Rod Stewart confirmed to headline Isle of Wight Festival 2017

The legendary singer-songwriter will perform on the Sunday night
Headliner: Rod Stewart will close the Isle of Wight Festival 2017
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Ben Travis28 November 2016
The Weekender

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Rod Stewart has been confirmed as the second headliner of the Isle of Wight Festival 2017.

The legendary singer-songwriter is due to play the Sunday night of the three-day music bash on June 11.

Stewart is an exclusive booking, with this due to be his only UK festival performance next year.

“I have been very lucky to have played many of the world's finest venues and festivals – but never played the legendary Isle Of Wight Festival,” he said.

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“I am so excited to put that right. June can't come round soon enough.”

Isle of Wight Festival Promoter, John Giddings said: “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.

“On Sunday night he’ll bring an incredible energy to create an unforgettable moment.”

Stewart last released new music in late 2015, with the arrival of album Another Country in October.

The first headliner announced for the festival was Arcade Fire, who are confirmed to play on the Saturday night.

The Canadian group are expected to release their new album, the follow-up to 2013’s Reflektor, in 2017.

The Isle of Wight Festival 2017 takes place on June 8 – 11, with weekend tickets available from £175.

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