After a flooded tent put a dampener on my Bestival experience last year, I swore I wouldn’t go back. But it turned out that I’d have to go with work this year which I was initially skeptical because of 2011’s wash-out, however Bestival 2012 was amazing! The weather, the company, the whole experience was brilliant, and even though I had to work I managed to experience lot of the bizarre and wonderful things going on around the site as well as see a few of my favourite bands.
My highlights include:
- The surprise performance by Gary Numan on Thursday night
- Rummaging in the Oxfam second-hand tent
- Watching the insane circle pit for Scroobius Pip
- Seeing the wide array of insane and clever Wildlife themed costumes
- Eating loads of different food including Wagamama, crepes, Meat Liquor burgers and sweet potato fries
- Having an impromptu glowstick fuelled rave in the Ambient Forest
- Watching the absolutely insane Wall of Death
- Playing Musical Bingo and dancing the hand jive up on stage
- Singing very loudly to Stevie Wonder
I’m a converted Bestival fan and will definitely be going next year even if I don’t go with work again!
Me with Pink Julep and Alex Loves |
Justice |
Gary Numan |
Two Door Cinema Club |
My colleague Simon and I accidentally matched our outfits on the first day! |
Scroobius Pip |
The Wall of Death! |
Ashley from Pink Julep in her amazing penguin onesie! |