An incredible opportunity to open the Isle of Wight Festival main stage alongside international pop and rock royalty.

Wight Noize gives young and emerging artists and bands the opportunity to showcase their talent to an independent panel of music industry specialists, with the prize of playing the internationally renowned Isle of Wight Festival. Artists and bands also have the opportunity to perform on the Platform One stage at the festival.  

Wight Noize 2025 is now on! Isle of Wight based artists, bands and singer-songwriters aged 16-24 are invited to apply for this year’s showcase. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to perform a live set at Strings Bar and Venue on Wednesday 30th April 2025, with one act being selected by an independent panel of industry experts to perform on the main stage at the Isle of Wight Festival on Sunday 22 June 2025.