Bestival organisers declare today is Chuckle Brothers Day

Bestival 2016

Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th September 2016
Robin Hill Country Park, Nr Arreton, Downend, Isle of Wight, PO30 2NU, England MAP
£190 adult weekend (+booking fee)

Daily capacity: 79,999

Bestival organisers have declared today, Thursday 5th May as Chuckle Brothers' Day!

This is because the slapstick double act, Chuckle Brothers, have been confirmed for appearances at Bestival, and sister events Camp Bestival and Common People.

Rob da Bank said, "I'm not sure if there’s an emoji for 'wetting yourself laughing' yet but we need one for the Chuckle Brothers. I booked them as a bit of a laugh last year but they drew one of the biggest crowds of the weekend and had to do about 1000 selfies afterwards for some rabid fans. I'm still not sure I understand it all but i do love ‘em, and had to get them for all of our shows this year!"

Paul Chuckle added, "Thanks for this great tribute but I have to say our time at Bestival last September was one of the best days we've ever had. We've done and appeared in many things including the Children's Royal Variety show, but can honestly say this matched anything. The day was amazing and we can't wait to do it all again this year. Great crowd, great guys to work with all round, and memories that will last for ever. See you all soon.

"PS. Can't wait."

Last year also saw the pair make their festival debut at Bestival in front of 14,000 people and the capacity crowd turned their 15-minute slot into one of the highlights of Bestival with a tremendous reception.

Organisers add, "And so, in celebration of their much-anticipated appearances this year, at not only Bestival but also Camp Bestival and Common People, we declare 5th May Chuckle Brothers’ Day. Join us in a gleeful celebration of a truly influential comedy duo who we think are criminally unsung. Take to the streets proclaiming ‘TO ME, TO YOU’ with all your heart, and make sure you honour Chuckle Brothers’ Day with some DIY slapstick fun."

The Chuckle Brothers will appear at:

Bestival Party – Bussey Building, London – 6th May

Common People – Southampton & Oxford 28th & 29th May

Camp Bestival – Lulworth Castle Dorset – 28th – 31st July

Bestival - Robin Hill, Isle of Wight – 8th-11th September

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