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SUMMARY:Experience Hendrix - Isle of Wight Festival 1970
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/experience-hendrix-isle-of-wight-festival-1970/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Annabel Moeller - Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/annabel-moeller-ukraine/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
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SUMMARY:Springtime Special Poetry & Jazz Cafe
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/poetry-jazz-cafe-at-dimbola/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T203000
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SUMMARY:Big Red & The Cava Boys featuring Dick Taylor 17th April
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/big-red-the-cava-boys/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T143000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20260331T123948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T121754Z
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SUMMARY:Dimbola's Spring Walk & Picnic Friday 10th April
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/dimbolas-spring-walk-picnic-friday-10th-april/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T155900Z
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SUMMARY:Photechnolgy by Ralph Wells
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/photechnolgy-by-ralph-wells/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
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SUMMARY:Dreams - Yana Barabash
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/dreams-yana-barabash/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
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SUMMARY:Eavesdropping on the Otherworld - Syd Wytch
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/eavesdropping-on-the-otherworld-syd-wytch/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260201T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20251125T161320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T122615Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Warmer Walk
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/winter-warmer-walk/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20260109T140122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T123010Z
UID:8596-1769248800-1769353200@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:Julia's Bazaar & Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/julias-bazaar/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20251014T154736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T164305Z
UID:8480-1765369800-1765378800@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:Festive Wreath Making at Dimbola
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/festive-wreath-making-at-dimbola/
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251129T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20251126T122320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T122320Z
UID:8502-1764414000-1764428400@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:Learn: Studio Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/learn-studio-photography-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20251114T144826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T135123Z
UID:8416-1763805600-1763913600@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art & Craft Christmas Fair
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/art-craft-christmas-fair/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20260306T125959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T133858Z
UID:8368-1757757600-1772985600@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:David Tunnicliffe:The Road to Palmyra & Travels with a Tangerine
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/david-tunnicliffethe-road-to-palmyra-travels-with-a-tangerine/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250907T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20250821T150828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T150828Z
UID:7633-1757269800-1757278800@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pink Floyd Night 7th September with James Hollingsworth 6pm
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/pink-floyd-night-7th-september-with-james-hollingsworth-6pm/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250822T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20250814T122814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T132008Z
UID:8285-1755885600-1755892800@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Last Great Event Book Launch with Ray Foulk
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/the-last-great-event-book-launch-with-ray-foulk/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250807T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250807T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20250728T144047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T145604Z
UID:8211-1754575200-1754582400@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ice Cream Stories with Richelle Rich 7th August 2-4pm
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/ice-cream-stories-with-richelle-rich-7th-august-2-4pm/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250727T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250727T204500
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20250701T110039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T131105Z
UID:6431-1753641000-1753649100@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:Barry "The Fish" Melton Band at Dimbola on Sunday 27th July
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/barrythefishmeltongig27thjuly/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20250525T140133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T150126Z
UID:8074-1750269600-1750276800@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:Alan Edwards to give book launch at Dimbola
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/alan-edwards-to-give-book-launch-at-dimbola/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250616T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20250312T161106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T181553Z
UID:8194-1750068000-1790784000@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:CJ Nox: The Beauty Of...
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/cj-nox-the-beauty-of/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20250511T141528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T124928Z
UID:8019-1748167200-1757260800@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sheila Rock: Punk +
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/sheila-rock-punk/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20250511T140042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T111956Z
UID:8024-1748167200-1757260800@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:Kathleen Holloway: Sea Change
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/kathleen-holloway-sea-change/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20250218T164813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T150422Z
UID:7850-1741996800-1742169599@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wet Plate Collodion Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/wet-plate-collodion-photography-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250308T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20250226T125312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T125312Z
UID:7935-1741431600-1741446000@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:Learn: Studio Photography
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/learn-studio-photography/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20250511T143003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T144744Z
UID:7755-1738368000-1747612799@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:Marco Sanges: One Step Closer
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/marco-sanges-one-step-closer/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20250511T150027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T144554Z
UID:7759-1738368000-1747612799@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lee Miller: Style is Strength
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/lee-miller-the-forties-fashion-photos/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241006T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20240923T125701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T151747Z
UID:6436-1728241200-1728246600@dimbola.co.uk
SUMMARY:Greg Douglass at Dimbola 6th October!
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/__trashed/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260513T232557
CREATED:20241029T112714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T153905Z
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SUMMARY:Dave Shrimpton: Searching for Alice
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/dave-shrimpton-searching-for-alice/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Past Exhibition: Dickens and His Friends
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/past-exhibition-dickens-and-his-friends/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Past Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Mela Hilleard: At the Dining Room with Julia Margaret Cameron; Frames of time
DESCRIPTION:The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with Dimbola’s new exhibition Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970  sponsored by Solo Music Agency. The Isle of Wight Festival was Jimi Hendrix’s final UK performance and his largest ever UK show\, taking place just across the fields from Dimbola at Afton Down in August 1970. More than half a million music fans are believed to have attended the legendary festival weekend\, cementing its place as one of the defining moments in music history. We are synonymous with the Isle of Wight Festival\, and our permanent exhibition dedicated to The Last Great Event and the striking bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix in its gardens\, commissioned by John Giddings\, who revived the Isle of Wight Festival in 2002 and founded Solo Music Agency. The exhibition also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the statue\, created by sculptor John Swindells and installed in 2006.  Experience Hendrix will feature iconic photographs\, live footage and memorabilia from the festival weekend\, alongside memories from those who witnessed Hendrix’s historic set first-hand.  One of those attendees was John Giddings himself. He said: “The reason I restarted the Isle of Wight Festival was because I saw Jimi Hendrix and The Doors in 1970. Coming over that hill and seeing 600\,000 people united by the same music was a real epiphany for me and has stayed with me forever.”  Also in the crowd was Dr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chair of Julia Margaret Cameron Trust: “Julia Margaret Cameron\, who lived and took pioneering photographs at Dimbola in the 1860s\, would have had Jimi straight in the old chicken house that was her studio\, and immortalised his face\, as she did Tennyson’s. Both Jimi and Julia were forces of nature\, pioneers in their chosen art forms\, with a unique fashion sense and of mixed heritage.  “Jimi’s Afton set was within sight and sound of Dimbola\, and it is so appropriate that we celebrate it with this new Jimi-themed show. Since 2000 we have been celebrating the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival and associated images and memorabilia\, now including the ‘new’ Isle of Wight Festivals at Seaclose\, which carry on this amazing heritage and put the Island on the world stage.”  The exhibition opens ahead of this year’s Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival\, which returns to Seaclose Park from 18–21 June 2026 with headliners Lewis Capaldi\, Calvin Harris and The Cure\, continuing the Island’s long-standing musical legacy for a new generation of festivalgoers. Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 opens on May 27\, 2026\, in the former bookshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on the ground floor. Entry to the exhibition is included in general museum admission rate. 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/mela-hilleard-at-the-dining-room-with-julia-margaret-cameron-frames-of-time-2/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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