Sigur Ros: The Icelandic superstars are currently on a massive world tour - and Bestival is their only UK date. The band will be performing tracks from current album 'Valtari' alongside classic tracks such as 'Hoppipolla'.
The xx: The melancholy London trio release their second album Coexist on the Monday after Bestival 2012 - where they perform their only festival show of the year. The band will be hoping for a nomination in this year's Mercury Music Awards, which are announced in the week following Bestival 2012.
AlunaGeorge: 2013 is set to be a huge year for the R&B London duo, who Bestival organiser Rob da Bank has tipped as one of his personal favourites on this year's line-up. Hopes are high for AlunaGeorge to undo the damage done by Pitbull and Will.i.am over the next 12 months...
Alabama Shakes: Having already stunned UK audiences with a handful of festival shows in 2012, Alabama Shakes are a must-see act at this year's Bestival. Spine-tingling soul fronted by one of modern music's most jaw-droppingly talented frontwomen, Brittany Howard.
Jake Bugg: Another artist set to be huge in 2013, catch Bugg at Bestival before he's headlining massive shows next year. Blending a classic British indie sound with vintage rock & roll and a touch of soul, Bugg's future success is all but guaranteed.
Jessie Ware: Every festival goer needs a little quiet time, and Jessie Ware is on the line-up to share her soothing soul sounds to the hard-partying Bestival party goers. Playing tracks from Wildest Dreams, one of the year's best soul albums, Ware is officially the finest Jessie on the UK music scene.
Azealia Banks: Banks cancelled many of her 2012 festival shows - and Bestival is the last event she is playing of this year's festival season. One of the year's most talked about new artists, make sure you catch her before she disappears to finish work on her debut album, now due 2013.
Major Lazer: As lovely as Jessie Ware and The xx are - no one knows how to party harder than Major Lazer. Bestival is known for being the last big party of 2012, and Diplo's project is set to make things go with a carnival bang.
Sister Sledge: No festival is complete without a handful of disco legends bringing the retro vibe, and Sister Sledge are out pick of the handful performing at Bestival. Hits include 'We Are Family', 'Thinking Of You', 'Lost In Music' and 'Frankie'. Don't forget your flares...