Bon Jovi to make festival debut

The New Jersey band will appear on the main stage on Sunday June 16, making their debut at the event.

The Stone Roses have already been confirmed as bill toppers on the Friday’s opening night.

Bon Jovi – who have sold more than 130 million albums in a three-decade career – will be playing their only UK festival performance of 2013.

Frontman Jon Bon Jovi said: “The Isle of Wight Festival is legendary and we’re excited to join in the long tradition of rock’n’roll history.”