aaamusic | On 17, Dec 2010

The Isle of Wight Festival is proud to add an array of the hottest and most established artists around to the already impressive line up. Joining Pulp and headliners Foo Fighters on the main stage will be Iggy and the Stooges, Seasick Steve, Hurts, Stornoway and Lissie.

But that’s not all; over in the Big Top headlining Thursday June 9th will be the flamboyant Boy George, followed by a headline show from punk pioneer Joan Jett & The Blackhearts on Friday June 10th.  The Big Top will also host performances from Wild Beasts, The Vaccines and Semi Precious Weapons on Saturday June 11th, with the headline act still to be announced in the coming weeks. Watch this space…

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

The line up so far…

MAIN STAGE:
Friday June 10th: Kings of Leon with more acts to be announced soon

Saturday June 11th: Foo Fighters, Pulp, Iggy and the Stooges, Seasick Steve, Hurts, Stornoway and Lissie

Sunday 12th June: Kasabian, Beady Eye, The Script, Plan B, Pixie Lott, Two Door Cinema Club, James Walsh, plus a special guest appearance from Jeff Beck

BIG TOP:
Thursday 9th June: Boy George

Friday June 10th: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

Saturday June 11th  Night: Tom Jones and British Pink Floyd Show

Saturday June 11th Afternoon: Wild Beasts, The Vaccines and Semi Precious Weapons

Sunday June 12th: Manic Street Preachers, Public Image Ltd, Cast, Hadouken!, Nick Lowe and Brother

The Isle of Wight Festival takes place 10th – 12th June at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight

Keep up to date with the Festival and to buy tickets visit www.isleofwightfestival.com

Tickets 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)