Neil Young to headline Isle Of Wight

Neil Young has been announced as the Sunday headliner for this year's Isle of Wight Festival.

For over forty years Neil Young has pioneered musical genres and influenced generations of fans and now rock’s most intriguing chameleon will be sharing his ‘Heart of Gold’ in an exclusive headline performance at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival.

Neil Young is one of the most significant artists of the rock and roll era. His influence, and inspiration within the music scene derives from his longevity with a career spanning more than four decades. 2009 will see the release of ‘Fork in the Road’, which is expected to see Young return to his country roots, and is one of the most highly anticipated records of the year.

John Giddings, Isle of Wight Festival organiser says, "I have tried every year since we restarted the event to book Neil Young., 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."

Neil Young’s genre-spanning career has seen him put his hand to over 60 albums as a solo artist and band member. He has collaborated with other musical icons such as James Taylor and Willy Nelson. He recorded three consecutive number one albums as Crosby, Stills Nash and Young, often dubbed ‘the American Beatles’. Young's first solo number one came in 1972 when he dominated the charts with ‘Harvest’ and was later voted voice of the decade by Rolling Stone magazine.

The previously confirmed acts include The Prodigy who headline on Friday, with Basement Jaxx, Pendulum, and The Ting Tings, all also confirmed for that day. Stereophonices and Razorlight co-headline the Saturday, while The Charlatans are to curate the Sunday of this year's Big Top, and will headline it on the same day. For the line-up details, and rumours as available please click here.

Tickets for the festival which happens from Friday 12th until Sunday 14th June 2009 at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight are priced at £140 for an adult ticket with camping which includes entertainment in the campsite on Thursday night, and £70 for a child ticket (12 years and under). The price of an adult ticket without camping is £120 and £60 for children (12 years and under).

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The festival has a large main stage in a natural amphitheatre that showcases well known rock and indie names, a legendary act or two, and rising stars, in a relaxed festival atmosphere.

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