Isle of Wight Festival

Isle of Wight Festival 2012 Ticket Presale

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The 2 week long presale will start on Friday 30th September at 12 noon and for the first time the Festival is offering a staged payment plan for tickets purchased during the presale period only, at 2011 prices. Wightlink and Red Funnel will be selling ticket and ferry packages from the30th September at 2011 ticket prices with early bird ferry rates. 
 
If you are a Vodafone customer, you can get tickets from 28 September - 48 hours before the presale begins. Just visit vodafone.co.uk/vipfrom 9am. (The staged payment plan will also be available to Vodafone customers) 
 
For one year only the Festival is moving from its usual weekend to Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th June, to make way for the Diamond Jubilee and half term celebrations. 
 
John Giddings, Festival Promoter, says “We have been advised by the ferry companies that to run the same week as half term and the Jubilee would be problematic for our audience and production infrastructure. We have therefore taken the executive decision to move, for one year only, to 22/23/24th June 2012 to ensure a smooth journey for everyone and to get the entire infrastructure on and off the island”. 
 
The Isle of Wight Festival 2012 – an unmissable weekend of summer fun!
 
Tickets available from 12 noon on September 30th from the following outlets

Ticket Zone        08444 99 99 55     www.ticketzone.co.uk
Absolute Radio                                 www.absoluteradio.co.uk/tickets 
Red Funnel        0844 844 9988       www.redfunnel.co.uk/iowfestival 
Wightlink           0871 376 1000       www.Wightlink.co.uk/iowfestival
 

Exclusive presale ticket prices:

Adult Camping                                   £175
Adult Non-Camping                            £150
Child (7-12 years) Camping               £87.50
Child (7-12 years) Non-Camping       £75
Child (6 and under)                           FREE
Campervans                                      £90
 
All tickets are subject to booking fees 
            
(All children 6 years old and under on 22nd June 2012 can go free of charge but must still be included in your booking in order to receive a wristband.)
 
** All disabled customers must book via Ticket Zone on 08444 99 99 55    

Tickets on general sale from November 2011 priced:
 
Adult Camping                                    £190
Adult Non-Camping                            £160
Child (7-12 years) Camping                £95
Child (7-12 years) Non-Camping        £80
Child (6 and under)                            FREE
Campervans                                         £100
 
All tickets are subject to booking fees 
 
(All children 6 years old and under on 22nd June 2012 can go free of charge but must still be included in your booking in order to receive a wristband.)

** All disabled customers must book via Ticket Zone on 08444 99 99 55    
 
 
The Isle of Wight Festival will take place 22nd – 24th June 2012 

at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight 

Kaiser Chiefs return to Isle of Wight Festival 2011

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Five individuals with three hugely successful albums under their belts; Kaiser Chiefs are back! Performing ahead of Kings of Leon on Friday 10th June, the band is the perfect addition to one of the hottest weekends of the summer.

Taking place from Friday 10th – Sunday 12th June, the Isle of Wight Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary in style. Over three days, festivalgoers are in for an unmissable weekend of music from artists including; Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters, Kasabian, Pulp, Plan B, Public Image Ltd, Beady Eye, Iggy and the Stooges, The Vaccines plus many, many more.

This year, the Garden Stage will see Tim Burgess & Mark Collins from The Charlatans- Acoustic Set, Andrea Corr, Ian Brodie, Tom McRae, Roachford, Yellowire, Ben Montague, James Walsh, It’s A Beautiful Day, Julie Felix, Scarlette Fever , Pronghorn, Joe Janiak, Bethia Beadman, Soul Circus, The Scarletz, Stereo Son, Bibelots, Charley Macaulay, Will and the People, The Bonfires, The Arcadian Kicks and Truly Violet showcase unique, stripped back and intimate performances of their chart topping songs.

Unfortunately Tinie Tempah won’t be joining us at the Festival this year. Tinie Tempah commented: ‘Huge apologies to my fans, due to conflicting schedule demands I sadly won’t be able to play this year’s Isle of Wight Festival but look forward to another opportunity in the future.’

