Shy FX's Party on the Moon returns to Big Top on the opening night of Bestival, the line up includes Giggs, Redlight, The Fatback Band, General Levy, Nadia Rose and Masterstepz.  Also appearing in the Big top are Hot Chip and Glass Animals.

On revealing the news Rob da Bank said: “Our opening extravaganza on Thursday is gonna be off the scale! From a druidic opening ceremony to The Fatback Band, Hot Chip and a host of great acts put together by Shy FX it’s gonna go off!”

Shy FX added: “Gassed! Party On The Moon at Bestival... ‪Thursday night in the Big Top will be fire! 

The Big Top's line up for the rest of the weekend is:

Friday - Katy B, Odesza, Animal Collective, Eskimo Dance: Wiley, Section Boyz, Chip, Big Narstie, Newham Generals, Frisco, P Money, Elf Kid, Aj Tracey, Jammz, Fekky, Logan Sama, Maximum, Mø, The Cuban Brothers, Petite Meller, Oh Wonder, Loyle Carner and Lucha Va Voom.

Saturday - Richie Hawtin, Leftfield, Crystal Fighters, Billie Marten, Izzy Bizu, The Cuban Brothers, Anne-Marie, Tourist, Benjamin Damage, Beaty Heart, The Twilight Sad, La Salami and Lucha Va Voom.

Sunday -The Human League, Jagwar Ma, Hospitality Pres. Camo & Krooked, London Elektricity, S.P.Y B2b Nu:Tone, Danny Byrd B2b Brookes Brothers, Maduk, Dynamite Mc & Wrec, Mura Masa, Frances, The Cuban Brothers, Honne, Jeremy Loops, Slamboree, Alice Jemima and Lucha Va Voom.

Bestival takes place from 8th - 11th September at Robin Hill Countryside Adventure Park, over the years the festival has evolved into one of the UK's largest festival, without ever losing the 'boutique' feel. The festival rightly prides itself on the diversity of music together with the some of most imaginative stage designs you are likely to see.

The theme for this years Bestival is 'The Future',

Ticket Information

Adult Camping – £190
Student Camping – £180
Teen Camping– £120
Child Camping – Free