Isle of Wight Festival

Isle of Wight Festival 2014 announce Calvin Harris, Biffy Clyro and more

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Headlining the Main Stage on Friday 13th June, we’re proud to announce the return of the award winning, anthemic rock trio Biffy Clyro, who we’re excited to say are appearing in an English festival exclusive! We’ll also be joined by another Scottish great who’ll be closing the night, the one and only international superstar, Calvin Harris. Both artists have risen through the ranks with phenomenal shows and chart topping music, so get ready for a very special weekend.  Prior to their performances, electronic outfit Rudimental will take to the stage for much anticipated guest set. Not only that, Passenger, The 1975 and The Waterboys will also all be appearing over the weekend.

The Early Bird gets the worm, so bag your tickets for only £170, from 9am on Thursday December 12th with our special offer running through to January 16th. There are also amazing ticket and travel packages available, to be there head to www.isleofwightfestival.com.  

Simon Neil from Biffy Clyro said: “We are over the moon to announce that we will headline the Main Stage of the Isle of Wight Festival next year, on Friday June 13th. To follow the likes of Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Bob Dylan and Pearl Jam is an honour. We cannot wait to get back to this iconic Festival, and this beautiful island!”

Biffy Clyro

John Giddings, the Festival’s promoter said: “Friday night is going to kick it out of the park with Biffy & Calvin and special guests Rudimental – I can't wait…. having Passenger and The 1975 already on board we’re set for one of our mostcontemporary years – with the class of The Waterboys complementing the young guns nicely….”

Bringing together two of the biggest acts in the world, with two huge shows, Biffy Clyro and Calvin Harris will make Friday night at the Isle of Wight Festival the place to be. Biffy Clyro’s mind-boggling mix of off-kilter tempos, unpredictable guitars and soulful choruses have won over a legion of fans and now they take the top slot with an English festival exclusive. The man with the Midas touch, Calvin Harris has worked with a spectrum of massive names, racking up numerous number 1’s along the way. Mercury nominees and very special guests Rudimental, join the bill on Friday 13th June, playing to the Main Stage crowd for the first time.

Passenger said: “I can't wait to play at the Isle of Wight Festival. I played there on a small stage a few years ago and had an amazing time.  It'll be great to get back there!”

Rudimental

Matthew Healy from The 1975 said: "The Isle of Wight Festival has such a rich musical heritage. We can't wait to play there in the summer."

Singer songwriter Michael David Rosenberg, aka Passenger has had the biggest year of his career with his single ‘Let Her Go’, storming the charts worldwide. He will be heading to the Festival for the first time, alongsideManchester’s finest The 1975 and influential group The Waterboys.

It’s all about 2014 and we’re fit to burst with a truckload of new stuff happening across all four corners of Seaclose Park. Expect an incredible mix of fun, surprises and hidden treats ready to be discovered. Plus, it wouldn’t be the same without the return of some old favourites, so watch this space…

More than just music at Isle of Wight Festival

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Brand new for 2013 the Isle of Wight Festival presents ‘Bathing Under the Sky’.  Here, festival-goers can take full advantage of some truly luxurious spa facilities; relax in a sumptuous wood-fired hot tub, enjoy a hot shower, then unwind in a dry sauna. After some well deserved R&R, head over to one of the many fun-filled bars for a time to remember.  Enjoy a taste of the unusual, risqué fun, frivolity, music & dance in The Cabaret Club or escape to the Kashmir Café to enjoy original acoustics, real ale, scrumptious snacks and a chilled experience in beautiful surroundings.

The Zebra Bar and Champagne Garden, is perfect for some VIP treatment in a relaxed atmosphere, away from the festival madness and hubbub; soothed by singer songwriters performing all day on the bespoke stage.  For something a little more quintessential, take a trip to the Intoxicated Tea Roomsto enjoy fabulous cocktails, or a simple cup of tea with cake, whilst listening to retro beats & swing music and joining in with the Jive Bunnies on the dancefloor.  If that wasn't enough, get your groove on at The Hipshaker Lounge, with some of the best vinyl collections in the land and live bands playing the finest sixties, funk, soul, jazz, rock, r’n’b and motown. 

To make the weekend even more spectacular, why not head over to a magical corner of the Festival, Wish Upon A Star and be greeted by our festival fairies, just to help you make your special wish.  For another enchanting experience wander down by the river to the brand new Bohemian Woods and discover an eccentric place with mystifying performances and captivating art. A debut for the festival, here you’ll find a place for all free-spirited festival-goers to experience the mix of peace, love & tranquillity by day and electrifying vibrant performances & DJs by night.  For those looking to bring out their inner child, get involved in the brand new treasure hunt, The Site Riddler and work your way around the Festival site, solving a series of clues to reveal a prize!

Over one spectacular weekend, there truly is something for everyone at the Isle of Wight Festival.  Join us for a jam-packed and unforgettable weekend of music and so much more from 13 – 16th June 2013.

WHAT NOT TO MISS:

THE SITE RIDDLER – Take part in a special adults treasure hunt around the Festival site, following a series of discretely placed clues leading you to a prize – annoyingly addictive, amusing and fun!

WISH UPON A STAR – A magical corner of the festival; be enchanted in this interactive area which includes festival fairies, lanterns, bunting, pea lights, hammocks. Don't forget to make a wish, hang it in the trees and spread your fairy dust!

IN TUNE – take a trip to the Bohemian Woods and get inspired by an eclectic world music programme; photography and an artwork project from local young creative Islanders.

TITILATE AND CREATE – As you enter the Festival gates, get involved and make your mark on the graffiti walls, write a message, draw a picture, tag the banner, unleash your inner artist…whatever takes your fancy. We know there’s a Picasso out there – now who are you?

