For those that can’t wait for Bestival, or can’t make it to the regional parties that we previously announced, then worry no more because we have laid on a very special London Launch Party featuring Candie Payne, Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, Natty, Planning To Rock live plus DJs Rob da Bank with MC Beardyman, Trojan Sound System, Sombrero Sound System.

The Beastie Boys are going to brave Bestival for a very special second show – A Gala Event. This will be an exclusive instrumental show, taking place on the Sunday afternoon in the Big Top. Rob da Bank has his tuxedo at the dry cleaners and we recommend you do the same.

Gossip, Soul II Soul Soundsystem Live, Bat For Lashes, Candie Payne, Robyn, Marlena Shaw, John Foxx, Kitty Daisy & Lewis, Tunng, Carl Craig, Mr Scruff, James Lavelle, Justin Robertson, Annie Mac, Jah Shaka and more join the Bestival line up!

Forget all about frolicking lambs, golden sunsets as the evenings draw out and banks of golden daffodils peppering the British countryside. Spring is here and that can mean but one thing... the opportunity to throw off those winter slumbers at one of Bestival’s annual Spring launch parties!

The full A to Z of Live Acts and DJs announced so far complete with handy Myspace links so you can research them further...

Plus the most eclectic line up of the summer, curated by Rob da Bank, including Gregory Isaacs // Levellers // The Orb // Billy Brag // The Maccabees // The Cuban Brothers // Dub Pistols // Calvin Harris // Mr Hudson & The Library // Simian Mobile Disco // Bonde de Role // Cagedbaby // Horace Andy // Jah Wobble // Zion Train // Francois Kevorkian // Gilles Peterson // Tim Westwood // Rob da Bank // David Holmes // Justin Robertson // Erol Alkan // Ben Watt // Andy C... TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!

Both Sunday Best and Bestival will be throwing parties on the slopes at Snowbombing 2007 in early April featuring Rob da Bank, The Cuban Brothers, Kitty Daisy & Lewis, Dub Pistols Sound System feat Rodney P, Louie Austen (live), Sombrero Sound System plus many many more...

Yeah, so what if most people have their sales in January? We at Bestival like to buck the trend a little - so we thought we'd have a February sale!

Rob da Bank vs Chris Coco // The Hat (live) // The Dulwich Ukulele Club (live) // Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip (live) // Nigel Godrich. Sunday Best returns to Camden’s Lock Tavern on Sunday 4th March after a two year hiatus and our master of ceremonies Rob da Bank has pulled out all the stops with a killer line up!

We return to FOPP’s flagship record store on London’s Tottenham Court Road next Thursday 25th January for another FREE showcase of the label’s talents. Featuring: The Hat (live), Sportsday Megaphone (live), Rob da Bank & Sombrero Sound System. Plus there are free Bestival tickets up for grabs!

"Don't give your loved one a pair of socks, pot pourri and a tangerine this year. Make 'em smile with a good old-fashioned Bestival ticket and hand drawn limited edition Josie da Bank card! Also cos so many people in the UK don't have such a merry Christmas with no roof over their head we're giving £5 from every ticket bought to Shelter who are committed to housing our homeless. What ya waitin for?" Rob da Bank

This Saturday 9 December Sunday Best heads up to Manchester with for an almighty Warehouse Party featuring Hot Chip (live), X-Press 2, Rob da bank, Max Sedgley and Man Like Me (live)! Come and rave with us!

Bestival won the 'Best Medium-To-Large Festival' gong at the 2006 UK Festival Awards! Many many thanks to all of you that voted for us!!!

We return to The Bedford in south London on Sunday 12th November with Kid Carpet, Rita and Sue, Stick It On (wanna DJ?), The Lawries, Rob da Bank and the Sombrero Sound System. Come and play!

Our good friends at Amnesty International, have been busy bringing back the legendary Secret Policeman's Ball. If you didn't get your hands on tickets, you can console yourself with these films featuring four comedy losers...

“Its impossible to capture the atmosphere and human electricity running through Bestival so this CD is as close as we're gonna get - from big name stadium acts to fresh and underground weirdos we've discovered at Bestival this is a trip through the first three years of fun and games we've had.” Rob da Bank

We are chuffed to bits that Bestival has been short-listed in 4 categories of the 2006 UK Festival Awards including 'Best Medium-To-Large Festival'. Please vote for us!

