Headlining the Main Stage, and a major coup for the festival on Friday night -20th June ,is musical icon, Sting as part of his “STING 3.0″ World Tour- a Tour which represents a new dynamic era showcasing selections from his vast catalogue. Sting’s set will include some of the World’s most loved songs – ‘Roxanne’, ‘Message In A Bottle’, ‘Englishman In New York’ and his latest song ‘ I Wrote You Name (Upon My Heart)’ and more.
Stereophonics return in 2025 for the first time in 3 years and will headline the Main Stage on Saturday night, the first of their major outdoor shows in 2025 to be announced. Over the decades, Stereophonics have remained a powerful force on the UK charts.
American pop icon Justin Timberlake will close the Main Stage on Sunday night. After achieving fame with boy band NSYNC, Justin has since gone on to become one of the greatest entertainers of his generation with an incredible solo career that boasts hit singles including ‘Sexy Back’ and ‘Rock Your Body’.
Also announced (in alphabetical order) are:
Alison Moyet
Clean Bandit
Dean Lewis
Example
Faithless
James
Justin Timberlake
Lottery Winners
Olly Murs
Paul Heaton featuring special guest singer Rianne Downey
Stereophonics
Sting
Teddy Swims
Texas
The Lathums
The Script
Festival promoter John Giddings said: What a line-up we have in store already for the next edition of The Isle of Wight Festival. This first announcement spans global music icons to the freshest new talent and we have many more names to come so stay tuned. Everyone should get to the island over 19th – 22nd June 2025 for an unforgettable weekend of music. We’ve also just opened Experience 25, where we celebrate all 25 Isle of Wight Festival’s, from the original events in 1968 through to 2024 with photos, video, memorabilia, and some really special art installations It’s at The O2 London, free to enter and running until 13th of November. Well worth a look.
Experience 25 has already been showcased on the Island at Dimbola, Freshwater and in Newport.
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