The Isle of Wight is a small island off the south coast of England and the Isle of Wight festival is a popular musical event that takes place there every year.
The Isle of Wight Festival was started in 1968 by Ray Foulk, who wanted to expand upon the UK’s thriving blues scene by creating an entire weekend dedicated to music from all genres and cultures.
The first Isle of Wight festival took place on 29–31 August 1969 (after being postponed due to bad weather) as an adult-only one-day event with Jimi Hendrix headlining; it lasted until Monday morning – over 48 hours! It became a three-day festival in 1970 which now ran for four days (Friday to Monday inclusive).
The Isle of Wight festival is one of the most popular festivals in the UK. It attracts thousands of visitors every year- so much so, that some people have even described it as “one of England’s best-kept secrets.” This article will provide you with some important points to consider before you head down for the Isle of Wight!
The first important point is that the Isle of Wight Festival is held at Seaclose Park. This park covers over 100 acres, so there’s plenty of room to roam. Additionally, it has a permanent camping site which should be attractive for those who are camping-loving!
The second important point concerns the music genres that will be available during Isle of Wight. These include rock and indie as well as other popular types such as R&B and hip hop. There have also been talks about bringing back some old favorites from previous festivals – so keep your eyes peeled!
On top of this, you can expect up to three stages in different areas around the campsite throughout Isle of Wight Festival weekend! The first stage hosts smaller bands with names like Mary Epworth, Milky Wimpshake, and the first band to play Isle of Wight Festival – George Ezra! The second stage brings acts like Zara Larsson, Dua Lipa, James Bay & Stormzy. Last but not least is the third stage where you can see folks such as Catfish & The Bottlemen or Biffy Clyro!
All in all Isle of Wight festival has a lot to offer this year so grab your tickets now while they are still available at reasonable prices! If you are considering going next year make sure to repeat these steps again for information because chances are it will be released around this time next summer.
The Isle of Wight Festival is a great chance to experience the best in UK music without having to travel too far. It is always held on the Isle of Wight which means you are free from any major disturbances or noise pollution if that’s your cup of tea!
