aaamusic | On 19, Nov 2010

*KINGS OF LEON * PULP * FOO FIGHTERS * KASABIAN*

TICKETS GO ON SALE NOW

Friday 10th – Sunday 12th June
www.isleofwightfestival.com

Tickets for the first major festival of the summer, the legendary Isle of Wight Festival go on sale today, Friday 19th November at 9am. Taking place from 10th – 12th June 2011, KINGS OF LEON, PULP, FOO FIGHTERS and KASABIAN will wow the crowds at Seaclose Park, for what will be one of the hottest weekends of the summer. Check out www.isleofwightfestival.com to get your hands on tickets now.

2011 is an extra special year for the Isle of Wight Festival as it celebrates its 10th birthday in style. The Isle of Wight Festival is renowned year on year for its eclectic and electric line-up, mixing iconic artists with up and coming acts to make a truly original festival and this year will be no exception.

John Giddings, festival promoter says ‘I think that Jimi Hendrix would be proud of our 10th Anniversary line-up, continuing the island’s rock heritage into the 21st century…bring it on!’
Headlining the Isle of Wight Festival on Friday 10th June is the world class Kings of Leon, their only UK major festival performance.  The release of their 5th album ‘Come Around Sundown’ became their 3rd consecutive album to debut at No.1 when it topped the UK charts in October. The second single from their album, entitled ‘Pyro’ will be released on December 6th.

Having last performed together in December 2002 Pulp are finally back and take to the stage at the Isle of Wight Festival on Saturday 11th June. With a career spanning over three decades Pulp are the perfect addition to this year’s mega line up, so make sure you don’t miss out on what will be one of the summer’s most anticipated events.

Foo Fighters, one of the most influential bands of the last two decades, have been enlisted to headline Saturday 11th June at the Isle of Wight Festival.  Having had two #1 albums in the UK (One By One and Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace) and four top 10 albums (Foo Fighters, The Colour & The Shape, There Is Nothing Left To Lose, In Your Honour) they will get the festival season rolling in true rock fashion.

Taking the top slot on Sunday is the almighty Kasabian, sure to pull out all the stops the 4-piece from Leicestershire are the perfect band to end the festival in true Isle of Wight style. In 2010 Kasabian won numerous awards including a BRIT, two NME’s, Q Award and Mojo Award. They were nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize for the multi platinum selling ‘West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum’, and continue to produce the sound of a band at full strength.

Each year the Isle of Wight Festival brings together free spirited festivalgoers, in a simply beautiful setting. It is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive and best-loved festivals on the calendar and the three UK Festival Awards for ‘Best Major UK Festival’, ‘Outstanding Greener Festival’ and ‘Outstanding Contribution to Festivals’ (awarded to John Giddings) are proof of just that.

The Isle of Wight Festival takes place 10th – 12th June at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight
Keep up to date with the Festival at www.isleofwightfestival.com

Tickets go on sale this Friday and are available from the usual outlets:
www.ticketzone.co.uk                             0844 499 9955

Ticket & Ferry packages are available from:
www.redfunnel.co.uk/iwfestival            0844 844 9988
www.wightlink.co.uk/iowfestival           0871 376 1000

Ticket prices:
Camping Adult:                £175.00
Camping Child:                £87.50   (7 years to under 13yrs)
Camping Infant under 7 years – Free  (but must be issued a free entrance ticket)
Campervan pass:  £250

Non Camping Adult:         £150.00 adult
Non Camping Child:         £75.00  (7 years to under 13yrs)
Non Camping Infant under 7 years – Free (but must be issued a free entrance ticket)