GOOD HEALTH GOOD WEALTH: MAKING MAGIC ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT THIS FEELING STAGE

There’s always been something about This Feeling that sets it apart. It’s more than just a stage, it’s a movement, a platform built on a relentless passion for supporting grassroots bands. Over the years, it’s been the launchpad for countless artists who are now carving their own space in music, and Good Health Good Wealth are a prime example of that journey.

This summer, they return to Isle of Wight for This Feeling’s 10th anniversary, bringing their infectious energy and sharp-witted storytelling to the stage. And as they put it this time, it feels like coming home.

“It’s a privilege,” they say when asked about playing at This Feeling again. “We had a quality time last year, so I’m sure this year will be more of the same.”

For Mikey Johns and the TF team, Good Health Good Wealth aren’t just another band in the lineup, they’re family. It’s a bond built over years of collaboration, through highs, lows, and a lot of graft.

“They’ve been a huge part of our journey,” they explain. “We’ve been working with Mikey for yonks. I remember playing Reading in the early days, and I’m sure the stage they had there was in the car park. Now look at us both! We made it out the car park.”

Their origin story is equally as unique as their sound, a fusion of influences, backgrounds, and a decade of experience.

“We’re just a couple of fellas who life put together for some reason, London and Lithuanian connection, baby. We’ve been grafting at this for about 10 years now, Good Health Good Wealth for over five. With GHGW, we want to talk to real people about real things we’ve been through. There’s a lot of cookie-cutter music out there which might sound great, but at its heart, it’s really saying nish. We don’t wanna do that.”

When it comes to Isle of Wight Festival, they’ve only ever experienced it through This Feeling, and that suits them just fine. Even the journey over holds its own weirdly sentimental charm.

“Weirdly, I really enjoy the ferry over, it’s the anticipation, I think. Last time, we watched The Streets and Prodigy, and it really got the old cogs turning.”

That connection between music, meaning, and real people is what makes This Feeling such a perfect fit.

“It’s all about supporting the underdogs,” they say. “And that’s always been who we are. The audiences are real people, not clipboard people.”

And while the festival lineup is stacked with talent, there’s one name that has them buzzing more than anyone.

“Justin Timberlake, of course, especially now he’s a badman.”

As for preparation? They don’t believe in overthinking it.

“It really doesn’t make any difference to us. Wherever we play, we’re just trying to make sure the audience has the best time they possibly can. Also, if you over-prepare, you lose some of that magic. Watch me forget all my lyrics now!”

After the festival, the band are not slowing down. If anything, their schedule is about to go into overdrive.

“We have a really chocca few months of festivals, Glastonbury next, then 2000 Trees, What’s Happenin’, Truck, Boho Festival, Kendal Calling, Reading and Leeds. Then in November, we have our first UK and Ireland tour! Tickets available now, wink wink, nudge nudge.”

“And our record, This Time Next Year We’ll Be Millionaires, will be out later this year too, we’re gonna be letting people into the idea behind that project very soon.”

But before all that? They’re gearing up for Isle of Wight Festival, where their performance is guaranteed to be one of the most electric sets of the weekend.

And when it comes to the act they’re most hyped to watch? No hesitation.

“I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, Justin Timberlake. I’m ready to rock my body.”

Good Health, Good Wealth play at 20:35pm on Friday night.