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Robbie Williams, Fatboy Slim and Kings of Leon are set to headline the 2027 Isle of Wight Festival.
Organisers have announced the first wave of performers for next year's event, which takes place from June 17 to 20. The line up also features Courteeners, Scouting For Girls, Rudimental, Cruz Beckham and the Breakers, among others.
Fatboy Slim will kick things off as Friday night's headliner, before Robbie Williams takes centre stage on Saturday. Kings of Leon will then close out the festival on Sunday.
Fatboy Slim last headlined the event in 2019, while Williams brought the festival to a close in 2023.
Kings of Leon have also previously topped the bill twice, performing as headliners in 2011 and 2014.
The three headliners will be joined by a packed line up featuring Bastille, Becky Hill, Myles Smith, Kaiser Chiefs, Inhaler, Jack Savoretti, Keo and T'Pau.
The first announcement also includes 5 Seconds of Summer, The Cardigans, The Lilacs, Aaron Rowe, Logicaltramp and Rick Parfitt Jnr Band.
Festival director Caroline Giddings said: “Fatboy Slim, Robbie Williams and Kings of Leon each bring something different to the weekend.
"With Becky Hill, Bastille and Myles Smith also on the bill, there’s a real mix of artists for different generations and tastes, and there’s still more to come."
Giddings also highlighted the work going into the festival's wider experience, promising plenty for visitors to enjoy away from the main stages.
She added: “We put a lot of thought into what happens beyond the main stages, too.
"The food, the entertainment and the spaces where people can spend time together are all part of what makes it a special weekend on the Island.”
This year's festival featured Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris and The Cure as headliners, with Wet Leg, Teddy Swims and The Kooks also performing across the weekend.
General ticket sales will open at 8am GMT on Monday, October 26, through isleofwightfestival.com.
PayPal customers can currently access an exclusive 48 hour presale, which ends at 8am on Sunday (25.10.26). Tickets are priced from £330.
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Electronic music icon and legendary DJ Carl Cox has officially received his Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), with Prince William presenting him with the honour at Windsor Castle.
Cox attended the official investiture ceremony on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, receiving the award previously announced as part of the King's Birthday Honours for his contributions to music. He travelled back to the UK from his US tour especially for the occasion, wearing a custom morning suit designed by Ozwald Boateng. His girlfriend and sisters were also there to celebrate the special moment.
"It was an amazing day that I will always remember," said Carl Cox. "I'm incredibly proud, and I know my mum and dad would have been proud of me as well. I'm very happy to receive this honour. I've been doing this for so many years and hope to keep going for many more, sharing my passion for music. I'm truly thrilled and honoured."
The award represents a significant achievement for Cox and the wider international dance music scene, which he has helped shape throughout a career spanning almost 50 years. Having played an important part in the UK's acid house movement, he went on to become one of the most recognised ambassadors of club culture worldwide, maintaining his influence in electronic music.
Despite his decades of success, Cox has no plans to slow down. He continues to perform around the world while exploring new creative projects and delivering live shows that keep pushing electronic music forward.
The Officer of the Order of the British Empire is an honour awarded by the British monarch to individuals who have made meaningful and lasting contributions to their professions or provided exceptional service at a national or international level.
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