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BBC News
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Camp Bestival 2025 gets under way at Lulworth Castle
Camp Bestival, the family-friendly music festival run by DJ Rob da Bank, gets underway four-day event is being held at Lulworth Castle in bill includes headline appearances from Sir Tom Jones, Sugababes, and Basement Josie and Rob da Bank said they had wanted to attract Sir Tom "in over 20 years of booking", and "finally the man himself has agreed to belt out Delilah for us". The 30,000-capacity festival has won the UK Festival Award's Best Family Festival multiple features live acts and DJs, family raves, comedy, cocktails and a range of activities including bushcraft and circus skills. Other acts on the 2025 bill include Lightning Seeds, Goldie, Remember Monday, and Barrioke, aka Shaun Williamson, or Barry from the family shows are Andy and The Odd Socks, Mr Tumble, CBeebies Bedtime Stories, and Horrible have also promised to host the world's biggest pyjama party alongside back-to-back DJ set from Rob da Bank and former rugby union player Joe Marler. 'Great atmosphere' Saxophonist Abi Harding from The Zutons told the BBC she was hoping to take a dip at Durdle Door ahead of the band's Camp Bestival gig, and was "definitely bringing my cossie"."We've got three festivals that weekend but that's the first one so I'm hoping, fingers crossed, maybe we go the night before," she said. Mister Maker, a mainstay of CBeebies, described Camp Bestival as the "greatest family festival in the world".He said it was "such a great atmosphere" and "truly for all ages", with "fantastic conversations happening, loads of arts and crafts everywhere... fantastic music great comedy - there's so much to see and do". James B Partridge, a teacher from Poole who found unexpected success with his primary school assembly bangers is playing the festival twice over the told the BBC: "I do get to hang out for the whole festival and I'm looking forward to seeing the headliners, especially Tom Jones. That'll be a great chance to see a legend."Partridge's parents and other close family will be in attendance, he said."Fittingly for Camp Bestival it should be a family affair." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Fashion Network
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Debenhams partners with Flackstock Festival 2025
Digital department store Debenhams will be the main stage sponsor for Flackstock – the festival celebrating the life of TV presenter/celebrity Caroline Flack and championing mental health awareness. The one-day festival 'celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the late TV presenter' takes place on 8 August at Crystal Palace Bowl, London, featuring a mix of live music, dance, and comedy, headlined by Pixie Lott. Debenhams will also support the sale of two exclusive T-shirt designs, one created by Flack's close friend, Leigh Francis, and the other by the Flackstock team with 100% of proceeds donated to four charities: Charlie Waller, Samaritans, Choose Love, and Mind. Debenhams Group CEO Dan Finley said: 'We are honoured to support Flackstock this year. This festival is more than just an event – it's a powerful platform that celebrates Caroline's legacy while shining a light on mental health, a cause close to our brand, our colleagues, and our ever growing community.' Apart from supporting good causes, Debenhams has a keen interest in music events as a vehicle to tap into the youth market. In a two-year deal, it will be headline partner for Camp Bestival, held at Lulworth Castle on the Dorset coast, being held across 31 July-3 August. Here, Debenhams will host an interactive pop-up 'Planet Debenhams' where immersive experiences 'will bring the store's handpicked fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands to life'.
Fashion Network
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Debenhams partners with Flackstock Festival 2025
Digital department store Debenhams will be the main stage sponsor for Flackstock – the festival celebrating the life of TV presenter/celebrity Caroline Flack and championing mental health awareness. The one-day festival 'celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the late TV presenter' takes place on 8 August at Crystal Palace Bowl, London, featuring a mix of live music, dance, and comedy, headlined by Pixie Lott. Debenhams will also support the sale of two exclusive T-shirt designs, one created by Flack's close friend, Leigh Francis, and the other by the Flackstock team with 100% of proceeds donated to four charities: Charlie Waller, Samaritans, Choose Love, and Mind. Debenhams Group CEO Dan Finley said: 'We are honoured to support Flackstock this year. This festival is more than just an event – it's a powerful platform that celebrates Caroline's legacy while shining a light on mental health, a cause close to our brand, our colleagues, and our ever growing community.' Apart from supporting good causes, Debenhams has a keen interest in music events as a vehicle to tap into the youth market. In a two-year deal, it will be headline partner for Camp Bestival, held at Lulworth Castle on the Dorset coast, being held across 31 July-3 August. Here, Debenhams will host an interactive pop-up 'Planet Debenhams' where immersive experiences 'will bring the store's handpicked fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands to life'.
Fashion Network
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Debenhams partners with Flackstock Festival 2025
Digital department store Debenhams will be the main stage sponsor for Flackstock – the festival celebrating the life of TV presenter/celebrity Caroline Flack and championing mental health awareness. The one-day festival 'celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the late TV presenter' takes place on 8 August at Crystal Palace Bowl, London, featuring a mix of live music, dance, and comedy, headlined by Pixie Lott. Debenhams will also support the sale of two exclusive T-shirt designs, one created by Flack's close friend, Leigh Francis, and the other by the Flackstock team with 100% of proceeds donated to four charities: Charlie Waller, Samaritans, Choose Love, and Mind. Debenhams Group CEO Dan Finley said: 'We are honoured to support Flackstock this year. This festival is more than just an event – it's a powerful platform that celebrates Caroline's legacy while shining a light on mental health, a cause close to our brand, our colleagues, and our ever growing community.' Apart from supporting good causes, Debenhams has a keen interest in music events as a vehicle to tap into the youth market. In a two-year deal, it will be headline partner for Camp Bestival, held at Lulworth Castle on the Dorset coast, being held across 31 July-3 August. Here, Debenhams will host an interactive pop-up 'Planet Debenhams' where immersive experiences 'will bring the store's handpicked fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands to life'.
The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Camp Bestival 2025 banned items list for the festival
The festival will take place from Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, August 3 with a mixture of musicians, DJs, comedians and family entertainment on show. Designed for families, there will be plenty of activities, workshops and games for everyone to be involved with at the East Lulworth site. Attendees can camp on site or just get day tickets, but whatever you're doing, here are the items you can't take into the festival. Camp Bestival 2025 banned items list On the Camp Bestival website, the following items are listed as prohibited: Glass (of any kind) Any item which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon (including penknives) Personal portable toilets (except potties) Camping gas canisters above 5KG Hexi Fuel Tablets/Esbit Heat Tablets Generators of any kind Bean bags Spray Paint cans Laser equipment or pens Fireworks/flares Smoke canisters Chinese lanterns Klaxons/airhorns/megaphones (or similar items) Personal motorised vehicles (with the exception of mobility scooters) Any animals (with the exception of assistance dogs) Drones Large sound systems Unauthorised or professional photography, film or video equipment High-visibility bibs and jackets Poles, banners and flags (small static flag poles in the campsites are allowed) Illegal substances Knives with a sharp or pointed blade up to three inches long, such as table knives and paring knives, are allowed in the campsites for use in cooking. Small camping hammers and mallets are also allowed, but knives are not allowed into any arenas. Weekend Campers can bring in their own alcohol (for personal consumption), but only up to a "reasonable amount per person". Recommended reading: Once you have entered the event, you cannot re-enter with more alcohol supplies. Camp Bestival adds: "Please note you may be searched on entry to the event site. Any items that may be used in an illegal or offensive manner will be confiscated. "No responsibility is given for the return of confiscated items. If you are in possession of illegal substances, you may be arrested."
