The Remedy have been slowly drip feeding European competition bulletins over the previous few days (Nova Rock, Rock En Seine and Primavera Sound to date), and right now brings the primary UK information – that they’ll headline the ultimate night time of subsequent yr’s Isle Of Wight Competition. They’ll be part of Lewis Capaldi, just lately again after two years away, and Calvin Harris.
Supporting acts will embody Tom Grennan, Intercourse Pistols (Paul Prepare dinner, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock) that includes Frank Carter, The Final Dinner Occasion, Moist Leg, Teddy Swims, The Kooks, Jo Whiley, Rick Astley, David Grey, KT Tunstall, Shed Seven, Starsailor, Suzanne Vega and Anastacia, with many extra nonetheless to return.
The Isle Of Wight Competition, first held in 1968, shares an analogous legendary competition standing as Glastonbury, with performances by Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Jay-Z and Fleetwood Mac. With no Glastonbury in 2026, Isle Of Wight Competition would be the musical occasion of the summer time.
Competition director Caroline Giddings stated: “It is likely to be our greatest line-up but. It’s my favorite to date, not less than. We’re proud to place the way forward for music and present stars on a invoice alongside artists like The Remedy and the Intercourse Pistols, who helped lay the muse of popular culture.
The competition has all the time been an extension of the Isle of Wight’s wealthy cultural historical past. From Lewis Carroll and Tennyson to Julia Margaret Cameron, the island has been a supply of inspiration for artists by way of time. We all the time attempt to honour that by presenting the perfect music has to supply, giving folks an unforgettable competition expertise within the course of.”
Tickets go on sale on Wednesday at 8am
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