Isle Of Wight has announced this year's curators as Wayne & Jack Hemingway, Tim Burgess and Aaron Fletcher from The bees. 

Wayne & Jack Hemingway will present Land of 1,000 Dances, Inspired by Wilson Picket’s classic R&B hit 'Land of a Thousand Dances’. On Saturday 14th June they will transform the Cabaret Tent into an uplifting party where visitors can learn iconic dances from the late 50s onwards.

Wayne Hemingway said "From Keb Darge to Acid Jazz’s Eddie Piller, we have assembled some of the best vinyl DJ’s Britain has ever produced and a team of dance teachers that may even get those of us with two left feet off our backsides. Polish yer dancing shoes and yer best togs. After your dance lessons we might allow you an hour or so to rehydrate then its boogie time 'til the wee hours to the best dance music from the late 50’s R&B through northern soul, funk, disco, boogie and onto some house."

Tim Burgess will be back with Tim Peaks to curate the Friday & Saturday line up in Hey Joe Rock Bar & Shisha Lounge. Expect some very special guests and DJ sets from the likes of Clint Boon and the Howling Rhythm DJs, alongside book readings and some brilliant new bands. Plus, John Peel show favourites BOB will be playing their first gig in nearly two decades and topping off the each night will be special DJ set from Tim and fellow Charlatan, Mark Collins.

Tim Burgess said: "Tim Peaks is back again after an amazing debut last year. We've got some of our favourite new bands and some old friends stopping by - last year Suzanne Vega popped in for two unannounced shows so keep your eye on the tweets and head over for a coffee some time".

The Bees, Aaron Fletcher will present The Bee's Inspired' in The Bohemian Woods on Friday 13th June. This showcase of talent kicks off with an afrobeat session from the 16-piece Fellowship Of Groove, followed by Organ Records, Plastic Mermaids and the DJ arm of Heavenly Recordings.

Aaron Fletcher said: "I’m stoked to be able to put this together for The Bohemian Woods. 'The Bee's Inspired' is going to be a really special night; I can’t believe the line up for this. It’s everything for me that I love for a great party in the woods".

Festival Organiser John Giddings said: "We are excited to be working with the gang at Hemingway Design, to bring you the Land of 1,000 Dances, featuring the best of Northern Soul to the Isle of Wight Festival. Not only are they style icons; they will bring something really different for everyone to enjoy. We welcome the return to Tim Burgess who will create two bespoke line-ups over the weekend, expect an eclectic mix of music! Plus, Aaron Fletcher from The Bees who will be in The Bohemian Woods curating an extra special line up on Friday 13th June. These are set to be some of the highlights of an unforgettable weekend."

Also added to the line-up is Leeroy Thornhill of The Prodigy who will be taking to the decks on Thursday 12th June for a headline DJ set in the brand new Hey Joe, Rock Bar & Shisha Lounge. What’s more, The Hoosiers take the headline slot at Life’s a Beach on Saturday 14th June.