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Tuesday, October 20, 2009 

Current mood:  excited
Category: Music
THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL HAS BEEN SHORTLISTED FOR BEST MAJOR FESTIVAL AT THE UK FESTIVAL AWARDS 2009

Voting is now live in the final round to decide the overall winners. VOTE NOW to help us with the final push!

Your vote from the first round will still count, but you can now place a 2nd vote for The Isle of Wight Festival...and get another chance to win!

Voting closes for good on the 4th November. The winners will be announced on Thursday 19th November.
Vote For The Isle Of Wight Festival Now!!
Friday, May 08, 2009 
ickets are available through the usual outlets including the following:

Ticket Zone: www.ticketzone.co.uk - 08705 321 321
Red Funnel: www.redfunnnel.co.uk - 0844 844 9988
Wightlink: www.wightlink.co.uk - 0871 376 1000

Adult camping: £140
Child camping: £70 (12 years and under)
Adult non camping: £120
Child non camping: £60 (12 years and under)
Campervan permit: £250 (all occupiers must also have a valid Camping ticket)
Campervan permits are only available to purchase via Ticket Zone on 08705 321 321

All Special Needs customers should call Ticket Zone on 08705 321 321 to purchase tickets.

Other official ticket sellers for the Isle of Wight Festival are: gigantic.com , ticketmaster.co.uk , ticketline.co.uk & seetickets.com.
Saturday, December 01, 2007 
THE POLICE HEADLINE THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 2008

..Fresh from scooping the prize for Best Major UK Festival at this year's UK Festival Awards, the Isle of Wight Festival is again set to thrill tens of thousand of fans across the land over 3 days on 13th, 14th & 15th June. The Police will headline the Festival with a closing night performance in the beautiful surroundings of Seaclose Park, Newport.

Festival Promoter John Giddings confirmed The Police will headline Sunday night and bring 2008's Festival to a close, "It's a coup to get The Police for the Festival, we're very happy to have the biggest tour of the last two years stopping by the Isle of Wight." The Police will return to Europe in 2008, and the Isle of Wight performance will be the only UK festival show for the trio. The Police are currently on tour in Central and South America, having already played to more than 1.5 million people. The Billboard Award winning tour will start 2008 with performances in Australia, New Zealand and Japan before arriving in Europe for dates in Denmark, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, Norway, Belgium, Germany and the UK.

The Police closing night performance at the Isle of Wight Festival will surely be one of the highlights of the summer. Now in its seventh year since its reincarnation in 2002, the festival brings together 50,000 free spirited, music loving, friends, families and Festival goers in front of one almighty stage, in a simply stunning setting. It is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive and well-loved festivals on the calendar and the two UK Festival Awards for Best Major UK Festival and Outstanding Contribution to Festivals (awarded to John Giddings) are proof of just that.

The Isle of Wight Festival takes place 13th - 15th June at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight

Tickets go on general sale 9am, 10th December from the following outlets:

Ticketzone 08705 321 321 - www.ticketzone.co.uk

Wightlink 0870 582 7744 - www.wightlink.co.uk

Red Funnel 0871 222 1010 - www.redfunnel.co.uk

* Exclusive pre-release tickets and ferry inclusive ticket packages available from 7th December from Red Funnel, the Isle of Wight Specialist.  Visit http://www.redfunnel.co.uk/iowfestival or call 0871 222 1010

ALL disabled purchasers MUST call Ticketzone on 08705 321321 to book their ticket and place on the disabled platform, disabled car park area and if applicable disabled camping area and shuttle bus.

Ticket Prices:

Camping                           £130
Non-camping                     £110
Child camping                     £65
Child non camping               £55
Campervan                        £250

(Child is 12 years old and under)

Please note that all the above prices are subject to a booking fee

Friday, May 11, 2007 

Current mood:  excited
Category: Music

We are proud to announce the return of 'The Bandstand' as part of our ongoing commitment in helping Platform One's support and develop young Island based musicians.

