Huge 90s legends announced for Isle of Wight Festival – with epic line-up of 24 acts revealed | The Sun
HUGE 90s legends The Prodigy, Pet Shop Boys and Green Day have been confirmed for The Isle of Wight Festival.
An epic line-up of 24 acts have been announced today, with electronic group The Prodigy headlining Friday night’s Main Stage.
The group continues to be one of the UK’s musical pioneers, having sold over 25 million records worldwide, scored seven consecutive UK number one albums, and won numerous awards including BRIT, MTV VMA and EMA, Kerrang, and more.
On Saturday, the Pet Shop Boys will headline the Main Stage.
And in a UK Festival Exclusive, American rock heroes Green Day will close the Main Stage on Sunday night.
The Big Top will see incredible headline performances in 2024, including Scouting For Girls who will entertain crowds on the opening Thursday night.
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On Saturday, iconic Britpop band Suede will make their mark as Big Top headliners, with a set list sure to be filled with hits from a career spanning three decades and nine studio albums.
Closing the weekend, Jo Whiley brings her 90s Anthems to the Big Top on Sunday.
The renowned DJ and presenter is set to bring all the best tracks from the 90s for a euphoric Festival finale.
Mike Skinner will bring his revered musical project The Streets to the Isle, with recently-reformed Keane celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Hopes & Fears.
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Also performing across the weekend are Simple Minds, Beverley Knight, Zara Larsson, Jake Shears, Dagny and McFly.
The Bootleg Beatles, Picture This, Blossoms, Nothing But Thieves, Crowded House, The K’s, Toyah & Robert Fripp, The Mary Wallopers and Rick Parfitt Jnr & The RPJ Band will be there too.
Returning to the Festival for the first time in over ten years, The Darkness will bring their infamous high energy that propelled them to the forefront of the mainstream in the noughties.
Festival promoter John Giddings said: “We’re thrilled to announce our 2024 headliners today and to continue to showcase a truly exciting array of talent for next year’s Festival.
From globally-recognised and pioneering artists, to chart-topping talent and rising stars, we can’t wait to welcome everyone to the island next year. Fans should stay tuned for more news soon!”
- Barclaycard and Three customers can be first in line with exclusive pre-sale access for 48 hours. Tickets are on general sale from 6th November at 9am.
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