where: isle of wight, england, u.k
When: mid june
Before you turn 30, you've gotta head to the Isle of Wight Festival, held on a tiny island in the English Channel that's only accessible by boat. The festival brings together around 60 thousand free spirited, music-loving friends and families in the beautiful surroundings of Seaclose Park, Newport.
The festival site includes a fun fare, plenty of chill-out areas (Ray Ban Rooms), a wide selection of bars and stalls (like the Zebra Bar and Champagne Garden), plus some exciting recent additions like the Guitar Hero Tent or the Bandstand – a stage exclusively for local Isle of Wight bands.
The annual Isle of White Festival started in 1968 and attracted legendary performers in its early days like Bob Dylan, Marc Bolan and Joan Baez. Since its revival in 2002 after a break, it's attracted the world's biggest bands, like the Rolling Stones, Sex Pistols and Kaiser Chiefs, and in 2009 will feature the Prodigy, Basement Jaxx, Pendulum and the Ting Tings.
- Kooks – Naïve
- Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong – Lucio Starts Fires
- Kaiser Chiefs – Never Miss A Beat
- Ian Brown - F.E.A.R
- The Zutons – Valerie
- The Enemy – Away From Here
- The Wombats – Lets Dance to Joy Division
- Starsailor – Good Souls
- The Prodigy – Invaders Must Die
- Basement Jaxx – Intro
- Stereophonics – Dakota
Tickets
Tickets go on sale in December each year and are available to purchase online through www.ticketzone.co.uk or on the phone +448705 321 321
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A three-day entry and camping pass ticket costs £140 (about $300). For the avid camper, campervan permits are available to purchase at a cost of £250 ($550).There are no age restrictions to this festival.
Travel info
The Isle of Wight is a British island and county in the English Channel a few kilometres from the south coast of the English mainland. It is situated south of the county of Hampshire and is separated from mainland Britain by the Solent.
CLICK FOR MOREApprox. travel times
Depart East Coast Australia > + 12 hours flying time > Re-fuel Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur > + 12 hours flying time > Arrive London > + 3.5 hours drive/bus/train > Arrive Portsmouth Harbour > + 1 hour by ferry > Arrive Isle of Wight