Bestival announce Chic as Sunday night headliner

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Chic featuring super producer Nile Rodgers will close Bestival 2014 in the Sunday night slot.

Organisers say they will play a special and exclusive set which will include hits from Chic, David Bowie and Madonna.

"I'm so excited to be back at Bestival, this time in the prestigious Sunday night headliner slot," said Nile Rodgers.

Bestival takes place from 4-7 September on the Isle of Wight.

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Outkast will also play this year's Bestival

Following his collaboration with Daft Punk on Get Lucky, Nile Rodgers is once again one of the most in demand producers of the moment.

He has recently worked with Disclosure, Chase & Status, David Guetta and Aviici.

Rodgers also performed alongside Pharrell Williams at this year's Brit Awards, closing the show.

2013's Bestival was headlined by Elton John, Snoop Dogg and Fatboy Slim.

Other acts at this year's festival include Outkast, Beck, Busta Rhymes and Foals.

Tickets for this year's event at Robin Hill Country Park - are available from the Bestival website, external.

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