Rob needs no introduction, he’s most famous for his long-running show on BBC Radio 1 and being the man behind Bestival and more recently Camp Bestival, along with his wife Josie.
Rob is a self-confessed jack of all trades, he really has done it all, from interning, throwing parties, illegal sound systems and ‘falling’ into radio by accident, which led to his long running gig at BBC Radio 1, and then he transitioned into the world of launching and running music festivals.
In this episode we delve into it all- his journey, his experiences, his career highlights and the challenging times too. Rob shares his secrets to success, and for once, we learnt that it’s not always about money, business and ruthlessly climbing the ladder.

Entering the world of Dj'ing
First gig at BBC Radio 1
Interning and learning the ropes
Imposter syndrome
The lack of a master plan
The stresses of being a festival promoter
Transitioning from radio into clubs/ events/festivals
How Bestival first started
What went right and what went wrong
Social media
How Camp Bestival was born
Being a jack of all trades
The collaborative process- rather than a business
Managing failures
Some of the biggest highs of his career