![Queen and Adam Lambert: Brian May and co have put their trust in former American Idol contestant Adam Lambert to step into Freddie Mercury's shoes. On paper it sounds like an unlikely match, but Brian May speaks so highly of Lambert and reviews of past shows point towards a triumphant performance. It's also Queen's first ever UK festival performance because they always liked to put their own production onto everything which is tricky on a shared stage. But, IOW have been very accommodating for them to do this apparently so expect something really extravagant to remember them by.]()
Queen and Adam Lambert: Brian May and co have put their trust in former American Idol contestant Adam Lambert to step into Freddie Mercury's shoes. On paper it sounds like an unlikely match, but Brian May speaks so highly of Lambert and reviews of past shows point towards a triumphant performance. It's also Queen's first ever UK festival performance because they always liked to put their own production onto everything which is tricky on a shared stage. But, IOW have been very accommodating for them to do this apparently so expect something really extravagant to remember them by.
![The Who: Surely one of the most cited festival highlights will be the moment everyone sings along to 'Teenage Wasteland' or does the windmill along to 'My Generation' - you really don't want to miss one of the most quintessential festival bands of all time now, do you?]()
The Who: Surely one of the most cited festival highlights will be the moment everyone sings along to 'Teenage Wasteland' or does the windmill along to 'My Generation' - you really don't want to miss one of the most quintessential festival bands of all time now, do you?
![Iggy Pop: His new album Post Pop Depression is one of the best of the year so far. The musicians that played on it, Josh Homme and Matt Helders, have been touring with him and will be joining him on stage for this special performance. Having started way back in the mid 60s, it's remarkable to see Iggy coming out with such strong, fresh sounding material to this day. What a legend.]()
Iggy Pop: His new album Post Pop Depression is one of the best of the year so far. The musicians that played on it, Josh Homme and Matt Helders, have been touring with him and will be joining him on stage for this special performance. Having started way back in the mid 60s, it's remarkable to see Iggy coming out with such strong, fresh sounding material to this day. What a legend.
![The Kills: Alison Mosshart is one of the most enigmatic singers in the business and their new material packs a punch. This will be one of the most gritty and hard rocking performances of the weekend after Iggy Pop's.]()
The Kills: Alison Mosshart is one of the most enigmatic singers in the business and their new material packs a punch. This will be one of the most gritty and hard rocking performances of the weekend after Iggy Pop's.
![Richard Ashcroft: The former Verve frontman is one of Britain's most revered songwriters and quite rightly, Liam Gallagher has hailed him as one of the greatest singers in the world in the past. We expect this will be a hit-laden affair with material from his new album, These People, mixing in with stuff from across his rich back catalogue of solo material and Verve stuff.]()
Richard Ashcroft: The former Verve frontman is one of Britain's most revered songwriters and quite rightly, Liam Gallagher has hailed him as one of the greatest singers in the world in the past. We expect this will be a hit-laden affair with material from his new album, These People, mixing in with stuff from across his rich back catalogue of solo material and Verve stuff.
![Cast: They might not be as well known as The Verve but Cast are right up there in terms of songwriting prowess. John Power and band are going to be melting the minds of a (hopefully) sun soaked crowd during their set. Cast are currently managed by Alan McGee, who knows a thing or two about music. So yeah, don't let them pass you by over the weekend.]()
Cast: They might not be as well known as The Verve but Cast are right up there in terms of songwriting prowess. John Power and band are going to be melting the minds of a (hopefully) sun soaked crowd during their set. Cast are currently managed by Alan McGee, who knows a thing or two about music. So yeah, don't let them pass you by over the weekend.
![Baby Strange: Glasgow's finest are still yet to release their debut album. Nevertheless, they've got a strong following thanks to the reputation they've gained as one of the best live bands around. They manage to mix a visceral punk rock energy with massive choruses. Recent single 'Pure Evil' is as snappy as any hit to come from first wave of British punk and has had the likes of Huw Stephens and Annie Mac spinning it regularly. Don't miss them.]()
Baby Strange: Glasgow's finest are still yet to release their debut album. Nevertheless, they've got a strong following thanks to the reputation they've gained as one of the best live bands around. They manage to mix a visceral punk rock energy with massive choruses. Recent single 'Pure Evil' is as snappy as any hit to come from first wave of British punk and has had the likes of Huw Stephens and Annie Mac spinning it regularly. Don't miss them.
