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Isle Of Wight Festival: What's On Over The Weekend Of 'Peace, Love and Understanding'

Isle of Wight Festival

With the theme of 'Peace, Love and Understanding' this weekend the Isle of Wight Festival continues, with thousands of people coming from all over the world to the iconic event.

Thousands were at Seaclose Park watching headliner Liam Gallagher last night, who walked back on the main stage for an encore and finished his set with the track 'Wonderwall'.

He was performing in his classic parka jacket and his set also included his own hits 'Wall of Glass' and 'Once'.

Oasis guitarist Bonehead and Liam's son Gene made a guest appearance alongside his Dad.

As previously reported, the Red Arrows streaked across the Isle of Wight on day one of the event.

Photo Callum Baker

The boss of the Isle of Wight Festival told Isle of Wight Radio that he couldn't wait to see everyone back and enjoying themselves.

John Giddings exclusively told Isle of Wight Radio:

"The first challenge we had was moving the festival from one year (2020) to this year - and then making the decision of moving it from June to September to make it happen.

"I am really thankful that we did move it, because it has given us the opportunity to refresh the line-up and learn all about COVID testing and everything that goes with it.

"It's strange doing having it in September because it gets dark a lot earlier than June which means the top three acts will be in the darkness. But it also means the light show will be earlier, which is fantastic - and the fireworks will be even more impressive! We can't wait to have everyone back!"

John has confirmed that COVID precautions and regulations will be in place over the weekend.

He said:

"My wife, Caroline, was employed by the Government to do testing at events this summer, including at Sefton Park, Download, Latitude, Leeds and Reading and Creamfields. She's become a UK expert on it.

"It's very safe to go to the Festival. To come in, you'll need to be either double jabbed 14 days prior to the event, provide proof of a negative lateral flow test or prove your COVID immunity."

Photo Callum Baker

Last night (Friday) saw Liam Gallagher headline, and Tom Jones and Becky Hill take to the main stage. Primal Scream, and Sigma were among the acts in the Big Top.

Tonight (Saturday) it is all about Snow Patrol and David Guetta headlining. Sam Fender, James Arthur and All Saints will also be performing. Ella Henderson, Example and Kaiser Chiefs will have the Big top rocking.

Tomorrow (Sunday) will see Duran Duran headline and close the festival. On Sunday, festival-goers will have the chance to play a part in a brand new BBC show - Rock Of All Ages. Over in the Big Top, Imelda May and Razorlight will be among the closing day's acts.

Other areas of the festival include, Electro Love, Hipshaker, Intoxicated Tearooms, Strongbow Yard, Kashmir and River Stage.

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