Isle Of Wight Festival

Isle of Wight Festival opens National Band Search

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Over the past 12 years, the Festival has seen performances from some of the biggest acts in the world, including: The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, Kasabian, Kings of Leon, Jay-Z, The Strokes, The Who, David Bowie and Coldplay, amongst others. The Isle Of Wight Festival is famed for being a stage for legendary artists of the past, present and future and now it’s your turn to be part of the historic line up.

From today, the iconic Festival is giving not one, but six lucky unsigned artists from the UK & Ireland the chance to perform at this year’s event on the following stages; Main Stage, Big Top, The Bandstand, Life’s A Beach, Cabaret Club and The Hipshaker Lounge.

To be part of the first major music Festival of the year simply go to www.isleofwightfestival.com, click on the link, follow the instructions and upload your favourite track to be listened to. The best acts will be shortlisted, going through to the final of The Isle of Wight Festival Unsigned, taking place in London in March, in front of a judging panel of music industry leaders. Get your entries in now!

John Giddings, the Festival promoter, says: “We are first and foremost a music festival. A celebration of music from the past, present and future and it’s great to give up and coming musicians an opportunity to showcase in front of the Isle of Wight Festival audience. Wouldn’t it be great for one of them to headline one day!”

Shaping up to be one of the year’s most exciting events, the Isle of Wight Festival has something for everyone.  With headline performances from three of the biggest names in music, The Stone Roses (UK Festival exclusive), The Killers and Bon Jovi, it’s a weekend not to be missed. Also, taking to the Main Stage fora special guest performance will be Paul Weller (UK Festival exclusive), plus The Boomtown Rats are reforming after a 26-year hiatus (UK Festival exclusive).  If that wasn't enough, Emeli Sandé, Ke$ha, Ben Howard,Jake Bugg, The Script, Bloc Party, Paloma Faith, The Maccabees, Ellie Goulding, FUN, Blondie, Devlin and many more incredible acts will be appearing.

Dance Lineup announced for Isle of Wight Festival

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From 13th – 16th June, Example & DJ Wire, Madeon Live, Sub Focus Live, Jaguar Skills Live, A-Trak, Lee Foss, Miguel Campbell, Derrick Carter, Benga + Youngman, Andy C,Grandmaster Flash, Mosca, Huxley, Ms Dynamite, MistaJam, Modestep, MK, Wiley Live, Friction, Roses Gabor, Duke Dumont, MONSTA, Gorgon City, Waifs & Strays, Alexis Raphael, DJ EZ and Faith SFX will all be appearing at the unmissable Isle of Wight Festival.

The Isle of Wight Festival Dance Line Up features some of the best artists and DJs around, including headline performances by one of the most sought after remixers in electronic music, A-Trak and the ninja of remix,Jaguar Skills Live on Thursday 13th June. Taking the top slot on Friday 14th June will be Example & DJ Wire alongside French phenomenon Madeon with his incredible live show. Over in the Big Top on Saturday 15th June, London born and bred Sub Focus Live tops the bill 

What’s more, throughout the weekend the Silent Disco King will be spinning a spectrum of tracks in The Dance Tent. For tickets to this unforgettable weekend, head to www.isleofwightfestival.com now.

Don’t miss first-class performances at the Isle of Wight Festival by:

