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The Independent returns as Camp Bestival’s exclusive news partner

Lineup includes major performances from Bastille, Fatboy Slim, Self Esteem and Billy Ocean

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Fill that Glasto-shaped hole! The 40 best UK festivals you can still book

Who needs Worthy Farm? From woodland raves and psych freakouts to fell walks and barbecue hoedowns, there’s a festival for everyone this summer. And some of them don’t even require a tent

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29

Fatboy Slim unsure about Glastonbury milestone

Fatboy Slim celebrated his 100th Glastonbury appearance this summer but he's admitted he isn't sure how many times he's actually performed there.

BANG Premier · Dec 31, 2025

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Fatboy Slim to headline Camp Bestival 2026: ‘Multi-generational raving’

Veteran producer praises festival for offering music and entertainment for all ages

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

A bubble-drenched Camp Bestival proves itself as the summer’s finest family-friendly festival

5/5 This brilliant event in Dorset caters perfectly to party people of all ages

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

Voices: This summer, the best wine festivals are in the UK – hurrah!

THE WINE DOWN: You don’t have to travel to Paris and beyond for wine fairs when there are some corking events taking place closer to home, writes Rosamund Hall

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2025

Voices: My sherry amour – why it’s not just a drink for your nan at Christmas

THE WINE DOWN: Wine enthusiasts have been saying that sherry deserves to be more popular since Shakespeare’s day, writes Rosamund Hall. Here are four delicious recommendations – and a fantastic (and easy) cocktail to get started

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

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Voices: No more grandstanding: Deforestation pledges will go up in flames if we ignore inequality

THE ECO CHAMBER: With wildfires reaching new and disastrous heights, we need an end to global pledges – and more opportunities for people to make a living by protecting valuable ecosystems, writes Chris Wright

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

Voices: I run Camp Bestival with my DJ husband, Rob da Bank – and this is what it’s really like

COMMENT: Illustrator Josie da Bank fell into festival organising by accident. Twenty-one years on, she looks back at the early iterations of Bestival – including seeing an unknown Ed Sheeran playing a set to just 30 screaming teens

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

The 14 best UK music festivals, from Glastonbury to Mighty Hoopla

SUMMER GUIDE 2025: Whether you’re seeking new music meccas to a pop paradise in London or tranquil retreats in the wilderness, The Independent’s culture team have you covered this summer

The Independent UK · May 3, 2025

Tom Jones and Sugababes to headline Camp Bestival 2025

Sir Tom Jones and Sugababes will top the bill at Dorset's Camp Bestival this summer.

BANG Premier · Feb 11, 2025

Camp Bestival adds two new headliners to its 2025 lineup

Festival unveils its eclectic lineup along with a range of family-friendly activities for the event in Dorset

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Remembering David Lynch (1946-2025), filmmaking master and creative dark horse

David Lynch has died aged 78. Craig McLean pays tribute, recalling the cult filmmaker, his works, musings and myriad interests, from music-making to coffee entrepreneurship

Wallpaper · Jan 17, 2025

The Independent announces partnership with Camp Bestival

Family-friendly event takes place on the sweeping Jurassic Coast in Dorset

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

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The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2024

Sir Ben Ainslie and Britain chase famous comeback in America’s Cup after New Zealand’s perfect start

Ainslie and co-helm Dylan Fletcher suffered a nightmare start as New Zealand took a 2-0 lead in Barcelona

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024

Rob da Bank hopes to make Isle of Wight a sauna hotspot – with a spare from Finland

The DJ waxes lyrical about the benefits of sweating profusely and is a step closer to creating the UK’s ‘sauna isle’

Bristol Post · Jun 26, 2023

How much Glastonbury headliners get paid - and it's not as much as you might think

It's one of the biggest festivals in the world

Wales Online · Jun 26, 2023

What Glastonbury acts get paid - and it's not as much as you might think

It's one of the biggest festivals in the world

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Chronicle Live · Jun 25, 2023

The amount Glastonbury headliners get paid as festival comes to an end

This year's festival line-up has featured feature some huge acts, including Guns N' Roses, Lana Del Ray and Arctic Monkeys

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023

How much do Glastonbury headliners get paid as Elton John bids sweet farewell to UK fans

Glastonbury is no doubt the biggest music festival in the UK, with hundreds of thousands of people flocking to see international stars perform on the iconic Pyramid Stage - but how much do organisers actually have to pay the headliners?

Liverpool Echo · Jun 22, 2023

Glastonbury Thursday lineup, set times, acts, stages and DJs

Glastonbury Festival welcomes countless acts in preparation for the official weekend kickoff

Bristol Post · Apr 24, 2023

Glastonbury Festival 2023: The Black Keys 'will never play again' at Worthy Farm after 'insult'

The huge act has vowed to never return to Worthy Farm

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2022

The 100 greatest BBC music performances – ranked!

As the Beeb celebrates its centenary, we take a look at its most memorable pop moments, from the birth of grime to the first sightings of Bob Dylan and Bob Marley, plus TOTP goes Madchester and countless classic Peel sessions

Bristol Post · Jun 29, 2022

How much do Glastonbury headline acts actually get paid?

They've apparently never been able to afford Fleetwood Mac

Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2022

How much do Glastonbury headliners get paid as Kendrick Lamar takes to Pyramid Stage

From Billie Eilish to Paul McCartney, Glastonbury has some huge headliners this year, but they're not getting paid as much as you might think. Here’s how much they actually get for the gig

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