Arcade Fire To Headline Isle Of Wight Festival

On the recommendation of the late David Bowie...

Arcade Fire are set to headline next year's instalment of the Isle Of Wight festival.

Christmas lights may be going up across the land, but already teams of festival workers are preparing for the summer 2017 season.

The Isle of Wight is quick off the mark, confirming a special headline slot from none other than Canadian indie titans Arcade Fire.

The move originates from a recommendation made by the late David Bowie, always an early-adopter with anything musical.

Isle of Wight Festival Promoter, John Giddings, said: “I’m so happy to have secured Arcade Fire as our first headliner. David Bowie recommended them and I’ve been a fan ever since. Last year was an incredible year and I’m ready for us to come back even better in 2017.”

Tickets are on sale now. Isle of Wight festival runs between June 8th – 11th. Oh, and here's David Bowie performing 'Wake Up' with Arcade Fire…

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