The Isle of Wight Festival 2018 today announces a new partnership with Save the Children, the international charity that do whatever it takes to make sure children survive, get protection when they’re in danger and have the chance to learn and thrive.
Caroline Giddings, Commercial Director of The Isle of Wight Festival said: “We’re delighted to have Save The Children on board this year as our national charity partner to help raise funds and awareness for the wonderful work they do. We are looking forward to creating a successful partnership.”
Claire Rowney, Director of Save The Children, said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with the Isle of Wight festival this year. Save the Children fights every day to protect and support children no matter where they are born, so to have the opportunity to raise vital funds and mass awareness of the work we do at a festival of this size and calibre is a huge and very exciting opportunity for us.”
The charity partnership with Save the Children will include a pop-up charity shop on site and an exclusive Save the Children Bungee Jump where festival goers will be able to do a 160ft dive for free if they raise over £150 for Save the Children – people can register their interest here. One of Save the Children’s biggest supporters, Entertainment One's (eOne) Peppa Pig will also be making a special appearance in the Kids Zone.
Save the Children fight for children every single day and believe that every child should be able to help build a better future. With the continuing conflicts in Yemen and Syria, an ongoing food crisis in East Africa and the worsening Rohingya refugee crisis, it’s more urgent than ever that Save the Children are on the ground giving children a healthy start in life and the opportunity to learn and thrive.
The Isle of Wight Festival takes place from 21st - 24th June at Seaclose Park, Newport. The Killers, Depeche Mode, Kasabian, Liam Gallagher, The Script, Camila Cabello and Rita Ora are just a few of many acts confirmed to perform over the weekend.
This year will also mark the 50th Anniversary of the Isle of Wight Festival. The first event in 1968 put the festival on the map as it then grew to become world renowned for iconic performances from artists such as The Doors, The Who and Jimi Hendrix in his last ever UK show. The festival was successfully relaunched in 2002 to become one of the most exciting weekends of the summer, continuing to build on its proud heritage with show-stopping headliners such as Foo Fighters, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Jay-Z, Coldplay and Fleetwood Mac.
Full line up -
Friday
Kasabian / The Script / Chase and Status (DJ Set) / Nile Rodgers & CHIC / Rita Ora / Feeder / Circa Waves / Tom Grennan / Walking on Cars
Saturday
Depeche Mode / Liam Gallagher . James Bay / Blossoms / Haçienda Çlassical / Kodaline / Jessie J / Soul II Soul / Tokio Myers / Louise / Catherine McGrath / Judas / Rothwell
Sunday
The Killers / Manic Street Preachers / Van Morrison / Camila Cabello / Sheryl Crow / The Skids / The Professionals
VIP festival experience exclusive glamping options are on sale in the Harvest Moon Boutique Village. Eve’s Tipis offer a luxury stay with a cocktail bar and hot breakfast options to kickstart your day. The much loved colourful Podpads will also be returning which include a powerpoint to keep your phone charged throughout the weekend. Love Your Tent and Pink Moon Camping also offer unique camping experiences for a weekend in style.
