March 5, 2009 8:00

Neil Young to headline Isle Of Wight

Legend joins line-up for 2009 event

Neil Young to headline Isle Of Wight

Neil Young is set to headline the Isle Of Wight festival this summer.

The Canadian legend will top the bill on the event's closing night (June 14), joining already announced headliners The Prodigy, Razorlight and Stereophonics (the latter two are co-headlining on the Saturday night).

"I have tried every year since we restarted the festival to book Neil Young," explained festival organiser John Giddings. "His music is part of my life and has inspired generations ever since. I'm sure that his performance will be talked about for years to come."

Bands confirmed for the festival so far are:

The Prodigy
Neil Young
Razorlight
Stereophonics
The Charlatans
Basement Jaxx
The Ting Tings
Pendulum


The festival takes place between June 12 and 14 at Seaclose Park in Newport.

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