Early Bird Weekend Tickets are now on sale for Bestival 2007, plus check out Bestival 2006 on Channel 4 this weekend!

We are throwing a Bestival Reunion Party at the incredible undiscovered live venue The Bedford in Balham, London... and you can DJ!

'Folk' is Bestival curator Rob da Banks favourite clothing label and these cosy cardis are only available on site at the Sunday Best shop...

This year each and every Bestival punter will be given a free festival programme upon entry to the site, lovingly created by the ink-splattered chaps and chapesses at FACT magazine.

The sun is shining hard down here on the Isle of Wight and we’re all set for an amazing weekend. Weekend tickets for Bestival have now completely SOLD OUT, however there are a LIMITED amount of Day tickets available from Robin Hill and selected Isle of Wight outlets...

Here it is, the full Bestival line up broken down by day, stage and time... plus a map of the Bestival site! All you've ever dreamed of!

An almighty round up of vital information that you’ll need to read ensure you make the most out of the weekend…

Stick It On return once again to Bestival to give you the chance to play your favourite tunes to a festival crowd! No experience needed, no mixing ability required, just bring along your favourite tracks and be prepared to rock the house!

Stop The War are coming to Bestival this year to help publicise their worthy cause. Here David Wilson from the Stop The War Coalition answers Rob da Bank's questions...

Plus Guillemots confirmed for Main Stage on Saturday, Future Sound of London presents the Amorphous Androgynous confirmed for the Blue Pavillion, Xbox Lost & Sound arena revealed and its only 6 weeks to go till Showtime!!!

Sasha, Mark Ronson, The Bees, Matthew Herbert, Love Is All, The Hat - the cream of island talent plus first time visitors to the island confirmed for the last festival of the Summer!

This year no fewer than 14 local Isle of Wight bands and DJs will play across the various arenas and stages, including The Bees, Motion Pictures, Finger Monster, Prince Partridge... plus, of course, the winners of the Bestival Island Band & DJ Competition!

Bestival's newest 24 hour ambient and electronica space is teaming up with Rizla in an inspirational move to give hot, unsigned talent the chance to play live at Bestival when they submit their demos to Rizla...

“Third year running and the New Band & DJ Competition just gets better. Again, it was impossibly difficult to decide the winners as all the bands and DJs were so professional, well rehearsed and unique… but Bastila really smashed it and I’ll chop off my pony-tail if they don’t have a recording contract by Christmas. And the two guys in Afterdarkdnb totally ripped the roof off Ryde Theatre and will do us proud at Bestival 2006” Rob da Bank

Come along and support your favourite Island at @ The Venue, Ryde on 19th July! The competition closing date has now passed and Bestival head honcho Rob da Bank has finally emerged sans headphones from beneath a veritable mountain of demo CDs sent in by hopeful Isle of Wight bands & DJs.

"I don't have to be asked twice to join Rachid Taha on stage as his guest at Bestival 2006. I have done it before and thoroughly enjoyed it. When, in addition, I can do this and promote the work of the Stop the War Coalition, all the better." Brian Eno

Brian Eno, Rachid Taha, Scritti Politti, Lily Allen, Carl Cox (Old Skool set), Plump DJs, Justice, Krafty Kuts, The Long Blondes, M.Craft, Brakes, Semi Finalists, Max Sedgley and The Shoots, Kid Carpet, Bobby Friction & Nihal, Good Shoes, Grandadbob, New Young Pony Club, The Pipettes, Kish Mauve plus many more...

For Bestival 2006 we are seriously upping the ante with regards to encouraging a responsible and respectful vibe by asking everyone to go green and recycle as much as they possibly can. And local IOW school children are leading the way…

The rumour wheel has been rolling fast as news of our second headliner has been creating one hell of a buzz. And yes, its true the mighty Scissor Sisters are headlining our three day extravaganza this September, taking the stage on Sunday night to round off our festival of joy in fine style! Further artists, including Mystery Jets, Hot Chip & John Martyn, have also now been announced!

Rob da Bank announces the Saturday night headliner as Pet Shop Boys! A UK Festival exclusive. Plus loads more live acts & DJs announced... the news you've all been waiting for!!!