Stereophonics And Busted Among Highlights On Action Packed Isle Of Wight Festival Saturday

Last night saw Welsh rockers Stereophonics return to Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival 2025 for the first time in nine years, with a euphoric headline set packed with fan favourites like ‘Dakota’, ‘Have A Nice Day’ and ‘Maybe Tomorrow’.

Over the decades, Stereophonics have remained a potent force on the UK charts, releasing over a dozen studio albums, eight of which have soared to number one.

Earlier in the day, and with the sun shining over the festival’s Main Stage, 5 Degrees North opened the stage for another jam-packed line-up of music.

Emmanuel Kelly became the first differently-abled musician to perform at the festival as he took to the Main Stage in the sunshine.

Mae Muller previewed a brand new single Hello Kitty, playing it live for the very first time.

The Saw Doctors followed with a barnstorming set of crowd pleasers.

Having cemented themselves as one of Britain’s best-loved indie bands, Razorlight’s late afternoon set included fan favourites ‘America’, ‘Golden Touch’ and more, before Busted got the crowd jumping with nostalgic hits ‘Year 3000’, ‘Air Hostess’ and ‘What I Go To School For’.

One of the UK’s most successful songwriters Paul Heaton performed before The Script drew a packed crowd with Danny O'Donoghue and co performing ‘Hall Of Fame’, ‘Breakeven’ and more, making his way through the crowd to sing with fans.

The Big Top was opened by five-piece guitar band The Bracknall, followed by indie-rockers The Clause, and indie-folk artist Matilda Mann.

Tiktok and podcast host sensation turned singer/songwriter Arthur Hill brought his feel-good summer hits and comedic wit to the stage, whilst Manchester’s Pale Waves’ standout stage presence and musicianship drew a huge crowd.

Up next, two Leeds bands set the Big Top alight in 2024 Mercury Prize winners English Teacher and post punk four piece Yard Act, before Britpop legends Supergrass closed the stage with a festival performance masterclass.

Today marks the final day of music, with a headline set on the Main Stage from the iconic Justin Timberlake, and live sets across the Main Stage and Big Top from Jess Glynne, Olly Murs, James, Remember Monday, Texas and many more. 

Across 4 days of music and entertainment, the festival site becomes home to more than 55,000 people for a weekend that promises to once again deliver unforgettable moments and memories that will last a lifetime. 

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