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Isle of Wight Festival 2026: Legendary PR Alan Edwards on the evolution of the Isle of Wight Festival and the time Bowie came to Seaclose Park 21.06.2026 12:45 ↓

Alan Edwards is a name synonymous with the live scene in the U.K, and we were very lucky to sit down with Alan for 10 of the best minutes you'll hear this weekend. Bowie, the legacy of the Island as a cultural touchpoint and the current picture of the music scene all come up.

Isle of Wight Festival 2026: Stu and Guy from Panda Swim on their new EP and more 21.06.2026 4:29 ↓

Panda Swim's new EP is so good, Kieren has spammed mates with recommendations. In this, he doesn't quite say this, but they do discuss new EP 'Grey Matter', as well as songwriting and what it's like being a father at a busy event such as the Festival.

Isle of Wight Festival 2026: Sam Rourke of Circa Waves on their return to the Festival and the beginnings of a new album 21.06.2026 2:38 ↓

Kieren caught two minutes with Sam Rourke of Circa Waves as they discussed what it's like to come back to the Isle of Wight, his mum holidaying here in the past and the one chorus which could be the key to further new music.

Isle of Wight Festival 2026: Harri from Mountbatten on another sensational Festival weekend 21.06.2026 3:08 ↓

In Penny Lane at the Festival site you will find the wonderful Mountbatten team, who take us through their weekend so far and the various goodies they are selling to raise money for a great cause.

Isle of Wight Festival 2026: Pet Lounge on making their debut appearance at the Festival 21.06.2026 8:10 ↓

Long awaited but finally happening, Pet Lounge have come to Kashmir Cafe. Guy and Jake sat down with Kieren after their set to chat new music, the keys to starting out in songwriting and supporting We Are Scientists next month in Brighton.

Billy And Kieren From Vectis Radio Join Jake Curran From The Isle Of Wight County Press To Speak With Rick Astley 20.06.2026 1:24 ↓

Rick was asked about the legacy of his music, how it feels to be returning to the Isle of Wight for the first time since 2019, and whether he’ll be performing Raindrops, which was released on 10th April.

Isle of Wight Festival 2026: Cirque De La Quirk stars Blame Molly on their first time at the Isle of Wight Festival 20.06.2026 5:09 ↓

Kieren spoke to Blame Molly before they took to the Cirque de la Quirk stage to chat what they have planned for their set and who they're looking forward to seeing. Thanks to James Watts for making this happen!

Isle of Wight Festival 2026: Georgia Nicole chatting to Vectis Radio moments after playing a truly packed Kashmir Cafe 20.06.2026 4:03 ↓

The excellent Georgia Nicole and guitarist Kurt speak to Kieren after their barnstorming Kashmir Cafe set, as they talk new music and playing to lively crowds.

Isle of Wight Festival 2026: Festival favourites Ash chat to Kieren about debut album celebrations and the time they played Ventnor 20.06.2026 3:14 ↓

Our man on the ground Kieren is a bit of an Ash super-fan. So he was thrilled to sit down with the band prior to their Main Stage opening set, as they talked 30 years of excellent debut LP '1977', returning to Seaclose Park, and the night they played Ventnor Winter Gardens.

Isle of Wight Festival 2026: Emellia's annual Vectis Radio catch-up includes unexpected Bonnie Tyler chat! 20.06.2026 3:56 ↓

Billy and Kieren caught up with Emellia to discuss her era-spanning set in the ElectroLove tent, with mixed views on the music of Bonnie Tyler!

Nik Attfield Learning Disabillity Week 19.06.2026 10:14 ↓

Nik Attfield Learning Disabillity Week

CATCHcast 58: DJ Dave Pearce - King of Trance Anthems 19.06.2026 35:01 ↓

As the Isle of Festival kicks off: what's the enduring appeal of electronic music? DJ Dave Pearce, King of Trance Anthems talks us through his love of dance music from the pirates to the BBC.