The Matua Sessions at Camp Bestival – in pictures

Held in the impressive grounds of Dorset’s Lulworth Castle, Camp Bestival 2014 featured veteran headliners De La Soul and Basement Jaxx, plus an exciting selection of newcomers on the Matua Sessions stage. Photograph: Vincent Rowley

The Matua Sessions at Camp Bestival lured many festival goers away from the larger stages with its eclectic mix of new talent. Photograph: Vincent Rowley

Rob Heron & the Teapad Orchestra entertained with their Tyneside take on blues, swing and gypsy jazz. Photograph: Vincent Rowley

London’s The Du-Rell Family describe their warped, western-tinged blues as “murder-country”, and while that may sound ominous, it prompted howls of delight from the crowd at the Matua Sessions stage. Photograph: Vincent Rowley

Along with her soulful spin on blues and trip-hop, former Parisian Frankie Forman lent an air of Gallic sophistication to proceedings. Photograph: Vincent Rowley

The Artist Formerly Known as? No, it’s Princeless. But you could be forgiven for mistaking this Prince tribute band for the real thing after hearing their renditions of his classics at the Matua Sessions. Photograph: Vincent Rowley

The dreamy, 1980s-indebted pop of Guildford five-piece Paper Boats provided a fitting soundtrack to a sunny Dorset afternoon. Photograph: Vincent Rowley

Moments of sunshine should always be taken advantage of at UK festivals, and these revellers made no exception during Paper Boats’ set at the Matua Sessions stage. Photograph: Vincent Rowley

Taking crowd interaction to its natural conclusion, the members of Paper Boats share a post-gig drink with a fan on the Matua Sessions stage. Photograph: Vincent Rowley

Lucky Dog Theatre’s Hats off to Laurel and Hardy was one of the many fantastic stage shows running alongside the musical main attractions at Camp Bestival. Photograph: Vincent Rowley