Island News

Barclaycard presents the IW Festival 2023.

Performances across the weekend of the Barclaycard Presents the Isle of Wight Festival by solo artistes and bands were well received by the thousands attending the festival in Seaclose Park. With tickets sold out a week before the event, many were disappointed to miss Robbie Williams, who seemed to be the ‘must see’ act. There ... read more

SHOWTIME AT SEACLOSE WITH ROBBIE WILLIAMS-

Robbie Williams, born Robert Peter Williams on the 13th of February 1974 in Stoke on Trent, joined Take That in 1990 aged 16.Their first release ‘Do what u want’ did not enter the charts but they became noticed for the wrong reasons at one riotous gig. After two minor hit singles they reached the top ... read more

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL- A RETROSPECTIVE.

Back in 1970 when the last of a trio of Isle of Wight Festivals was staged at Afton, amongst the throng of people out on the Downs was a young man by the name of John Giddings. Fast forward 32 years and the same man, now fronting The Solo Agency. would eventually be recognised as ... read more

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 2023 PREVIEW: FRIDAY NIGHT HEADLINER PULP.

This year’s Isle of Wight Festival presented by Barclaycard sees Pulp on the main stage on the Friday night – 16th June. An embryonic Pulp was formed in Sheffield in 1978, with Jarvis Cocker at the helm. As a then 15-year-old he was keen to call his band Pulp after a Michael Caine film. However, it ... read more

Wight In Bloom returns for 2023

Members of Girlguiding IW always enjoy an outdoor activity with many discovering the pleasures of gardening. With greater emphasis placed on the benefits of being outside and the mental health gains from gardening, more and more of us are turning to horticulture as a way of relaxing. Budding gardeners and green-fingered enthusiasts are invited to ... read more

Barclaycard announced as the new official Headline Partner of the Isle of Wight Festival.

Barclaycard presents the Isle of Wight Festival – Headline Partner Steeped in an extraordinary 54 years of heritage, June’s Isle of Wight Festival, one of the UK’s most important and acclaimed music events, has seen many legends take to the stage, including Jimi Hendrix’s first ever UK festival performance and David Bowie’s last. In 2023, ... read more

UKSA sees 85 percent increase in women taking part in its Superyacht Cadetships.

UKSA has reported an 85 percent increase in the number of women undertaking its Superyacht Cadetships from 2022 to 2023, demonstrating a positive shift in response to the charity’s work to drive diversification and appeal to more women to take up a maritime career.  UKSA, based on the River Medina at Cowes, provides life-enhancing water-based ... read more

More Acts Added to IW Festival

IW Festival organisers have recently announced that the following have been added to this year’s line-up: Brooke Combe, CMAT, Jamie Webster, Joesef, LF System, Lottery Winners, Lovejoy, Peter Hook & the Light, Plastic Mermaids and Sabrina Carpenter.  All these acts are added to the 2023 line-up. They join headliners Pulp, George Ezra, The Chemical Brothers and Robbie Williams, ... read more

Isle of Wight Walking Festival May 2023

With its ever-growing popularity the Isle of Wight Walking Festival has seen 15 new walks added. Between May 13-21, the Isle of Wight Spring Walking Festival will now see 69 walks lead by local volunteers offering over 220 miles of walking opportunities over the nine day event. The Isle of Wight Walking Festival has routes ... read more