Iggy Pop joins impressive south coast line-up (From Daily Echo)

Iggy Pop joins impressive south coast line-up

8:26am Friday 17th December 2010 in Days Out

Iggy Pop is the latest artist to be added to the impressive Isle of Wight Festival 2011 line-up.

He will be performing with the Stooges while the flamboyant Boy George and punk pioneer Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will also be making an appearance.

The Isle of Wight Festival celebrates its 10th birthday in 2011 and its line-up, mixing iconic artists with up and coming acts, so far includes:

MAIN STAGE:

Friday June 10th: Kings of Leon with more acts to be announced soon.

Saturday June 11th: Foo Fighters, Pulp, Iggy and the Stooges, Seasick Steve, Hurts, Stornoway and Lissie.

Sunday 12th June: Kasabian, Beady Eye, The Script, Plan B, Pixie Lott, Two Door Cinema Club, James Walsh, plus a special guest appearance from Jeff Beck.

BIG TOP:

Thursday 9th June: Boy George.

Friday June 10th: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.

Saturday June 11th Night: Tom Jones and British Pink Floyd Show.

Saturday June 11th Afternoon: Wild Beasts, The Vaccines and Semi Precious Weapons.

Sunday June 12th: Manic Street Preachers, Public Image Ltd, Cast, Hadouken!, Nick Lowe and Brother.

• The Isle of Wight Festival takes place 10th - 12th June at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight Keep up to date with the Festival and to buy tickets visit www.isleofwightfestival.com Tickets are available from the usual outlets: www.ticketzone.co.uk 0844 499 9955