Ward Thomas, and Sharon Corr for Isle of Wight Festival

Isle of Wight Festival 2015

Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th June 2015
Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DN, England MAP
£195 with camping

Daily capacity: 90,000

Last updated: Mon 8th Jun 2015

Ward Thomas, and Sharon Corr have just been added to the bill for this weekend's Isle of Wight Festival which takes place at Newport's Seaclose Park from Thursday 11th until Sunday 14th June 2015.

This year marks 45 years since Jimi Hendrix played the festival, and in his honour the main stage will be named 'The Electric Church'. Festival organiser John Giddings has announced that he is inviting festival-goers at the event this weekend to participate in a world record attempt. At 3.30pm on Saturday 13th June all those present at the Electric Church, will wear special Jimi Hendrix masks to commemorate 45 years since he played the festival, and break the record for most people in the same place wearing masks at the same time. All money made from the sale of masks will go the the festival's chosen charity, WellChild.

John Giddings said, "Jimi’s impact on the island and to popular music cannot be underestimated. His inspiration lives on today and is present each year in the artists performing this year. We wanted to celebrate the 45th anniversary by doing something fun with everyone at the festival this year. By buying a Jimi mask people can not only take part in this special celebration but also help raise money for our partner charity WellChild."

Saturday's headlining act is Blur, Sunday headliners Fleetwood Mac, both The Prodigy, and The Black Keys are Friday's two headlining acts, and joining them on the bill will be Paolo Nutini, Pharrell Williams, Groove Armada (DJ set), Chicks on Speed, Coasts, Ruen Brothers, Pretty Vicious, Visconti & Woodmansey with Glenn Gregory performing 'The Man Who Sold The World', Ben Montague, Billy Idol, James, Imelda May, Paul Oakenfold, Kodaline, Counting Crows, James Bay, You Me At Six, First Aid Kit, Courteeners, Suzanne Vega, Ash, Foxes, Sharon Corr, Lightning Seeds, Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band, The View, Ali Campbell, Ian Anderson plays the best of Jethro Tull, Pronghorn, James Walsh, Kool & the Gang, and more.

To see who is playing when see the Isle of Wight Music Festival line-up page.

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Tickets are priced at £195 with camping, a teen (aged 13-17 years) ticket is priced at £145, a student ticket is priced at £180. Children aged 12 and under can attend free of charge.

Tickets without camping are priced at £185. A car park pass is priced at £15, and a campervan ticket is priced at £120.

Prices do not include booking fees.

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