Bestival
In 2016, Bestival reaches its thirteenth year and OnTheWight has news reports going back nearly as long as it’s been going, including having the World exclusive of their 2007 line-up.
The festival began life on the Isle of Wight in 2004 with just a few hundred people and very strong home-grown support. It quickly grew to a medium-sized festival entertaining 15,000-30,000 festival-goers.
Thirteen years later, with capacity for 55,000 revellers, the award-winning music festival is still held at Robin Hill County Park in the centre of the Island, with a franchise deal signed in Canada.
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Red Funnel are offering a fast-track Red Jet return ticket to Festival goers for £50. Over twice the usual price for a return during the same period.
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Created to be shown as snippets in between the live broadcast of Bestival, this stunning film by RedBullTV really shows the Island off to its best. The 11 minutes just fly by.
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The council advise residents to avoid key routes to the Bestival site if possible, and the roads around Robin Hill Country Park, which are expected to be busy during the event.
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After taking the Glee Club title, these seven young Islanders will perform at two major festivals this year!
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Yes folks, the rumours have been flying around for some time now, but we heard it from the horses mouth...
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Oo err our Rob gets invited to No.10, hear what he has to say in our exclusive podcast.
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Rob da Bank revisits St Catherine's School where he is patron.
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Rob Da Bank was down in Ventnor today, visiting St Catherine’s School, where he recently became patron to. After his...
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Does Robby’s threat to take Bestival away from the Island bring sufficient fear into people’s minds that they might change their vote?