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Isle of Wight Festival boss John Giddings has said that Oasis are likely to decline an offer to headline Glastonbury because of the festival’s low artist fees.In August, the newly-reformed Britpop group shut down reports about a potential slot at Glastonbury, and said they would not be appearing at “any other festivals next year”, with their 2025 reunion tour existing as their exclusive performances.Speaking at ‘Experience 25’ – an exhibition celebrating the history of the IOW Fest – Giddings explained (via The Mirror) that both his own festival and Glastonbury “can’t afford” to have Oasis as headliners anyway, “because they want money”.The festival boss said that other acts, however, would perform at Glastonbury “for 10p”.Giddings is a music agent and promotor, and serves as the managing director of Solo Music Agency. He has previously worked for the likes of David Bowie, and represented artists such as Lady Gaga, The Police and Simple Minds.Glastonbury famously offers low pay for artists.

An appeal against the refusal to give planning permission to a James Cameron-backed £750M ($950M) UK film studio has reached the UK government.

Stereophonics have announced they’ll be embarking on a ‘Stadium Anthems’ UK and Ireland tour next year.The tour marks the Welsh rock veterans first in three years, and will kick off in Belfast before culminating in a huge hometown gig at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Special guests for the tour have not yet been announced.The ‘Stadium Anthems’ run will see Stereophonics play some huge venues, including Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park as part of Summer Sessions, Dublin’s St.

Teddy Swims has shared details of a new US tour which arrives in celebration of his new album, ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)’. Find ticket details below.As the title suggests, the upcoming record is the second part of his breakthrough debut album, which arrived last September via Warner, and contained hits including ‘Lose Control’ and ‘The Door’.

Ricky Gervais has hit back at Scottish fans after they were left disappointed that his highly-anticipated comedy tour hadn't been announced to include a date in Scotland.

Isle of Wight Festival organisers have revealed the first part of the 2025 line-up - and if you're a fan of music from the 90s there are a trio of rock-solid performers who are going to be playing.Topping the bill so far are Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake, who will headline Friday, Saturday and Sunday night respectively. The festival, which is being held from 19-22 June at Seaclose Park on the Isle of Wight, have also confirmed other acts performing over the weekend including Irish rockers The Script, dance-pop group Clean Bandit, rapper and musician Example, rock bands James and Texas, pop star Olly Murs and music legend Alison Moyet.

Sting has announced a series of UK festival and outdoor headline shows for summer 2025 – find all the details below.The former Police frontman is due to perform headlining sets at Isle Of Wight Festival on June 20th and Latitude (June 24 to 27), along with a string of other appearances continuing into July.The performances will form part of his ‘STING 3.0’ world tour, which he kicked off in Europe earlier this year, followed by the North American leg.Tickets for the newly announced gigs (excluding Isle Of Wight Festival and Latitude) go on general sale this Friday (September 27) at 9am BST. You’ll be able to purchase yours here.Details for Isle Of Wight tickets can be found here, and for Latitude here.A post shared by Isle of Wight Festival (@isleofwightfest)Sting will be joined by his band Dominic Miller (guitar) and Chris Maas (drums) for the performances.Kicking off his tour in Germany back in May, Sting treated fans to Police hits and deep cuts, performing favourites like ‘Every Breath You Take’, ‘Roxanne’ and ‘Fields of Gold’.JUNE18 – Tetbury Forest Live, Westonbirt Arboretum20 – Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Festival22 – Liverpool Pier Head On the Waterfront25 – Glasgow Summer Sessions @ Bellahouston Park27 – Cannock Forest Live, Cannock Chase28 – Cardiff Depot Live, Cardiff CastleJuly24-27 – Suffolk, Latitude FestivalSting will be continuing the US leg of the tour this autumn.

Justin Timberlake, Sting and Stereophonics have been announced as the first headliners at Isle Of Wight Festival 2025.The annual event is due to take place from June 19 to 22 at Seaclose park, where artists including Faithless, Example, Teddy Swims, The Script and more will also perform alongside Clean Bandit, James, Paul Heaton – featuring special guest singer Rianne Downey – Olly Murs, The Lottery Winners, The Lathums, Alison Moyet and Dean Lewis. Many more acts are due to be announced ahead of the event.Early bird tickets for the Isle Of Wight Festival 2025 have already sold out, and general sale tickets go live this Wednesday (September 25) from 8am BST.

Isle Of Wight Festival boss John Giddings has defended Oasis over the backlash they received about ticket prices for their 2025 reunion tour.Speaking at ‘Experience 25’ – an exhibition celebrating the history of the IOW Fest – Giddings explained (via Music News): “I think that they expected a big demand, I don’t think they expected more than 10 million people to apply for over a million tickets.“What people don’t realise, what the general public don’t appreciate, is that within a ticket price 20 per cent of it goes to the government in VAT before you begin.”He continued: “It’s 10 times more expensive to put on shows since COVID, since Brexit, since all of that, and artists want to present a show. The back screen, the fireworks and everything going off with it.“That’s what audiences want because we can see by the number of tickets they’re buying.

