Justin Timberlake, Sting And Stereophonics Among First Acts Announced For Isle Of Wight Festival 2025

An exciting array of artists are the first to be announced for the 2025 Isle of Wight Festival today (Monday).

Headliners Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake top the bill for next summer's event at Seaclose Park in Newport.

Also performing over 19-22 June are Faithless, The Script, Teddy Swims, Clean Bandit, Example, James, Paul Heaton, Texas, Olly Murs, Alison Moyet, Dean Lewis, The Lathums and Lottery Winners - with many more acts to be announced.

Tickets are on general sale from Wednesday (September 25) at 8am from www.isleofwightfestival.com

Headlining the Main Stage, and a major coup for the festival, on Friday night is musical icon, Sting, as part of his “STING 3.0" World Tour.

The tour represents a new dynamic era showcasing selections from his vast catalogue through the urgent lens of a tight three-piece combo and inspired his new song, "I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart)".

With virtuoso guitarist and long-time collaborator, Dominic Miller, and dynamic drummer Chris Maas (Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers), the band will perform the most electrifying hits and rarities from Sting’s timeless discography.

Stereophonics return in 2025 for the first time in three years and will headline the iconic Main Stage on Saturday night, the first of their major outdoor shows in 2025 to be announced.

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

American pop icon Justin Timberlake will close the Main Stage on Sunday night.

After achieving fame with boy band NSYNC, Justin has since gone on to become one of the greatest entertainers of his generation with a successful solo career that boasts hit singles including ‘Sexy Back’, ‘Rock Your Body’, ‘Mirrors’ and many, many more. 

Also announced today are Faithless, the English electronic sensations whose history stretches back 25 years.

Having solidified a pivotal position in the world of British electronica, they will bring house, trip-hop and euphoric dance floor tunes to the Main Stage on Friday night to close it in style.

Irish rockers The Script are also set to join the 2025 bill.

With 10 billion streams, 12 million album sales, six UK Number 1 albums, as well as hit singles including ‘The Man Who Can’t Be Moved’, ‘Hall of Fame’ and ‘Breakeven’ all under their belt, the band are destined to bring an unforgettable set to the festival.

American singer-songwriter Teddy Swims, who had a memorable 2024 as he burst onto the global scene, will perform at the festival.

Known for his outstanding raw and raspy tones heard throughout his YouTube covers, to now having his hit single ‘Lose Control’ from his debut album ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy’, reach the top 10 in several countries, he’ll make his Isle of Wight Festival debut in June.

Chart-topping dance-pop group Clean Bandit will also be joining the line up to headline the Big Top on Friday night. Formed in 2008, the group now have four number one singles and ten top 10 singles on the UK Singles Chart.

Headlining the Big Top Stage on Saturday night will be roaring success singer, rapper and musician Example.

Since achieving success in 2010 with his second studio album ‘Won’t Go Quietly’ Elliot Gleave, well-known as Example, has since achieved multiple UK number ones and sold out arena tours around the world. 

Legendary English rock band, James, will be closing out the Big Top on Sunday night.

Formed in 1982, the band to date have had four top 10 hits on the UK Singles Chart and nine top 10 placings on the UK Albums Chart throughout their career.

Pop sensation Olly Murs will bring good vibes to the island during his performance.

Known for rising to fame from The X Factor, Olly has since gone on to have five UK Number One singles, sell out arena tours and supported Take That on their most recent arena and stadium tour.

Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis has also been announced to play the festival.

Quickly gaining traction in 2016 after the release of his debut single, he has since gone on to sell 5.7m albums and EPs worldwide, and achieved 11.4bn streams to date.

Taking to the Big Top on Sunday will be English pop singer, Alison Moyet.

Well-known for her bluesy tones and having previously been a part of dance group Yazoo, Alison brings a wealth of pop hits, having sold 23 million albums worldwide.

Festival promoter John Giddings said: 

"What a line-up we have in store already for the next edition of The Isle of Wight Festival.

"This first announcement spans global music icons to the freshest new talent and we have many more names to come so stay tuned.

"We’ve also just opened Experience 25, where we celebrate all 25 Isle of Wight Festival’s, from the original events in 1968 through to 2024 with photos, video, memorabilia, and some really special art installations!

"It’s at The O2 London, free to enter and running until 13th of November. Well worth a look."

Announced today (in alphabetical order) are:

• Alison Moyet 
• Clean Bandit
• Dean Lewis
• Example
• Faithless
• James 
• Justin Timberlake 
• Lottery Winners
• Olly Murs 
• Paul Heaton featuring special guest singer Rianne Downey
• Stereophonics 
• Sting 
• Teddy Swims 
• Texas 
• The Lathums 
• The Script 

The 2024 event was a triumph with performances from The Prodigy, Pet Shop Boys and Green Day.

Ticket information is available at www.isleofwightfestival.com.