Isle of Wight Festival 2011: First Act Announced

Yes folks, American rockers, Kings of Leon, will be bringing guitar heaven to Seaclose Park next June.

Isle of Wight Festival 2011: First Act AnnouncedNot only that, but the Isle of Wight Festival will be their only UK major festival performance next year.

Head honcho of the Isle of Wight Festival, John Giddings, said, “We are proud to bring one of the world’s biggest rock bands to the island on our tenth anniversary. It is an incredible way to start the weekend, I can’t wait!”

Kings of Leon will be headlining the Festival on Friday 10th June, helping John Giddings and the rest us celebrate the Festival’s 10th anniversary year!

Tickets go on sale Friday 19th November, watch this space for details of where to buy them.

The Isle of Wight Festival 2011 takes place on 10, 11 & 12 June 2011.

If you can’t wait until next June, here’s some live action from the lads.

Image: Quique López under CC BY 2.0