Isle of Wight Festival

Spirits haven't been dampened by the heavy rain showers that have struck Day 1 of the Isle of Wight Festival 2017. Revellers made their way into the campsites at 12 noon after passing through heightened security, with tents filling the...

Each year there is something new and exciting to experience at the Isle of Wight Festival, and 2017 is no different. As the weekend-long event gets underway for the 16th year running we take a look at what you can...

Legendary music agent and promoter, John Giddings has spoke to Absolute Radio’s Pete Donaldson ahead of the station’s exclusive coverage of this year's Isle of Wight Festival. Absolute Radio returns once again to the Isle of Wight festival as the official...

19-year-old Dayita Sagger-Hayward has this week launched her new solo act, just days before her Isle of Wight Festival performance this coming weekend. On Sunday evening the Island-based rising star gave a truly unique 20 minute performance of singing and dancing to...

Campers are being reminded to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide from BBQs and camping stoves. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, highly poisonous gas that can kill in minutes. Carbon Monoxide poisoning can be caused by...

Festival goers from across the country are descending on the Isle of Wight this afternoon (Thursday) as the Isle of Wight Festival gets underway for 2017. Music lovers are in high spirits are they cross the Solent and make they...

Each year organisers of the Isle of Wight Festival work with Hampshire Constabulary to keep crime levels down on the site during the weekend, but not all crime can be eradicated. A small minority of people attending the Festival see...

The simple days when you’d turn up to a festival with just a keg of beer and a tent are long gone. Festivals are a much more sophisticated affair these days - which means they can come with a much...

Will you need your wellies and waterproofs or sun cream and ice lollies for the Isle of Wight Festival this year? That’s the question on everyone’s mind this week as the 4-day event draws closer. According to the Met Office,...

Southern Vectis has got it covered for anyone heading to the Isle of Wight Festival this weekend. As always the operator is laying on shuttle buses throughout the event, allowing festival-goers to travel on buses directly to and from the site...