THURSDAY 13th JUNE – THE DANCE TENT

A-Trak

Jaguar Skillz Live

Grandmaster Flash

Ms Dynamite

DJ EZ

FRIDAY 14th JUNE – THE DANCE TENT

Example & DJ Wire

Madeon Live

Faith SFX

Benga + Youngman

MistaJam

Wiley Live

SATURDAY 15th JUNE – THE BIG TOP

Sub Focus Live

Andy C

Friction / Modestep

MONSTA

SUNDAY 16th JUNE – THE DANCE TENT

Lee Foss

Derrick Carter

Miguel Campbell

Huxley

Mosca

MK

Duke Dumont

Roses Gabor

Gorgon City

Waifs & Strays

Alexis Raphael

At the Isle of Wight Festival 2013, the hottest acts around will be delivering a host of stunning performances throughout the weekend, including unforgettable headline sets from The Stone Roses (UK Festival exclusive),Bon Jovi and The Killers. The much loved Festival will also feature Paul Weller, The Boomtown Rats (UK Festival Exclusive), Emeli Sandé, Jake Bugg, The Script, Bloc Party, Paloma Faith, The Maccabees, Ellie Goulding, plus many more.

The Boomtown Rats reform for Isle of Wight Festival

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For your chance to be part of this epic weekend, head to www.isleofwightfestival.com for tickets NOW!

Formed in 1975 in Dublin The Boomtown Rats played their first UK shows with the Ramones and Talking Heads and fought the punk wars alongside the Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Jam and The Stranglers. They were one of the biggest bands of the late 70s/80s with a string of top ten hits and platinum albums, earning them Brit Awards, Ivor Novellos and Grammy Awards along the way.  Making history as the first Irish band to have a UK no 1 hit with Rat Trap, they went on to score another top single in 32 Countries with I Don't Like Mondays and racked up 6 chart topping albums. This June, The Boomtown Rats head to the Isle of Wight Festival’s Main Stage for a not to be missed exclusive performance.

Bob Geldof says: “Playing again with The Rats and doing those great songs again will be exciting afresh. We were an amazing band and I just feel it's the right time to re-Rat, to go back to Boomtown for a visit.  Also, I’ve always fancied playing the Isle of Wight Festival ever since I hitched there in the good/bad days when I was a kid. I saw The Who, Doors (I think) Hendrix and Leonard Cohen, who incidentally blew Hendrix off the stage, and Kris Kristofferson, who was also amazing – God, so many cool bands. I also told several very boring frog anarchist types to go and fuck themselves and then stayed for a night in Hawkwind’s tent. That's pretty IOW. Maybe Hawkwind are playing again this year. Maybe I could use the tent again. It will be a privilege to be on that stage especially with a killer band like The Boomtown Rats.”

John Giddings, the Festival’s promoter, says: “It’s great they have chosen the Isle of Wight Festival as their reunion. Our audience will love them, their catalogue is classic….”

Starting the summer in style, the iconic Isle of Wight Festival is steeped in history and recognised around the world for its eclectic & electric line-up, mixing legendary artists with the hottest up and coming acts.  This year the Festival’s Main Stage features headline performance from three of the biggest bands of today, The Stone Roses (UK Festival exclusive), The Killers and Bon Jovi (UK Festival excusive).  If that wasn't enough, also taking to the stage over the weekend are Paul Weller, Emeli Sande, Ke$ha, Ben Howard, Jake Bugg, The Script, Bloc Party, Paloma Faith, The Maccabees, Ellie Goulding, FUN, Blondie, Devlin and many more incredible acts still to be announced.

Bob Geldof

The Modfather Paul weller joins the Isle of Wight Festival lineup

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What’s more I Am Kloot, Ke$ha, Kodaline, Devlin, Little Angels, Willy Mason, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Lawson, Ian Hunter and The Gypsy Queens will also be making an appearance across the weekend at the much loved Festival. Don’t miss out on your chance to be there, head to www.isleofwightfestival.com for tickets NOW!

Gracing the Main Stage on Friday 14th June before a headline performance from The Stone Roses will be the British institution that is Paul Weller. A pre-eminent songwriter of his generation, Paul Weller has attracted international success as frontman of The Jam and The Style Council, as well as his critically acclaimed solo career. Now the man himself will be making a special guest appearance at the Isle of Wight Festival 2013.

Paul Weller says: “It’s been a while since I've played the Isle of Wight Festival and I’m excited to be playing it this year, it’s a great way to kick off the summer."