Isle of Wight Festival co-founder, has recently spoken out about what “grieves” him about modern festivals.The festival organiser recently spoke to PA, where he reflected on nearly 25 editions of the festival. Foulk founded the event alongside his brothers Ron and Bill.Speaking to PA, Foulk said: “The festival, with the likes of Bob Dylan and (Jimi) Hendrix and Joni Mitchell and people, it was a pilgrimage for the counter-culture, and the songs and the artists were singing about trying to make a better world.“It was very political in that sense.

Good Morning Britain viewers were thrilled to see Charlotte Hawkins back on their screens after a time away. On Thursday's instalment of the popular ITV breakfast programme, 49-year-old presenter Charlotte resumed her role alongside her fellow presenter Adil Ray, 50.

Hampshire Chronicle). He was later pronounced dead in the early hours of Sunday.In the statement, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary confirmed that the death was “unexpected”.At time of writing, further details about the victim and the circumstances surrounding his death remain unknown, although more information is expected to be shared in coming days.“With sadness, we confirm a man in his 20s died on the evening of Saturday 10 August after attending Boomtown,” said a spokesperson for the festival in a new statement (via BBC).“Our thoughts are with his family, friends and all those who knew him.

Katie Price has ignored her looming court appearance and put on a loved-up display with her boyfriend JJ Slater as she enjoys another getaway, this time in a sun-soaked Isle of Wight.

Katie Price has shown off her holiday snaps from her most recent getaway with her beau, just days after she was arrested at Heathrow Airport following a facelift in Turkey. Katie jetted off to Istanbul last week during which a warrant was issued for her arrest as she failed to attend court. Katie was later arrested in Heathrow but has put all the drama behind her with another summer break to the Isle of Wight.The former glamour model has shared a few snaps of herself enjoying the sunshine and a short video of herself and MAFS boyfriend, JJ Slater, taking a dingey out into the ocean with the caption: “Me and @johnjoeslater relaxing”.

Katie Price is enjoying another holiday days after appearing in court following her arrest at Heathrow Airport.

Katie Price is living it up on another summer holiday just days after she was arrested at Heathrow Airport following facelift in Turkey.The 46-year-old former Page 3 star is holidaying on the Isle of Wight with her daughter Princess Andre, 17, and mum Amy, after a judge delivered a stern warning that she must show up for her next court date on August 27 - with "no ifs or buts". Katie didn't appear to be letting the legal drama dampen her summer spirits as she posted a photo to her Instagram account showing herself snuggled between her eldest daughter and her mum Amy, who has a terminal lung condition.

Katie Price is soaking up the sun on another holiday, just days after her recent court appearance.

CMAT has spoken to NME about being nominated for the Mercury Prize 2024, as well as more music industry action being required over the situation in Palestine.The Irish singer-songwriter (real name Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) was speaking to us on the red carpet at the launch of the Mercury Prize yesterday (Thursday July 25), where she was shortlisted for album of the year for the acclaimed ‘Crazymad, For Me’ – alongside Charli XCX, English Teacher, Ghetts, Beth Gibbons, BERWYN, Corinne Bailey Rae and more.“Of all the things that have happened this year, this feels the most important, special and surreal,” Thompson told NME. “I’ve watched the Mercury Prize, listened to all the albums that get nominated and have followed it for years. I used to watch the stream as a teenager.

Latitude Festival 2024 is set to kick off tomorrow – but will it be rain or shine onsite? Check out the latest weather forecast below.The event, which is located at Henham Park, Suffolk, opened its gates today (July 25) before three days of live music and entertainment begins tomorrow (26).Kasabian, London Grammar and Duran Duran will all headline the Obelisk Arena at this year’s edition of Latitude.Other names on the line-up include Khruangbin, The Vaccines, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Keane, Future Islands, Orbital, CMAT, The Darkness, English Teacher and Ash.BBC Weather currently predicts that temperatures will peak at 21°C, with lows of 13°C. Ticketholders can expect a mix of drizzle, light rain and sun.

This Morning's co-hosts Alison Hammond and Joel Dommett were left in a bit of a pickle during their show on Monday 22 July when they experienced a technical hiccup.The pair were deep in conversation with Dr Zoe Williams, who was appearing over video link from the Isle of Wight, discussing the perils of allergies. Joel, stepping in for Dermot O'Leary, was sharing a personal anecdote about his wife Hannah's severe reaction to mosquito bites.

The Last Dinner Party have spoken out about the General Election, which is scheduled to take place next Thursday (July 4) while at Glastonbury.Taking to the Other Stage this afternoon (June 29) at Worthy Farm, lead vocalist Abigail Morris introduced hit single ‘Nothing Matters’ with a short speech, asking voters to “protect each other and just having some fucking empathy.”She began: “I just want to take a minute [to speak] because of how many people are here watching, and on television too. I think we all know who we are voting for, but it doesn’t end with the Tories being kicked out,” she said.