Bestival 2008

Bestival 2008 News

05 Sep 2008 - 07 Sep 2008
Robin Hill, UK
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A Greener Festival Award shortlist released
A Greener Festival Award shortlist released
A Greener Festival has commended 12 festivals for their hard work in promoting environmentally friendly events.
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The Ticket Trout: I've reeled in some more deals
Some great festival tickets to get in a flap about...
Richard Hawley and Jonsi for Latitude Festival
Ex-Pulp singer-songwriter and Sigur Ros star join bill
First Global Gathering acts revealed in online game
Judge Jules and more to play. Warning - spoiler inside!
Ocean Colour Scene to headline Wickerman Festival
The Undertones, The Futureheads and more - buy tickets!
The Unthanks confirmed for Wood Festival 2010
Peggy Sue also set to join Frank Turner at Oxford event
2000 Trees Festival unveils early entry evening bands
The Brute Chorus, Six Nation State and more
BLOC Weekend 2010: Rated!
Butlins, Minehead - 12-14 March
Hammerfest 2010: Rated!
Pontin's Holiday Centre, Prestatyn - 11-13 March
Big Day Out (AUS) 2010
Sydney Showground, Australia
Well, blow me down! Rich Bryan on the return of Bearded Theory
'Don't forget a beard, a tent and a razor!'
South West More - SW4's Danny Newman on expanding the festival
'The big question has to be "why we didn't join the days sooner?"'
The Big One: Altitude Festival 2010
Meribel, France - 20-26 March
Outcast to Outkast: the rise of hip hop at UK festivals
We look at how rap is finally being accepted at summer bashes
Are aging headliners limiting festivals' musical progression?
Matt Miles asks if we should be out with the old, in with the new...
The Big One: Hammerfest 2010
Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, Wales - 11-13 March
Introducing... The Ticket Trout!
He's been trawling the net for the best ticket deals!
Is grunge set for a revival at festivals this summer?
We send writer Jamie Skey down memory lane to find out
Shortlist announced for UK Festival Awards
Shortlist announced for UK Festival Awards
The shortlists for this month's UK Festival Awards have been announced and fans now have one week to make a difference in a second round of voting.
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UK Festival Awards - Vote Now!
UK Festival Awards - Vote Now!
Voting is now open for the UK Festival Awards 2008, giving you the definitive say on another amazing festival year.
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Bestival Reunion Tour announced
Bestival Reunion Tour announced
Mystery Jets, De La Soul, Florence And The Machine and Rob Da Bank are among the acts hitting the road as part of the Bestival Reunion Tour.
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UK Festival Awards launch party unveiled
UK Festival Awards launch party unveiled
Virtual Festivals and Headphone Disco have teamed up for a special night of summer anthems to celebrate the launch of the UK Festival Awards.
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Bestival 2009 tickets on sale now
Bestival 2009 tickets on sale now
Tickets for next year's Bestival have just gone on sale at this year's prices.
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Winehouse 'destroyed Bestival hotel room'
Winehouse 'destroyed Bestival hotel room'
Amy Winehouse caused £5,000 worth of damage to her hotel room following her Bestival appearance a tabloid has been claimed.
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Bestival 2009 early bird tickets on sale Friday
Bestival 2009 early bird tickets on sale Friday
Early bird tickets for Bestival 2009 will go on sale from midday this Friday (12 September).
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Amy Winehouse booed at Bestival
Amy Winehouse booed at Bestival
Amy Winehouse was booed at Bestival as she kept thousands of fans waiting in the mud.
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Underworld close wettest ever Bestival
Underworld close wettest ever Bestival
Underworld brought the main stage to a triumphant close at Bestival last night (Sunday) with a headline set that will be long remembered by the party faithful.
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Exclusive: Bestival Secret Acts Revealed
Exclusive: Bestival Secret Acts Revealed
We can reveal that Grace Jones and a reformed Specials are the surprise acts at Bestival 2008 on Saturday afternoon as everyone dresses up for this year's '30,000 Freaks Under The Sea' fancy dress theme.
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Bestival plan for Winehouse no-show
Bestival plan for Winehouse no-show
Rob Da Bank has assured Bestival ticket holders that he has a back-up plan if headliner Amy Winehouse fails to show.
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Bestival announce stage and day splits
Bestival announce stage and day splits
Bestival organisers have revealed the day and stage splits for four of the main stages.
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Jestival comedy line up for Bestival
Jestival comedy line up for Bestival
Bestival has unveiled its Jestival comedy line up and confirmed Hercules And The Love Affair as a last minute addition.
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The Specials to reform for Bestival?
The Specials to reform for Bestival?
Rumours are circulating that The Specials are set to perform at this year's Bestival.
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I Am Kloot, Magistrates and new arenas for Bestival
I Am Kloot, Magistrates and new arenas for Bestival
I Am Kloot are among five acts completing the line up for Bestival, as organisers unveil several new arenas and a novel way to reach the Isle Of Wight fest.
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Noah and the Whale and Neon Neon for Bestival
Noah and the Whale and Neon Neon for Bestival
Noah And The Whale and Neon Neon are among the slew of new live acts and DJs added to the Bestival bill.
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Bestival fans hunt for golden ticket
Bestival fans hunt for golden ticket
Following in the footsteps of Willy Wonka, Bestival organisers have hidden five weekend pass in their new 'A-Z Bestival 2008' album.
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Bestival announce Fancy Dress theme
Bestival announce Fancy Dress theme
Mermaids, seahorses and squids are likely to be among the characters on show at this year's Bestival.
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Bestival sells out in record time
Bestival sells out in record time
This year's Bestival has sold out in record time.
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More acts announced for Bestival
More acts announced for Bestival
Pete and the Pirates, Florence and the Machine and Lykke Li have been confirmed for this year's Bestival, which only 500 tickets left for sale.
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Will Young to play at Bestival?
Will Young to play at Bestival?
Will Young has reportedly been lined up to play Bestival.
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Amy Winehouse to headline Bestival
Amy Winehouse to headline Bestival
Amy Winehouse and Underworld have been revealed as the remaining headliners at Bestival.
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Mark Ronson for new Sunday Best night
Mark Ronson for new Sunday Best night
Mark Ronson, Late Of The Pier and The Cuban Brothers are among the acts involved in two new Sunday Best events taking place in London and Liverpool.
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Bestival line up announced
Bestival line up announced
My Bloody Valentine will headline the Friday night at Bestival 2008, one of many acts just confirmed for the September bash.
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Second act confirmed for Bestival
Second act confirmed for Bestival
Chas and Dave have been confirmed as the second act for this year's Bestival, which will take place at Robin Hill Country Park, Newport on the Isle of Wight over 5-7 September.
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Bestival bands and DJs to hit the road
Bestival bands and DJs to hit the road
Bestival have pulled together some of their favourite artists from previous festivals to play on a UK tour.
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British Sea Power reveal festival dates
British Sea Power reveal festival dates
British Sea Power have let slip at least five UK festivals they'll be playing this summer.
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