Riots, curry powder, and priests at Isle of Wight Festival, 1970: The British Woodstock
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Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight has been one of Britain’s most important music destinations since the late 1960s, thanks largely to the legendary Isle of Wight Festival. Held on the island’s rolling countryside, the festival became synonymous with the counterculture era after hosting iconic performances by Jimi Hendrix, the Who, the Doors, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan. Revived in 2002, the festival continues to attract major international artists across rock, indie, pop and electronic music. Beyond the festival, the Isle of Wight has a rich cultural heritage encompassing music, literature, visual arts and maritime history. This tag covers the latest news, reviews, features and opinion relating to the Isle of Wight’s music, festivals and wider cultural scene.
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The Isle of Wight is best known for the Isle of Wight Festival, one of Britain's most iconic music festivals, which has hosted legendary performances since 1968.
The Isle of Wight Festival became one of the defining events of the late 1960s and early 1970s, attracting artists such as Jimi Hendrix, the Who, Bob Dylan and the Doors, and remains one of the UK's leading music festivals.
The Isle of Wight tag covers news, reviews, features and opinion relating to the island's music scene, the Isle of Wight Festival, live performances, artists and wider cultural events.