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The first day of the Isle of Wight Festival proper saw beautiful sunshine engulf the Isle of Wight with tens of thousands of people waking up at, or making their way to Seaclose Park in Newport. Kasabian, who last played...
Read moreDetailsThe Killers, conceived in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2001, will headline the 2018 Isle of Wight Festival on Sunday evening (24th June). By 2002 the quartet had settled into their present lineup. Frontman Brandon Flowers is responsible for lead vocals and...
Read moreDetailsDepeche Mode, an English electronic band formed in Basildon, Essex in 1980, will headline the Saturday night at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival. Consisting of founders Dave Gahan (lead vocals, co-songwriter), Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, chief songwriter) and Andy...
Read moreDetailsWightlink will be using its busiest weekend of the year to provide a showcase for local producers and musical talent. The cross-Solent operator estimates it has transported around a million passengers to the Isle of Wight Festival over the years....
Read moreDetailsKasabian, headliners of Friday night at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival, were formed in Leicester in 1997 when known as Saracuse. They are classed as an Indie Rock/Electronica/Electric Rock band - a title disliked by band member Sergio Pizzorno....
Read moreDetailsWith just days to go until the Isle of Wight Festival gets underway, the Isle of Wight Council are advising of a number of changes to a variety of services they provide. Most services will be affected from Thursday 21st...
Read moreDetailsThousands of revellers heading to this week's Isle of Wight Festival don't need to worry about wellies this year as temperatures are set to peak at 23c with plenty of sunshine over the 4-day event. Local forecasters IW Met Service...
Read moreDetailsAs part of the Isle of Wight Festival's 50th anniversary celebrations, organisers of next weekend's event will be appointing 1 lucky festival-goer as a ‘Golden God/Goddess’ to receive an exclusive backstage experience. On the Saturday of the event (23rd June)...
Read moreDetailsLong gone are the days festivals were cheap and you could rock up with a tent and a 6 pack of cider. Festivals, such as the Isle of Wight Festival, are a more sophisticated affair now with options for everyone,...
Read moreDetailsPhotos: Graham Reading Photography Twisted Takeover, an all encompassing singing, dancing, aerial and drag act are getting ready to perform at next week's Isle of Wight Festival. The group, established by LVD Dance, have been taking over stages nationwide with...
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