ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL RETURNS JUNE 11 - 14 2020TICKET INFORMATION BELOWOFFICIAL PRESS RELEASENEWS PROVIDED BY Isle of Wight Festival Tickets on sale on Friday 6th December at 9am: The Isle of Wight Festival makes its triumphant return for 2020 with a huge line-up of music icons marking the first major festival of the summer over 11th - 14th June. The UK's oldest festival - first held in 1968 - celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic 1970 festival next year, which secured its place in pop culture history thanks to performances from Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Joni Mitchell and more. Hendrix's legendary headline performance was his last in the UK and the 1970 festival was the last on the island until it was resurrected in 2002. Friday's headliners both make their Isle of Wight Festival debut in 2020; international superstar Lionel Richie will co-headline the Main Stage alongside GRAMMY and BRIT Award-nominated man of the moment Lewis Capaldi. Special guest Pete Tong will bring the spirit of the White Isle to Seaclose Park, as he closes the Main Stage on Friday night with his Ibiza Classics. Since debuting 20 years ago, Saturday co-headliners Snow Patrol have amassed over 17 million global album sales, 1 billion global track streams and countless award wins. They're joined in headlining duties by The Chemical Brothers, a duo who redefined the concept of live electronic music, bagged six UK Number 1 albums, four GRAMMY wins and a reputation for a transcendent live experience. Duran Duran, in a UK festival exclusive, will close the Main Stage on Sunday night. The British music icons and purveyors of triumphant pop music will see out the 2020 event in style. Acts also announced today are (in alphabetical order): Becky Hill, Dido, Example, Happy Mondays, James Arthur, JC Stewart, Kaiser Chiefs, Maisie Peters, Primal Scream, Sam Fender, Shed Seven, Sigma (DJ set), Supergrass, The Manor Tickets for The Isle of Wight Festival 2020 event are on sale Friday 6th December at 9am.
On playing, Lionel said: "I'm excited to be playing at The Isle of Wight Festival next summer. It's the first time I've performed at the festival and I can't think of a better way to start the summer! It's a festival steeped in music history - Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones have all headlined and I'm honoured to be joining the esteemed list! See you all there."
Lewis said: "Buzzing to be playing The Isle of Wight Festival next year!! Going to try and keep the other day clear so I can get a few scoops in after I play! See ya next year yaaaaaaas."
Snow Patrol emerged as heartsore musical prophets in the shadow of grunge and shallow pop over 20 years ago, striking a chord in the minds, memories and hearts of listeners over six groundbreaking, confessional albums, including Eyes Open, the biggest-selling UK album of 2006. Since then, they've racked up five UK platinum albums, an Ivor Novello Award plus GRAMMY and Mercury Music Prize nominations. They play the Main Stage on Saturday 13th June. The Chemical Brothers have sold more than 12 million albums and six million singles worldwide. Over the course of their 20+ year career, the legendary duo - comprising Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons - have collaborated with the likes of St. Vincent, Beck, Noel Gallagher and Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie. They make their Isle of Wight Festival debut in a headline slot on the Main Stage. Over their 40 year career, Duran Duran have fused pop music, art, technology, and fashion, building a reputation through iconic music videos for tracks Rio, Girls on Film, Hungry Like the Wolf and more, accentuating their confidence and style. The band's last album, Paper Gods, was their highest-charting release in 22 years and was hailed by critics and fans alike as their best body of work in two decades. Produced by GRAMMY Award-winners Mark Ronson and Nile Rodgers, alongside Mr Hudson and Josh Blair, Paper Gods featured collaborations with Janelle Monáe, John Frusciante and more. Hailed as "UK pop's greatest weapon" by Popjustice, Becky Hill is a multi-platinum artist who has collaborated with Little Simz, Oliver Heldens, Sigala, Jonas Blue and Rudimental. The singer/songwriter recently released a record containing her hits to date plus four brand new tracks. After five years of silence and achieving two of the best-selling albums in British chart history, Dido returned with her fifth album, Still On My Mind, in 2019. Debut album No Angel still remains the top-selling debut by a British