In keeping with my last post, I have more 2010 festival news to report. In fact, I have a lot of festival news to report… and some of it will surprise even the most hardened of festival fans, those that have come to expect the unexpected.
The 2010 Isle Of Wight festival has already announced some huge names in music will perform. Jay-Z, Pink, Calvin Harris, Friendly Fires, Vampire Weekend and The Strokes have all been confirmed. This should really get the festival season off to a flying start. Today though, another band was announced, a real blast from the past… Spandau Ballet!
Yes, the kings of the Eighties romantics have been announced as performing on the main stage on Sunday 13th June. After making a hugely successful comeback in 2009, they were bound to appear at one of the festivals but the season opener is a definite coup for the band.
Gary Kemp has been reported as pointing out the following by Music-News.com: “In the 80s, the only festivals to play were for rock bands. We played clubs, then arenas and stadiums on our own so this will be our first multi-artist event since Live Aid. We’re really looking forward to being part of it…”
This just goes to show how much the music world has changed since the 1980s. It was common for rock bands to play big stadia back then but pop bands were never afforded the privilege. Times have definitely changed and the previous list of Isle Of Wight festival attendees proves that. You have the best of urban, alternative, rock and dance there, along with elements of pop. There is well and truly something for everyone.
2010 is certainly shaping up to be the best festival season yet and will get this brand new decade off to a fantastic start.
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