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Bestival announces Major Lazer, Richie Hawtin and The Black Madonna for 2016

Bicep and Katy B will also perform, with Eskimo Dance also going to Isle Of Wight

  • Patrick Hinton
  • 29 January 2016

Bestival has revealed the first wave of artists that will appear at the Isle of Wight festival from September 8 to 11.

Major Lazer (pictured) and Hot Chip sit atop of the pack of the bill, with The Cure taking up the final headline spot.

A number of top quality DJs will play sets, including The Black Madonna, Skream, Richie Hawtin, Bicep, David Rodigan and Eats Everything.

Two big multi-artist showcases are also set to take place. The first is Wiley-helmed grime party Eskimo Dance, taking Section Boyz, Chip, Big Narstie, Newham Generals, Frisco, P Money, Elf Kid, AJ Tracey, Jammz, Fekky, Logan Sama and Maximum.

The second is the Hospitality stage takeover which features Camo & Krooked, London Elektricity, S.P.Y b2b Nu:Tone, Danny Byrd back-to-back Brookes Brothers, Maduk and Dynamite MC & Wrec.

Elsewhere, across the weekend there will be slots from Skepta, Craig David's TS5, Katy B, Benjamin Damage, and more.

To see the full announcement go here.

Patrick Hinton is Mixmag's Digital Intern, follow him on Twitter here

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