 

Isle of Wight 2011 lineup additions

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The Isle of Wight Festival is the first major Festival of the summer and will see headline performances from three of the biggest bands in the world; Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters and closing the weekend Kasabian. Newly reformed Pulp will also make their first UK festival appearance ahead of the Foo Fighters on Saturday.we are scientists
Joining Kings of Leon on the iconic Main Stage on Friday June 10th are The Courteeners, Band of Horses and We Are Scientists. Rounding up Saturday’s Main Stage line up are Big Country and Mike + The Mechanics.

Under the Big Top on Friday is girl-group Wonderland and London girl Edei, while The Cult play a much-anticipated performance on Saturday. Various Cruelties and Springbok Nude Girls also take to the Big Top on Sunday. Finally ABC join Boy George for Thursday at the Isle of Wight Festival 2011.

The Isle of Wight Festival takes place 10th – 12th June at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight.

Isle of Wight 2011 announce Girls Night Out

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alexandra burke isle of wight 2011Alexandra Burke released one of the hottest pop debuts of the last decade. Now her feisty and empowering voice comes to the Isle of Wight Festival, as it celebrates its tenth birthday in the beautiful setting of Seaclose park. After the success of singles including ‘Skinny Genes’ and ‘Rollerblades’, Eliza Doolittle is yet another starlet to grace the Big Top on Friday 10th June.

Imelda May has not only caught peoples attention musically, her striking style is unmistakably cool and quirky, a perfect match for one of the most fashionable Festivals going. Joining her will be Diana Vickers, who has shot to fame as a star of song, screen and stage. Her unique voice shone through on her bold yet fragile single ‘Once’, and is another great addition to the Festival.

One of the most hotly tipped names for 2011 is girl group Parade, bringing much needed excitement and glamour to the Big Top and are definitely ones to watch! Setting the bar for Friday will be Laura Steel, a vibrant, animated and electric-coloured performer; she is set to unleash her distinctive sound at the Isle of Wight Festival.

 

Tinie Tempah set to rock Isle of Wight Festival 2011

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Taking place between 10th – 12th June, the line up hosts headline performances from three of the world’s hottest acts: Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters and closing Sunday night, Kasabian.

With Tom Jones, The British Pink Floyd Show, Wild Beasts, The Vaccines and Semi Precious Weapons already lined up for the Big Top on Saturday, it’s certainly going to be a weekend to remember. Join us as we celebrate the 10th birthday in style.

The Isle of Wight Festival takes place 10th – 12th June at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight.

 

Isle of Wight Festival 2011 now SOLD OUT

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Festival Promoter John Giddings says: “It’s fantastic to sell out five months in advance. The 10th anniversary is going to be a vintage year.”

This year the Isle of Wight Festival celebrates its 10th birthday. Joining the world-class headliners will be appearances from more top acts including Pulp, The Script, Manic Street Preachers, Pixie Lott, Tom Jones, Public Image Ltd, Beady Eye, Boy George, Plan B and many more, to make the first major music event of the summer the hottest weekend going.

The Isle of Wight Festival takes place 10th – 12th June at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight

 

Isle of Wight 2011 Tickets on sale this Friday 19th November!

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Tickets for Isle of Wight Festival 2011 go on sale this Friday 19th November 2010.

Ticket Prices

Adult Camping £175
Adult Non-Camping £150
Child (7 to 12 years) Camping £87.50
Child (7 to 12 years) Non-Camping £75
Child (6 and under) Free
All children 6 years old and under on 10th June 2011 can go free of charge but must still be included in your booking in order to receive a wristband.

Campervan permit: £250 (all occupiers must also have a valid Camping ticket). Campervan permits are only available to purchase via
Ticket Zone on 08444 99 99 55

Where to buy your tickets from

The following are the only appointed official sellers for The Isle of Wight Festival 2010: 
Ticket Zone, Red Funnel, Wightlink, Gigantic**, Ticketmaster, See Tickets, Ticketline.co.uk , Lastminute.com, Bournemouth International Centre,Eventim.co.uk, Stargreen Box Office, Vodafone presale (Vodafone customers only)

*All prices are subject to an agent’s booking fee and postage. ** Gigantic will donate 10% of their profits to Oxfam.

