Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2013 | Page 110

OUT & ABOUT

The best of the Bestival
Around 55,000 revellers gave
the ‘thumbs up’ to confirm
that on its 10th anniversary
the IW Bestival has grown into
one of the most popular and
well organised festivals in the
country.
The Robin Hill Park came
alive to the sights and sounds
of the Bestival, expertly put
together by Island resident and
Radio One DJ Rob Da Bank,
his wife Josie and their superb
back-up team.

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Pop icon Elton John headlined
on the final night of the
Bestival, revealing that it was
his first festival appearance
since 1969, and he came to
the Island because he respected
Rob so much. American rapper
Snoop Dogg and DJ Fat Boy
Slim were the other main stage
headliners, but one of the best
performances of the weekend
came from American disco and
R&B band Chic, featuring
legendary guitarist and song