Bestival goers, from left, Holly, Rachel and Jo queue for buses after arriving on the Island. Picture by Laura Holme.
TENS of thousands of music fans have packed their wellies and will make their way to Robin Hill this weekend for the return of Bestival.
Campsites opened today (Thursday), with eager fans hoping to secure the best pitches ahead of four days of music and mayhem.
Dizzee Rascal, The Flaming Lips and Prodigy top a bill packed with hundreds of acts, including a host of Island offerings.
Some forecasters have predicted heavy rain for Saturday, although other forecasts have been more optimistic.
Several changes have been made to the site since 2008, when torrential conditions turned the site into a mud bath.
Robin Hill manager Darren Cool said they had learned lessons from two years ago, introducing better drainage and tracks, as well as a management plan to reduce potential problems.
"We’re looking forward to what should be a very, very good event," he said.
The event, which sold out months ago, will be broadcast on Channel 4 next weekend, while further coverage will be available on the website of broadcast sponsors Topman CTRL, www.topmanctrl.com.
• See the free County Press Bestival 2010 supplement in tomorrow's (Friday's) paper, to get the full lowdown on this year’s Bestival.
Click here to find out about an exclusive competition with Southern Electric, offering one lucky reader and five friends the chance to join the party at Robin Hill this weekend.
Reporter: ross.findon@iwcp.co.uk