Festivals
The xx, Jamie T and A Tribe Called Quest are playing Bestival 2017
Rob Da Bank’s bash is moving to Dorset for its first year in a new home.
Bestival has announced its first names for the festival’s first year in its new home of Dorset.
The xx, A Tribe Called Quest and Pet Shop Boys are set to headline Rob Da Bank’s event, which has previously taken place on the Isle Of Wight since its inception.
Jamie T, Justice, Danny Brown, Circa Waves and more are also signed up for the festival, which ends the summer’s schedule on the weekend of 7th-10th September at the Lulworth Estate.
View the full list of announced names below.
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