Isle of Wight Festival, June 2009

The reunited (never left?) Simple Minds, who are releasing a new collection of music called Graffiti Soul in May, has been announced as the Sunday headliner at this June's Isle of Wight Festival, which is shaping up to be a monster music event this summer. But will fans of the older acts like The Pixies and Neil Young brawl or play nicely along alongside the fans of newer bands like The Ting Tings and The Rifles? Mods against Rockers? Or more appropriately, Baldies vs. Skinnies?

The blurbists write...
Now in its eighth year since its reincarnation in 2002, the Isle of Wight Festival brings together 50,000 free spirited, music loving, friends, families and festival goers in front of one almighty stage, in a simply stunning setting. It is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive and well-loved festivals on the calendar and the two UK Festival Awards for 'Best Major UK Festival' and 'Outstanding Contribution to Festivals' (awarded to John Giddings) is proof of just that."