Jay-Z and Strokes to headline Isle of Wight

Diamonds up as Jay-Z named Isle of Wight headliner
Diamonds up as Jay-Z named Isle of Wight headliner
 
 

Monday, 30, Nov 2009 10:05

By Lewis Bazley.

Rap megastar Jay-Z and indie greats the Strokes have been announced as headliners for next year's Isle of Wight festival.

After his history-making headlining show at Glastonbury 2008 the Run This Town rapper will take to the stage on the Isle of Wight on Friday June 11th next year, it has been announced.

The Strokes, whose debut album Is This It was recently voted the best of the decade, will headline the Saturday night of the festival, while others act on the line-up include popstar Pink, dance legends Orbital and rock veterans Blondie.

After announcing the promising 2010 line-up, festival promoter John Giddings commented: "Ever since I first heard the first Strokes album I have wanted them for the Isle of Wight.

"Jay-Z and Pink are two of the best live acts I have ever seen and the Blondie hits speak for themselves. I can't wait!"

Tickets for the event, which was revived in 2002, go on sale on December 4th, with adult tickets available from £130.

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