Bestival announce initial line-up

Bestival announce initial line-up

The xx, A Tribe Called Quest, Pet Shop Boys and Jamie T are topping this year's billing

by Chris Bound: February 9, 2017
News, Music Feed

As the festival prepares to take its first permanent excursion to the mainland this year, Bestival have now announced all four headliners set to top the billing at this year's event.

The xx (pictured), A Tribe Called Quest, Pet Shop Boys and Jamie T have all been named as the headline acts for 2017, with Justice, Dizzee Rascal, DJ Shadow, Little Dragon, Rag N Bone Man, Circa Waves, Soul II Soul and many more taking up the bulk of the other live acts. Annie Mac, Andy C, Kurupt FM and David Rodigan have also been unveiled as some of the DJ performing this year too.

Bestival 2017 is set to take place at its new home on the Lulworth Estate, Dorset from the 7th-10th September. Visit Bestival.net for more info and to buy tickets, and see the full list of announcements so far below.

More News

BBC Four to show documentary on Kraftwerk's Tate Modern residency

In 2013, Kraftwerk's retrospective residency at the Tate Modern was the hottest ticket in town. Eight one-off shows, each dedicated to one of the... 11 years 6 months ago

How To Dress Well and TĀLĀ share collaboration 'The One'

The Yours Truly and Adidas 'Songs From Scratch' project has given us a whole host of interesting collaborations over the last few months, but the... 11 years 6 months ago

Skrillex, Flying Lotus, FKA Twigs and Die Antwoord announced for Sonar Festival

With a number of heavyweight festivals currently unveiling their line-ups for this year, the Barcelona-based Sonar Festival has joined the parade... 11 years 6 months ago

East India Youth announces new album 'Culture Of Volume'

With it being just over a year since he released his stunning debut album 'Total Strife Forever', East India Youth aka William Doyle has already... 11 years 6 months ago

The Prodigy share title track 'The Day Is My Enemy'

Having already unveiled the first track 'Nasty' to be taken from their forthcoming album 'The Day Is My Enemy', The Prodigy have now shared the title... 11 years 6 months ago

Death Cab For Cutie share new single 'Black Sun'

Earlier this month, Death Cab For Cutie announced a new album for later in the year and now the band have unveiled the first single to be lifted from... 11 years 6 months ago

Beck to release new album later this year

It was around this time last year that Beck released his critically-acclaimed new album 'Morning Phase', but it already looks like a follow-up is in... 11 years 6 months ago

Burial releases new single 'Temple Sleeper'

Having been relatively quiet over the last few years, reclusive producer Burial has now released a surprise single through Keysound Recordings.... 11 years 6 months ago

Fatboy Slim, Clean Bandit and De La Soul announced for Common People festival

After the team behind Bestival announced their plans for a more summer-based festival this year, the Southampton-set Common People has now announced... 11 years 6 months ago

Social