The booking of Rod Stewart to headline Isle Of Wight is something organisers have been chasing for a ‘number of years’.
Stewart has been confirmed to top the 2017 event on Sunday, June 11th, and promoter John Giddings is delighted to have finally landed his man.
“I’ve wanted Rod Stewart to play at the festival for a number of years – he’s an incredible icon with a career that’s spanned over five decades so it’s impossible to not be a fan,” he says.
“On Sunday night he’ll bring an incredible energy to create an unforgettable moment.”
Rod will be performing the evening after Arcade Fire make their only UK festival appearance of next year at Seaclose Park in Newport.
“I have been very lucky to have played many of the world’s finest venues and festivals – but never played the legendary IOW Festival,” Stewart reflects. “I am so excited to put that right. June can’t come round soon enough.”