John Giddings, who has run the Isle of Wight Festival since it restarted in 2002, said performers need to be able to “deliver” to a crowd and not just keep their attention on a phone screen. The 72-year-old, who represents artists ranging from Blondie to Phil Collins, told the PA news agency: “It’s gut feeling, really. “But you’ve got to be prepared for everything and it’s quality of performance, really. “I do know artists who’ve had a million views on TikTok who can’t sell 300 tickets at a club in London. “It’s the most satisfying thing ever to provide entertainment for people.”The Isle of Wight Festival 2025, which is being headlined by Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake, runs from June 19 to 22 at Seaclose Park, Newport.

Source: The Times June 08, 2025 11:22 UTC