A HOST of talented bands have joined the line up for this year’s Camp Bestival.

Heeding the call of the wild and heading to Lulworth Castle this year will be a diverse group of acts including rising country stars The Shires, new artists Kiko Bun and Cristobal and the Sea.

The line-up also features Bournemouth duo Jawbone.

The annual event takes place from July 30 to August 2.

Camp Bestival’s wildest man, Rob da Bank said: “Wow, the sun’s out, the tents are out in the garden airing, and sleeping bags being unfurled ready for festival season.

“Camp Bestival tickets are flying out the door, so we thought we’d add a bit more flavour to our wild and wonderful happenings this year.

“From The Shires country majesty, to the Dub Pistols reggae skank, and new bloods Kiko Bun and Kimberly Anne bringing their up-and-coming vibes to the castle, our musical line-ups never been so diverse.”

He added: “Heading up our latest catalogue of rampant rock n rollers are our old friends the Dub Pistols. Just about to drop their latest long-player Return of the Pistoleros on our sister label Sunday Best, this is one seven-piece who are no strangers to wild ways, and we can’t wait to have a little dance with them down in Dorset.

“There will also be live music from country duo The Shires, ambitious and arresting behaviour from The Bohicas, dreamy tropicalia from Cristobal and the Sea, Black Butter’s Kiko Bun and guitar-driven beats from Eaves.

“Plus we’ll have captivating, bespoke music from Kimberly Anne, timeless songs of beauty from Ciaran Lavery, raw blues from Jawbone, live electronics from Vice Collective, fresh sounds from singer songwriter Jojo Macari, Celtic rabble rousing from Black Water Count, country and western joys from Clint Westwood, classic rock and pop from Joe Innes Band and country music from Canadian folkster Zachary Lucky.”

Already confirmed to play this year’s event are artists including Tom Jones, Clean Bandit, Kaiser Chiefs, Professor Green, Wretch 32 and Ella Henderson, with Dick and Dom, Steve Backshall, Michaela Strachan and Mr Tumble providing entertainment for all at the family-friendly event.

For more information visit campbestival.net

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