![Blur bringing their revival to the festival stage: It's time for Blur to really kick off with THE comeback album of 2015, The Magic Whip and remind us why having Blur around again is the best thing to happen to music this year. The truth is, they sound more together and alive than ever.]()
Blur bringing their revival to the festival stage: It's time for Blur to really kick off with THE comeback album of 2015, The Magic Whip and remind us why having Blur around again is the best thing to happen to music this year. The truth is, they sound more together and alive than ever.
![First Aid Kit bringing a moment of sweet serenity to the festival: The Swedish folk sisters are bound to spin their magic on the English audience, performing tracks from their critically acclaimed third album Stay Gold, weaving their beautiful harmonies into the festival air. The perfect way to spend a summer's afternoon.]()
First Aid Kit bringing a moment of sweet serenity to the festival: The Swedish folk sisters are bound to spin their magic on the English audience, performing tracks from their critically acclaimed third album Stay Gold, weaving their beautiful harmonies into the festival air. The perfect way to spend a summer's afternoon.
![James Bay showing us why he's the winner of this year's Critic's Choice Brit award: The folk singer has shot to stardom in the recent of months with the release of his debut album The Hurry And The Harm, and has a dedicated following already behind him. Isle of Wight will give him a big platform to crack out his soulful folk ballads and tell us again why he deserves it.]()
James Bay showing us why he's the winner of this year's Critic's Choice Brit award: The folk singer has shot to stardom in the recent of months with the release of his debut album The Hurry And The Harm, and has a dedicated following already behind him. Isle of Wight will give him a big platform to crack out his soulful folk ballads and tell us again why he deserves it.
![The Courteeners transferring their recent massive Heaton Park gig to the festival stage: Fresh from Manchester this weekend, The Courteeners are ready to step up from their 'unbelievable' and give their everything to Isle Of Wight instead. They're the daddies of crowdpleasers.]()
The Courteeners transferring their recent massive Heaton Park gig to the festival stage: Fresh from Manchester this weekend, The Courteeners are ready to step up from their 'unbelievable' and give their everything to Isle Of Wight instead. They're the daddies of crowdpleasers.
![The continuing rise of Nothing But Thieves: The Essex based lads are at the cutting edge of the indie-rock scene and we can look forward to another stellar performance from this tight-sounding band. Conor Mason's vocal range is astounding and definitely something you need to hear live.]()
The continuing rise of Nothing But Thieves: The Essex based lads are at the cutting edge of the indie-rock scene and we can look forward to another stellar performance from this tight-sounding band. Conor Mason's vocal range is astounding and definitely something you need to hear live.
![Groove Armada headlining The Big Top: The English duo's massive tracks are sure to sound even better in the sunshine. 17 years on from their debut album, Isle of WIght will give them time to show us why they're still one of the biggest electronic artists around.]()
Groove Armada headlining The Big Top: The English duo's massive tracks are sure to sound even better in the sunshine. 17 years on from their debut album, Isle of WIght will give them time to show us why they're still one of the biggest electronic artists around.
![Coasts bringing summer to us whatever the weather: The band's brand of indie-pop oozes those sunshine-y vibes, so it won't matter if it's chucking it down - they'll provide the soundtrack anyway. Expect massive tunes like their recent single 'This Modern Love' and 'A Rush Of Blood' for everyone to dance to.]()
Coasts bringing summer to us whatever the weather: The band's brand of indie-pop oozes those sunshine-y vibes, so it won't matter if it's chucking it down - they'll provide the soundtrack anyway. Expect massive tunes like their recent single 'This Modern Love' and 'A Rush Of Blood' for everyone to dance to.
![The Black Keys back after their cancelled shows: After a shoulder injury to Patrick Carney that resulted in the cancelation of date after date, the rock duo are back and bigger than ever before, and will bring tracks from 2014's Turn Blue - the only chance to see them on UK soil in 2015.]()
The Black Keys back after their cancelled shows: After a shoulder injury to Patrick Carney that resulted in the cancelation of date after date, the rock duo are back and bigger than ever before, and will bring tracks from 2014's Turn Blue - the only chance to see them on UK soil in 2015.