female artist worldwide, contributing to the singer-songwriter notching up over 40 million album sales across her 20 year career. Singer, rapper and producer, Example's career spans the past decade and includes three Top 10 albums (including the platinum Number 1 album Playing in the Shadows), ten Top 10 singles, arena tours and festival headline slots in over 60 countries. The hit machine returns to The Isle of Wight Festival in June. After signing to Tony Wilson's Factory Records, the late '80s saw the Happy Mondays become the pioneers of the Madchester sound, as they blended their love of funk, rock, psychedelia and house with the sounds of the UK's emerging rave scene. The band's third album, 1990's platinum-selling Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches, led to the Happy Mondays crossing over into the mainstream to become icons of Britain's biggest cultural phenomenon for a generation. In 2016, they won the Ivor Novello's Inspiration Award, further cementing their reputation as one of Britain's most influential and loved bands. Frontman Shaun Ryder said: The Isle of Wight is such a great festival - we're really looking forward to being back there again in 2020!! The last few years have been remarkable for James Arthur. Number 1 track Say You Won't Let Go reached a billion streams on Spotify (only 18 other records have managed this on Spotify), placing Arthur alongside artists including Drake, Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber in streaming history. James has now sold over 25 million records globally, has 22 million monthly listeners on Spotify and has had over 1.5 billion views on YouTube.
JC said: "I am unbelievably excited to be playing The Isle of Wight Festival this year. Not gonna lie, to be included on a line-up like this is pretty mental for a guy from a small town in Northern Ireland writing sad songs. Expect pyrotechnics, strippers and free champagne* *absolutely no refunds if none of this happens."
Maisie said: "I'm so excited to be playing The Isle of Wight Festival next year! I've been following it for years and as a south coast girl it's so cool to get to be on a line-up that has had some of my favourite artists on it. Mad times!"
In 2019, Sam Fender won the BRITs' Critics' Choice Award, embarked on an extensive sold out tour and saw his debut album, Hypersonic Missiles, debut at Number One on the UK charts. He makes his Isle of Wight Festival debut next summer. Since rising to fame in the 90s as one of the leading lights of Britpop, Shed Seven released their first new album in 16 years, Instant Pleasures, in 2017 which went top ten and achieved acclaim across the board. Their 2019 tour, which also marks the 25th anniversary of their first album release, features a mix of Shed classics and choice cuts from Instant Pleasures including fan favourites Room In My House and Better Days.
The duo, playing a DJ set, said: "We can't wait to be back on the Isle of Wight playing The Big Top! See ya there!"
The Manor are the sound of their south London manor; local heroes and viral superstars rapping about universal pastimes. A hip hop/R&B/Britpop trio, they are loud, proud and defiant. MCs Danny Graft, Scotty Stacks and Jonny Dutch are school friends turned pie-eyed pipers with a common touch, a natural flow and an infectious ability to draw everyone to the party. They secured a coveted support slot on The Streets' comeback tour earlier in the year.
Ticket prices*: Payment plans available *Prices subject to a booking fee Camping options: Pink Moon Camping – choose from a colourful collection of accommodation and enjoy your weekend with a unique camping experience. Eve's Tipis – try something different and stay in a tipi, plus enjoy cocktails or champagne from the bar or some hot breakfast options to start your day right. Podpads – bunk down in the colourful Podpads with solid wood or canvas options. Kushti Cabins – unique fully furnished, luxury boutique camping accommodation for two with fully serviced, exclusive facilities including luxury loos, showers and pamper parlour. Disabled access tickets must be purchased from Ticketmaster, details on how to book can be found at http:// A variety of travel options including ferry, speed boats, river crossing, Big Green Coach Company and National Rail can be viewed on the festival's website. Fans can keep up to date with the festival by using the hashtag #IOW2020 on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the festival on Twitter @IsleOfWightFest and on Instagram @isleofwightfest
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December 3, 2019 5:00am ET by Pressparty |