American rockers Green Day, in a UK festival exclusive, will join electronic favourites The Prodigy and synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys as headliners of Isle of Wight Festival 2024.
Dozens of other acts, including Zara Larsson, Jake Shears, The Streets, McFly, Suede, Scouting For Girls and Beverley Knight will also appear at Seaclose Park from June 20 to 23.
Tickets go on sale on Friday at isleofwightfestival.com
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Headlining Friday night is legendary English electronic group The Prodigy. Entertaining crowds with their iconic electronic anthems for over three decades, the group continues to be one of the UK’s musical pioneers.
On Saturday, Pet Shop Boys will bring Dreamworld the Greatest Hits Live to the main stage. The legendary duo will perform tracks from their extensive and acclaimed catalogue that have earned them 22 UK Top 10 singles, an Outstanding Contribution To Music award, and more.
In a UK Festival Exclusive, American rock heroes and one of the world’s biggest-selling artists Green Day will close the festival on Sunday. The five-time Grammy Award winners and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, whose vastly praised catalogue has seen the band sell over 75 million records globally, will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their iconic album Dookie and the 20th anniversary of American Idiot at the festival.
The Big Top will see incredible headline performances from Scouting For Girls and Suede before Jo Whiley brings all the best tracks from the 90s for a euphoric festival finale.
Here is the full list of acts announced today:
Announced today (in alphabetical order) are:
Beverley Knight
Blossoms
Crowded House
Dagny
Green Day
Jake Shears
Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems
Keane
McFly
Nothing But Thieves
Pet Shop Boys
Picture This
Rick Parfitt Jnr & The RPJ Band
Scouting For Girls
Simple Minds
The Bootleg Beatles
The Darkness
The K’s
The Mary Wallopers
The Prodigy
The Streets
Suede
Toyah & Robert Fripp
Zara Larsson
Festivalgoers can expect plenty more stand-out singalong moments throughout the weekend, from pop boy band McFly whose hits include ‘All About You’, ‘Five Colours In Her Hair’ and ‘Obviously’ to name just a few, to the world’s premier Beatles tribute band The Bootleg Beatles and more.
Festival promoter John Giddings said: “We’re thrilled to announce our 2024 headliners today and to continue to showcase a truly exciting array of talent for next year’s Festival. From globally-recognised and pioneering artists, to chart-topping talent and rising stars, we can’t wait to welcome everyone to the island next year. Fans should stay tuned for more news soon!”
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