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John Giddings, organiser of the Isle of Wight Festival, thanked the staff, the acts and the Isle of Wight after being presented with the Outstanding Contribution accolade at Wednesday night’s Live Music Business Awards.
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Following much annoyance from Islanders over the Festival's request to get Seaclose Park for a significant discount, Isle of Wight Festival have now dropped the request. Here's what's been said about it.
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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.
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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.
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The Isle of Wight Festival's main man has once again signed up to Walk the Wight. He'll be joining over 3,000 others taking part on 15th May.
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You have until the end of April to get your entry into the 2016 Wight Noize music competition for your chance to play at this year's Isle of Wight Festival.
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Charities on the Isle of Wight can apply for a share of 20 pairs of tickets worth £10,000. You have until 22nd April to apply, so don't miss out.
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After the latest two big nights of their 'On with the show' are cancelled due to illness, the band make a statement about Isle of Wight Festival.
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Festival-goers are invited to buy a mask (all proceeds to WellChild charity) and take part in the world record attempt happening at 3.30pm on Saturday afternoon at the Isle of Wight Festival.
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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.
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20 charities on the Isle of Wight have been awarded a pair of Festival tickets which they can use to fundraise in the next couple of weeks.
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Celebrate St George's Day by heading down to Island Harbour and watching several hours of Dragon Boat racing. All for a good cause, a national children's charity.
