David Guetta and Run-DMC announced as Isle Of Wight Festival 2017 co-headliners

They join Arcade Fire, Rod Stewart, Bastille and George Ezra

Run-DMC and David Guetta have been confirmed as co-headliners for next year’s Isle of Wight Festival, joining Arcade Fire and Rod Stewart on the 2017 bill.

The Isle of Wight Festival takes place next year from June 8-11 at Seaclose Park, Newport. It was previously reported that the festival could be cancelled next year.

Dance DJ Guetta and hip-hop legends Run DMC will co-headline the Friday night leg of the fest, with Run-DMC’s Joseph Simmons saying of the news: “We absolutely love playing in the UK, it’s always such a great reception. You guys rock!  To be given the chance to play such an iconic UK festival is huge and we’re really looking forward to it!”

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Festival promoter John Giddings says: “The Isle of Wight Festival has always been known for its variety in music and this year is no different. To have the world’s first and most inspiring hip hop group headlining alongside one of the world’s biggest electronic DJ’s is fantastic. I’m also really excited about George Ezra, Rag ‘N’ Bone Man, Bastille and Jack Savoretti. Again there’s something for everyone. I know the crowds at the festival are going wild for all the acts, not just the headliners.”

Bastille, George Ezra, Rag’n’Bone Man and Jack Savoretti have also been added to the line-up.

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Isle of Wight festival originally ran between 1968 and 1970 before being revived in 2002. This year’s festival saw 58,000 attend to see headline sets from Status Quo, Faithless, Stereophonics, The Who, Richard Ashcroft, Queen + Adam Lambert and Ocean Colour Scene. Other past headliners include David Bowie, Foo Fighters, The Killers, Blur, Fleetwood Mac and The Rolling Stones.

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