Paul weller

John Giddings, the Festival’s promoter, says: “If you like music, you like Paul Weller – he is one of the greatest singer songwriters this country has produced and we are proud to bring him to our small island off the south coast – we have plenty of pebbles on a beach for him!!”

Making their Isle of Wight Festival debuts under the Big Top on Saturday 15th June, are electro-pop star Ke$ha and grime-mastermind Devlin. Manchester trio I Am Kloot and hot new-comers Kodaline will also be appearing on the Big Top stage on Sunday 16th June, whilst London-based & four-piece Lawson will be stopping by for a slot on Saturday 15th June.

Over on the Main Stage, American singer songwriter Willy Mason and British rock legend Ian Hunter will be appearing on Saturday 15th June.  Plus, one of the UK’s best rock bands Little Angels and Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel will be wowing the crowds on Sunday 16th June.  Also keep an eye and an ear out for The Gypsy Queens who will be roaming the Festival site.

As the first major music Festival of the year, the multi award winning Isle of Wight Festival is steeped in history and is famed for its eclectic & electric line-up, mixing iconic legendary artists with the hottest up and coming acts. This year the Isle of Wight Festival features two highly anticipated Festival exclusive performances from The Stone Roses and Bon Jovi, plus Saturday Main Stage headliners The Killers.  Also joining the ranks will be Jake Bugg, The Script, Bloc Party, Paloma Faith, The Maccabees, Emeli Sande, Ben Howard, Ellie Goulding, Blondie and many more spectacular acts still to be announced.

For tickets and more details, log on to www.isleofwightfestival.com where you’ll find money saving ticket and travel packages plus, the Isle of Wight Festival payment plan. With so many top acts and excitement all packed into one weekend, the Isle of Wight Festival 2013 is an unmissable date for the diary!

THE STONE ROSES – THE KILLERS – BON JOVI – PAUL WELLER

EMELI SANDE – I AM KLOOT – KE$HA – BEN HOWARD – JAKE BUGG – THE SCRIPT BLOC PARTY PALOMA FAITH – THE MACCABEES – KODALINE – PALMA VIOLETS – LEVELLERS LAURA MVULA – LIANNE LA HAVAS – ELLIE GOULDING – HAPPY MONDAYS – FUN – YOUNG GUNS – KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES – TRACER – IMPERIAL TEEN – NEWTON FAULKNER

WILLY MOON – STEVE FORBERT – THE FARM – STACKRIDGE – BLONDIE

DEVLIN – LITTLE ANGLES – LAWSON – IMAGINE DRAGONS – DEVLIN

WILLY MASON – IAN HUNTER – THE GYPSY QUEENS

STEVE HARLEY & COCKNEY REBEL – THE BLOCKHEADS

BONNIE RAITT – REPUBLICA – LEZ ZEPPELIN

Emeli Sande, Ben Howard and more added to Isle of Wight 2013 lineup

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Raising the bar once again, more magnificent acts will be appearing along with Main Stage headliners The Stone Roses, The Killers and Bon Jovi.  Plus Jake Bugg, The Script, Bloc Party, Paloma Faith, The Maccabees, Ellie Goulding, Blondie and many more spectacular acts still to be announced.

Main Stage

Emeli Sande – Friday 14th June

Ben Howard – Saturday 15th June

Laura Mvula- Saturday 15th June

Newton Faulkner – Sunday 16th June

Palma Violets – Friday 14th June

Big Top

Lianne La Havas – Friday 14th June

Willy Moon – Saturday 15th June

Young Guns – Sunday 16th June

Kids in Glass House – Sunday 16th June

Tracer – Sunday 16th June

The Garden Stage

Levellers – Friday 14th June

Hugh Cornwell – Friday 14th June

Steve Forbert – Saturday 15th June

The Blockheads – Thursday 13th June

Stackridge – Thursday 13th June

THE STONE ROSES – THE KILLERS – BON JOVI – EMELI SANDE – BEN HOWARD – JAKE BUGG THE SCRIPT – BLOC PARTY – PALOMA FAITH – THE MACCABEES – PALMA VIOLETS

