Let the festivities begin
It's officially started. The gates are open, the first pints have been pulled - the Isle of Wight Festival 2009 has begun.
Die-hards have already sprinted from the campsite to be the first in front of the main stage where Sneaky Sound System will kick off proceedings in a matter of hours.
As the gates opened, the sun burst through the the clouds to complete the perfect setting for this year's event.
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