What are you doing
on the 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th of September?
That's right, you're
going to the Isle of Wight to have the time of your life at Bestival. The clue
is in the name. Bestival … Best-festival. Clever that, ain't it.
Unfortunately I
cannot attend this year, because I'm working in a Portuguese beach shack (life
is just so hard). But don't freak out, I'll be with you in spirit and also in the form of a compact tour
guide booklet. Maybe print it off and hand it round? Let's advertise The Event
Bible and widen my die-hard group of readers! Don't include my plea in
the print out though, I don't want to look desperate ...
Anyway, here are 5
of the best things about Bestival …
- The big blow up church
Brides-to-be
mill around inviting you for free champagne and profiteroles, and when there
isn't a wedding going on the crazy priest cranks up the tunes and parties the
night away. Be careful if you are going along with someone you
like/fancy/love/don't love/hate … you don't want a Ross and Rachel Vegas
scenario.
2. The Ambient Forest
If
you're feeling a little tired (hungover) head to the ambient forest and let the
hippies soothe you with their tambourines and floaty dancing.
- Fancy Dress Day
Each
year Mr Bestival chooses a theme and on Saturday everybody dresses up. Last
year it was 'wildlife' and people really went for it, with papier mache
elephant heads and stuff. Go hard or go home, basically. So please, whatever
you do, don't be the fool who wears a onsie.
- The Rave Police
Picture this ... a police van
drives through the festival, freaking out all the drunk/krunk people. Then the
van stops, the roof rises up to reveal a huoooge set of decks and all the
police men and women jump out and start dancing. It's really fun.
- Main Stage
There are some cracking acts this year. Who's
excited for Elton John!? I'm jealous. This 'Snoop Lion' fella too. Although I'm
not keen on the new name he's trying to introduce. You're a doggy dog you silly
man, not a lion.
Because I am
feeling generous, and a little emotional after thinking about last year, here is a top tip as well as
the tour guide. I spoil you …
Scarlett's Top Tip
Once again, don't
purchase a tepee from Argos. See photographic evidence below.
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| It wasn't even flipping windy |
Buy your tickets here, and whilst you're at it watch this groovy vid of 2012.
Have the best(ival)
time x
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