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The festival season really kicks into gear this weekend with both Download and Isle Of Wight kicking off – and NME.COM will be bringing you comprehensive coverage from both sites.

Isle Of Wight will feature performances from the likes of Snow Patrol, Muse, Kasabian, Amy Winehouse and - playing their first UK festival in 31 years - The Rolling Stones.

Download will see the cream of rock and metal take to the stage at Donington, with My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park and Iron Maiden headlining.

So, head to NME.COM/festivals for the best news, blogs and photography from both festivals. We’ll let you know everything that happens first.

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