Bestival News 2008
Aug 31st, 2008 | By Lucy Johnson | In: Advertising, Bestival, Culture, Events and Festivals, Features, Festival, Isle of Wight Event News, Music, NewsThe Bestival returns once again to the Isle of Wight, with a 5th birthday party of shenanigans and line up that’s gonna rock your socks off! As the news says: Robin Hill Country Park on the 5, 6, 7th September 2008, is the place to be for another rip-roaring feast of merriment, mirth and musical treats.
Read all about it below in Island Pulse Bestival News Coverage for 2008.
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Police Kept Bestival Safe In Wet Wight Weather
The Isle of Wight policing operation for the Bestival at the weekend, has been praised for helping the event pass peacefully and safely in the most difficult wet weather conditions.
The operation to keep illegal drugs out of the 2008 Bestival was the most successful ever carried out by police and organisers at a music festival on the Isle of Wight. The total current estimated value of drugs seized stands at more than £104,000, double the amount from last year’s Bestival…
Bestival Citizen Updates
Sep 6th, 2008 | By Web Ferret
Its raining on the Isle of Wight and with nothing better to do in Chez Web Ferret this weekend than go online, what did I spy? The Bestival rumour mill is running at full throttle: Grace Jones appears to be on the Island and Amy Winehouse is staying in Ventnor and not forgetting the heavy rain may cause bestival closure…
Bestival: Blogs Da Bank
Sep 5th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene
The news from Rob (Blogs) Da Bank on the Bestival weather is… storms lashed the festival site earlier in the week and struck fear into festival staff members’ hearts. Rob updates us on the Isle of Wight weather: “Don’t want to get too British and bang on about the weather but we may be in for a slightly damp one for the first time at Bestival”…
Bestival & The Archers
Sep 5th, 2008 | By Citizen Media
This week, two examples of British eccentricity come together, as two of the younger characters from The Archers (Alice Aldridge and Christopher Carter) are off to Bestival…
Police Team Up To Maintain Safe Bestival Environment
Sep 4th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith
Police on the Isle of Wight are to work closely with partner agencies and the organisers to ensure another safe and secure Bestival music festival. Up to 40,000 people are expected to attend Robin Hill Country Park to enjoy a weekend of live music and entertainment…
Bestival: Adam Seeks Eve
Sep 4th, 2008 | By Lucy Johnson
Adam Pacitti, from the Isle of Wight, will be continuing in his quest to find the girl of his dreams at the Bestival this weekend. Regular readers of Island Pulse, will remember, in early August, Adam created a furore on the internet by setting up a website, a blog, a Facebook group and a YouTube channel in search of his dream girl…
Bestival: Weather On Wight
Sep 3rd, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene
If you’re lucky enough to be heading to Bestival on the Isle of Wight this weekend, then the weather is likely to play a major role. Bestival goers should be prepared, as rain is forecast and predicted to be especially heavy on Friday…
Bestival: Making a Splash For Charity
Sep 3rd, 2008 | By Lucy Johnson
Swim to Bestival is back to make a splash for charity cash. Hularama are hoping to cross the Solent to the Isle of Wight once more, to raise money and awareness for their chosen charities. Watch the video…
Bestival Back Up Plan ‘If Amy Fails To Show’
Sep 2nd, 2008 | By Citizen Media
Rob Da Bank has assured Bestival ticket holders that he has a back-up plan if Amy Winehouse fails to show. Amy is set to headline the main stage on Saturday 6th September, but organiser Rob Da Bank has told festival-goers he has a plan B if she fails to show up…
Swim To Bestival & New Arenas
Aug 27th, 2008 | By Lucy Johnson |
Bestival new arenas, acts, I Am Kloot, Nathan Flutebox Lee, Soko, and the sponsored Solent Swim returns to the Isle Of Wight…
Bestival Line Up 2008
Aug 27th, 2008 | By Lucy Johnson |
The much anticipated September summer fest Bestival returns once again to the Isle of Wight’s picturesque Robin Hill Country Park on the 5th, 6th & 7th of September, for another rip-roaring feast of merriment, mirth and musical treats. Click on the hot red text below to read the bio of all the Bestival Stars 2008.
Bestival Rolls On To The Big Event
Aug 16th, 2008 | By Simon Blackmore |
With just three weeks to go until Robin Hill Country Park on the Isle of Wight opens its gates for Bestival’s 5th Birthday revelry, Rob da Bank has pulled an array of incredible additions from up his sleeves at the last minute, giving lucky ticket holders a …
Bestival Golden Tickets!
Aug 14th, 2008 | By Simon Blackmore |
With the multi award-winning Bestival selling out in record time again this year, bringing many a tear to those unfortunate enough not to get a ticket, Sunday Best Recordings and Rob Da Bank have decided to go all Willy Wonka…
A-Z: BESTIVAL 2008
Aug 5th, 2008 | By Lucy Johnson |
To celebrate all thats good about Bestival 2008: A new 2CD compiled by Rob da Bank: With previous outings from Annie Mac, Kitty, Daisy & Lewis and The Cuban Brothers, Sunday Best’s sublime A-Z series returns on 1st September.
