Isle of Wight Festival 2009

Sun is setting

8:17pm Sunday 14th June 2009

As the sun comes down over Seaclose Park the Pixies are currently belting out track after track as a warm-up to tonight's final act.

The thrilling hangover cure

5:49pm Sunday 14th June 2009

I think I’ve found the ultimate cure for a hangover – it’s a ride called Vertigo in the middle of the Isle of Wight festival.

We're sticking to The Script

2:20pm Sunday 14th June 2009

Just met one of the hardest working bands in the business at the moment.

Down with the tents and on with the show

12:27pm Sunday 14th June 2009

The tents are down the car is packed and we’re ready to hit the festival for one last time.

Ultravox rock

9:30pm Saturday 13th June 2009

Midge Ure revealed his top tips for getting through his set. When asked what rituals he goes through before taking to the stage he told the Daily Echo: "Oxygen and Sanatogen"

Christmas came early

Sian with Father Christmas dancing around in a thong!

9:00pm Saturday 13th June 2009

Christmas has come early for me - I have just seen Father Christmas dancing around in a thong!

The rain arrived

8:25pm Saturday 13th June 2009

It was a quick cooling off after a hot afternoon.

The View pop in

7:40pm Saturday 13th June 2009

The View have just rocked up backstage following their rousing set this afternoon.

Red Arrows light up the sky

6:37pm Saturday 13th June 2009

Festival-goers had a brief respite from the back to back music in the main arena - with a stunning air display by the Red Arrows.

The View rocked!

Stan’s Café take inspiration from the motor industry

4:58pm Saturday 13th June 2009

Scottish rockers The View did not disappoint with a fantastic set which had the crowd baying for more.



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