Bestival 2012

[Joe-]

No, they were in the big top after the headliners.

[Zacko]

I absolutely loved all the sub headliners last year (still feels like it was this year, how is it 2012 already...)

The whole of Friday night was completely perfect to me, Chromeo was a complete success, I swear EVERYONE in that field was dancing and then was it Beat a Maxx after? That was so good. Magnetic Man were amazing as well.

[Bisque]

Friday night was incredible, three great acts in a row on the main stage followed by Skrillex in the tent then Feed Me somewhere else. A lot of people on here would hate that but personally the only time I watched more than 2 bands in a row last summer.

Didn't think Magnetic Man would be able to pull it off on the main stage.

[gooner1990]

Will be a first time visitor to Bestival this year.

Can get the train to Southampton direct from Oxford, so should be ok to get there.

But what is this about 5 hr queues for ferries? Is that just people who haven't pre-booked? Any tips on making the journey as hassle free as possible?

[Shaun Child]

It doesn't matter if you pre-book or queue on the day, there are just long waits all around the ferry terminals; at least there was in Southampton. Although I'd say if you're not driving over it's worth paying the little extra for the fastcat service.

[Joe-]

Yeah that Friday night was insane. I went Pendulum, Crystal Fighters, Feed Me, Skrillex, Groove Armada then Boys Noize.. That was tough on the legs, but it was so awesome.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

new order being announced for beni today. may put them up there?

[rexclark]

new order being announced for beni today. may put them up there?

[When Jokers Attack]

Didn't even realise that bands played till 2am in The Big Top.

Really can't wait.

How long does the ferry even take?

[Shaun Child]

About 30 mins on fast cat, around an hour on the vehicle ferry I think.

I can't wait either, going to be fantastic!

[Bisque]

Just go as a foot passenger from Portsmouth to Ryde. You don't need a car. I get a train ticket from my train station in Surrey to Ryde Pier which gets you across on the ferry. With railcard it was less than £40 on the day. Barely any queues on way out & about an hour coming back. Glasto style double decker shuttle bus from Ryde to the site is about £5.

Don't tell anyone else though as it'll be a nightmare this year.

[rhubarb]

Monday 6th feb 1st announcement (only a guess but think it will come good

[Prawnofthedead]

New order & Justice would be nice.

Last year was just amazing generally, but i still may go to t in the park if i dont get a few i quite like, which i am sure i hopefully will....DEPECHE MODE would be best for me but would love to see DEADMAU5 too

[Joe-]

I reckon M83 will make an appearance too, I saw someone on Bestival's FB put "M83 Please!" or something, and Bestival thumbed it up.

Add M83, Orbital, The Knife to that list someone put on earlier, and YAY.

[zeppelin]

Can we get anything from the Camp Bestival announcemnet?

Hot Chip will headline Friday night at this summer's Camp Bestival 2012.

Camp Bestival has announced there will be 'Saturday Night Fever' with Kool & the Gang, Chic featuring Nile Rodgers (confirmed yesterday), and Earth, Wind & Fire Experience feat Al McKay.

Other live acts include Jimmy Cliff, Rizzle Kicks, Adam Ant And The Good The Mad And The Lovely Posse, Little Dragon, Bellowhead,Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, The Cuban Brothers, Breakfast with Henry Rollins (spoken word), Spector, Delilah, StooShe, P Money, Youngman, Jaipur Kawa Brass Band, Dub Pistols, The Shellac Collective, DJ Yoda & The Transiberian Marching Band, Clement Marfo & the Frontline, Scroobius Pip, Random Impulse, and Frankie Rose.

Also confirmed are Liz Green, Three Bonzos And A Piano, Prince Fatty, We Were Evergreen, 2:54, Gabrielle Aplin, Pearl And The Beard, Blues Brothers UK, Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo, The Moonflowers, Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer, Duke Special, This Is The Kit, and Folk Idol this year will present The Folk Olympics.

For dance fans there will be DJ sets from Warm & Electric Minds, David Rodigan MBE presents RAM JAM, The Japanese Popstars, Jaguar Skills, Camo & Krooked, Greg Wilson,Zed Bias, Mosca, Ben UFO, Stopmakingme, and Balearic Brothers.

[Joe-]

Reckon we'll get Bellowhead, Little Dragon, Scroob, and a couple of others.

Hopefully we wont get Rizzle Shits.

[Bisque]

Yoda AV show, Jaguar Skills, David Rodigan & would like to see Camo & Krooked. The Cuban Brothers again!!!

Quite a few from Camp Bestival played Bestival last year but as they are DJs nobody would mind seeing them as repeat bookings as no doubt they will be playing different set lists or are legends etc.

Kool & the Gang would be sick.

Add a few Hospital Records DJs (London Electricity, Nu:Tone), DJ Zinc, Brookes Brothers, Modestep, Midnight Beast, something like that & I'd be happy.

[Bisque]

Headliners... I honestly wouldn't mind one bit.

Edited January 27, 2012 by Couchy

[5co77ie]

Does anyone know if The Moonflowers really the band from donkeys ages ago - i was supposed to take my now wife to a concert of their's in around 1990 - only we had a big row and didn't go - I still have the tickets!

[Shaun Child]

5co77ie, no idea if they're going to Bestival but know that they will be at Camp Bestival in the summer! If that helps haha (:

[Joe-]

Chase and Status would put on a good show but isn't Download their only festival this year?

[Bisque]

Chase and Status would put on a good show but isn't Download their only festival this year?

[Joe-]

Probably not... new album out later this year. Requested to sub by The Prodigy. Did V last year. Surely???

[rexclark]

I'd say out of those acts Scroobius Pip and DJ Yoda are likely. Would love to see Hot Chip make an appearance.

[Bisque]

Might be a good shout then, they'll probably get mixed views about headlining but who cares, it's Bestival!