With Simple Minds, Pop Will Eat Itself and Jesus Jones on the bill has Camp Bestival rediscovered its booking MoJo?

Yes, Camp Bestival (Lulworth Castle from 26 to 29 July 2018) is predominantly for the kids – hence the ever-present Mr Tumbe and Dick and Dom.

But at the same time, having forked out a lot of hard-earned money for tickets, those parents who were children of the 80s and 90s also need something to take them back to their early years.

And that’s exactly why its important to see names like these, along with Orbital, The Stereo MCs and The Undertones on the bill.

Between them they have a serious back-catalogue of school-disco dance floor fillers, and with more names still to be announced it would be hoped that more of the same ilk might find their way onto the bill. And of course the guilty pleasure of Rick Astley and the polished vibes of Clean Bandit will also bring smiles to faces as they top off the main stage bill.

Captain da Bank says: “Ahoy there shipmates and anchors aweigh! HMS Camp Bestival is ready to set sail with our first wave of salty seadogs to announce. Expect the unexpected from rock giants Simple Minds and Shed Seven to dance gurus Orbital and Basement Jaxx and a cheeky bit of Rick Astley too… and that’s just the music. From River Cottage feasts and animatronic dinosaurs, to Insect Circuses, pantomimes and a gin festival, it’s full steam ahead for 2018. All aboard!”

Camp Bestival is this year supporting the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust by adding a £1 charity donation on to all Camp Bestival tickets. This which will go directly to the trust to be used to fund their amazing work that helps young people rebuild their confidence after being diagnosed with cancer.

Don’t forget there are a host of premium camping experiences i including Camping Plus, Backstage Camping and Hospitality Camping on sale now, and if you buy before 11 December you’ll receive some special Camp Bestival stocking fillers.

Keep checking www.campbestival.net and our Facebook and Twitter for all the latest info.

Camp Bestival Ticket Info:

Camp Bestival 2018 will take place on July 26th – 29th. Early Bird tickets and Weekly Payment Plan are on sale now. Book Tickets here / 0844 888 4410

WEEKLY PAYMENT PLAN

The Camping Bestival 2018 Weekly Payment Plan is on sale now. Use our 30-week payment plan from £5 per week. Book online via Ticketline only.

CASTLE STAGE HEADLINERS:

SIMPLE MINDS / RICK ASTLEY / CLEAN BANDIT

AND BIG TOP HEADLINERS:

ORBITAL / BASEMENT JAXX (DJ SET)

WITH MORE MUSIC FROM:

SARA COX PRESENTS JUST CAN’T GET ENOUGH 80s / SHED SEVEN / TOKIO MYERS

DECLAN MCKENNA / DODIE / THE SKATALITES / JAGUAR SKILLS

THE CUBAN BROTHERS PRESENTS LA FAMILIA / FEARNE COTTON (DJ SET)

HUEY MORGAN’S NYC BLOCK PARTY / STEREO MCs / THE UNDERTONES

POP WILL EAT ITSELF / JANE WEAVER / JESUS JONES / BILLY DANIEL BUNTER & RAINDANCE

ELVANA: ELVIS FRONTED NIRVANA / CHRIS WOOD / BIG FISH LITTLE FISH

& MANY MORE ACTS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

FAMILY SHOWS & ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDING:

MR TUMBLE / DICK & DOM

DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE / BALLET WITH MATTHEW BOURNE’S NEW ADVENTURES

PIRATES OF PENZANCE – THE MUSICAL

ROYAL ALBERT HALL’S SEAFARING SYMPHONY & WORKSHOPS

THE RETURN OF ‘COME DANCING’ IN SPIEGELTENT WITH KAREN HARDY STUDIOS

UNDERWATER CARNIVAL NIGHT PARADE

SAILING TALKS WITH HIGH SEAS ADVENTURERS / PIRATE BEDTIME STORIES

THE WORLD OF SUPERSAURS / NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL SEA SHANTIES

TEEN TALKS & OPINIONS:

GEMMA CAIRNEY / KATIE THISTLETON

FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY:

HMS CAMP BESTIVAL HOSTED BY THE BLUE COATS / PIRATE SANDPIT

DINGLY DELL FEAT. DEN BUILDING & TREE CLIMBING

CRAFTY CABIN WITH KATIE JONES KNIT & LIZZIE KING’S TIE-DYE

INSECT CIRCUS & MUSEUM / THE GREATEST TENT ON EARTH! / BIGGER & BETTER ART TOWN BIGTOPMANIA KIDS THEATRE & CIRCUS / SPINNEY HOLLOW WOODLAND CRAFTS

SPORTS PARK & SKATE RAMPS

FOOD AND DRINKS:

FEAST COLLECTIVE HOSTED BY DJ BBQ

RIVER COTTAGE PRESENT FAMILY FEASTING & CULINARY WORKSHOP

ZOE’S GHANA KITCHEN’S KENTE KALA-BASH SUPPER CLUB

ROB AND JOSIE’S GIN FESTIVAL

TICKET EARLY BIRD PRICES

Adult Weekend Ticket – £180*

Student Weekend Ticket – £175*

Age 13 to 17 Weekend Ticket – £111.20*

Age 10 to 12 Weekend Ticket – £84.75*

Age 5 to 9 Weekend Ticket – £31.75*

Age 4 & Under Weekend Ticket – £10.60*

Babes in Arms (1 & Under) – FREE (but ticket required)*

*All weekend tickets include camping from Thursday

*Please refer to the Camp Bestival Ticket Terms & Conditions

Camping Plus, Boutique, Backstage and Hospitality tickets are available.

Car Parking – £20 in advance

Campervan Ticket (Field A) – £90 – please read Campervan T&Cs here before booking

Caravan / Trailer Tent Ticket (Field A) – £100 – please read Caravan / Trailer Tent T&Cs here before booking

Festival Programme Pack – £10 (reserve your festival programme pack to collect on site at the festival)

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