Bestival Tickets Auctioned For SQ2SQ.
Jun 20th, 2008 | By Andrew Cooper |
A pair of tickets to Bestival 2008 are being auctioned on Ebay from 10am today (Friday) 20th June 2008; the auction will last for ten days. The tickets for admission to this year’s Bestival were kindly donated to the Square to Square Charity Cycle Challenge 2008 Appeal by Sunday Best and Rob da Bank.
Shanklin Freak Show Win Bestival Band Competition.
Jun 19th, 2008 | By Simon Blackmore |
It was decks at dusk in the annual Bestival Bands and DJs competition last night (Wednesday 18th June), with some of the best in Island talent battling for the chance to play at this year’s Bestival.
Bestival Band and DJ Competition Final.
Jun 9th, 2008 | By Lucy Johnson |
The Bestival Island Band & DJ Competition came back in 2008, hungrier than ever to pluck some future superstars from the wealth of talent that the Isle of Wight holds.
Bestival 2008: 30,000 Freaks Under The Sea.
May 30th, 2008 | By Simon Blackmore |
This year’s Bestival Fancy Dress theme at the Isle Of Wight bash will be ‘30,000 Freaks Under The Sea’. Mermaids, seahorses, squids, sharks and deep-sea divers, the world of costume is truly your lobster at Bestival 2008! Yep Bestival are taking a lead from legendary author Jules Verness classic tome 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.
Bestival Bandstand To Rock Big Green Picnic.
May 22nd, 2008 By Lucy Johnson |
Bestival will be rocking the Bandstand Stage at this weekend’s inaugural Isle of Wight Big Green Picnic.
The Bandstand Stage will play host to a cornucopia of local musical talent, with local folk band The Wellbeing, environmental theatre by Quantum Theatre, Jazz and storytelling all represented at some point over the weekend.
Tickets Sold Out For Bestival 2008.
Apr 24th, 2008 | By Simon Blackmore |
Bestival 2008 is a sell out! With an incredible line-up that includes indie giants My Bloody Valentine, queen of soulful pop Amy Winehouse and techno titans Underworld in the headline slots, 30,000 tickets have sold out with almost 6 months to spare! Bestival curator (and BBC Radio 1 DJ) Rob da Bank (pictured) comments:
Amy Winehouse & Underworld to Headline Bestival.
Apr 8th, 2008 | By Lucy Johnson |
With just six months to go until Bestival’s 5th birthday festivities kick off, Rob da Bank has been up to his old tricks again, gathering even more stunning acts together to add to an already incredible line-up that will guarantee a knockout weekend.
Feb 22nd, 2008 | By Lucy Johnson |
Bestival are giddy with excitement to be able to announce that undisputed kings of ethereal dream-pop, My Bloody Valentine will be headlining the main-stage on the Friday night for their only English festival appearance this year.
Bestival 2008 ISLANDER DAY On Isle of Wight.
Feb 19th, 2008 | By Island Pulse |
Never let it be said that Bestival HQ don’t look after Isle of Wight residents.
On FRIDAY 22nd FEBRUARY @ 10:00am Bestival HQ launches a LIMITED NUMBER OF BESTIVAL 2008 TICKETS for Islanders only to purchase for one day only.
Merry Christmas from Bestival.
Dec 19th, 2007 | By Citizen Media |
The Christmas Ticket Promotion is still running… but only until midnight tonight! So get your skates on if you want to send your loved ones (or yourself!) a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Bestival HQ. Many thanks for your love and support in 2007 and here’s to an even better 2008!!!
Bestival Christmas Ticket Bonanza!
Nov 25th, 2007 | By Island Pulse |
Get a Josie da Bank designed Christmas Card and a free copy of the ˜A to Z of Bestival 2xCD compiled by Bestival’s very own Santa Claus Rob da Bank (pictured) when you buy tickets to Bestival or Camp Bestival!
Isle of Wight Council Congratulate Island Music Festival Organisers.
The Isle of Wight Council has added its congratulations to the organisers of Island music festivals who have this week scooped prestigious industry awards. The Isle of Wight Festival at Seaclose was named best major festival and the Bestival at Robin Hill best medium-sized event in the annual UK Festivals awards ceremony in London.
Bestival Organisers Chuffed At Hat-Trick Win.
Nov 7th, 2007 | By Citizen Media |
Following on from Island Pulse News of a few strokes past midnight ‘Bestival Wins Best Medium Sized Festival In UK Awards’ BBC Radio 1’s own Rob da Bank, responds with pride at Bestivals whopping hat-trick win and for being voted for by the public whose opinions really count.
Bestival Wins Best Medium Sized Festival In UK Awards
Nov 7th, 2007 | By Lucy Johnson |
Bestival entered the record books as the boutique weekender scooped Best Medium-Sized Festival at the UK Festival Awards for the third year running. The win made it a great year for festivals from the ‘Garden Isle’, with the Isle Of Wight Festival also scooping the Best Major Award.
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