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Samuel and the Dragon /The Japanese Popstars / The Lost Brothers / Here We Go Magic /
Goldhawks / Countryside Alliance Crew / Laura J Martin / A Genuine Freakshow /
Bookhouse Boys / King Charles / Three Trapped Tigers / Worship / French Horn Rebellion / Sisters of Transistors / Spindle and Wit / Starless & Bible Black / The Boy Who Trapped The Sun / Deer Tick / Telegraphs / Tim and Sam Band / Unicorn Kid
DJ Sets From Rob da Bank And:
Annie Mac Presents / David Rodigan / Ewan Pearson / Dixon / Greg Wilson / Nathan Fake / Huw Stephens / Mary Anne Hobbs / Jaguar Skills / Joy Orbison / Horse Meat Disco / DJ Derek / Greg’s Greats / SBTRKT / Jakwob / Ramadanman /
Seth Troxler / Untold / The Broken Hearts / Back To The Phuture
Always celebrated for its outlandish programming and open-minded ethos, 2010s edition of the Bestival story is about to unfold before your very eyes. Following up last year’s sun-drenched intergalactic triumph will be no mean feat but once again Rob da Bank and the Bestival crew have pulled out all the stops to ensure that Robin Hill’s 88-acres of leafy beauty will be transformed into an unbelievably wondrous musical paradise for our seventh heavenly outing that is set to close the festival season from September 9th to 12th. After last year’s site move about we’ve listened to lots of feedback and have decided to give the main stage a new home plus we have a few other tricks and treats up our sleeves, all of which will be revealed!
Set to astonish and astound, the very first acts to be unveiled from the truly amazing line up for this year’s event will include Dizzee Rascal. With his tongue firmly in cheek, Dizzee is taking no prisoners, with his position as the UKs biggest pop star unrivalled and his live show firing on all cylinders, the Bestival crowd can’t fail to go bonkers for Bow’s finest son. Flaming Lips’reputation for putting on a mind-blowing spectacle is 100% deserved, having completely bowled over the Lulworth Castle revellers at Camp Bestival in 2008, the psychedelic wizards are set to cross the Solent bringing their own incredible brand of consciousness-expanding rock to the Isle of Wight and we can’t wait.
Almost the Bestival house band, we are thrilled that Hot Chip will be making a mammoth fifth Bestival appearance. With their fourth album ‘One Life Stand’ currently amassing accolades, these crowd favourites never fail to impress us and are sure to be as unmissable as ever, you have been warned. Also making the ferry ride to the Isle of Wight will be arch disco infiltrator’s LCD Soundsystem. Due to release their much anticipated third album this year, the band are geared up to deliver a sublime set of classic hits and brand new rug cutting beats and buggin bass like only the can.
Bestival favourites and all round masters of mayhem el hermano Cubano, the mighty Cuban Brothers will bring their own special brand of compering to the newly sited main stage blending a host of characters and high time hilarity with some straight ahead finger-clicking funk introducing a host of other live acts helping to make it a lucky seven for Bestival that include; spoken word soul legend Gil Scott Heron whose proto-rap changed the face of music as we know it, blistering drum ‘n’ bassers Chase & Status who are currently leading the charge to the mainstream, the sublime Echo and the Bunnymen who after 30 years are still as effortlessly cool as ever, the temporary pleasures of Simian Mobile Disco whose live show is regularly described as orgasmic, Mancunina upstarts Delphic, antipodean demi-god Rolf Harris whose cover versions of classics like Stairway To Heaven are simply beyond reproach, multi-million selling crooner Marc Almond who will delve deep into a treasure trove of classics dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip with some heavy arcade beat poetry and BBC Sound of 2010 and BRITS Critic Choice winner, , Ellie Goulding. There will also be breath-taking turns from Fat Freddy’s Drop, Flying Lotus ,Four Tet, Kitty Daisy & Lewis, Stornoway, Tinie Tempah, Vitalic, Chilly Gonazales, Beardyman, Tunng, Hurts, The Gaslamp Killer, The Vegetable Orchestra, Ulrich Schnauss, The Twinkle Brothers, High Llamas, The Antlers, Archie Bronson Outfit, Beth Jeans Houghton and Mixhell. Plus even more jams from the likes of erstwhile Sex Pistol and Rich Kid Glen Matlock, Samuel and the Dragon, The Japanese Popstars, The Lost Brothers, Here We Go Magic, Goldhawks, Countryside Alliance Crew, Laura J Martin, A Genuine Freakshow, Bookhouse Boys, King Charles, Three Trapped Tigers, Worship, French Horn Rebellion, Sisters of Transistors, Spindle and Wit, Starless & Bible Black, The Boy Who Trapped The Sun, The Deer Tick The Telegraphs, Tim andSam Band and Unicorn Kid, with many, many more staggeringly good names still to be unveiled!
As the live action falls into place perfectly, there’s plenty to look forward to when it comes to bass bin pressure. Rob da Bank will, of course, be manning the platters for one of his legendarily multifarious musical adventures and Radio 1’s very own doyen of the dance, Annie Mac, will be on hand with her renowned Annie Mac Presents promising to push the speakers to their limits. Plus there will be version excursions from David Rodigan, lush techno from Ewan Pearson, deepness from Dixon, old skool moves from Greg Wilson, slick beats from Nathan Fake, cutting edge vibes from Huw Stephens, deadly Dubstep from Mary-Anne Hobbs, hip-hop odysseys from Jaguar Skills and heavy riddims from Joy Orbison. Plus there’s gonna be plenty of heads-down boogying action with Horsemeat Disco, DJ Derek, Greg’s Greats, SBTRKT, Ramadanman, Seth Troxler, Untold, The Broken Hearts and Back To The Phuture.
