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This is my third time going, this year there were far more security staff searching, which is good but it still caused major queues. And the organising of the seating areas near the bar area needs a major review. Every time people moved from/to the main stage there was a MASSIVE bottle neck and I'm surprised there were not any Injuries! Or fights! Make more room for people coming and going please. But the campsites like the respect one were very well organised and toilets well maintained. Maybe a couple of showers would help in these smaller areas? But well done for the rest. Will be there again.

Could do better with disabled access on first day Yanyards were cheap and definitely not worth the money every year they have been great to collect but this year shocking S

Well organised, toilets cleaned regularly, easy parking, good food options. And the music was amazing.

I love the IOW festival, this year was my 7th IOW. There are a variety of acts, places to eat and entertainment. As well as multiple options for camping. My biggest peeve with this festival is the amount of chairs and mini camps people create near the main stage. This year a line was maintained with no chairs past a certain point, but this pushed chairs and picnic blankets into the far side and main eating area. Making access and egress from the main stage very difficult. I worry that if the site had to be evacuated in an emergency the amount of chairs and trollies would prevent a safe exit. I know event staff increase costs, and how do you police this sized event? This has only become a real issue in the last two years, so will likely get worse. There is increased seating areas provided by the organisers, which is great for grabbing food, but sadly this year many people set up camp there for the whole day, adding picnic chairs and limiting seating for others.

Fesrival was generally great, but would hve liked to see a few more current 'big' headliners... rather than 'old' not amazing ones. Plus the 'Old Mout' bar was not thwre this year, which had provided lots of entertainment last year. However it was great to see Beverley knight ( yes i know 'older' ... but still current. And loved the Boolleg Beatles and 'Picture This'.

Always a great festival. Been there 15 years now and always enjoyed it rain or shine. The Festival entrances are now so much better than ever before organized and user friendly. BUT THE TOILET que this year was an absolute nightmare. Putting up barriers to stop you going in then leaving one tunnel to get out. I HAVE NEVER experienced anything like it in all my years. It certainly wasn't safe trust me. At one stage it took my half an hour to actually get out. You are causing an accident waiting to happen it's just lucky that the people there are friendly enough in the main not to push and all be patient. Stupid please sort it.

What a fantastic festival. Not necessarily my type of music- No current music-unless theme this year was 90s white pop. Negatives Price of food and alcohol Selection of alcohol No mirrors in male/female changing areas Positives Overall organisation Campsite - Moonlight Meadows great No crime observed Family friendly Will definitely come again!!!

Middle aged and middle class but that's what you expect. Bands exceptional. Fits what I want out of a festival "these days"

Headline acts - brilliant once again Toilets - in general very good, however at peak times more staff were required at the two toilet areas near the main stage to monitor things as regularly ran out of paper and soap Chairs - as a non chair user, the white line rule was great to help kerb this increasing issue. I think the line should be moved backwards next year. Blanket camps - a few more staff required to ask these camps to clear blankets, especially later in the day. Before Sunday's two headliners the blanket camps were about 3 or 4 deep at the back of the front section (in front of the moving camera rails). Alcohol into Electric Ladyland - in first 24 hours security weren't allowing alcohol in from the co-op side. This meant those camping in areas after EL couldn't take alcohol to their tent. This policy changed on day two. So just better communication to security please.

Best experience you can go to, amazing line up and great planned event, well organised, gets very busy, recommend getting to the main stage with plenty of time in hand before the act you wish to see, however its not too manic that you can easily work your way through the crowd to be close up and personal, most acts are not big headed and just want to have a good time and entertain... 5 stars

IOW made this very easy from entering car park, setting up tent and generally wandering around. Headlines were super music and acts awesome. Let down moments paying for the washroom complete disaster waste of money took ages to use the shower which ended up being mixed not great for my 12 year old granddaughter. Dispensing body wash would have been helpful. Toilets were not great the public ones were better, no loo roll or flush !!!!!! Totally oversubscribed and a total rip off.

Excellent festival. Line up was superb and did not disappoint, Green Day, Crowded House, Keane, The Pretenders, Johnny Marr, Pet Shop Boys, Toyah & Robert. Perfect sunny weather. Clean well organised, friendly. Big Green Coach worked well. Pink Moon was good.

A thoroughly enjoyable family weekend with a brilliant soundtrack of music. Yes there were broken tent poles but initiative shown to resolve & all happily under cover & yes toilets were busy, busy, busy but what do you expect! Hats off to Love Your Tent for the excellent facilities they provide

The acts were all awesome but Cian stole the show. His voice is amazing. The site is huge and we did over 40,000 steps in 2 days so comfy foot wear is advised. Toilets were really clean and toilet rolls replaced regularly. Lots of food options including veggie, vegan, gluten free etc.

First time for me at a festival, and what a great festival it was. Great line up, great place and the people were fab. Such a range of ages from families with small children, older couples, family groups and groups of friends of all ages - and everything in between! Great friendly chilled atmosphere throughout the whole event. Would definately recommend this festival for anyone. First time I have ever been away for a few days and felt completely relaxed. A great way to spend a long weekend and such a great range of music with options for everyone!

A fantastic weekend of music. The organisation and logistics were very good and the music line up brilliant. There was a good variety of food and drink and of course the weather was glorious which made the weekend special. This was our first trip to the festival and we will definitely be booking up again for next year. Well done to the organisers!!!!

Amazing experience from start to finish So well organised, great atmosphere, loved every minute.

Love this festival .. well organised with great music all weekend. Brilliant family festival for all ages .. so many festival goers loyal to the festival and the island .. who go year on year .. another really busy year! Sad to see no Strongbow or Old Mout this year but Kasmir & Intoxicated tearooms always a great atmosphere as well as Hipshaker. Good to not have the base from rides at the main stage but it was still a bit of an issue at the big top. Also loved River stage and some great music coming from 'the feeling' tent. With the warm weather the screen outside the big top is great but could show all the bands throughout the day. Line for chairs is brilliant (not beyond this point) although a bit frustrating when there are plenty of gaps left between chairs and the chair brigade get funny when you decide to prop up your chairs near them …. when tents are crammed in any space back in purple haze with no questions, be hospitable and spread the festival love around the chairs :) lol Toilet queuing .. the exit entry fencing by the stage worked out well on Sunday, security deserve a medal around the main stage loos. Loos always clean and well stocked .. loo attendants also deserve a medal! Love the atmosphere and the line up this year as we do every year .. Roll on 2024.

My 11th Isle of Wight festival and it never disappoints. I do miss the chillis, foos and no Gallaghers this year, but still brilliant. Great to boogie with iow friends. Can't wait for 2025

Really really enjoyed this festival. Incredible line up, very well organised. Lots of things to do and acts to watch. Long walk to the camping, but we managed to find a field with a fair bit of space so it was all worth the effort