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Bestival Sold Out

By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter Wed, 29 August 2012 4:16PM

The Isle of Wight Bestival has sold out for the eighth year in a row.

Organisers have confirmed that around 50,000 music fans are expected at Robin Hill next month.

This year's Bestival boasts more than 20 stages across 10 fields.

The headline acts include Stevie Wonder, Florence + The Machine and New Order plus exclusive appearances from Sigur Rós and The xx.

Rob da Bank says:

"A funny old year for festivals but we got there! We are sold out for the eighth year running… no mean feat and thanks to everyone who’s bought a ticket. So now it’s time to get wild, dress up, let your hair down, prepare to party like it’s, well, 2012 and hopefully witness things that no one else on earth has ever seen! See you on the grass."

Organisers said a few tickets remained for the premium camping area The Wild Copse.

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