Bestival may have moved to the mainland, but they have maintained the high quality of live music and DJ's, plus the installations that make the festival unique. Acts announced today include The xx, A Tribe Called Quest, Pet Shop Boys, Jamie T, Annie Mac, Andy C presents 25 Years of RAM and Dizzie Rascal.

Commenting on their headline performance, The xx said: “Bestival was one of the first festivals we played, back in 2010, and it had always been a dream for us...we even begged to play the previous year. In 2012 we returned to play the main stage and we’re so happy to say we’ll be headlining this year, at the new site in Dorset. The Isle of Wight will hold a special place in our hearts but we’re excited to bring our new show to their new home”.

Other live acts revealed today include: Little Dragon, Danny Brown, Rag’n’Bone Man, Laura Mvula, Soul II Soul, MNEK, Circa Waves, Ray BLK, Lucy Rose and Charlotte Church’s Late Night Pop Dungeon.  Plus DJ sets from Kurupt FM, David Rodigan presents RAM JAM, DJ Yoda, Maceo Plex, Jackmaster, Kölsch Dusky, Toddla T presents Carnival, Artwork presents Art’s House and Sink the Pink.

Rob da Bank says: “Well what an adventure this promises to be… we have a beautiful new home with a massive castle in the middle of it, acres of beautiful woodland and forest, a sea view and the dramatic Jurassic coastline. Going back to our roots with Josie da Bank’s hand-drawn artwork, reviving all our favourite stages from 14 years of Bestival history and going out with all our headliners for the first time ever together, we’re pretty excited at Bestival HQ. From pop to grime, hip-hop to techno, folk to classical and every style in between we are reclaiming our place as the funnest, most adventurous, musically savvy and downright magical festival on the map. Please come along for the ride. and remember Increase the Peace”

2017 will see the return of HMS Bestival plus The World's Biggest Confetti Canon, Castle Fireworks Finale, the Love-Bot, The World's Biggest Bouncy Castle, Bestival Inflatable Church, Confetti Wedding Disco, The Feast Collective, Slow Motion, Revolution Rides, Carnival Day Parade and Night Parades, the Sugar Skulls Cocktail Bus, Sunday Best Cardboard Record Shop, Lost in the Woods, Ancient Woodlands, Free Haircuts, Campsite Recycling Hubs and Kids’ Field.

Bestival takes place from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th December at the Lulworth Estate, Dorset.

Details of all artisys announced today:
THE CASTLE STAGE: The xx, A Tribe Called Quest, The Pet Shop Boys, Justice, Dizzee Rascal, Little Dragon, Rag'n'Bone, Danny Brown, Man, Laura Mvula, Soul II Soul, MNEK, Circa Waves, Ray BLK, Stefflon Don, Johnny Flynn & the Sussex Wit, The Cuban Brothers
THE BOX: Jamie T, DJ Shadow, Kurupt FM, Charlotte Church’s Late Night Pop Dungeon, DJ Yoda, Lucy Rose, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Formation
TEMPLE: Annie Mac, Andy C presents 25 Years of RAM, Maceo Plex, Jackmaster, Kolsch, Agoria, Dusky, Patrick Topping, Solardo, Jasper James, Avalon Emerson
BOLLYWOOD: David Rodigan presents RAM JAM, Toddla T presents Carnival, Teklife showcase, Midland, Job Jobse, Sam Gellaitry, Shanti Celeste
REGGAE ROOTS: Trojan Sound System, Nice Up Presents Daddy G, Star One, Shep Dog, Ghostwriterz
HMS BESTIVAL: Sink the Pink, Buttmitzvah, Hard Cock Life
THE FROZEN MOLE: Artwork Presents Art’s House, Slaves (DJ Set), Purple Rave, Cirque Du Soul DJs
STACEYS: Mr Scruff, Craig Charles, South London Soul Train
CARAVANSERAI: 47Soul, The Turbans, My Baby, Flamingods,New York Brass Band, Swing Patrol, Fandjango
CLUB DADA: The Ska Vengers, Smoove and Turrell,
K.O.G. and The Zongo Brigade, Kuenta I Tambu
AMBIENT FOREST: Chris Coco, Pete Gooding, Mixmaster Morris,
OBERON’S OBSERVATORY: Cut A Shine