More than 50,000 music fans will descend on Hampshire this weekend to attend the Isle of Wight festival over the weekend. The live music extravaganza starts today, but the campsite doors were opennend up yesterday at mid-day. For the first time the festival will feature two stages, with headliners including The Prodigy, Stereophonics and Neil Young. And surprisingly the weather looks like it might be kind to everyone this year.
As the festival goers begin to arrive, Hampshire police were stepping up their operation to ensure it remains as safe and crime-free as possible. Campers are also being offered free biodegradable security bags so they can safely store valuables in their tents.
Isle of Wight Operations Inspector Terry Clawson said police have spent months planning with organisers and organisers preparing for the event, which runs until Sunday night.
“The event has a reputation as a good natured, family friendly event, but we must always prepare thoroughly for our role in maintaining safety and security amongst such a large gathering,” he said. “Although the festival has low levels of crime, police are putting a series of measures in place aimed at preventing and reducing thefts from people camping at the event.”
After a man was jailed in April for selling fake wristbands to get into the 2007 event, organisers have again promised to crack down on counterfeits. “I would urge anyone without a genuine ticket not to be tempted by any cut price alternatives,”
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