THE LEVELLERS – LAURA MVULA – LIANNE LA HAVAS – ELLIE GOULDING

HAPPY MONDAYS – FUN – YOUNG GUNS – KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES – TRACER

IMPERIAL TEEN – NEWTON FAULKNER – WILLY MOON – STEVE FORBERT – THE FARM STACKRIDGE – BLONDIE – IMAGINE DRAGONS – THE BLOCKHEADS – BONNIE RAITT REPUBLICA

Isle of Wight 2013 final headliner announced!

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Exclusive ticket offers are available from www.isleofwightfestival.com, including money saving ticket and travel packages and details on the Isle of Wight Festival payment plan. From the moment the gates open, each area of the Festival comes alive… So, don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend!

Formed in 2002, every one of The Killers’ four studio albums has topped the UK Charts.  Having earned themselves a reputation as one of the world’s finest live acts, the band’s panoply of hits – including ‘Mr Brightside’, ‘Human’, ‘Somebody Told Me’, ‘When You Were Young’ and ‘Runaways’ – will make for an epic Main Stage headline set on Saturday 15th June at the Isle of Wight Festival 2013.

Killers

The Killers have sold over 15 million albums and visited every corner of the globe, becoming one of the world’s biggest and best rock ’n’ roll bands in the process. Be there at the Isle of Wight Festival 2013 to see why.

John Giddings, the Festival’s promoter, says: “We are proud to bring one of the world’s greatest rock bands of the last decade to our small island off the South Coast of England…thanks for coming-it will be a weekend to remember!”

In 2013 the iconic Isle of Wight Festival 2013 will see, UK Festival exclusive appearances from The Stone Roses and Bon Jovi, plus performances by Jake Bugg, The Script, Bloc Party, Paloma Faith, The Maccabees, Ellie Goulding, Blondie and many more spectacular acts still to be announced.

Year on year, free-spirited festivalgoers come together to celebrate the summer in style, with the best atmosphere and hottest artists all jam-packed into one spectacular weekend. Held in the stunning setting of Seaclose Park, the Isle of Wight Festival combines 3 stages bursting with talent plus a bevy of bars, stalls and interactive areas, creating a truly unique experience. Join us for another memorable year in 2013, tickets are available now from www.isleofwightfestival.com.

– THE STONE ROSES – THE KILLERS – BON JOVI – JAKE BUGG – THE SCRIPT – BLOC PARTY –

– PALOMA FAITH – THE MACCABEES – ELLIE GOULDING – HAPPY MONDAYS – FUN –

– BONNIE RAITT – IMPERIAL TEEN – THE FARM – BLONDIE – REPUBLICA –

PLUS MANY MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

Isle of Wight 2013 adds Jake Bugg, The Script and more

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Jake Bugg, The Script, Bloc Party, Paloma Faith, The Maccabees, Ellie Goulding, Happy Mondays, Fun, Bonnie Raitt, Imperial Teen, The Farm, Blondie and Republica, will now be appearing, plus more to be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets are selling fast for what will be an unforgettable experience, head to www.isleofwightfestival.com to get yours NOW!

Jake Bugg

Jake Bugg is the most exciting new singer songwriter in the UK and will be making his debut appearance on the Isle of Wight Festival’s Main Stage on Friday 14th June.  Also joining the Main Stage bill on Sunday 16th June will be one of the biggest & best-loved bands, The Script, who return with their meticulously-crafted, meaningful songs.

The Isle of Wight Festival Main Stage has seen many epic performances and 2013 will be no different, with the addition of Bloc Party, a band that has shaped the sound of modern British guitar music and will be appearing on Saturday 15th June. Returning for the second time will be Festival favourite Paloma Faith, who will be captivating the crowd on Sunday 16th June. Next up, South Londoners, The Maccabees will also be performing their well crafted yet off-kilter alt-pop songs ahead of Bloc Party on Saturday 15th June.

