Stones and Winehouse feature in Isle of Wight Festival exhibition

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The Experience the Isle of Wight Festival exhibition charts the best moments of the festival since it was revived in 2002
The festival has been held every year since - except in 2020 because of the pandemic - and attracts crowds of more than 50,000 to Seaclose Park in Newport
Stars including David Bowie, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and Robbie Williams have headlined the festival during the past two decades
Proceeds from the sales of prints and merchandise at the exhibition will go to the Julia Margaret Cameron Trust

Stephen Stafford

BBC News

14 October 2023

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The Experience the Isle of Wight Festival Exhibition has opened in Newport. It captures classic moments from the festival since its revival in 2002.
Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones headlined in 2007, duetting with both Amy Winehouse and Paolo Nutini during their sets.
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Lou Reed refused to play Perfect Day when he appeared on the festival stage in 2006 – although headliners Coldplay later covered it during their headlining set.
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Amy Winehouse made the trip across the Solent in 2008, the same year as the Stones, Snow Patrol and Groove Armada.
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Pulp played at the festival in 2008 and this year
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The exhibition features photographs from all years of the Isle of Wight Festival, including in 2018 when artists such as Sheryl Crowe marked the 50th anniversary of the original legendary festival held near Godshill.
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From a crowd of 8,000 in 2002, the festival has grown to attract more than 50,000 over four days each June.
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The exhibition is on show at 64 High Street, Newport, until 10 November, showcasing about 100 photos, posters and other memorabilia.

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