The wonderful world of Bestival was born in 2004 after ten fun years of pioneering music events and record releases from Rob da Bank and his Sunday Best empire. The BBC Radio 1 DJ had a dream to one day create his vision of how the modern day festival should be. Along with Creative Director and wife Josie da Bank and co founders / partners John and Ziggy from Get Involved that dream is now fulfilled. On a mission to change the face of independent festival culture, the fearless foursome are bringing some magic to the shores of the Solent and spreading the love worldwide.
It’s Josie and Rob da Bank’s creative vision that sets Bestival apart. Whilst the massive musical brain of Rob ensures the Bestival line-up is the most eclectic you’ll ever experience, it’s Josie’s creative wand that casts its magic over Bestival land. From the most original boutique campsite experience, to the Bollywood Cocktail Bar, a Wishing Tree Stage, fancy dress en-mass and even a Roller Disco, it’s this uniqueness that makes Bestival a wondrous world of discovery and adventure that will inspire peace, love and dancing not only in September but all year round.
In 2008 the Bestival team created Camp Bestival – a majestic family-friendly sister festival which takes place in late July at Lulworth Castle in Dorset (UK) – www.campbestival.net
Bestival is a member of The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) - a non-profit trade association created by Rob da Bank and Ben Turner to represent UK independent music festivals - www.aiforg.com