Isle of Wight Festival 2012

Sunday's Line up at the IOW Festival 2012

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band to headline on Sunday at the Isle of Wight Festival 2012

The Isle of Wight Festival is proud to announce its first headliner for 2012. The legendary singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band will take the top slot on Sunday June 24th and close the Festival with a not to be missed show. This will be Bruce Springsteen’s first visit to the Island and only his 3rd festival performance in the UK to date. Join us at the Isle of Wight Festival 2012 to witness what will be an unbelievable performance from one of the greatest artists of all time.

The Isle of Wight Festival 2012 is the perfect stomping ground for music lovers, stylish festivalgoers and fans alike and tickets for what will be an epic weekend are sure to go quick, so don't miss out - tickets are on sale now!!

Bruce Springsteen, one of the most influential artists in the world. A musical legend who records and tours with the E Street Band, Springsteen is famous around the globe for his brand of heartland rock, poetic lyrics, and American sentiments centered around his native New Jersey. Springsteen's recordings have included both accessible rock albums and folk-oriented works and his most successful studio albums, Born in the U.S.A. and Born to Run, have cemented his place in music history. The singer has sold in excess of 65 million albums in the United States alone and 120 million worldwide. He has earned numerous awards for his work, including a staggering 20 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes and an Academy Award.

John Giddings, the Festival’s promoter, says, “It's taken years to get him here, but it will have been worth the wait - he is one of the greatest acts of all time, it's going to be a classic year..'

Band of Skulls & Joan Armatrading join the Main Stage!

Also joining the line up on Sunday 24th are alternative rockers Band of Skulls and award winning singer and guitarist Joan Armatrading.

Sunday 24th June sees the loud guitars and larger than life drumming of Black Stone Cherry, Spector, Zulu Winter, The Milk and Switchfoot turn up the heat in the Big Top.

The Darkness are in the Big Top on Sunday

The truly eclectic line up will see British glam rock band The Darkness take the headline slot in the Big Top on Sunday 24th June closing the Festival weekend. The band, who reformed this year are renowned for their elaborate stage performances, so expect a show you won’t forget in a hurry.

Special Guests - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds & The Vaccines

Noel Gallagher captured the voices, hopes and dreams of millions with Oasis and now returns with his masterpiece Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds for a highly anticipated performance at the Isle of Wight Festival 2012. Noel will be appearing on the main stage as Special Guest to the legendary Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band who will take the headline slot on Sunday June 24th.

The Vaccines have gone from strength to strength and following a impressive performance at the Festival in 2011, the band will be back, bigger than ever, on the main stage on Sunday June 24th.

John Giddings, the Festival’s promoter, says …”We are very proud to bring the cream of British talent to the island next summer, it’s shaping up to be another bumper year!’.

Year on year, the Isle of Wight Festival hosts the biggest names in music, along with the best up and coming acts around, making it one of the most loved events of the summer calendar.