![Blossoms: The indie rock fairytale of 2016. Since they came in our office for a session at the end of 2015, they've exploded into one of the biggest bands in the country. They now play stadiums, not offices. Well done lads.]()
Blossoms: The indie rock fairytale of 2016. Since they came in our office for a session at the end of 2015, they've exploded into one of the biggest bands in the country. They now play stadiums, not offices. Well done lads.
![Cabbage: A post punk band from Manchester who Tim Burgess has been putting on at every festival he's running a stage at this year. Word of mouth about their live shows has spread rapidly and Jack Rocks This Feeling have been quick to act in booking them on to their stage this year. Every year there's a few new bands that really catch on and Cabbage, who have the feral attitude of Fat White Family, seem to be doing everything right to be one of those groups this year.]()
Cabbage: A post punk band from Manchester who Tim Burgess has been putting on at every festival he's running a stage at this year. Word of mouth about their live shows has spread rapidly and Jack Rocks This Feeling have been quick to act in booking them on to their stage this year. Every year there's a few new bands that really catch on and Cabbage, who have the feral attitude of Fat White Family, seem to be doing everything right to be one of those groups this year.
![The Cribs: Johnny Marr may not be in their band any more but they still pack a punch. The Wakefield band have one of the most loyal followings in indie and fans always make a point of getting behind them. Probably best leave your jacket in your tent for this one and get amongst it because it'll be a hell of a lot of fun to jump around to.]()
The Cribs: Johnny Marr may not be in their band any more but they still pack a punch. The Wakefield band have one of the most loyal followings in indie and fans always make a point of getting behind them. Probably best leave your jacket in your tent for this one and get amongst it because it'll be a hell of a lot of fun to jump around to.
![Lissie: One of America's most powerful female alt-rock singers with impeccable songwriting to boot. Her track 'Shameless' is an especially wonderful sideways look about the lengths people go to try and get famous.]()
Lissie: One of America's most powerful female alt-rock singers with impeccable songwriting to boot. Her track 'Shameless' is an especially wonderful sideways look about the lengths people go to try and get famous.
![Ocean Colour Scene: If you've ever seen Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels you'll know their song 'Hundred Mile High City' from the soundtrack. It's one of the greatest guitar riffs ever born. Their quality doesn't stop there, fortunately. The band led by Steve Craddock, who now also plays guitar for Paul Weller, have an arsenal full of hits and their set will be a sure reminder of why they're still thought of as one of the best British bands.]()
Ocean Colour Scene: If you've ever seen Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels you'll know their song 'Hundred Mile High City' from the soundtrack. It's one of the greatest guitar riffs ever born. Their quality doesn't stop there, fortunately. The band led by Steve Craddock, who now also plays guitar for Paul Weller, have an arsenal full of hits and their set will be a sure reminder of why they're still thought of as one of the best British bands.
![Buzzcocks: Living legends playing high energy massive hits like 'Ever Fallen In Love', 'What Do I Get', and 'Orgasm Addict'. If Iggy Pop and Josh Homme are sticking around we expect they'd be at the front row for these guys as Buzzcocks have been so important to all the alternative bands that have come since.]()
Buzzcocks: Living legends playing high energy massive hits like 'Ever Fallen In Love', 'What Do I Get', and 'Orgasm Addict'. If Iggy Pop and Josh Homme are sticking around we expect they'd be at the front row for these guys as Buzzcocks have been so important to all the alternative bands that have come since.
![The Damned: One of the most important punk bands of all time. Expect a truly pissed up crowd covered in piercings bopping along to every note of this tight, adrenalised set.]()
The Damned: One of the most important punk bands of all time. Expect a truly pissed up crowd covered in piercings bopping along to every note of this tight, adrenalised set.
![Yak: Headlining the Jack Rocks This Feeling stage, Yak will be one of the most talked about new bands on the bill. Their debut album Alas Salvation has been a triumph garnering 8/10 or more from reviewers nearly everywhere it's gone. The three piece originally got a name for themselves from being really chaotic on stage but they've reigned it in slightly but nevertheless the power of their songs alone means a raucous atmosphere from the crowd will be guaranteed, no matter how restrained they are. They'll probably tear it up for this occasion, though.]()
Yak: Headlining the Jack Rocks This Feeling stage, Yak will be one of the most talked about new bands on the bill. Their debut album Alas Salvation has been a triumph garnering 8/10 or more from reviewers nearly everywhere it's gone. The three piece originally got a name for themselves from being really chaotic on stage but they've reigned it in slightly but nevertheless the power of their songs alone means a raucous atmosphere from the crowd will be guaranteed, no matter how restrained they are. They'll probably tear it up for this occasion, though.