Stereophonics Headline Isle of Wight Festival Draws 55,000

The Isle of Wight Festival 2025, held at Seaclose Park in Newport, has drawn over 55,000 attendees for a four-day celebration of music, featuring diverse acts across multiple stages. Welsh rock veterans Stereophonics headlined the Main Stage on Saturday with a career-spanning set including hits like 'Dakota' and 'Have A Nice Day,' marking their first festival appearance since 2016 and their fourth overall at the event. The Big Top showcased a mix of rising and established talent, including Mercury Prize winners English Teacher, Leeds post-punk band Yard Act, and Britpop legends Supergrass, who performed their album 'I Should Coco' in full for its 30th anniversary. Sunday’s lineup will be capped by former NSYNC frontman Justin Timberlake, with performances by Jess Glynne, Texas, Olly Murs, and Manchester band James among others. The festival also featured historic moments such as Emmanuel Kelly becoming the first differently-abled musician to perform on the Main Stage, and politically charged remarks from Yard Act's frontman advocating for Palestine. Across the stages, fans enjoyed a blend of nostalgic anthems, new releases, and spirited performances that highlighted the event’s reputation as a premier UK live music festival.