Five DJs you need to see at Bestival

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Millets are out of tents and thousands are frantically trying to work out what a groundsheet is. This can only mean one thing - it's time for Bestival. Elton John and Snoop Lion top a great bill of live music, but this year the DJ lineup is unparalleled. Here are our five unmissable sets:

Eats Everything (Friday)
The big man from Bristol, Daniel Pearce's intricate basslines and bouncy house grooves are simply unstoppable. Recent releases "The Gettup" and "Lion, The Lion" are absolute thumpers, but expect the roof to be completely blown off if he drops his remix of Adam F's classic "Circles".

Joy Orbison (Friday)
It's easy to forget that his DJing skills more than lives up to his billing as one of the UK's most talented producers. "BRTHDTT" has been tearing up clubs up and down the country for months but those in the know will be waiting for the extraordinary "Mercy", crafted with partner in crime Boddika, who will be making an appearance on Sunday.

Hudson Mohawke (Saturday)
It's been a busy year for Hudson Mohawke. Whether crafting releases with Lunice under the TNGHT moniker or producing "I Am God" for Kanye West, you should expect surprises from the Glaswegian producer. Listen out for his remix of "Vista" by Jackson & His Computer Band, an unreleased gem that Surkin dropped at the end of his Boiler Room Paris set.

Ben UFO/Jackmaster/Oneman (Saturday and Sunday)
The holy trinity of Ben UFO, Jackmaster and Oneman are something of a rare breed - old school record collectors rather than DJ/producers, these guys really are the finest selectors the UK underground scene has to offer.

Bicep (Sunday)
Sunday night on the Red Bull stage looks unmissable. After unmitigated darkness from the Swamp 81 crew but make sure you don't miss Bicep. The Belfast house duo collaborated with Simian Mobile Disco on "Sacrifice" to devastating effect earlier in the year, but the anthemic "You with Ejeca" should provide a true hands in the air moment.

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