It's just over a fortnight until the cinch presents Isle of Wight Festival.
Scroll down for six Isle of Wight things to do at Seaclose Park...
This year, the Isle of Wight County Press is delighted to be sending two lucky ticket winners (and their 'plus ones') to Seaclose Park.
Maggie Read won the competition in our newspaper and Lyn Bryan scooped the prize in our Faceook competition.
Each snag a pair of tickets to see the likes of Liam Gallagher, Tom Jones, James, Duran Duran, Snow Patrol, The Script and Supergrass, between September 16 -19.
They'll also be able to watch a host of local bands - as well as enjoy entertainment staged by Islanders.
So...as the last few tickets are snapped up, here are six ways to enjoy the Isle of Wight's biggest music event, while still supporting local!
A favourite among Islanders at the Isle of Wight Festival, the Kashmir Cafe tent promises local bands and excellent ale - including this journalist's favourite cherry beer (please leave some for me!).
It's a charity stage and supports Newport's Quay Arts centre.
In the past, Teenage Dirtbag hitmakers Wheatus have played here.
Set to play the tent this year are Plastic Mermaids, Tuba Libres, JC's Panama Picnic Orchestra and Beth Brookfield, among many many more.
Isle of Wight music college Platform One has been working with the Isle of Wight Festival since 2002 and the festival's John Giddings is a patron of the college.
It has a stage at this year's Isle of Wight festival, as well as providing a band for Main Stage, through its Wight Noize competition.
Expect a great showcase for up and coming young Island-based bands.
Organisers are promising "a diverse and eclectic mix of music".
- Go see the Wight Noize winners
JonJo have won the coveted spot on main stage, courtesy of Platform One's Wight Noize competition.
(Wight Noize chance to play on Isle of Wight Festival stage - in case you missed it.)
The self styled "just some cool dudes playing cool dude music", will open Main Stage on festival Sunday.
They posted on Instagram to say: "We have been absolutely buzzin since finding out the amazing news that we are playing MAINSTAGE AT ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL!!!! we thank you so much for all your love and support and can’t wait to see all your sexy faces in the crowd."
Platform One's David Pontin said: “It is amazing to be back at Isle of Wight Festival.
"What an incredible opportunity".
"Wight Noize this year shows the resilience and talent of young musicians based on the Island.
"The deliberation from the panel was really interesting - as there were so many great projects.”
Runners-up The Optimists will appear on Platform One's stage, in the main arena.
The ever popular Electro Love tent is back with a a mix of local bands, tribute acts and DJ battles.
Think giant Rubik's cubes, glitter balls, dancing and an all-round party vibe.
Swim through the crowd to 'sea' the Isle of Wight's very own Marlee - daughter of Level 42's Mark King - will be on this brand new stage.
She's playing festival Saturday!
She posted on Instagram to say: "YES HELLO @isleofwightfest!!! So excited to be coming home and playing on the River Stage. Who’s coming?!"
- Check out Wet Leg!
Recently signed to Domino Records - home of Arctic Monkeys - Wet Leg are hitting the big time, so head to the Big Top to see them in action while you can!
(Read more, in case you missed it...Quirky debut ensures splash for Isle of Wight band Wet Leg.)
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