Sir Paul McCartney will perform at the Isle of Wight Festival 2010 it has been confirmed.
The former Beatle will headline the event on Sunday June 13, closing the main stage. Commenting on what will be his first appearance at the Festival Sir Paul said, "I always remember hearing such great things about this festival and it has such a sense of history with the likes of Jimi Hendrix playing there the first time round. This will be my first show on the Isle of Wight and I'm looking forward to a rollicking night of rock n' roll."
An excited Festival promoter John Giddings also added: "Forty years after Jimi Hendrix performed 'Hey Joe' at Seaclose Park we've finally gotten to 'Hey Jude'. I can't wait!"
The show will be part of Sir Paul's Up and Coming Tour which starts in the U.S. in March before British and Irish dates in June.
Other acts already confirmed for Isle Of Wight Festival 2010 include Pink, Editors, Spandau Ballet and Friendly Fires, Jay-Z, Blondie, The Strokes, Florence + The Machine, Biffy Clyro, Crowded House, Paloma Faith, Mr. Hudson, Orbital, La Roux, Marina and the Diamonds with more still to be announced.
Isle Of Wight Festival 2010 website.
10:52 AM | 02/03/2010
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