Paloma Faith says: “So excited to return to one of my favourite music festivals this year and hope the sun shines as beautifully as it did when I last played.”

Taking the Big Top by storm, Ellie Goulding comes to the Island on Friday 14th June following a special, campers only headline performance from iconic Manchester band, the Happy Mondays on Thursday 13th June.  Over on The Garden Stage, band of the moment Fun, make their Festival debut on Friday 14th June.  If that wasn't enough, American singer Bonnie Raitt will be performing on the Main Stage on Saturday 15th June, while one-of-a-kind symphonic pop quartet Imperial Teen take on The Garden Stage on Sunday 16th June.

For a second-to-non party atmosphere, the Isle of Wight Festival’s Big Top is the place to be. After reforming in 2011, legendary Liverpool band, The Farm are gearing up for an unforgettable campers only evening on Thursday 13th June. What’s more, one of music’s most acclaimed groups, Blondie, will be headlining on Sunday 16th June. Fans will also be treated to a performance by techno-pop punk rock Republica under the roof of the Big Top on Sunday.

Blondie says: “Oh the Isle of Wight Festival is one of the best and most famous Festivals in the world.  Can't wait to play it again this coming summer, 2013.  Blondie plays Isle of Wight, 2013, YEAH!”

John Giddings, the Festival’s promoter, says: “We are proud to present some of the best new music around, together with artists who helped scope the face of modern music- it’s a stunning combination so far.”

Bon Jovi set to close Isle of Wight Festival 2013

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Closing the Main Stage with a UK festival exclusive on Sunday 16th June the rock superstars will top off another ultimate weekend of world-class music. Tickets for what will be an unbelievable experience go on sale on Wednesday 28th November from www.isleofwightfestival.com.

For almost three decades, Bon Jovi have earned their reputation on the road as the essential live rock band – having performing for more than 35 million fans at more than 2,700 concerts is over 50 countries.  Along the way, the New Jersey-based band – lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan and drummer Tico Torres – have sold 130 million albums and have released a raft of awe-inspiring hit singles. Now they bring their anthemic live show to the Isle of Wight Festival, so make sure you don’t miss out on this unforgettable and historic performance. Now Bon Jovi join Friday’s Main Stage headliners The Stone Roses, as the Isle of Wight Festival 2013 shapes up to be another astounding year.

Bon Jovi Isle of Wight 2013

Jon Bon Jovi, says: “The Isle of Wight Festival is legendary and we're excited to join in the long tradition of Rock 'n' Roll history.  We are honoured to be the headliners on the Main Stage Sunday night. This will mark our first visit to the island and I expect it will prove to be a highlight of our tour and of 2013.”

John Giddings, the Festival’s promoter, says: “I can’t imagine a better rock band with more hits to close our Sunday night. The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen are hard acts to follow – but I think they’ll do it!”

Isle of Wight Festival 2012 adds Big Country and more!

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The singer/actress will join the band for their Main Stage performance just after her debut at the Festival with her own group Sadie & The Hotheads on The Garden Stage. Tickets for this years not to be missed Festival are on sale now www.isleofwightfestival.co.uk.

Returning to the Isle of Wight Festival for the second year running, Big Country are in the process of making their first studio album in 13 years with producers Steve Lillywhite & Youth at the helm. Joining the band on stage for a special guest performance is Elizabeth McGovern, who has also starred in 'Once Upon A Time In America', 'Ragtime', 'Ordinary People' and numerous movies.

Elizabeth McGovern said: “I am thrilled to be playing with such a stellar cast of musicians and look forward greatly to performing with Big Country – and of course my band Sadie & The Hotheads.”

