The Bestival Festival of them all

• 24th Aug 2004

Win tickets to the last festival of the Summer!

Bestival are pleased to announce another fantastic string of additions to the already storming bill set to hit the Isle Of Wight on 10th, 11th and 12th September.

Glasswerk have a pair of tickets up for grabs – just answer the easy question at the bottom.

The line up is hotting up (still further) with Ashley Beedle, RSL, Fred Deakin (Lemon Jelly), Anne Dudley (Art Of Noise), Paul Armfield And The Four Good Reasons, DJ Yoda, Glimmer Twins and Paul ‘Trouble’ Arnold just a few of the many names that have recently been added to a bill with Fatboy Slim, Basement Jaxx and Zero 7 at the helm. For a full line-up, including who's playing where and when, see below.

“I can’t wait to play at the Bestival 'cos it's the fest I love the best!” – Norman Cook

The first ever Bestival takes place in Robin Hill, a beautiful 88-acre park of natural woodland, lakes, birds, titchy animals and green things like grass and trees. There are three main music arenas at the Bestival – a Main Stage, a Big Top and the Cocomo Bollywood Cocktail Bar. If you’re feeling more inclined towards the horizontal then don’t despair as there’s also the chilled out Temple Cocktail Bar on hand to provide some welcome relaxation from the madness.

Alongside the awesome line-up of top live acts (Basement Jaxx, The Bees, Zero 7, Fatboy Slim, Mylo, Willis, Magnet, …) and DJ’s (Tom Middleton, Gilles Peterson, Chris Coco, Rob da Bank, Phil Mison, Lottie, John Peel…), there’s also the biggest collection of weird and wonderful happenings to indulge your senses in over the three day festival including Chas & Dave, Body & Soul Camp, Rolling Hills, Massage, Hot Air Balloon, Brass Bands, Hog Roast, Tayo’s Tracksuit Party, Farmers Market, Creche, The Big Top, The Most Sunshine In The UK (official!), Dressing Up Tent, Sea Views, Party Shop, Nature! Cinema Van, Visuals by Microchunk, Women’s Institute Tea Tent! Peacocks, Top Nosh, African Drumming, Giant Wicker Animal, Sacred Space, Sitar Strumming, Hot Showers, Crazy Happenings, Freak Show, Wrestling Ring, Dub Sound System and loads more…

Date: 10th, 11th, 12th September 2004
Location: Robin Hill Country Park, Newport, Isle Of Wight
Festival Information Line: 020 7379 3133
Websites: link / link

Weekend tickets: £85 per person
Day tickets: £35 per person [Day tickets for Islanders: £25 per person]

Ticket Outlets:
Ticket Line – link / 0870 100 0000
Ticketmaster – link / 0870 150 0989

OR buy from the Island's two Ferry Operators, Wightlink and Red Funnel, who are selling package deals that include discounted ferry tickets for Bestival goers (recommended)

Red Funnel – link / 0870 444 8898
(for services from Southampton to Cowes and East Cowes)

Wight Link – link / 0870 582 7744
(for services from Portsmouth to Ryde, Portsmouth to Fishbourne and Lymington to Yarmouth)

OR buy from selected HMV Stores and Independent Ticket Outlets (inc. most good record shops). Please check link for a full list of all these.

OR, if you live on the island, you can go to…
Robin Hill – 01983 527352 / link (10am – 4pm)
Isle Of Wight Tourism Outlets – 01983 863151 / link

All you have to do is answer the following easy question, and send the answer with your full contact details and BESTIVAL as the header, to: mail

Which Bestival band recorded the hit track “Red Alert”?

Competition closes Sunday midnight. Prize is two full-weekend camping tickets. Travel is not included. Judges decision is final.