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Isle of Wight Festival – the festival Island

Find Family Holidays — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:26:12 +0000

Often considered a quiet, family holiday location in the southern part of England, the Isle of Wight was put firmly on the map in the late 60’s with a series of music festivals that attracted some of the biggest names of the time including Bob Dylan.

Running between 1968 and 1970 the Isle of Wight Festival attracted huge attendances, some of the biggest the UK had ever seen, with the 1970 Festival in particular estimated to have attracted 600,000 festival goers. Such was its success that the Government passed legislation to prevent future gatherings of over 5,000 on the Island without a permit/license!

The Isle of Wight Festival disappeared from the calendar for decades but in 2002 it made a welcome return from a base at Seaclose Park recreation ground on the outskirts of Newport. The Charlatans and Robert Plant headlined the revived 2002 Festival and its success has seen the Festival take place every year since. In the last decade the Isle of Wight Festival has been graced by the biggest names in rock and pop including Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Kaiser Chiefs, Jay Z, Paul McCartney, Stereophonics, Coldplay and so many more.

In 2012, the Isle of Wight is filling the traditional Glastonbury weekend (which is taking a year off) of 22, 23 and 24th of June and although it is too early for acts to be confirmed it is sure to be a great array of stars in Olympic year. Even better news is that the organisers have confirmed that layout changes at Seaclose Park, Newport include more space for campers and improved views, better sound and more space in the main arena plus even more toilets.

The Isle of Wight Festival is not the only one on the island, with one of the better known others being Bestival that has been running annually since 2004. The 2001 Bestival attracted acts including Pendulum, The Cure, Bjork and Primal Scream. And, of course for jazz fans, there is also the annual Isle of Wight International Jazz Festival.

So if you are a music lover or just want to feel the Festival vibe this summer head for the Isle of Wight. Getting there is easy as Red Funnel Isle of Wight Ferries run regular crossings between Southampton and Cowes for passengers on foot, bike or car.

Festival 2010 Tickets – Leeds, Reading, Bestival, Creamfields

Find Family Holidays — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:57:42 +0000

READING FESTIVAL

The Reading Festival is held at Little John’s Farm on Richfield Avenue over the August Bank Holiday weekend and is the world’s oldest popular music festival still in existence. Traditionally a celebration of hard and heavy rock, new stages have seen an increase in indie and dance acts. With acts like Nirvana, The White Stripes, Metallica and New Order as previous headliners Reading Festival tickets will sell out fast. Don’t miss out secure your Reading Festival Tickets today. This year’s acts include headliners Guns N’ Roses, Blink-182 and Arcade Fire, with support coming from The Libertines, Paramore, Queens of the Stoneage and many many more!

LEEDS FESTIVAL

Held in the grounds of Bramham Park over the August Bank Holiday weekend Leeds Festival is the younger sister of the legendary Reading Festival. Traditionally a celebration of hard and heavy rock, new stages have seen an increase in indie and dance acts. With acts like Foo Fighters, The White Stripes, Metallica and New Order as previous headliners Leeds Festival tickets will sell out fast. Don’t miss out secure your Leeds Festival Tickets today. This year’s acts include headliners Guns N’ Roses, Blink-182 and Arcade Fire, with support coming from The Libertines, Paramore, Queens of the Stoneage and many many more!

BESTIVAL

Since 2004 Bestival on the Isle of Wight has been amongst the highlights of the festival calendar and this year will be no exception. Organiser Rob da Bank has never struggled to attract the biggest and best names around as the festival goes from strength to strength. Bestival tickets are always popular so expect the rush to start early and book while you can to guarantee you are at one of the best festivals of the year.

CREAMFIELDS

The ultimate dance festival goes from strength to strength and this year promises to be the best yet. Taking place in August the two day festival in Cheshire has been headlined by legendary DJ Fat Boy Slim and Kasabian as well as a host of other great acts over both days. As the festival is the highlight of the dance music calendar expect Creamfields tickets to sell fast, so get your Creamfields tickets now.

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Festival season travel offer

Find Family Holidays — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:29:58 +0000

If you and the family are still planning to head to a music festival this summer including Leeds, Reading and Bestival then National Express are still offering some great traval package deals including:

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