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Primal Scream to headline Bestival

Primal Scream Shockwaves NME Awards 2007

Primal Scream Shockwaves NME Awards 2007

The Rumble Strips also join an ever growing line-up

Primal Scream have been confirmed as the third headline act at this year's Bestival bash.

The 2007 NME Godlike Genius winners will be lining up alongside previously announced headliners The Chemical Brothers and Beastie Boys for the Isle Of Wight-based event.

The Rumble Strips, Xerox Teens, Kid Carpet and Kid Harpoon have also been added to the bill along with DJs Annie Nightingale and 2 Many DJ's.

Other acts already confirmed for the festival, which takes place from September 7-9, include , Soul II Soul, Noisettes, The Kissaway Trail, Tuung and Bat For Lashes.

To check ticket availability and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS now.

Organisers are also planning to assemble a huge ukelele band made up entirely of festival goers.

For more details on how to join go to myspace.com/nightof100ukes.

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