Bestival 2009 Live Acts Line up

Free Peace

Fronted by elfin frontwoman Abi Christa-Evans, Free Peace trade in genre-bending pop music that succeeds in being both infectiously accessibly and strikingly unique.

For more information, see the website

Listed on Ents24.com since: Nov 2007

A regular at Fabric in London, Rusko has been making huge waves in the UK's fast emerging dubstep scene, with massive releases on the Dub Police, featuring iconic tracks such as Cockney Thug and Jahova, which are getting played by the biggest DJ's the world over.

For more information, see the website

Listed on Ents24.com since: Jan 2008

Metronomy

The brain-child of disillusioned drummer Joseph Mount, Metronomy are a one-piece alternative electronica group producing funk-infused beats, android-esque vocals and highly addictive bass-lines.

For more information, see the website

Listed on Ents24.com since: Jul 2006

Goldie Lookin' Chain

With more razzle-dazzle jewellery than Mr T, this novelty rap act from South Wales manage to make The Streets' Mike Skinner appear positively middle-class. The 15 chavs that make up GLC were somehow signed to independent label EastWest on the dubious strength of a handful of tracks that had been burnt to CDR and passed around the pubs of Newport. Now, armed with songs about smoking weed, shagging monkeys and, erm, 'cider enemas', they are headlining gigs around the UK.

For more information, see the website

James Yuill

Singer-songwriter blending acoustic guitar songs with light electronic flourishes.

For more information, see the website

Listed on Ents24.com since: Sep 2007

Buraka Som Sistema

An Angolan-influenced genre, inspired by techno that was made for teenagers to go crazy to. 'The best live bands I've seen in the past two years” – Gilles Peterson, Radio 1. 'One of the most exciting and innovative dance acts in the world' – NME.

For more information, see the website

Listed on Ents24.com since: Mar 2008

Altern-8

'Top one, nice one, get sorted!' Whether you loved them or h-8-ed them, no-one could ignore the yellow mask-wearing and industrial overall-clad DJ duo in the early 90s, as they produced a string of top 20 hits including 'Activ-8', 'Evapor-8' and 'Hypnotic St-8'. Watch yer bass bins.

Eat Static

Techno-based, UFO-obsessed side project of ex-Ozric Tentacles members. In the early days there was 'Abduction' and 'Implant', slamming, sci-fi electro trance. That was over a decade ago, now producing abrasive techno anthems and psychedelic Latin grooves, Eat Static remain one of the best live dance acts on the scene.

For more information, see the website

65daysofstatic

A young band from the North, now based in Sheffield. They are hard at work breaking fuzzy glitch-beats with their guitars - and destroying stages with their live performances. These guys are aiming high, so check them out while you have the chance.

For more information, see the website

Bastila

Horn-infused party-rompingl. ‘Mariachi reggae’ one fan called them, with a blues-punk oomph.

For more information, see the website

Listed on Ents24.com since: Oct 2007

Sportsday Megaphone

One man band bottling gilded keyboard tones. Expect plenty of laptop pop.

For more information, see the website

Listed on Ents24.com since: Jun 2007

Kid Carpet

He's a one-man electronic band, playing broken-hearted modern music, with wit and style (and a few props). He recently appeared on the new ITV music show 'Earshot', playing a one-day tour of London. That's right, multiple shows in one town on the same day! Live he plays an electro-pop cover of Van Halen's 'Jump' that features voice samples from Ivor Cutler. And his single 'Sh*t Dope' samples the 80's Children's TV programme Choc-a-bloc. Expect dodgy samples, carboot sale keyboards, kids toys, plastic guitar solos, dodgy singing, pathos aplenty and sellotape.

For more information, see the website

Listed on Ents24.com since: Jun 2004

Heartbreak

Euro/italo disco two-piece with satin suits and Brylcreamed hairlines.

For more information, see the website

Listed on Ents24.com since: Nov 2007

Hockey

Purveyors of disco/ funk and full-throttle live shows, this Portland, Oregon band are set to shake up the UK music scene this year in a big way.

For more information, see the website

Listed on Ents24.com since: Oct 2008

Fake Bush - Lucy Bundy

A light hearted tribute to Kate Bush, queen of romantic soft -goth.

Ticket Info

Event Info

More Information

Free Peace

Rusko

Metronomy

Goldie Lookin' Chain

James Yuill

Buraka Som Sistema

Altern-8

Eat Static

65daysofstatic

Bastila

Sportsday Megaphone

Kid Carpet

Heartbreak

Hockey

Fake Bush - Lucy Bundy

Ents24

Find Us On...

Tickets

Get In Touch

Ticket Info

Event Info

More Information

Advertisement

Ents24

Find Us On...

Tickets

Get In Touch