The Charlatans, Sunset Sons, The Shires join IOW

The first festival of the summer continues to get even bigger with the announcement of five brand new acts to perform at The Isle Of Wight Festival over the weekend of 11-14 June.

One of the UK's most enduring home grown indie rock acts The Charlatans are confirmed to headline the Big Top stage on the Sunday night. The band recently released their 12th studio album 'Modern Nature', marking 25 years since their debut was released in 1990, receiving rave reviews in the press with The Guardian describing it as 'possibly the best album of their career'. With multiple Number One albums and four Top Ten singles, The Charlatans will be closing the festival in style.

Hotly tipped Anglo-Aussie indie-rock quartet Sunset Sons have seen their momentum rapidly growing in 2015 since being named on the BBC's Sound of 2015 long list, and MTV Brand New's shortlist. The release of their third EP 'The Fall Line' earlier this year saw Sunset Sons riding high in the iTunes chart and have seen the majority of their UK tour dates sold out already. They will be hoping to draw similar crowds over the festival weekend.

American sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell make up the American rock band Larkin Poe. Known for their strong southern harmonies and heavy guitar riffs, their debut album 'Kin' was released in the summer of 2014. Having previously toured as backing musicians for a variety of other acts including Elvis Costello, Larkin Poe are stepping centre stage as they perform at The Isle of Wight Festival in June.

Country duo The Shires only formed in 2013 and they are already the first British country act to reach the Top 10 with their first studio album 'Brave'. With what the Evening Standard calls their 'divine harmonies' they will be touring the UK this April ahead of their Isle of Wight Festival slot in June.

Legendary punk rockers Stiff Little Fingers will be making some noise at the Isle of Wight Festival this year. Fans can expect to hear tracks from their iconic early material as well as songs from their 2014 album 'No Going Back', in celebration of their successful two decades in the British music scene as punk pioneers.

Also confirmed to play this year's Isle of Wight Festival are Fleetwood Mac, The Black Keys, The Prodigy, Pharrell Williams, Paolo Nutini, Billy Idol, You Me At Six, Jessie Ware, Jess Glynne, James Bay, First Aid Kit, James and many more – for full line up details go to www.isleofwightfestival.com.

The Isle Of Wight Festival 2015 will take place on 11-14 June at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight.

The Isle of Wight Festival, now in its 14th year, is one of the crown jewels of the British summer calendar, with a unique festival experience for music fans of all ages to enjoy. The festival offers 12 stages of live music over the weekend - including Main Stage headliners, acoustic sets, DJ performances and up-and-coming talent - alongside a huge variety of additional entertainment and activities such as the Bohemian Woods, Intoxicated Tea Rooms and Hipshaker, to escape from everyday life for that one weekend in June. Summer starts at the legendary Isle of Wight Festival, all the biggest names in music, one unmissable weekend: Be There.

A full range of ticket, travel and camping / accommodation options are available for The Isle of Wight Festival fromwww.isleofwightfestival.com.

A full range of ticket, travel and camping / accommodation options are available for The Isle of Wight Festival from www.isleofwightfestival.com.

Tickets:
Weekend with Camping - £195
Weekend Non-Camping - £185
Student - £180
Teen - £145
Children under 12 - free
Disabled Access - Must be purchased via the Ticketmaster Special Access number 0800 988 4440

Boutique Camping:
All Events VIP provide Luxury Glamping with backstage access, room service and VIP transport

Tangerine Fields – Turn up and find your tent already pitched plus Tangerine Bar and Cafe and grooming facilities

Eve's Tipis - Try something different and stay in a tipi, plus enjoy cocktails or champagne from the bar or some hot breakfast options to start your day right

Podpads - Bunk down in the colourful Podpads with solid wood or canvas options

Love Your Tent - enjoy an ethical camping experience plus hot showers and a Poodle Parlour!

Travel:
A variety of travel options including ferry, speed boats, river crossing, Big Green Coach Company and National Rail can be viewed on the festival's website.


The Isle of Wight Festival 2015 Line Up To Date

The Black Keys - Fleetwood Mac - The Prodigy - Pharrell Williams - Paolo Nutini – The Charlatans- Billy Idol - Paul Oakenfold - Counting Crows - You Me at Six – Groove Armada (DJ SET) – Jessie Ware - James - Kool & The Gang - Courteeners – James Bay - First Aid Kit – Imelda May - Jess Glynne - Lightning Seeds - Chicks on Speed - Kodaline - Suzanne Vega - The Struts – Foxes – Coasts - Ash - The Shires - Stiff Little Fingers- Sheppard - The View – Ruen Brothers – Larkin Poe - Sunset Sons - Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band - Visconti & Woodmansey - Pretty Vicious - UB40's Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue - La Femme - Sharon Corr – Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson – Noasis

The Garden Stage:

Ben Montague - Bethia Beadman - Claydon Connor - The Carnabys - Germein Sisters - Little Eye - Honey Ryder - King Eider – Pronghorn - Tim Arnold