Live Music
No, the music lovers have not been forgotten..
Having been accliamed as best festivals 2007, both the Nokia festival and the Bestival are going ahead this year with the promise of world acclaimed performers.
The June Festival takes place in Newport over 3 days and boasts the following acts on the main stage:
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Saturday 14 June 2008 |
Sunday 15 June 2008 |
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The Bestival, which takes place at Robin Hill on 5-7 September 2008, has The Human League, Chas & Dave, Gary NUman and many more. The venue is great fun with a different fancy-dress theme each year, but that's not all. Live music is something the Island experiences every day of the week, from Jazz, Folk, Rock, Classical and Nightclub. Look out for special events: Mottistone Jazz, Rock & Blues nights at Ryde, Newport and Ventnor.
Many island pubs have entertainment, some every night of the week. Lots are geared up for family groups, with safe play areas, childrens menus as well as providing excellent food, wines and real ale and non-alcoholic beverages for the adults.