Camp Bestival 2019 line-up announced

Festival-going families are in for a treat this summer. Nile Rodgers & Chic, Annie Mac, Jess Glynne and The Human League have just been announced as this year’s headliner acts at the much-loved family-friendly Camp Bestival. Sister Sledge, The Wailers, Big Shaq, Sara Cox and Goldie will also be gracing the stage.

Other musical legends on the spectacular line-up include Ash, David Rodigan, Greg Wilson, Rak-Su, Rick Witter & Paul Banks (Shed Seven Acoustic). For a bit of 90s action, nostalgic mums and dads can groove on down to Morcheeba, East 17 and Utah Saints. Melanie C of Spice Girls fame will even take over the turntables with a 90s mixtape. This eclectic mix of smash hit legends is just as enticing for the little ones in your lives. Max & Harvey (of YouTube fame) will provide fun and frolics, as will Mr Tumble, Mister Maker & The Shapes and Sam & Mark from CBBC. Little ravers (of all ages) will love bopping along to Big Fish Little Fish family raves.

It’s not all music at Camp Bestival. Oh no! You can expect an array of bonkers and brilliant classes, workshops and activities throughout this weekend. Aardman Animations will be celebrating the 30^th anniversary of Wallace and Gromit with some model making workshops, plus you’ll find the world’s biggest bouncy castle to boing and bounce on, a slime tent, science tent and silent disco.

For some cerebral action, head to the Literary Institute for thought-provoking talks and shows or the teen-led Sonic Youth Club and Teen Debating Programme. There will be plenty of new stuff aimed at teens this year too. ‘The Wild Tribe’ is a new tech-free zone, powered only by solar and alternative technology, where kids can get up to wholesome back-to-nature activities like drumming workshops, bushcraft, mud slides and wild play.

Scrumptious food and drink is standard at Camp Bestival.  As well as award-winning street food, there will be the bonkers DJ BBQ’s World of Meats and Beats, Avant Garde Vegan, Rob n’ Josie’s Gin Festival and the Women’s Institute Tea Tent. To work off the festi-fare, take your pick from Camp Besti Triathlon, Superhero Sports Day or a Jurassic hike. Or, just spend all weekend bopping to the stellar musical line-up instead.