'The Bandstand' was a new addition to last years festival and is run and programmed by Platform One, the Isle of Wight's, not for profits, independent music college 'The Bandstand' was a new addition to last years festival and is run and programmed by Platform One, the Isle of Wight's, not for profits, independent music college.

This year The Bandstand will feature over forty acts over the duration of weekend and will highlight the wealth of musical action on the small, yet musically vibrant Isle of Wight!

The Bandstand will also be open on the Thursday evening for all of you camping – six bands will play from 6.00pm.


Acts for the bandstand will be posted soon after the Wight Noize (12th-13th May @ The Venue Ryde Theatre) competition ends.

Thursday, March 22, 2007 

Category: Music

Rolling Stones to headline Isle of Wight Festival 2007 Sunday night !


.London – Thursday March 22 2007 – They're back! The greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world return to the stadiums and arenas of Europe this summer. Kicking off on June 5 in Werchter, Belgium, The Rolling Stones 'A Bigger Bang' 2007 Tour will play over 20 shows across Europe.

 

The Rolling Stones today confirmed shows in the UK, Ireland, Holland, Belgium, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Norway, Portugal & Ukraine. Also a date in Switzerland is in the planning. Go to your local press and www.rollingstones.com for a list of tour dates and ticket onsale dates. The band will be making history on this tour by headlining their very first UK festival, the legendary Isle of Wight Festival, on Sunday June 10 as well as playing St. Petersburg, Russia and shows in Serbia & Ukraine for the first time ever.

 

The Rolling Stones 'A Bigger Bang' 2006 World Tour clocked up stunning reviews from all the critics to become the biggest ever global concert tour:


'They are the champions. Does it get any better? Because if anyone's *** of the walk, it's still the Stones, the only English team to pull off such a dazzling result in foreign fields this summer...'

……. The Observer


'The Mick 'n' Keef double act is too enduringly entertaining to halt. They are the embodiment of rock n roll'

……..The Independent


'Outstanding!. Jagger sings powerfully throughout. Watts is a stylish anchor and Richards and Wood give guitar masterclass with their explosive economy and cheery telepathy.'

……..The Mail on Sunday

Monday, March 19, 2007 

Category: Music

we're VERY excited to have Groove Armada back at the festival this year.  Favourites in 2004, this year they'll perform before Snow Patrol on the Friday night. So get ready for some Superstylin' as the sun goes down. 


Wednesday, March 14, 2007 

Category: Music

Echo and The Bunnymen have been added to the Friday line-up at the 2007 Isle of Wight Festival.

Echo and The Bunnymen

More info and a bio page will be up shortly...but in the mean time check out their official site www.bunnymen.com or their mySpace site myspace.com/thebunnymen

Monday, February 26, 2007 

Category: Music

The Isle of Wight Festival 2007 has officially sold out!  Now in its sixth year the festival has sold out faster than ever before with 50,000 tickets being snapped up within days of being released.

 

This year's festival line up boasts the best of British, with headline performances by the biggest selling band of 2006, Snow Patrol and Best Live Act Brit Award winners Muse on Friday and Saturday respectively. Kings of the rock 'n' roll scene Kasabian will appear as special guests on the Saturday, whilst GQ's Band of the Year Keane will wow the crowd as they take to the stage as special guests on Sunday. 

 

Also appearing throughout the weekend are Best British Female Brit Award winner Amy Winehouse, Best British Male Brit Award winner James Morrsion, Best British Breakthrough Brit Award winners The Fratellis plus Ash and a host of the hottest newcomers around including Paolo Nutini, Wolfmother and The Feeling.  With more acts to be announced including the Sunday night headliner, it's no wonder the Isle of Wight Festival has fast become a firm festival favourite!