BATHING UNDER THE SKY – Tucked away in a private corner of the Festival next to the riverbank, this is one experience that will relax, soothe and refresh, getting you ready for the perfect day filled with great music, food and friends and not forgetting a drink or two!

THE ZEBRA BAR & CHAMPAGNE GARDEN – Feel like a VIP and spoil yourself at the most exclusive intimate venue at the Festival. Sink into the sumptuous surroundings and enjoy a perfectly chilled glass or bottle of champagne, or cocktail in the elegant bar.  Soak up the rays and lounge in the opulent garden, accompanied by the sweet sounds of the singer songwriters and live acoustic acts.

THE BOHEMIAN WOODS – Enjoy a wander and escape to this beautiful woodland by the river and discover a magical, eccentric place, enchanted with mystifying performances and captivating art. Sprawl on the ground rugs, swing in the hammocks and lose yourself in the setting of our new Bohemian Woods.  The stage is set to host an eclectic mix of music from around the world played by some of the most talented musicians.  Big horn sections, sweet vocals and some incredible DJ talent awaits you in the Woods.

INTOXICATED TEA ROOMS – Enjoy fabulous cocktails served in vintage crockery, or a simple cup of tea or coffee with cakes and fresh lemonade, accompanied by DJ’s playing retro beats and swing music in this vintage style tea rooms.  With everything from the fabulous 50’s or swinging 60’s, including ‘jive bunnies’ and rock ‘n’ rollers entertaining the crowds and doing their thing on the dance floor, this makes it definitely time for tea.

THE HIPSHAKER LOUNGE – Filled with vintage sounds from some awesome DJ’s on all original vintage vinyl with some of the best collections in the land and live bands playing the finest sixties, funk, soul, jazz, rock, R’n’B, motown and then add a mix of special guests covering so much more. 

THE CABARET CLUB – The all-new Cabaret Club is the place to be, and be seen.  Enjoy a taste of the unusual, risqué fun, frivolity, music & dance and exquisite cocktails with a touch of theatre.  Be treated like a queen by a queen in the best possible taste, with table service by day for all those with the desire to be pampered by our glamorous over-the-top hostesses. Showcasing Comedy, Dance, The Cream Tease Burlesque Cabaret Show, Tim Burgess and now renowned Tim Peaks Diner experience, plus spoken word, quizzes, one of the best Drag Acts out of London; The Globe Girls, and much, much more.  Then, as the dark approaches, finish the party in style with the best alternative music on site. The perfect festival 'experience'.
LIFE’S A BEACH – A real beach on site and the perfect place for those who like to be beside the seaside but don't want to miss out on the music. With beach fun by day and beach parties by night, featuring live bands, DJ’s, morning exercise classes and some extra special performances.  Get ready for some fun in the sand.

KASHMIR CAFÉ – Housed in beautiful surroundings with authentic furniture, the Kashmir Café offers a sanctuary from the Festival madness, serving up delicious food, real ale and original music.

 

Rizzle Kicks, Everything Everything and more added to Isle of Wight Festival

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Headlining the Big Top on Friday 14th June is duo Rizzle Kicks, who are sure to raise the roof and get the weekend started with the their mixture of pop and hip hop.  Also, performing on Friday is British singer songwriter Delilah, as well as 80’s favourite T’Pau, who return to the Festival for the first time in over a decade.  Taking to the decks in the Big Top on Saturday 15th June will be innovative DJ and an ambassador of cutting edge music, Zane Lowe.  Plus, X Factor winners Little Mix one of the most thrilling prospects in chart music today.

Rizzle Kicks

Little Mix, said: “We are SO excited to be doing the Isle of Wight Festival this year. We've always wanted to go and now we get to go AND perform!… Amazing!"

Over on the Main Stage on Friday 14th June witness Manchester foursome Everything Everything do their thing.  On Saturday 15th June it’s the turn of singer songwriter Bastille who brings a show to this year’s Isle of Wight Festival, incorporating aspects of the different genres and styles he loves; Hip hop, indie, pop and folk.

Turning up the heat with a headline set in the Dance Tent on Sunday 16th June is DJ & producer extraordinaire Damian Lazarus.  Known for his experimental and eclectic tastes, he draws influences and inspirations from all corners of the musical spectrum, a believer in giving people something exciting, unusual and idiosyncratic.  Be there to witness what he has in store for the crowd when he brings his groundbreaking live set to the Isle of Wight Festival this summer.  Expect a journey…

Finally, check out a special performance from The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June under the roof of The Cabaret Club.  Not only will he bring the music to the Isle of Wight Festival but also his Tim Peaks Diner, serving festivalgoers a selection of fair trade products.

Tim Burgess, says:  “We're really looking forward to keeping festivalgoers perky and topped up with Tim Peaks coffee.  There'll be DJ sets, live performances & all sorts of grooviness & goodness going on – milk and sugar's on the side over there.”

John Giddings, the Festival’s promoter, says: “Now that the line-up is complete I am really excited for this year’s Festival. We have something for everyone! Look out for some more announcements soon about some great entertainment we are introducing across the Festival site.”

MAIN STAGE:

Everything Everything – Friday 14th June

Bastille – Saturday 15th June

THE BIG TOP

Rizzle Kicks – Friday 14th June

Delilah – Friday 14th June

Zane Lowe – Saturday 15th June

Little Mix – Saturday 15th June

DANCE TENT:

Damian Lazarus – Sunday 16th June

THE CABARET CLUB:

Tim Burgess – Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th June

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.”