THE countdown to one of the year’s biggest events in the south has well and truly begun.

There are just three weeks to go to the 2015 Isle of Wight Festival which will see thousands of revellers enjoying music from some legendary artists.

The line-up includes Sunday night headliners Fleetwood Mac in their only UK festival appearance of the year while Blur continue their comeback headlining the Saturday night.

And the Prodigy and the Black Keys complete the headline acts, sharing the final slot on the main stage on the first night.

Other acts to play the festival include one of the biggest names in pop today Pharrell, singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini, indie favourites Ash and rising star James Bay.

But the festival is about much more than music, with something for everyone around every corner.

New this year is the Jack Rocks stage, a collaboration between whiskey giants Jack Daniels and club night This Feeling which will showcase emerging talent alongside guest slots from established artists including Zutons frontman Dave McCabe.

Also debuting in 2015 are:

• The Strongbow Tree – a 12-metre high installation complete with a DJ booth at the top to entertain guests well into the night with revellers able to dance along in the pavilion or relax on nearby loungers.

• The Bulmers Colourena, a unique offering for all the family featuring singalongs and quirky challenges with prizes on offer for the winners.

• Electro Love, a 1980s-themed tent packed with video games, BMX bikes, UV lights and bubble parties with music from tribute acts.

• Cabaret Noir, an adult only venue set in a garden featuring a variety of weird and wonderful acts from contortionists, drag queens, burlesque dancers and fortune tellers.

All the new additions sit alongside the Festival’s much loved areas including the Intoxicated Tea Rooms, Zebra Champagne Bar and Ace Casino, Hipshaker Lounge, Hey Joe Rock Bar and Hard Rock Stage and Garden.

The free kids zone is also pack featuring puppet theatre, comedians and magicians.

Other attractions include the Stand Up to Cancer waterslide and the relaxing Bohemian Woods while a brand new show from Midnight Bakery and Cirque de la Quirk takes place on the Saturday night featuring fire-eaters and jugglers.

Tickets are still available with weekend passes at £195 each including camping or £185 without.

Student weekend tickets cost £180 and teens cost £145 while children under-12 go free.

The Isle of Wight Festival takes place 11-14 June at Seaclose Park. For tickets, camping options and more visit isleofwightfestival.com.