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14th Jun 2015

Isle of Wight Festival in pictures

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Lia Nicholls

Fans flocked to the main stage to pay tribute to Jimi Hendrix, who played his last British gig at the Isle of Wight Festival back in 1970…

Promoter John Giddings was given permission and the blessing of the Jimi Hendrix Estate to have his image made into masks and sold to revellers for £1 each, with all proceeds going to children’s charity Well Child. We’re told £5,000 has been raised – and counting…

Hendrix Sara Lincoln Photography 1

Bubbly and breezy Alex James mingled in the artist area a few hours before Blur took to the main stage for their brilliant headline slot on Saturday

Alex James Backstage Sara Lincoln Photography

The rest of the band stayed in their private area, where Damon Albarn was on honey and lemon to soothe is sore throat…

Blur Sara Lincoln Photography 2

Jack Whitehall held court backstage. The comedian, who is is a big Blur fan, enjoyed the festival with his actress girlfriend Gemma Chan

Jack Whitehall backstage Sara Lincoln Photogra

Gyrating crooners Kool & The Gang played in the sunshine on Saturday afternoon, reminding everyone they are can still ‘Get Down On It’ with the best of them…

Kool and the Gang Sara Lincoln Photography 1

Pharrell Williams was joined on stage for ‘Happy’ by charity WellChild‘s Young Hero Award 2015 winner Dylan Bleach, who he met backstage beforehand and got to wear his trademark Westie

Pharrell on stage Sara Lincoln Photography 1

Foxes performed on Saturday and although it was an in-and-out job, she was hoping for a reunion with Pharrell, who she supported on tour last year…

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The man who made it all happen, festival promoter John Giddings showed his face to the crowd with a few appearances on stage over the weekend…

IOW2015 Liz Murray Photography Saturday Un

James Bay had the ladies all a quiver with his on-stage swagger and loved-up lyrics. Donning his signature hat, the singer connected with the crowd chatting in between songs before a killer performance of hit song ‘Scars’…

IOW2015 Liz Murray Photography Saturday Un

Ella Eyre stood in for a poorly Jess Glynne on Saturday. It was meant to be her day off but she was more than happy to be subbed in…

Isleof Wight Highlights James Bridle Saturday 14

Tim Booth from James is bound to be feeling it today. The frontman writhed and wiggled around the stage as well as crowd surfing…

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