It's been revealed that John Giddings' Solo asked Isle of Wight council if they could stop paying the £50k that he currently pays for the use of Seaclose Park. They said no, but are considering a significantly reduced figure.
The Isle of Wight Pop Up Soup Kitchen is heading to the Isle of Wight Festival in June to spread awareness of the project and raise much needed cash to see them through next winter.
If you enjoyed this year's Isle of Wight Festival experience and want to recreate it next year - regardless of the headliners - early bird tickets go on sale tomorrow with an Islanders' discount.
John Giddings said this is a special year as it celebrates 50 years since the festival’s first incarnation and they'll be celebrating with returning artists as well as some appearing for the first time.
As well as being possibly the youngest band to ever play the Isle of Wight Festival, The Bobbs could well have the next Jimi Hendrix playing with them.
Isle of Wight festival promoter, John Giddings, presents an hour-long documentary about life on the road this coming Friday night. Tune into BBC4 to see the show and a segment on the Isle of Wight Festival - old and new.
Joe's letter below was originally written to Cllr Colin Richards and he got in touch with us at the weekend asking if we could also share it with OnTheWight readers.