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Priority Boarding On Hovercraft During Festival
Hovertravel is demonstrating that it has a unique feature which specifically helps their Island commuters and customers during the Isle of Wight Festival weekend.
Island Artists Wanted For The Hive
Would you like to display your work in the Isle of Wight Festival chill-out area? Island charity Gift to Nature who manage the Hive are seeking more local artists to help make this year’s display even more enchanting.
Tom Petty ‘Rocks’
This year’s Isle of Wight Festival is now acclaimed by Planet Rock as the best line up for all the major festivals. With three “Rockers” as headliners there is no wonder in this statement.
Rock On at Seaclose
Promoter John Giddings has excelled himself in booking a trio of top-notch U.S. rock bands for the 2012 IW Festival. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are the Friday headliners. Pearl Jam take the Saturday slot with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band chosen to close the three day event at Seaclose Park.
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Headline Festival
Taking the top slot on the Isle of Wight Festival main stage on Friday 22nd June is American rock and roll icon Tom Petty with The Heartbreakers at his side. This will be an extra special performance, as it marks the band’s FIRST ever UK festival appearance and their FIRST major UK show in 20 years.
Newport Resident Survey on Isle of Wight Pop Festival
The Planning & Licensing Committee of Newport Parish Council have announced their initial findings after an extensive survey of residents in the vicinity of the Isle of Wight festival site at Seaclose Park and declared it to have been a thoroughly worthwhile exercise.
Hovertravel Back In Service & Selling Festival Tickets Online
A second hovercraft has returned to service from Ryde to Southsea, allowing Hovertravel to revert to their normal winter timetable.
Bruce Springsteen To Headline Isle Of Wight Festival
The Isle of Wight Festival have announced its first headliner for 2012. The legendary singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band will take the top slot on Sunday June 24th and close the Festival with a not to be missed show.



