Wight Noize
An incredible opportunity to play the Isle of Wight Festival.
Wight Noize gives young and emerging artists and bands the chance to showcase their talent to an independent panel of music industry specialists, with the ultimate prize – opening the Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival main stage alongside international pop and rock royalty.
This career-defining moment puts local talent on an international renowned stage, sharing the bill with some of the biggest names in music.
But the opportunities don’t stop there. Artists and bands – including local musicians and Platform One students – are also invited to perform on the dedicated Platform One Stage at the festival. This vibrant stage runs throughout the weekend, offering an incredible platform for original music, fresh talent, and the next generation of festival headliners.
For our students, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience – the buzz of a major festival, invaluable industry connections, and the chance to perform to a real festival audience. For local acts, it’s a moment to shine on one of the UK’s most celebrated music stages, right here on the Isle of Wight.
“Platform One do an amazing job in nurturing talent and helping their students learn about the music business. We are proud to be able to help them in any way possible.”
— John Giddings, Isle of Wight Festival / Solo Agency
Wight Noize Finalists 2026
Willowfly
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Georgia Nicole
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Ruby
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Jay Eatwell
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Fugo Kid
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Willowfly • Georgia Nicole • Ruby • Jay Eatwell • Fugo Kid •
2026 Winner - Fugo Kid
“It was absolutely incredible with some incredible people by my side on that stage, I definitely couldn’t have done it without my band. Big props to all the other performers as well - they all did an amazing job.
Being able to play the main stage means the world to me. Going from bedroom tunes to playing that stage is a surreal moment and I can’t wait to get up there and show the island what I can do!”
Fugo Kid
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