MORE acts have been announced as planning hots up for Bestival.

Taking place for the first time this year at the Lulworth Estate, the newly-announced artists will be joining headliners The xx, Pet Shop Boys, Jamie T and Dizzie Rascal.

The latest acts to be announced include Twin Atlantic, Wiley, Blossoms, Roots Manuva, and Fatman Scoop.

Organiser Rob da Bank said: “Bestival’s formula is pretty simple - we like you guys having fun, exploring new ideas and listening to amazing bands and DJs in a massive field or forest or both at the same time whilst dressed as a multi-coloured gherkin. If you like the sound of that you’re on board already, but if you need any more persuasion, we are proud to announce some mega new acts for Besti, repping the best in grime with Wiley, AJ Tracey and 67, through indie and rock with Blossoms and Twin Atlantic, all topped off with some good old fashioned rave with DJs from Heidi to Bjarki, Monki to the Ragga Twins and a massive garage takeover. Step up people!”

The festival is looking to ‘redefine escapism for the festival generation’ at its new home, he added.

“With a host of live music, super fat sound systems and DJs heading to our brand new site, join us as we increase the peace.”

Headlining the main Castle Stage will be headliners The xx, hip-hop heroes A Tribe Called Quest and Pet Shop Boys.

Jamie T will be headlining the second stage, The Box.

Joining them across the weekend will be folk troubadour Nick Mulvey, grime MC AJ Tracey, Ninja Tune cut n paste maverick Romare and funk machine Sinkane. Plus, there will be appearances Tash Sultana, Alma, Cakes da Killa, 67, House Gospel Choir, London African Gospel Choir performing Graceland, Skinny Girl Diet, Smerz, Brushy One String, Hackney Colliery Band, The Greasy Slicks, Park Hotel, The Rhythm Method, Zoee, The Smiths Ltd, Disney Rascal, and the Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band.

And for fans of garage, The Garage Pool Party will welcome Heartless Crew to keep the party rocking.

The festival takes place from September 7 to 10. For a full list of acts announced go to www.bestival.net