The collaboration with the family-friendly festival will bring readers a blend of coverage, news, engaging content and exclusives
In the lead up to and during the event, which runs from 31 July to 3 August, The Independent will bring live updates, exclusive interviews with artists and stories highlighting the unique experiences and performances taking place.
This year, Basement Jaxx will headline Saturday night at the festival, bringing their full live show to attendees for the first time in a decade. The performance will see an array of singers, MCs, musicians and troupes of dancers take to Castle Stage for a technicolor live experience. The rest of the 2025 lineup will be announced soon.
Roisin O’Connor, music editor for The Independent, commented: “I’m really thrilled that The Independent is partnering with another brilliant festival for 2025. Camp Bestival never fails to put on an eclectic lineup of artists, as well as plenty of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. See you there!”
Beth Gordon, The Independent’s business marketing and communications director added: “Camp Bestival is a wonderful, life-affirming festival and we’re so pleased to be coming together to spread its joy. The event is a perfect partner for us: not only do we share the same values of inclusion and innovation, it’s lovingly programmed and celebrates great music, wellbeing and creativity of all shapes and sizes.
She added: “Three-quarters of our audience is passionate about the arts. So we know they’re going to be so excited about the news and exclusives that are coming their way.”
Rob da Bank, founder and co-curator of Camp Bestival, said: “Super chuffed to have The Independent on board as our official news partner for Camp Bestival 2025. Can’t wait to share all the latest news from Camp Bestival HQ along with the very best festival content and a smattering of exclusives across the year as we head full-throttle towards the summer and another bumper year for Camp Bestival in Dorset!”
