The Rob da Bank-curated festival have just released their 2018 line-up, featuring some of the most exciting acts, old and new. “The most colourful show on Earth” is returning to Dorset’s Lulworth Estate on the Jurassic Coast for the second year running, with a smorgasbord of a line-up and a circus-themed extravaganza of a weekend.

Announcing last night, Rob da Bank tweeted: “here come the girls… and a few boys too! Yes it’s Bestival 2018 and we’re here with the first wave of our all-singing all-dancing line-up”. With M.I.A, London Grammar and Jorja Smith set to headline across the weekend, Bestival have curated a platform for some of the best UK and international female acts to shine - unlike other festivals this year (we’re looking at you, Wireless).

One of the UK's most exciting female artist to emerge in the last few years, Jorja Smith will be headlining the Big Top stage, alongside the rapidly up-and-coming IAMDDB and art-rock quartet, Django Django. Picking up three Mobo award nominations and named the winner of the critics’ choice award at the 2018 BRIT Awards, Jorja is just one of many incredible artists up and down the line-up this year. 

For something a bit different, catch David Rodigan & The Outlook Orchestra! Pioneering DJ of reggae and dancehall, the man himself will appearing with a 25 piece orchestra featuring some of the UK's finest musicians, bringing you an incredible show celebrating all things reggae, dancehall and Jamaica!

Elsewhere on the bill, set across a 20 unique stages and micro-venues in eight unique arenas, the likes of Chaka Khan, Grace Jones, Thundercat, Rudimental, Bicep, Gilles Peterson and many, many more will be providing you with an eclectic mix of musical madness at this years circus-themed weekend!

Alongside the music, you’ll find an array of acts, interactive performances, food, art and a whole lot more! Keep an eye out for the Dubstep Dodgems, Feast Collective, Musical Vegetable Orchestra, the World’s Largest Confetti Cannon & Disco Ball and be sure not to miss human cannonball, Rodrigo Pérez!

Bestival 2018 will take place from August 2-5, with tickets on sale now.