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Amy and Louise chat to Ben Allman, a local musician and lecturer at Platform One Music College, about the Isle of Wight Festival and the local music scene.

Amy and Louise chat to Hannah from Wessex Cancer Support about how they support people affected by cancer and the fundraising events they have.

The FOCAS (Focus on Conservation and Science) Festival is taking place this weekend at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary as part of the Biosphere festival Tickets and more information available from www.wildheartanimalsanctuary.org

Terry Broadfoot - Game Gems Dead by Daylight

One of the biggest new bands in the U.K and off the back of a top 3 album, The Molotovs chat to Louise and Kieren about graduating to stage headliners and rushing off to make a new album.

Kieren was joined by Abbie from Calbourne Classics to talk sweet treats and which famouses [sic] were enjoying their cakes and brownies.

Dave Mac got to chat to John Giddings about the Isle of Wight Festival

Alan Edwards is a name synonymous with the live scene in the U.K, and we were very lucky to sit down with Alan for 10 of the best minutes you'll hear this weekend. Bowie, the legacy of the Island as a cultural touchpoint and the current picture of the music scene all come up.

Panda Swim's new EP is so good, Kieren has spammed mates with recommendations. In this, he doesn't quite say this, but they do discuss new EP 'Grey Matter', as well as songwriting and what it's like being a father at a busy event such as the Festival.

Kieren caught two minutes with Sam Rourke of Circa Waves as they discussed what it's like to come back to the Isle of Wight, his mum holidaying here in the past and the one chorus which could be the key to further new music.

In Penny Lane at the Festival site you will find the wonderful Mountbatten team, who take us through their weekend so far and the various goodies they are selling to raise money for a great cause.

Long awaited but finally happening, Pet Lounge have come to Kashmir Cafe. Guy and Jake sat down with Kieren after their set to chat new music, the keys to starting out in songwriting and supporting We Are Scientists next month in Brighton.

Rick was asked about the legacy of his music, how it feels to be returning to the Isle of Wight for the first time since 2019, and whether he'll be performing Raindrops, which was released on 10th April.

Kieren spoke to Blame Molly before they took to the Cirque de la Quirk stage to chat what they have planned for their set and who they're looking forward to seeing.Thanks to James Watts for making this happen!

The excellent Georgia Nicole and guitarist Kurt speak to Kieren after their barnstorming Kashmir Cafe set, as they talk new music and playing to lively crowds.

Our man on the ground Kieren is a bit of an Ash super-fan. So he was thrilled to sit down with the band prior to their Main Stage opening set, as they talked 30 years of excellent debut LP '1977', returning to Seaclose Park, and the night they played Ventnor Winter Gardens.

Billy and Kieren caught up with Emellia to discuss her era-spanning set in the ElectroLove tent, with mixed views on the music of Bonnie Tyler!

Nik Attfield Learning Disabillity Week

As the Isle of Festival kicks off: what's the enduring appeal of electronic music? DJ Dave Pearce, King of Trance Anthems talks us through his love of dance music from the pirates to the BBC.

One of Kieren's favourite new discoveries of 2026 Dreaming of Citra discuss new music, excitement for Wet Leg (and Rick Astley) and taking a river taxi to the site!

Is Mint Choc Chip for you? It is for Helen, as she takes Kieren through their flavours being served up at the Isle of Wight Festival!

Kieren caught up with Elvana's Elvis just minutes before taking to the stage to open Big Top festivities!