A music festival is coming to the former Isle of Wight attraction Robin Hill Country Park later this year, it has been confirmed.

(Find out the latest on the Robin Hill sale below)

Warrior Festival, which has previously been held at Smallbrook Stadium and Sandown Airport, will blast tunes out of Robin Hill this September, organisers have announced.

Usually held on one day, the 2024 festival will take place over two, September 21-22, with the line-up featuring a host of UK tribute and local bands.

ABBA tribute band Mumma Mia performing at Warrior Festival in 2022ABBA tribute band Mumma Mia performing at Warrior Festival in 2022 (Image: Lighting the Moments)

Robin Hill has previously hosted Eklectica and Bestival music festivals.

Tribute bands of Queen, Nirvana, Tom Jones, Arctic Monkeys, FooFighters, Muse, Weezer, Tom Petty and Bryan Adams will feature.

Meanwhile, Island talents include Dirty Li'l Secret, The Spammy Oatis Band, Forever 2 Go, SAS, Jay Eatwell, The Rockafellas, Tahoo, Blonde Bombshell, The Devil's Damned String Band, The Average Height Band, The Ohmz and Better Late.



Warrior Festival 2024 line-upWarrior Festival 2024 line-up (Image: Warrior Festival)

Warrior Festival said: "We're excited to announce we are now over two days. This is to accommodate our incredible line up of some of the UK's top tribute acts and local island bands. 

"More information will be available and updated regularly via www.warriorfestiow.uk and social media. so keep an eye out for more information.

The music festival helps raise funds for Island charity The Wight Brainy Bunch.

Anyone that already has their tickets, will be automatically upgraded to full weekend access.

Dirty Li'l Secret performing at Warrior Festival in 2022Dirty Li'l Secret performing at Warrior Festival in 2022 (Image: Lighting the Moments)


What's happening with the Robin Hill sale?

The sale of Robin Hill is ongoing and not yet finalised, but the County Press understands that the sale could be completed imminently. 

On Valentine's Day earlier this year, a company named Robin Hill Partnership Limited was incorporated, with local business owner Lee Mark Priddle as its director, according to Companies House.

Vectis Ventures, the current owner of the Robin Hill site, has been contacted for a statement.