IT IS one of the biggest festivals in the south and now two lucky readers will have the chance to win a pair of tickets.
Bestival this year sees some of the biggest names in music grace the stage when the Isle of Wight festival kicks off on Thursday September 4.
In the ten years it has been going it has seen some of the largest music acts take part and now claims to be larger than its other summer rival.
American hip hop duo Andre 3000 and Big Boi will be crying out “Hey ya!” as part of OutKast’s comeback tour while they celebrate their 20th anniversary.
Their performance at Robin Hill Country Park is one of only two UK performances and now you can have the chance to see them on stage.
Singer-songwriter Paloma Faith will also be hitting the high notes when she heads out in front of the crowds.
A girl who is not afraid to push new boundaries in music and style she will be in the Big Top to close this year’s festival with tracks from her back catalogue and brand new album A Perfect Contradiction.
Rap superstar Busta Rhymes is also on the Bestivalbill in his first ever UK festival appearance.
A bona-fide hip-hop colossus, whose intricate technique has brought him a sackful of plaudits, Busta is gearing up to release the much anticipated Extinction Level Event 2 this year and fans can witness His Dopeness on the Main Stage.
Dynamic duo Basement Jaxx will wrap things up at the Lulworth Castle family festival.
Music super producer Nile Rodgers is bringing the ultimate cosmic party band Chic Featuring Nile Rodgers back to this year’s festivalBestival, this time as Sunday night headliners.
The undisputed heavyweight King of Disco, Nile Rodgers is the world’s most in-demand producer.
Strumming the guitar on last summer’s hit by Daft Punk, Get Lucky, Nile has a string of hits as long as your arm.
He has written songs for artists such as David Bowie, Diana Ross, Duran Duran and Madonna.
Veteran indie rockers Foals will also be headlining on the Saturday night.
Since making their Bestivaldebut in 2007, Foals have gone on to become one of the biggest British bands of the past decade with their third and most recent album, Holy Fire, charting big across the globe.
Topping the campers-only bill on Thursday is Beck, bringing a treasure trove of favourites spanning R’n’B, hip-hop and folk.
Disclosure and Major Lazer have also been added to the billBestival.
BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac and dance sensation Chase and Status will also be playing a set to keep the party going.
Those wanting to discover the sound of the future will find plenty of acts to whet their appetite.
But there’s more than just music to look forward to.
Comedy fans can soak up the laughs with a large variety of comics including Nina Conti cracking the jokes.
Those looking for some sustenance to keep them going over the four nights can find plenty of establishments offering tasty fare.
Organisers have announced The Feast Collective, a food lovers’ haven bursting with unforgettable flavours.
Destined to inflame your food affections, it brings together a truly mouth-watering array of food from all across the world.
With a mighty ten fields of wonderment filled with amazing music, insane sideshows and magical happenings this is a competition worth pitching in for.
Bestival runs from Thursday 4 to Sunday September 7.
To win one of two pairs of tickets simply answer the following question:
Q: Bestival is one of only two UK performances for which musical duo?
Send your answers on a postcard to Ed Stilliard, Entertainments Section, Daily Echo, Newspaper House, Test Lane, Southampton SO16 9JX or email ed.stilliard@dailyecho.co.uk. The closing date is
Wednesday August 27.
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