![Billy Idol taking to The Big Top: The vintage punk rocker is sure to shake up the festival, to show audiences young and old exactly how it's done. Age will not weary him - forever a rebel.]()
Billy Idol taking to The Big Top: The vintage punk rocker is sure to shake up the festival, to show audiences young and old exactly how it's done. Age will not weary him - forever a rebel.
![Pretty Vicious making their way upwards: Indie-rock outfit Pretty Vicious are loaded with potential and will play their slamming new singles 'It's Always There' and 'Just Another Story' at the festival, injecting a shot of pent-up energy into the line-up.]()
Pretty Vicious making their way upwards: Indie-rock outfit Pretty Vicious are loaded with potential and will play their slamming new singles 'It's Always There' and 'Just Another Story' at the festival, injecting a shot of pent-up energy into the line-up.
![Paolo Nutini charming the crowds: Nutini's irresistible voice will be on top show at the festival, performing songs from his latest album Caustic Love and exposing that little bit of love you've got tucked away for the Scottish songwriter, too.]()
Paolo Nutini charming the crowds: Nutini's irresistible voice will be on top show at the festival, performing songs from his latest album Caustic Love and exposing that little bit of love you've got tucked away for the Scottish songwriter, too.
![The Charlatans bringing some legendary sstatus: With their recent offering Modern Nature, The Charlatans have proved once again why they're one of England's best when it comes to grooving alternative tunes. They stand tall as giants.]()
The Charlatans bringing some legendary sstatus: With their recent offering Modern Nature, The Charlatans have proved once again why they're one of England's best when it comes to grooving alternative tunes. They stand tall as giants.
![Jessie Ware conquering the main stage: Her slick pop tunes have won over America, now the London soulstress returns with this weekend bound to win over Isle of Wight goers. Her impossibly smooth vocals are stunning in a live setting, and her set will no doubt be a highlight. Prepare to fall in love.]()
Jessie Ware conquering the main stage: Her slick pop tunes have won over America, now the London soulstress returns with this weekend bound to win over Isle of Wight goers. Her impossibly smooth vocals are stunning in a live setting, and her set will no doubt be a highlight. Prepare to fall in love.
![Sunset Sons making waves: The band are a favourite among the surfing community in Australia and Europe because of their dual roots, but the band will be making different waves at the festival where they're set to win over new fans. Expect them to prove all they hype Zane Lowe has been giving them.]()
Sunset Sons making waves: The band are a favourite among the surfing community in Australia and Europe because of their dual roots, but the band will be making different waves at the festival where they're set to win over new fans. Expect them to prove all they hype Zane Lowe has been giving them.
![Paul Oakenfold bringing his world famous DJ set: The producer and DJ has paved the way in Trance and Electronica, and is arguably one of the best DJs in the world. As such, we can expect a absolutely banging set from the god-father of mainstream electronica.]()
Paul Oakenfold bringing his world famous DJ set: The producer and DJ has paved the way in Trance and Electronica, and is arguably one of the best DJs in the world. As such, we can expect a absolutely banging set from the god-father of mainstream electronica.
![The madness that is The Prodigy: Prepare to have your face melted and your mother terrified by that classic, manic mix of Rave, Techno and Industrial terror.]()
The madness that is The Prodigy: Prepare to have your face melted and your mother terrified by that classic, manic mix of Rave, Techno and Industrial terror.
![Fleetwood Mac in their only UK festival appearance: Much to the shock of almost everyone, Isle Of Wight managed to nab Fleetwood Mac from right under Glastonbury's nose. Complete with Christine McVie and well practiced from their 'On With The Show' tour, it's undoubtedly going to be the biggest performance of the festival. And if you listen to those rumours, it might be the last time to see the band in such an open setting ever again.]()
Fleetwood Mac in their only UK festival appearance: Much to the shock of almost everyone, Isle Of Wight managed to nab Fleetwood Mac from right under Glastonbury's nose. Complete with Christine McVie and well practiced from their 'On With The Show' tour, it's undoubtedly going to be the biggest performance of the festival. And if you listen to those rumours, it might be the last time to see the band in such an open setting ever again.