Big Country's Tony Butler said: “We had a tradition of working with great female vocalists such as Kate Bush and Eddi Reader in the past, so having the opportunity to have Elizabeth perform with us at the IOW is going to be really cool.”

John Giddings, the Festival’s promoter, said: “I have been a fan since ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA… as soon as I found out that Elizabeth could sing, it was a must to invite her to play at the festival, we will roll out the red carpet for Lady Cora…”

Head to the official Isle of Wight Festival Facebook site Facebook.com/iwfestival for all the latest Festival updates, exclusive news, videos & interviews. And follow us on Twitter @IsleofWightFest to get up to the minute tweets to keep you in the know!

2012 LINE UP:

TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS · PEARL JAM · BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND · GROOVE ARMADA PRESENT RED LIGHT · THE DARKNESS · MAGNETIC MAN · ELBOW · BIFFY CLYRO · NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS · EXAMPLE · TINIE TEMPAH · NOAH AND THE WHALE · JESSIE J · THE VACCINES · FEEDER · MADNESS · LABRINTH · KELIS · LANA DEL REY · ENTER SHIKARI · ASH · BAND OF SKULLS · JOAN ARMATRADING · PROFESSOR GREEN · WRETCH 32 · KATY B · BLACK STONE CHERRY · LOICK ESSIEN · STOOSHE · CLEMENT MARFO & THE FRONTLINE · SPECTOR · ZULU WINTER ·THE MILK · SWITCHFOOT · BOYCE AVENUE · BRIT FLOYD · CRYSTAL CASTLES · THE CHARLATANS TELLIN’ STORIES · MILES KANE · PULLED APART BY HORSES · BEST COAST · DRY THE RIVER · CARO EMERALD · PENGUIN PRISON · X · THE VIRGINMARYS · THE CHRISTIANS · CHRISTINA PERRI ·BETH HART ·  TERRY REID · STACKRIDGE · TENSHEDS · THE REAL D’COY

Lana Del Rey for Isle of Wight Festival

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Lana Del Rey joins a host of phenomenal live acts that will take the Festival by storm, so don’t miss out on what will be one of THE hottest weekends of the year. Tickets are available now from www.isleofwightfestival.com.

Lana Del Rey

Renowned for its eclectic line up, of the best in new and established music the Isle of Wight Festival is one of the most loved weekend events of the summer calendar – and this year is no exception!  Head to the official Isle of Wight Festival Facebook site Facebook.com/iwfestival for all the latest Festival updates, exclusive news, videos & interviews. And follow us on Twitter @IsleofWightFest to get up to the minute tweets to keep you in the know!

2012 LINE UP:

TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS · PEARL JAM · BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND · GROOVE ARMADA · THE DARKNESS · MAGNETIC MAN · ELBOW · BIFFY CLYRO · NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS · EXAMPLE · TINIE TEMPAH · NOAH AND THE WHALE · JESSIE J · THE VACCINES · FEEDER · MADNESS · PRIMAL SCREAM · LABRINTH · KELIS · LANA DEL REY · ENTER SHIKARI · DJ FRESH · ASH · BAND OF SKULLS · JOAN ARMATRADING · PROFESSOR GREEN · WRETCH 32 · KATY B · BLACK STONE CHERRY · LOICK ESSIEN · STOOSHE · CLEMENT MARFO & THE FRONTLINE · SPECTOR · ZULU WINTER · THE MILK · SWITCHFOOT · BOYCE AVENUE · BRIT FLOYD · CRYSTAL CASTLES · THE CHARLATANS TELLIN’ STORIES · THE PIERCES · MILES KANE · PULLED APART BY HORSES · BEST COAST · DRY THE RIVER · CARO EMERALD · PENGUIN PRISON · X · THE VIRGINMARYS · THE CHRISTIANS · CHRISTINA PERRI ·BETH HART ·  TERRY REID · STACKRIDGE · TENSHEDS · THE REAL D’COY