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Kieran Yates

Bestival: 'It's out of this world' - in pictures

Bestival Vox Pops: Soraya, from Surrey
Soraya, from Surrey
'The weather isn’t as good as last year but the vibe is amazing so it doesn’t matter. I’m here for the dance tents, especially to see DJ EZ. My shirt has Bob Marley on it, and I have a bumbag because you need one at a festival don’t you?! I’m camping and I don’t miss any luxuries … well maybe my straighteners!'
Photograph: Andy Hall
Bestival Vox Pops: Richard, from London
Richard, from London
'I’m dressed as Max from Where the Wild Things Are. I had it a couple of years ago for the fantasy-themed Bestival. For the sailor theme, I’m making a homemade sea-hat and a Flavor Flav-style clock. This is my fourth year, and it just seems to get bigger and bigger. My highlight of the weekend is gonna be seeing Hudson Mohawke.
Photograph: Andy Hall
Bestival Vox Pops: Heather, from London, and Harriet, from the Isle of Wight
Heather, from London, and Harriet, from the Isle of Wight
Heather: 'It’s such a great vibe being here for the 10th anniversary. It’s cool that it brings lots of people to the island because it’s a beautiful place. We’re dressed as smugglers today. We’re swapping clothes and there have been some good swaps today. A great memory of mine is the first year we were here – and some guy swapped all his clothes for a cow costume.'
Photograph: Andy Hall
Bestival Vox Pops: Hannah, left, and Oscar, from Hackney Wick, London
Hannah, left, and Oscar, from London
Hannah: This is Oscar’s eighth festival, but his first Bestival – we’ve been to Camp Bestival, the Secret Garden Party – and he’s fine. He loves them. I think he likes hip-hop. He always seems to respond to it! I’m wearing a tail that is from my shop, the most popular ones are foxes and leopards.'
Photograph: Andy Hall
Bestival Vox Pops: Jimmy from Glasgow
Jimmy, from Glasgow
'I’m wearing traditional MacDonald tartan, I’m a bit hot, but it’s comfortable. The highlight of the weekend has to be Sinead O’Connor tonight and Elton. It’s perfect. Everybody enjoys it, even an old Scot like me.'
Photograph: Andy Hall
Bestival Vox Pops: Rollo and Daisy, from London
Rollo and Daisy, from London
Rollo: 'I’m looking forward to seeing Elton and Chic, they’re gonna be great! We’re wearing our own designs, which are called ‘Spangled’. My favourite item is definitely the waterproof onesie.'
Photograph: Andy Hall
Bestival Vox Pops: Rosie, left, from Hartlepool and Catherine from Liverpool
Rosie, left, from Hartlepool and Catherine, from Liverpool
'This is our first ever camping festival. I’m a bit overwhelmed! I’m looking forward to Wu Tang and Snoop. In a nutshell, the festival is out if this world, everyone needs to come and experience it.'
Photograph: Andy Hall
Bestival Vox Pops: Robbie from Wales
Robbie, from Wales
'MIA was amazing last night, I’m still buzzing! I’m looking forward to Angel Haze. She is just great and I keep missing her in London. I’m just wearing some old skinny jeans and a top that cost £1.99 from eBay.'
Photograph: Andy Hall
Bestival Vox Pops: Samantha and Bryan from London
Samantha and Bryan, from London
Samantha: 'The theme is naval this year so we went with it! I also have a sea-goddess outfit with big orange hair that I plan to wear. Most of this is from charity shops, which is a bargain. It’s our second Bestival, and so far its great. We’re excited to see Elton, I want him to do Rocket Man!'
Bryan: 'My favourite thing about it is the fancy dress – I’m usually playing rugby on a Saturday, look at me now!'
Photograph: Andy Hall
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