
Wendy Varley looks back on 2016 and shares some of her favourite things from the year.
Tuesday, 3rd January, 2017 9:27am
By Wendy Varley with 3 readers' comments
In 2016, Bestival reaches its thirteenth year and OnTheWight has news reports going back nearly as long as it’s been going, including having the World exclusive of their 2007 line-up.
The festival began life on the Isle of Wight in 2004 with just a few hundred people and very strong home-grown support. It quickly grew to a medium-sized festival entertaining 15,000-30,000 festival-goers.
Thirteen years later, with capacity for 55,000 revellers, the award-winning music festival is still held at Robin Hill County Park in the centre of the Island, with a franchise deal signed in Canada.
Wendy Varley looks back on 2016 and shares some of her favourite things from the year.
Tuesday, 3rd January, 2017 9:27am
By Wendy Varley with 3 readers' comments
The music festival has taken place at Robin Hill Country Park for the last 13 years, but in 2017 organisers plan to move to the site of Lulworth Castle in Dorset. The response has been very mixed.
Thursday, 15th December, 2016 7:55am
By Sally Perry with 40 readers' comments
Tens of thousands of Bestival revellers will be descending onto the Isle of Wight this week. Don't get caught out by road closures and diversions. Check this handy map for details.
Tuesday, 6th September, 2016 11:26am
By Sally Perry with 2 readers' comments
Created to be shown as snippets in between the live broadcast of Bestival, this stunning film by RedBullTV really shows the Island off to its best. The 11 minutes just fly by.
Monday, 5th September, 2016 6:59pm
By Sally Perry with 5 readers' comments
Superintendent Andy Houghton, Silver Commander for Bestival 2016, has every confidence the Bestival organisers are committed to running a safe and secure event, that the whole family can enjoy.
Monday, 5th September, 2016 10:30am
By Hampshire Constabulary with 2 readers' comments
Former serviceman Andrew 'Stan' Baker has set himself the challenge of walking ten miles across Isle of Wight hills from Ryde Pier to Bestival ... in heels. Raising money for three charities, the challenge takes place on 10th September.
Tuesday, 9th August, 2016 11:21am
By Sally Perry with 2 readers' comments