New Order will headline this year’s Bestival event, it has been announced.
The Manchester band will top the bill on the Saturday night (September 8th) of the 2012 festival, and join other previously confirmed acts including The xx, Sigur Ros and The Horrors. Friendly Fires, Death In Vegas, Django Django, Daughter and Drums Of Death have also been added to the line-up.
“So, here we are then! Announcing Bestival again – and another bumper selection of acts from across the musical world and styles,” organiser Rob Da Bank said on the festival’s website last week.
“The xx at Bestival two years ago is in my top three Besti performances ever so I’m delighted they’re hitting the main stage in 2012 and I’ve finally landed Sigur Rós, one of my all-time fave festival acts. From Justice to Azealia Banks, Spiritualized to Sister Sledge, I hope there’s something for everyone and still three headliners to unveil shortly!”
The 2012 Bestival will be held on the Isle Of Wight from September 6th-9th.