American guitarist and producer Nile Rodgers is to headline the Sunday night of Bestival 2014 and bring the event to an eye-popping close, it has been announced this evening (Monday).
Following his important intergalactic funk mission showing those Daft Punk robots exactly how to party, the dancefloor-filling hero returns to earthly realms as Chic featuring Nile Rodgers returns to the Isle of Wight for the September event, to be held at Robin Hill Country Park.
Following a precedent set by Fatboy Slim aboard HMS Bestival last year, Chic will be performing a spectacular and specially themed show, a Desert Island Disco Finale, exclusive to Bestival. With an awe-inspiring litany of pop music’s greatest hits from “Le Freak (Aw Freak Out)” and “Good Times” to “Let’s Dance” and “Like A Virgin”, it will be a jaw-dropping, eye-popping, firework-fuelled disco inferno to end times.
Rob da Bank says:
“Ever since I first booked Chic and Nile for Bestival a few years back they have hands down been the best live band we’ve ever had at Bestival and Camp Bestival. And once people start realising how many hits Nile has written and produced for artists ranging from Madonna and David Bowie through to Daft Punk’s ‘Get Lucky,’ you realise that this is just one huge disco jukebox that is gonna keep firing out the hits all night! I’m over the moon that Nile and the crew are going to wrap up our Desert Island Disco Finale with a damn funky, glittery bang. Everybody Dance!”
Speaking about his headline set Nile Rodgers said:
“I’m so excited to be back at Bestival, this time in the prestigious Sunday night headliner slot following legends Stevie Wonder and Elton John. Expect an extra special Desert Island Disco set from myself and Chic! Looking forward to seeing you all in September”
The undisputed heavyweight King of Disco, hailed “A legend” by none other than Pharrell following their crowd-slaying collaboration at last week’s BRITs, Mr Nile Rodgers is the world’s most in-demand producer right now, racking up recent studio time with the likes of Chase & Status, Felix da Housecat, Disclosure, David Guetta Tensnake and Avicii. Additionally, Nile is also the man behind the biggest career hits from David Bowie, Diana Ross, Duran Duran and Madonna, to name but a few.
With the 2014 Port line-up – featuring tons of incredible DJs – plus lots more bands, performances, magic, mayhem & more still to be announced, stay connected with Island Echo for the latest news and information for Bestival 2014.
BESTIVAL 2014 – TICKET LINKS & INFORMATION
www.ticketline.co.uk/bestival-tickets / 0844 888 4410
• Adult Ticket with entry from Thursday 4th September – £195
• Student Ticket with entry from Thursday 4th September – £180
(for full-time students only. Valid NUS or ISIC ID required at the box office. No other student ID accepted)
• Teen (age 13-17) Ticket with entry from Thursday 4th September – £127
• Child (age 12 & under) Ticket – Free (but you must obtain a physical ticket)
• Caravan Tickets: £101 (per vehicle)
• Campervan Tickets: £90 (per vehicle)
• Advance Car Parking £15
All Tickets will incur a booking fee and a £1 donation to the Isle Of Wight Youth Trust.
Stay connected with IslandEcho for the latest Bestival announcements and news throughout the year.
