Taking its place among more than 20 stages in 10 fields of festival action, Bestival have announced the return of the Red Bull Music Academy stage to Robin Hill once again in 2014.
Numbers kicks things off on Thursday, with co-founder Jackmaster takign headline duties alongside Oneman, with their brand new four-deck b2b concept Can U Dance. Live sets will come from Redinho and Academy alum Kool Clap, plus Spencer back-to-back set from Optimo.
Friday sees DJ Harvey topping the bill, joined by Berliner Hugo Capablanca, alongside Pachanga Boys, Daniel Avery, Rub N Tug's Eric Duncan, and Jolly Mare & Andre Laos, both from the 2013 edition in New York.
Saturday’s line-up is headed up by Boy Better Know’s JME, Skepta, and ex-Kiss FM DJ Logan Sama. They’re joined by Preditah with MC C4, Rinse co-founder and “Godfather of Grime,” Slimzee ft. Riko Dan, as well as Plastician and DJ Q, with special guest DJ EZ, while Elijah and Skilliam go back-to-back.
Bringing the weekend to a close, Sunday sees Diplo take the headline spot, with appearances through the night from young Montreal's Kaytranada, Ryan Hemsworth, Trippy Turtle, Magnetic Man member Artwork, and NTS favourite Martelo. Rounding up Sunday’s roster, 2013 RBMA alumni DJ Slow and Sinjin Hawke weigh in.
Bestival takes place at Robin Hill County Park, Isle of Wight from Thursday 4th – Sunday 7th September, 2014. For more info, visit www.bestival.net.