THE Isle of Wight's music festival could rock-on for three days next year.

Organisers are so pleased with the success of the weekend's event at Seaclose Park that they are considering adding a third day to the next concert.

Up to 14,500 people attended Sunday's performance and 13,500 on Saturday according to Wight Leisure, the council organisation that looks after leisure events.

During the two days there were just seven arrests - all for minor offences - and licensing officers said just four noise complaints had been received about noise.

A police spokesman said the general behaviour of festival-goers had been "fantastic".

More then 200 people were treated on site and seven needed hospital attention. None of the injuries was serious and most were connected to the hot weekend weather.

Annie Horne, Wight Leisure managing director, said: "It was a fantastic weekend. It was certainly a step up from last year's event and hopefully will be a stepping stone to an even more successful and possibly bigger event next year."

Promoter John Giddings remained optimistic about the future of the event but he warned that more sponsorship was required to develop the festival.

At least two international companies - thought to be mobile phone providers - had attended the event and been impressed with what they saw

"We will have to sit down and think about where we go from here," said Mr Giddings.

"A three-day event next year is a definite possibility that is under consideration. I think we have had a phenomenal success this year. I have not heard a negative comment from anyone.

"The bands have enjoyed playing here and the venue is perfect.

"It has all the services they require so there is no feeling of alienation that you can get at other festivals on the mainland that are held in a field."

Saturday's line-up was topped by former The Jam and Style Council frontman Paul Weller, supported by Starsailor and Iggy Pop.

Sunday brought a line-up headed by Bryan Adams and Counting Crows with The Darkness and the John Butler generating much audience excitement among the support acts.

Mr Giddings he said he had already had preliminary talks with other possible acts - of a similar stature to those who played this weekend - about an event in 2004.