s ninth year. Growing, organically, under the watchful eye of Radio 1 …
To ensure you’re in the festival mind set (I mean drunk and lairy – trench foot is optional) Replay are hosting a set of warm up gigs in the count down to Bestival. Last thursday, the Replay store in Covent Garden, played host to the second event. The line up …
The highly sought after, prestigious title ‘Band of the week’ has, on this occasion, fallen upon Bondax. The producing duo hailing from Lancaster specialise in hazy atmospheric melodies, cut up and mixed with silky smooth R & B sounds.
Instead of making humorous quips about their tender age (17 FYI) – …
PlanetNotion has a quick chat with entrepreneur Callum Negus Fancey about club nights, Bestival, and what it means to be young and in business.
Planet Notion: Where did you grow up?
Callum Negus Fancey: I grew up in central London.
PN: Tell us about your Youth Army and Yourvine. What …
‘Rustie’s so bloody cool – just look at his hat collection. Rustie totally looks younger than 27-years-old, right? And did you know Rustie’s from Glasgow, the place where they deep-fry mars bars?’ That name was festooned in my subconscious during the run-up to Bestival by pleas of my boyfriend’s desperation …
A bounty of rock stars, pop stars and divas paraded through the majestic grounds of Robin Hill Country Park this weekend for the most wonderfully eclectic party of the year. 50,000 Bestivalers immersed themselves in an imaginative world of relentless musical activities, filling their ears with the finest sounds around.…
The tranquil dips of the Isle Of White’s climbing hills hide many great things, but perhaps none more special than Bestival. Now in its seventh year, Rob Da Bank’s brainchild has been a pioneering force of good amongst a constantly fluctuating festival market, and still every year it manages to …
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