One of the undisputed highlights of last year’s shindig was The Afterburner stage so we’re pleased as punch to announce that it’s back, bigger and better for 2010. Doubling in size and now with a full live stage, the Afterburner’s incandescent brilliance is sure to be suitably scintillating. Other incredible attractions will include TheCastle In The Sky Bonfire Extravaganza andthe brand new Wishing Tree field that will feature the most amazing sculpture garden. The Village will also be transformed in to Tomorrow’s World envisaging an inspired, sustainable and green and fun future including a solar powered Bandstand and free solar mobile phone charging and a few regular treats including the Pub, WI Tent and Farmers Market.
There are also some deals to be had for getting across the Solent on your way to Bestival. Wightlink are offering a limited number of earlybird ticket packages that will include ferry travel at an additional £74.00 for a car and four people, there will be a number of foot passenger package deals on offer too. They will also be offering limited deals if you’ve already got your Besti tickets, charging from £72.00 for a car with four people for a three night stay and from £77.00 for a car of four over four nights, more info at http://www.wightlink.co.uk/bestival Red Funnel will also be offering 15% off car ferry travel for a limited number of tickets purchased through Red Funnel, check out http://www.redfunnel.co.uk/bestival
With masses of Bestival magic sprinkled generously across the entire site there’ll be plenty of madcap laughs to be had plus there’ll be loads of old favourites to rediscover, luxurious alternative camping, an amazing array of delicious foods to feast on and, of course, lots of tea and cake on offer. And remember, this is just the beginning; we’ve got so much bewilderingly brilliant stuff still to announce that we might have to have a little lie down….
Adult Tickets are for anyone aged 18 or over on 10/09/2010
Student Weekend Ticket (inc. camping) - £140
For full-time students only. Valid NUS or ISIC ID required at the box office - no other student ID accepted.
Age 13 to 15 Weekend Ticket (inc. camping) - £75
Age 13 to 15 Weekend Tickets are for anyone aged 13 to 15 on 10/09/2010. These ticket holders must be accompanied by a Ticket holding parent or guardian over the age of 21*
Age 12 and Under Weekend Ticket (inc. camping) - FREE (BUT YOU MUST OBTAIN A TICKET)**
Age 12 and Under Weekend Tickets are for anyone aged 12 and under on 10/09/2010. These ticket holders must be accompanied by a Ticket holding parent or guardian over the age of 21*
* One ticket holding parent or guardian can only accompany up to 4 people under the age of 18.
** All Children aged 12 and under will need to a (free) ticket this year. No exceptions.
Campervan Ticket - £60 (per vehicle)
- Your Campervan (or Motorhome) must be specially adapted for people to stay in (which does not include transit vans with a mattress in the back or 4x4s with the seats folded down).
- You will be allocated 9 x 6 meters of space per campervan pitch to use for your campervan, awning and/or to accommodate a few of your friend's tents. If you require more space you will need to buy more than one campervan ticket.
- Water and electricity hook ups will not be available.
- Cars will not be allowed into the Campervan area at any time so consequentially Caravans, Trailer Tents etc are not permitted.
The first ever Randall Rootz Christmas Draw has proved to be a sure-fire winner as the organisation raises significant funds towards running the 2010 festival, due to be held once again at The Brewery Tap and Charters during the weekend of 20th, 21st & 22nd August.
First prize - a week long holiday for two to Canada - supplied by ‘The Very Special Travel Company’ was won by Peterborough man Jonathan Bartrop.
“I’ve never won anything before in my life,” said Mr Bartrop, “So to win a holiday to Canada is a dream come true!”
Making dreams come true is the sole aim of the prize sponsor, The Very Special Travel Company, who specialise in providing travel for the over 50s and disabled travellers.
“We are delighted to be supporting the Randall Rootz Festival, who do such an amazing job in promoting local ‘roots’ music in the city and bringing such big-name acts to the festival,” said Very Special Travel MD, Andy Tomblin, who also provided a family weekend break to Disneyland Paris as 2nd prize in the draw.
The Randall Rootz Festival was founded in 2007 following the untimely death of the festival’s namesake, Mark Randall, from cancer in the February.The festival aims to bring musical diversity to the city, while offering a fundraising platform for Sue Ryder Care at Thorpe Hall Hospice, where Mark was cared for in his final weeks.The festival has helped Sue Ryder Care to raise over £12,000 since its inception.
Festival spokesman, Andrew Whittaker said “None of the volunteers in the organising committee had any previous experience in putting on such an event, so I’m very proud of what we’ve achieved in such a short time.To also be working with The Very Special Travel Company and our other amazing sponsors is a great step forward in helping us fund our festival through their invaluable support.”
Full details of this year’s festival are yet to be announced, but previous year’s have included acts from the UK and Europe, including performances by Ezio & Booga as well as members of The Pogues and The Beautiful South.Full details will be announced in due course and at www.facebook.com/randallrootz
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