 

 

The line-up so far:

 

Friday 8 June

Snow Patrol

The Feeling

 

Saturday 9 June

Muse

Plus special guests Kasabian

Ash

Wolfmother

Amy Winehouse

Arno Carstens

 

Sunday 10 June

Headliner TBC

Plus special guests Keane

The Fratellis

Paolo Nutini

James Morrsion

 

The Isle of Wight Festival takes place 8th - 10th June at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight
Monday, February 19, 2007 

Category: Music

Best of British Set to Rock the Solent This Summer

Snow Patrol, Muse, Kasabian and Keane

 

plus Amy Winehouse, James Morrison, The Fratellis, Wolfmother, Paolo Nutini, The Feeling & Ash announced

 

The Isle of Wight Festival is back with a big British bang for 2007 and boasts a line up every bit as stunning as its surroundings!  Taking place over 3 days on 8th, 9th & 10th June at Seaclose Park, this year's festival will bring together some of the finest live acts of our time, including headline performances by the biggest selling band of 2006, Snow Patrol and Best Live Act Brit Award winners Muse.

 

Now in its sixth year, festival organisers Solo have set the standard for this year's Isle of Wight Festival, which traditionally kicks off the festival season in style!  Kings of the rock 'n' roll scene Kasabian will appear as special live guests on the Saturday whilst GQ's Band of the Year Keane will wow the 50'000 strong crowd as they take to the stage as special guests on Sunday. 

 

Also appearing on the stellar line up throughout the weekend are Best British Female Brit Award winner Amy Winehouse, Best British Male Brit Award winner James Morrison and Best British Breakthrough Brit Award winners The Fratellis together with a host of the hottest newcomers around including Paolo Nutini, Wolfmother and The Feeling.  With more acts to be announced including the Sunday night headliner, the Isle of Wight Festival is set to be sizzling this summer!

 

Festival promoters Solo said: 'Bands love coming to the island and feeling the tradition. Tennyson was right about it's magical quality.'

 

Friday night headliners Snow Patrol were the biggest selling band of 2006 selling over 1.5 million copies of 'Eyes Open'. Before their huge stateside success, the Irish foursome first performed at the festival back in 2005 and we are proud to welcome them back for what is set to be an unmissable headline performance.

 

Ahead of their string of sold out Wembley Stadium shows and fresh from winning a trio of awards for Best Live Act at the recent Q Awards, MTV Awards and Brit Awards 2007, the almighty Muse will do what they do best as they perform live as Isle of Wight Festival headliners on the Saturday.

 

Muse said: 'The past year has been truly amazing for us and performing live is what we're all about.  Getting the opportunity to do that at the Isle of Wight Festival is an honour. Some of our biggest heroes played the festival back in the 70's. It's steeped in history and we cant wait to be a part of that.'

 

The line-up so far:


Friday 8 June

Snow Patrol

The Feeling

 

Saturday 9 June

Muse

Plus special guests Kasabian
Amy Winehouse
Ash
Arno Carstens


Sunday 10 June

Headliner TBC

Plus special guests Keane

The Fratellis

Paolo Nutini

James Morrison

 

The Isle of Wight Festival takes place 8th - 10th June at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight

 

Tickets will be on sale on Wednesday 21st February at 9am from the VIRGIN RADIO DIRECTORY ONLY on 08707 30 1215 or beat the phone queues online at www.virginradio.co.uk/tickets

 

Tickets go on general sale 9am THURSDAY 22nd February from the following outlets:

 

TICKET ZONE / 08705 321 321 / www.ticketzone.co.uk

  

For ticket & ferry packages:

 

REDFUNNEL  / 0870 444 8898 / www.redfunnel.co.uk

 

WIGHTLINK / 0870 582 7744 / www.wightlink.co.uk

 

Prices:

Weekend camping adult             £125

Weekend camping child              £62.50

Weekend non-camping adult       £105

Weekend non-camping child        £52.50

Campervan pass                        £125

 

*all prices are subject to booking fee                            

 

Disabled purchasers must order festival tickets through Ticket Zone by calling 08705 321 321. Those who do not do this will not gain access to the disabled platform or car park.
Thursday, January 11, 2007 

Please keep checking the site for details. In the meantime don't buy your tickets from any unofficial websites or touts... you will probably never see your tickets or money ever again!

Solo