Thursday, December 15, 2016

Rod Stewart to headline Isle of Wight festival



The 'Maggie may additionally' hitmaker is to shut the legendary track extravaganza on Sunday, June eleven at Seaclose Park in Newport, Isle of Wight, for what's going to be his only united kingdom festival overall performance of next 12 months and his first ever time playing the long-lasting occasion.

He stated: "i've been very fortunate to have played many of the international's finest venues and fairs - however by no means played the mythical IOW pageant.

"i am so excited to put that proper. June can not come spherical soon enough."

And the pageant's promoter, John Giddings brought: "i've desired Rod Stewart to play at the pageant for some of years. he is an awesome icon with a profession that is spanned over 5 decaes so it's impossible now not to be a fan. On Sunday night he'll deliver an great energy to create an unforgettable moment."

The 71-12 months-antique song legend joins formerly introduced headliners Arcade fire, who will carry out on the principle stage on Saturday, June 10.

Giddings formerly revealed that the late David Bowie - who regrettably passed away in January, following a mystery warfare with most cancers - delivered the indie rock organization to him and advised they must play the long-lasting music extravaganza.

He stated: "i am so happy to have secured Arcade fireplace as our first headliners. David Bowie encouraged them and i have been a fan ever on account that.

"final year noticed an outstanding yr and i'm equipped for us to come back lower back even higher in 2017."

final 12 months's pageant became a triumph with musical legends Queen + Adam Lambert, The Who, Iggy Pop and many more gracing the principle degree.

With one headlining act but to be confirmed those rumoured include weapons N' Roses, Beyonce, Coldplay and inexperienced Day.

through the years Isle of Wight pageant has seen an entire host of mythical acts carry out together with the Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie, The Killers and Sir Paul McCartney.

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