Fatboy Slim, Groove Armada, Liam Payne, Friendly Fires, & more for Camp Bestival 2020

The headliners and much more has been revealed for this year's Movies themed Camp Bestival takes place from Thursday 30th July until Sunday 2nd August 2020 at Lulworth Castle, Dorset.

The three Castle Stage headliners are Liam Payne, on Friday, Fatboy Slim, on Satirday, and Groove Armada (live) close on Sunday, plus tyhere's a special guest set from Friendly Fires on the Saturday.

Camp Bestival curators Josie and Rob da Bank say: "We can't think of a style of music that isn't on the bill this year - from rave to grime, classical to pop, guitars and reggae. From the original party-starter Fatboy Sim and indie royalty Friendly Fires through pop stars Liam Payne and Becky Hill to Groove Armada and a special Sophie Ellis-Bextor show with Sink The Pink, not forgetting our new and breaking acts like Georgia, Biig Piig and Self Esteem. It's not just about music - it's all going off from CBeebies to skate ramps, an outdoor cinema, tree climbing, Wild Tribe screen-free adventures into nature, yoga, meditation and explosive science shows! Get ready for Camp Bestival 2020!"

Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim says, "This year at Camp Bestival will be special one for me as I am bringing my daughter for her first festival. Infantile grown ups, watch our children grow and glow as we attempt to teach them about the festi-love, dancing and laughter…"

Liam Payne says, "I've heard amazing things about Camp Bestival and can't wait to head down to Lulworth Castle to join the party."

There's shows, talks and performances from Becky Hill, Irvine Welsh, Adam Kay, Sara Cox, David Rodigan, Dick & Dom, Brainiac Live, Georgia, Sophie Ellis-Bextor ft Sink The Pink, All Hail Kale, Norman Jay, Max & Harvey, Mister Maker & Rebecca, Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems, The Sherlocks, and The Sugarhill Gang - Furious 5 ft Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio.

Sara Cox said, “Camp Bestival is absolutely me and my family’s favourite weekend of the year...can’t wait to return & put on another cracking 80s party. Last year the tent was bouncing with all ages, love seeing kids on their parent’s shoulders raving along to Wham! - this year’s gonna be even bigger & better.”

Jo Whiley adds: "I’ve had so much fun at Camp Bestival over the years. It’s an incredibly fun, beautiful and vibrant festival and I couldn’t be happier to be bringing my 90’s Anthems show to all the party people who’ll be there. See you down the front!"

There's much more music with Heather Small, Level 42, Jaguar Skills, Reef, Space, Biig Piig, The Selecter, Self Esteem, S Club Party, The Cuban Brothers, Bru-C, Tim Burgess, Dub Pistols, The Wurzels, LTJ Bukem, Steve Davis & Kavus Torabi, Plastic Mermaids, London Garage Orchestra, Deco, Klaus Blatter, Gengahr, Brass Rave Unit, Thrill Collins, Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer, Adamski, Master Peace, Glowie, Lavengro, Holy Moly & the Crackers, Easy Stride Band, Ffion Rebecca, Greek Tragedies, Krafty Kuts, Shepdog, Purple Rave (Tayo & Rob da Bank), Goldierocks, Wrongtom, Endor, Iraina Mancini, Club De Fromage, Bowie Disco, Deptford Northern Soul Club, Boogaloo Stu (DJ set), Warm Residents, Marco Giannini, Yacht Rock Party, DJ getbacktothebeat, jim8track, Perri Kaye, and Foama.

Comedy comes from Adam Kay, Scummy Mummies, Timmy Mallett, Blingo: Hip Hop Bingo, and Much Ado About Bingo., while the Pink Flamingo Evening Cabaret has Cheryl Hole, Madame Galina And Her Only Friend(S), and Witt 'n' Camp. 

On a literary tip there's: Irvine Welsh / Man Vs. Baby / My Tutu Went Awol / Katie Abey / Kate Pankhurst / Jo Simmons / Helen Skelton /anna Mcnuff / Dr Maryhan / John Harris / Anna James / Tom Mitchell / The Mouth Of Manliness. 

There's family shows & kids entertainment including: Sam & Mark / Mr Tumble / Thedadlab / Mr Motivator / Boogie Storm / Brit School Presents / Stagecoach Workshops / Junior Jungle / Big Fish Little Fish / Fly-kid / Samsambubbleman / Blockbuster Factory / Aardman's Amazing Scene Machine / Insect Circus / World's Biggest Bouncy Castle / Cirque Bijou / Bigtopmania Kids Theatre / Wild Tree Climbing / Tree Canopy Walks / Art Town / Science Tent / Funky Little Choir / Signing Hands.

Camp Bestival Goes To The Movies with: Full Moon Cinema / Son Et Lumiere Fireworks Finale / Cirque Bijou's High Wire Spectacular / Dj Yoda Presents Filmstock. There's also a host of wellness & fitness activities, and wild tribe activities.

Tickets are on sale, currently priced as follows:-
Adult Weekend Ticket (inc. camping from Thursday) - £190
Student Weekend Ticket (inc. camping from Thurs) - £185
Age 13 to 17 Weekend Ticket (inc. camping from Thurs or Fri) - £125
Age 10 to 12 Weekend Ticket (inc. camping from Thurs or Fri) - £100
Age 5 to 9 Weekend Ticket (inc. camping from Thurs or Fri) – £50
Age 4 & Under Weekend Ticket (inc. camping from Thurs or Fri) – £30
Babes In Arms (1 & Under) - FREE (but ticket required)

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NOTE: all tickets will incur a booking fee.

All teens (aged 11 to 17) MUST camp in the same area as their families with a maximum of 2 teens per adult (over the age of 30). These ticket holders must be accompanied by a Ticket holding parent or guardian over the age of 21.

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