Wight Noize is an initiative that offers young Island musicians the opportunity to be involved in a professional music industry showcase and get constructive feedback from industry professionals.
There are events for all ages and levels of fitness at the Isle of Wight Festival of Running this year. From Junior Fun Runs to the first ever Spyvelo Long Weekend half Iron Man distance triathlon style event.
The 16th Isle of Wight Festival takes place at Seaclose Park in Newport between 8-11 June 2017. Check out the latest announcements from festival HQ today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ray Foulk, one of the organisers of the original Isle of Wight Festival will be opening a new exhibition about the Festival at Portsmouth Guildhall on 18th September. It coincides with the release of special edition memoirs about the early Festivals.
If you're planning to visit the Isle of Wight Festival over the weekend, leave the car at home and travel by bus. Southern Vectis will be running special services from the Festival site to all major towns.
Oh Blimey. Roads in Portsmouth around the Isle of Wight ferry could be quite 'interesting' (read congested) on Thursday for those coming to the Island (eg. for the Festival). Pearl Izumi cycle race is leading to closed roads and diversions.