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The Wurzels are appearing down on the farm this September!

Expect a right old knees-up… Jack Up Events are bringing the Scrumpy and Western band best known for their number one hit ‘The Combine Harvester’ to their farm site in Ryde for an evening of not-to-be-missed entertainment. Taking place on the evening of Saturday 3rd September at the all-new Retro Staycations American Airstream glamping site, expect a special extended set with all the hits, stories and jokes from a career spanning more than 52 years. As one of the UK's most enduring folk bands, The Wurzels formed in the 1960s. They've enjoyed plenty of chart success over the years, with their comedic folk hits

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Something spooky at Robin Hill and Blackgang Chine!

Celebrate spooky season at the Island’s largest tourist attractions this October! New for 2022, Robin Hill will transform the park into an immersive journey from the land of the living to the land of the dead for their first Festival of the Dead, inspired by Día de los Muertos, on select dates from the 7th - 29th October! Surround yourself with vibrant eruptions of light and colour inspired by the traditional Mexican celebration. Experience brand-new light installations within never seen before walkways to celebrate life in the land of the dead. Come together with friends and family members to honour passed loved ones

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Robin Hill’s Night Glow spectacular set to return this weekend featuring UK’s FIRST Midnight Glow!

Industry specialists, Exclusive Ballooning, will re-join the Robin Hill team this weekend for the return of the event’s internationally renowned, evening spectacular, Night Glow! This year’s Isle of Wight Balloon festival transformed the park for a whole day of spectacular entertainment in a picturesque setting, and by popular demand, both teams will re-light the evening sky once again this August! The park is also set to hold the UK’s first ever Midnight Glow, produced by balloon expert, Andrew Holly. Sit back and enjoy a chilled glass of bubbly as you experience the art of aviation at its finest. This symphony of

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New Maize Maze and Sunflower Meadow at Tapnell Farm

NEW TO TAPNELL FARM THIS SUMMER A huge Maize Maze and Sunflower Meadow has opened at Tapnell Farm on Monday 1st August, and will be open daily throughout the summer holidays, from 10am – 6pm. Great fun for all the family, the experience starts with a walk through a beautiful Sunflower Meadow to reach the entrance of the Maize Maze, which measures about 2 metres in height.  A special platform with brightly coloured flag will indicate the middle and serves as a great spot for photos with stunning views across the countryside.  It will also serve as a point of reference should

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An exciting summer at Robin Hill!

Become mesmerised as Robin Hill presents a whole host of incredible activity to kick off your Summer with a bang! From the 25th July – 26th August, the 88-acre attraction will welcome internationally renowned illusionist, Sean Alexander, for an evening spectacular of grand illusion, featuring mind-blowing tricks, as seen on TV, every Tuesday and Thursday! Celebrity fans of the infamous ‘Confusionist,’ such as Piers Morgan, have declared the show to be the ‘Best Magic Ever!’ and is certainly not one to miss this summer holiday season. The team at Robin Hill will also welcome back the explosive Brainiac daredevil scientists from the

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Ticket to Ryde set to ensure a free weekend of Jubilee celebrations

Ryde Esplanade will once again play host to what has so far this year become a Bank Holiday highlight as the free to attend music event, Ticket to Ryde makes a welcome return to Eastern Gardens. Organised by Jack Up Events for the whole community to enjoy, the special Jubilee edition of the event will feature live music from some of the Island’s best bands and artists including Fusion Party Band, The Baggy Wrinkles Blues Band, The Jammers and Hot Pocket. Favourites Real Dead Ringer – The Meat Loaf Show and High School Never Ends are once again guaranteed to draw

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Jack Up Summer Party ticket launch plus other party dates for your diary

  Tickets for the early anticipated Jack Up Summer Party taking place 13th-14th August are set to go on sale at 9am this coming Saturday, 14th May. Organisers revealed details of this year’s offering, titled a ‘boutique mini-fest’ back in March. The event, taking place over the usual Jack Up The Summer weekend, will be a family-friendly celebration of popular music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s featuring a wide variety of internationally renowned tribute acts from George Michael to Tom Jones to help bring back the good times. There will also be special extended sets from original bands Ska’d For Life

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American songwriter adds Isle of Wight date to UK tour

The Island’s newest and most exciting American Airstream glamping site has been asked to host a rare performance by one of the finest American songwriters of his generation! Taking place on the evening of Friday 20th May, as part of his 2022 UK and Ireland Tour, singer-songwriter Dean Friedman will be stopping off at Retro Staycations in Ryde to perform an up-close and personal 95 minute extended set including chart-topping hits, Ariel, Lucky Stars, Lydia McDonald’s Girl and more. This intimate performance will take place on Jack Up Event’s shiny new silver bullet Airstream stage as seen at recent Ticket to Ryde events over both

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Huge support for first of four free Bank Holiday music events – returning next weekend!

Ryde Esplanade was buzzing with excitement over the Easter bank holiday weekend as residents and visitors of all ages made their way down to Eastern Gardens to enjoy several days of live music entertainment. Organised by Jack Up Events with the support of Ryde Town Council, Ticket to Ryde is an established event now in its 8th year. Owing to very popular demand, it’s returning on each of the Bank Holiday weekends throughout Spring and Summer 2022, in addition to its usual slot at the end of August. Hundreds of locals turned out to enjoy a variety of feel-good music thanks to

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