David Rodigan named as "Lifetime Resident" for Bestival & Camp Bestival

With the line-up announcements for Bestival and little sister Camp Bestival now under way, stalwart DJ David Rodigan has been named a "Lifetime Resident" for both events.

The BBC resident will now become a permanent fixture at all future events between to the two sites, and was even honoured with his own trophy to signify the status.

Bestival organiser Rob Da Bank stated, “David’s played every Camp Bestival and Bestival for 6 years now in a row. He’s a living legend - amazing broadcaster, endless champion of great new and old music from Jamaica and all over the reggae and dancehall world, and most importantly for our festivals one of the best DJs in the world. I try and see every band and DJ at our festivals but the one I always spend the longest at is Rodigan’s Ram Jam session- just watching David leap up and down the stage, toasting like a true MC, rewinding massive tunes and generally sending everyone nuts. Im so pleased David is our first Resident For Life and at the moment the only person I’m even considering for that honour! Salute!”

For more info on both Bestival and Camp Bestival, visit http://www.bestival.net and http://www.campbestival.net

More News

Darwin Deez unveils new track 'Time Machine'

With the New York native's third studio album expected later this year, Darwin Deez has now unveiled the latest track to be lifted from his... 8 years 8 months ago

El-P shares new track 'Another Body'

One half of Run The Jewels, El-P, has shared a new production set to feature in the upcoming 'Fantastic Four' film. The new instrumental track '... 8 years 8 months ago

Disclosure unveil Sam Smith collaboration 'Omen'

After teasing their reunion earlier this month, Disclosure and Sam Smith have now shared the latest collaboration since the duo's 2013 breakthrough... 8 years 8 months ago

Lianne La Havas shares new track 'Green & Gold'

With the release of her much-anticipated new album just days away, Lianne La Havas has now unveiled a new cut from her forthcoming full-length.... 8 years 9 months ago

Robyn & La Bagatelle Magique announce new mini-album 'Love Is Free'

After sharing a number of exciting new tracks over the last month, Robyn... 8 years 9 months ago

El-P reveals 'Meow The Jewels' album details

After starting as a joke and then heading onto Kickstarter for funding, the Run The Jewels cat-inspired remix album 'Meow The Jewels' is soon to be... 8 years 9 months ago

Battles share new 'La Di Da Di' documentary

With news of a new Battles album dropping later this year, the band have now shared a new documentary that goes into detail about their recording... 8 years 9 months ago

Micachu & The Shapes unveil new single 'Sad'

Having already announced the details of their forthcoming third studio album later in the year, Micachu... 8 years 9 months ago

Peaches shares new track 'Bodyline'

While Peaches has recently announced details of a new studio album later this year, the artist has now shared a new track that will not feature on... 8 years 9 months ago