BESTIVAL
Hedonistic happening curated by Radio 1's Rob da Bank where dressing up, tea parties and ballroom dancing are as important as the bands
Exclusives: My Bloody Valentine, Aphex Twin
Headliners: The Breeders, CSS, Gary Numan, 808 State
September 5-7, Robin Hill Park, Isle of Wight
www.bestival.net, £130
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END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL
Quirky indie and folk singer-songwriters and bands dominate this low-key affair that has created a good name for itself at the end of the festival season
Headliners: British Sea Power, A Hawk and a Hacksaw, Mercury Rev, Micah P Hinson
September 12-14, Larmer Tree Gardens, Salisbury
www.endoftheroadfestival.com, £105
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BIG BEACH BOUTIQUE FOUR
End-of-summer finale by the sea hosted by Mr Rockerfeller Skank himself
Headliners: Fatboy Slim, more TBA
September 27, Madeira Drive, Brighton
price TBC
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