John Giddings: ‘Live music is alive and well’

The Isle of Wight promoter tackles the festival's new exhibition, the Oasis reunion, ticket prices and more in an interview with IQ

News By James Hanley | 4 October 2024

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Isle of Wight Festival boss John Giddings has spoken to IQ about the new exhibition dedicated to the history of the legendary event – and outlines why 2025 is shaping up to be live music’s biggest year yet.

Exhibition 25 runs at The O2 in London until 13 November and boasts an archive of images and footage featuring the likes of Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse and Joni Mitchell.

It incorporates the three editions organised by Ray Foulk and his brothers from…

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