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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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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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Amid much speculation as to whether the Isle of Wight Festival will go ahead next year, organisers have announced the dates and confirmed tickets go on sale next month.
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Last year’s Dragon Boat Race raised over £64,000 for Stand Up To Cancer, with over 300 people signing up to take part in the event. This year's event takes place on 27th April.
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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.
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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.
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Twenty pairs of Isle of Wight Festival tickets are available for local charities or community organisations for helping to raise awareness and money for good causes.
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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.
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OnTheWight has photos of the alterations made to the 'controversial' mural on the Nightingale Hotel following a meeting between the local councillor, the planning department and the hotel owner last week.
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Find out who will be playing the main stage of the Isle of Wight Festival at the Wight Noize Showcase next week.
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Pan Together is an Isle of Wight charity that exists to support and provide a community hub for the residents of East Newport
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With the Isle of Wight Festival cancelled this year due to the lockdown, the Beaulieu House community came together to create the Mini-Fest
