Bestival Line-Up 2015: Missy Elliott Confirmed As Sunday Night Headliner, With First UK Show In Nine Years | HuffPost

Missy Elliott Confirms UK Festival Headlining Slot

Daniel Welsh— The Huffington Post UK

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This year’s Bestival Sunday night headliner has been announced, with Missy Elliott confirmed to be taking to the stage at Robin Hill.

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The rap icon, best known for her hits ‘Work It’ and ‘Get Ur Freak On’, will be closing this year’s festival with her first UK show in nine years, which organisers have already tipped to be among the most memorable Bestival finales in its history.

She said: “I'm very excited to be performing at Bestival this year! I can't wait to see all my fans I haven't seen in some time… new ones and my day one fans. We are gonna have a blast together. Bring your dancing outfits and kicks!”

Bestival organiser Rob da Bank has echoed Missy’s enthusiasm, saying in a statement: “I’m mighty proud to announce our Sunday headliner Missy Elliott.

“Needing no introduction Missy is the epitome of hip-hop royalty, the first lady of party-starting club bangers and a downright legend. I cannot wait to watch the most successful female rap artist ever to ‘Work It’ at Bestival 2015!”

Acts already confirmed for this year’s Bestival line-up include Duran Duran and The Chemical Brothers, while Matt Bellamy appeared to suggest that Muse would be one of the headliners, during an interview last month.

Bestival will have a ‘Summer Of Love’ theme this year, kicking off on 10 September.

Bestival 2014

Bestival - Day 3(01 of18)

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 06: Yannis Phiippakis of Foals performs headlining the main stage on Day 3 of Bestival at Robin Hill Country Park on September 6, 2014 in Newport, Isle of Wight. (Photo by Ollie Millington/WireImage) (credit:Ollie Millington via Getty Images)

Bestival 2014 - Day 3(02 of18)

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 06: Confetti fills the main stage during the Foals performance at Robin Hill Country Park on September 6, 2014 in Newport, United Kingdom. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/Redferns via Getty Images) (credit:Joseph Okpako via Getty Images)

Britain Bestival Day 3(03 of18)

A festival goer holds a mirror ball at Bestival at Robin Hill, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, on the Isle of Wight, England. Thousands of music fans are expected at the weekend's festival to see acts such as Beck, Outkast, Foals and Chic featuring Nile Rodgers. (Photo by Jim Ross/Invision/AP Images) (credit:Jim Ross/Invision/AP)

Britain Bestival Day 2(04 of18)

A massive mirror ball is illuminated at Bestival at Robin Hill, on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, on the Isle of Wight, England. Organisers are hoping to break the world record of the biggest mirror ball. Thousands of music fans are expected at the weekend's festival to see acts such as Beck, Outkast, Foals and Chic featuring Nile Rodgers. (Photo by Jim Ross/Invision/AP Images) (credit:Jim Ross/Invision/AP)

Britain Bestival Day 2(05 of18)

Festival goers play in Martin Creeds Installation 204 Half The Air In The Room at Bestival at Robin Hill, on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, on the Isle of Wight, England. Thousands of music fans are expected at the weekend's festival to see acts such as Beck, Outkast, Foals and Chic featuring Nile Rodgers. (Photo by Jim Ross/Invision/AP Images) (credit:Jim Ross/Invision/AP)

Britain Bestival Day 2(06 of18)

British singer La Roux performs at Bestival at Robin Hill, on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, on the Isle of Wight, England. Thousands of music fans are expected at the weekend's festival to see acts such as Beck, Outkast, Foals and Chic featuring Nile Rodgers. (Photo by Jim Ross/Invision/AP Images) (credit:Jim Ross/Invision/AP)

APTOPIX Britain Bestival Day 4(07 of18)

A new world record was broken by raising a mirror ball at Bestival, held at Robin Hill Adventure Park, Isle of Wight, England, on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, on the Isle of Wight, England. The mirror ball has a diameter of 10.33 meters breaking the old record of 9.98 meters in diameter. Thousands of music fans are expected at the weekend's festival to see acts such as Beck, Outkast, Foals and Chic featuring Nile Rodgers. (Photo by Jim Ross/Invision/AP Images) (credit:Invision)

Bestival 2014 - Day 2(08 of18)

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 05: Howard Lawrence and Guy Lawrence of Disclosure perform on stage during the 2nd day of Bestival 2014 at Robin Hill Country Park on September 5, 2014 in Newport, United Kingdom. (Photo by C Brandon/Redferns via Getty Images) (credit:C Brandon via Getty Images)

APTOPIX Britain Bestival Day 4(09 of18)

Festival goers throw their tshirts in the air after performer Major Lazer asked them, at Bestival, held at Robin Hill Adventure Park, Isle of Wight, England, on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. Thousands of music fans are expected at the weekend's festival to see acts such as Beck, Outkast, Foals and Chic featuring Nile Rodgers. (Photo by Jim Ross/Invision/AP Images) (credit:Invision)

Bestival - Day 4(10 of18)

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 07: Diplo of Major Lazer performs on Day 4 of Bestival at Robin Hill Country Park on September 7, 2014 in Newport, Isle of Wight. (Photo by Ollie Millington/WireImage) (credit:Ollie Millington via Getty Images)

Britain Bestival Day 4(11 of18)

U.S singer Nile Rodgers performs with Chic at Bestival, held at Robin Hill Adventure Park, Isle of Wight, England, on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, on the Isle of Wight, England. Thousands of music fans are expected at the weekend's festival to see acts such as Beck, Outkast, Foals and Chic featuring Nile Rodgers. (Photo by Jim Ross/Invision/AP Images) (credit:Invision)

Bestival 2014 - Day 4(12 of18)

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 07: Nile Rogers entertains festival goers during his performance at Bestival at Robin Hill Country Park on September 7, 2014 in Newport, United Kingdom. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/Redferns via Getty Images) (credit:Joseph Okpako via Getty Images)

Bestival 2014 - Day Four(13 of18)

General view of the helter skelter on day 4 of Bestival 2014, Robin Hill Country Park, Isle of Wight. (credit:David Jensen/EMPICS Entertainment)

Bestival 2014 - Day 4(14 of18)

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 07: Paloma Faith performs on stage at Bestival 2014 at Robin Hill Country Park on September 7, 2014 in Newport, United Kingdom. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/Redferns via Getty Images) (credit:Joseph Okpako via Getty Images)

Bestival 2014 - Day 4(15 of18)

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 07: Nile Rogers entertains festival goers during his performance at Bestival at Robin Hill Country Park on September 7, 2014 in Newport, United Kingdom. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/Redferns via Getty Images) (credit:Joseph Okpako via Getty Images)

Bestival 2014 - Day Four(16 of18)

General view of HMS Bestival and the crowd on day 4 of Bestival 2014, Robin Hill Country Park, Isle of Wight. (credit:David Jensen/EMPICS Entertainment)

Bestival 2014 - Day Four(17 of18)

General view of the reord breaking glitter ball above the crowd on day 4 of Bestival 2014, Robin Hill Country Park, Isle of Wight. (credit:David Jensen/EMPICS Entertainment)

Britain Bestival Day 2(18 of18)

Howard and Guy Lawrence of Disclosure performs at Bestival at Robin Hill, on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, on the Isle of Wight, England. Thousands of music fans are expected at the weekend's festival to see acts such as Beck, Outkast, Foals and Chic featuring Nile Rodgers. (Photo by Jim Ross/Invision/AP Images) (credit:Jim Ross/Invision/AP)

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