It featured acts such as The Bees (band) & The Sails and two tribute bands of The Who and The Beatles respectively.
Who played at Isle of Wight Festival 2008?
Also confirmed are The Enemy, James, Kate Nash, Iggy And The Stooges, The Zutons, KT Tunstall, Amy MacDonald, Newton Faulkner, Starsailor, Joe Lean And The Jing Jang Jong, The Answer, One Night Only, Blackstone Cherry, and Delays – for the days for these acts please see here.
Who played at the Isle of Wight festival in 2010?
The first acts were confirmed as Jay-Z, The Strokes, Blondie, Pink, Squeeze and Orbital.
Who headlined Isle of Wight 2009?
The Prodigy
The Isle of Wight Festival 2009 was the eighth revived Isle of Wight Festival to be held at Seaclose Park in Newport on the Isle of Wight. The event took place from 12 to 14 June. Headline acts were confirmed for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights as The Prodigy, Stereophonics, Simple Minds and Neil Young respectively.
When was David Bowie at the Isle of Wight Festival?
2004
Isle of Wight Festival 2004 – David Bowie.
Who performed at the Big Day Out in 2008?
Lineup. Rage Against the Machine, Carl Cox, Björk, Grinspoon, Arcade Fire, Hilltop Hoods, Billy Bragg, Paul Kelly, LCD Soundsystem, Sarah Blasko, Faker, Midnight Juggernauts, Dizzee Rascal, Something With Numbers, Battles, Cut Off Your Hands.
Who has played the Isle of Wight festival?
Acts included Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, Jethro Tull, Ten Years After, Chicago, The Doors, Lighthouse, The Who (whose set produced a live album), Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Supertramp, The Moody Blues, Joan Baez, Free, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Kris Kristofferson, Donovan, Ralph McTell, John Sebastian, Terry Reid,
Who headlined Isle of Wight 2012?
The 2012 event was the second under a ten-year deal between the Isle of Wight Council and the promoters Solos. Dubbed the “American Trilogy” by festival organiser John Giddings, it was headlined by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band.
Who played at V festival 2009?
The 4 Music Stage has Fatboy Slim, Pendulum, The Ting Tings, The Wombats, Dizzee Rascal, Keane, The Enemy, Paolo Nutini, and Katy Perry. The Arena Stage has Lady Gaga, Happy Mondays, Ladyhawke, The Human League, The Saturdays, MGMT, and The Streets.
What year was Blondie at the Isle of Wight Festival?
Blondie sit down in Absolute Radio’s camper van backstage at the Isle of Wight Festival 2010.
Which 80s band headlined the Isle of Wight festival in September?
Duran Duran
With huge acts on hand to close the event, thousands of audience members gathered to watch acts such as The Script, Supergrass and 80s favourite Duran Duran.
Who headlined the Isle of Wight festival?
THE HUMAN LEAGUE, EXAMPLE, MANIC STREET PREACHERS, GROOVE ARMADA (DJ Set), ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN, THE ENEMY, THE REYTONS, GANG OF YOUTHS, OH MY GOD! IT’S THE CHURCH. Widely regarded as one of the most influential British bands of all time, Britpop legends Pulp will play the festival for the first time in 12 years.
When did Snow Patrol play Isle of Wight?
Michael Stipe menaced the crowds with blue striped face, as the sun went down behind the stage on Sunday 2005. REM were supported by Snow Patrol, Travis and Roxy Music headlined on Saturday and Faithless and Razorlight on Friday, and around 50,000 people attended.
Was Jimi Hendrix at the Isle of Wight festival?
The Jimi Hendrix Experience performed as the headlining act — in front of 600,000 fans — at the Isle Of Wight Festival of Music on August 31, 1970.
Did Jimi Hendrix play at the Isle of Wight festival?
Isle of Wight is a posthumous live album by Jimi Hendrix, released in November 1971 by Polydor in the UK and Europe. It documents some of Hendrix’s performance at the Isle of Wight Festival on August 31, 1970, his last official performance in England before his death less than three weeks later on September 18, 1970.
Who played at Isle of Wight Festival in 2004?
Main stage
| Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|
| Stereophonics Groove Armada Super Furry Animals 22-20’s The Duke Spirit | The Who Manic Street Preachers Jet British Sea Power Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel Proud Mary Leah Wood Group Puzzle Muteson |
Who was the biggest artist in 2008?
star Taylor Swift
Based on the success of her self-titled debut and her follow up album Fearless, country star Taylor Swift was the top-selling artist in 2008, according to Nielsen SoundScan, as more people buy music than ever.
Who played at V festival 2008?
Joining headliners Muse will be the The Verve, Kings of Leon and Stereophonics. Other favourites include Amy Winehouse, Kaiser Chiefs, The Prodigy, and The Kooks. Tickets go on sale on Friday, 7, March, and the festival will take place at Hylands Park, in Chelmsford on 16-17 August 2008.
Who was the biggest band in 2008?
The Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers were at the top of the world in 2008.
9 top-selling artist of 2008 and the highest-performing band. That year, they released their third album, “A Little Bit Longer,” to critical and fan acclaim.
When did Rolling Stones play Isle of Wight?
The festival was The Rolling Stones’ first British festival performance for over thirty years since their performance at the 1976 Knebworth fair.
Isle of Wight Festival 2007.
| Location(s) | Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight, UK |
| Website | Official website |
Which Eighties band headlined at the Isle of Wight on 19 September?
Duran Duran
Duran Duran have heaped praise on Cinch presents Isle of Wight Festival ahead of their eagerly awaited headline performance on Sunday night (19th September).