Special Needs Access
All Special Needs customers should call Ticket Zone on 0844 499 9955 to purchase tickets. If you are registered disabled your carer is entitled to a free ticket, you need to make Ticket Zone aware of this when you make your purchase.

Facilities
Charging points for electric wheelchairs are available upon request , please ask campsite staff or stewards.
Accessible toilets will be positioned at various places around the festival including the campsite and we aim to protect them from general public use.
There is a shuttle bus between the special needs camping area and the main stage arena.
Stewards will be on hand to help with any issues that may arise during the weekend

Foo Fighters headlining Isle of Wight Festival 2011

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From the Isle of Wight website today we have the following statement:

“The Isle of Wight Festival 2011 is proud to announce Foo Fighters as headliners for Saturday June 11th. The multiple Grammy and Brit Award winners join the mighty Kings of Leon and the newly reformed Pulp, from Friday June 10th – Sunday June 12th for what will be the hottest ticket of the summer. Tickets go on sale Friday 19th November.

Foo Fighters are one of the most influential bands of the last two decades and are sure to get the festival season rolling in true rock fashion. The Isle of Wight Festival is renowned for hosting the biggest names, along with the best up and coming acts around and 2011 will be no exception.

Foo Fighters have had two #1 albums in the UK (One By One and Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace) and four top 10 albums (Foo Fighters, The Colour & The Shape, There Is Nothing Left To Lose, In Your Honour). Their hits are festival anthems that have raised millions of hands and voices the world over, including ‘Everlong,’ ‘Best Of You,’ ‘Learn To Fly,’ ‘All My Life’ and ‘The Pretender’.

The Isle of Wight Festival 2011 is the perfect stomping ground for the band and fans alike, but tickets for this epic line up will go quick so head to the ticket info page on Friday 19th November to get yours.

John Giddings, the Festival’s promoter, says, “What band is more fitting to bring back for our tenth birthday than the Foos? They gave it their all in 2006 and have only become bigger and better since“.”

Tickets for Isle of Wight 2011 go on-sale this Friday!

Ticketzone – www.ticketzone.co.uk – 0844 499 9955
Red Funnel – www.redfunnel.co.uk – 0844 844 9988
Wightlink – www.wightlink.co.uk – 0871 376 1000

Kings of Leon set to headline Isle Of Wight Festival 2011

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From the Isle of Wight website (www.isleofwightfestival.com) we have the following statement:

“The first major festival of the summer, the iconic Isle of Wight Festival today announces Kings of Leon as the first of its headliners. Taking place from Friday 10th – Sunday 12th June 2011 it is sure to be one of the hottest weekends of the summer and goes on sale this Friday 19th November. Watch this space, as more acts will be announced this week….

 
It’s the only UK major festival performance with the Tennessee four piece this year. Kings of Leon’s 5th album ‘Come Around Sundown’ became their 3rd consecutive album to debut at No.1 when it topped the UK charts upon release. The second single from their album, entitled ‘Pyro’ will be released on December 6th.
 
John Giddings, the Festival promoter, says; “We are proud to bring one of the world’s biggest rock bands to the island on our tenth anniversary. It is an incredible way to start the weekend, I can’t wait!“
 
2011 is an extra special year for the festival as it celebrates its 10th birthday in style. The Isle of Wight Festival is renowned year on year for its eclectic & electric line-up, mixing iconic artists with up and coming acts to make a truly original festival that appeal to all types of music lovers and this year will be no exception.
 
Each year the Isle of Wight Festival brings together free spirited festivalgoers, in a simply beautiful setting. It is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive and best-loved festivals on the calendar and the three UK Festival Awards for ‘Best Major UK Festival’, ‘Outstanding Greener Festival’ and ‘Outstanding Contribution to Festivals’ (awarded to John Giddings) are proof of just that.”