ISLE of Wight Festival 2022 will transform into a marine paradise filled with mythical creatures of the deep.

From elusive merfolk to fabled shanty-singing sailors, the theme for this year is Sirens & Sailors - the Life Aquatic.

Fans keen to participate can take inspiration from nautical folklore and legends, or even Wes Anderson’s movie masterpiece The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

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Those in costume and those who want to witness the spectacle should head to Strawberry Fields at 2pm on Saturday June 18, where the Festival’s best dressed will be crowned. The winner will receive an exclusive backstage champagne picnic.

The festival will be back in its usual slot in the summer - cinch presents Isle Of Wight Festival 2022 will take place between June 16 and 19.

Lewis Capaldi, Kasabian and Muse have been confirmed as headliners while Southampton's own Craig David will bring his TS5 DJ set to the festival stage for the first time.

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