Where to watch Green Day’s Isle of Wight Headline set on TV tonight

Green Day headline the final night of this year’s Isle of Wight festival and you can watch their set, live tonight, on Sky Arts (channel 36 on Freeview).

That’s right, if you didn’t know, Sky Arts is free to watch thanks to Freeview and that means you can enjoy the band’s two-hour headline set on tv tonight from 9.30pm.

About Green Day

Green Day, an American punk rock band formed in 1987, has been a significant influence in the music scene for over three decades. Comprised of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tré Cool, the band emerged from the underground punk scene of Berkeley, California. Their breakthrough came with the release of the album “Dookie” in 1994, which catapulted them into mainstream success. The album, characterized by its catchy hooks and energetic punk rock sound, sold over 10 million copies in the U.S. alone and earned them a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. Songs like “Basket Case,” “Longview,” and “When I Come Around” became anthems for a generation of disaffected youth.

Green Day’s ability to evolve while staying true to their punk roots has kept them relevant in the ever-changing music industry. In 2004, they released “American Idiot,” a rock opera that criticized American politics and culture, particularly under the George W. Bush administration. The album was both a commercial and critical success, earning a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album and spawning hits like “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” and “Holiday.” “American Idiot” was later adapted into a successful Broadway musical, further cementing Green Day’s legacy. Throughout their career, Green Day has continued to release new music, tour extensively, and inspire new generations of punk rock enthusiasts. Their enduring impact on both music and culture underscores their status as one of the most influential bands of their era.

This year’s Isle of Wight Festival

This year’s festival has featured sets from The Prodigy, Pet Shop Boys, Blossoms, Keane, S Club, Kake Shears, Suede, Jo Whiley, The Pretenders, Bootleg Beatles, Nothing But Thieves and Zara Larsson and Sky Arts has been there caputring the whole thing. So, if you have Freeview Play, Sky TV or NOW you can go back and watch the coverage on demand.