It’s official – get your tickets to Ryde because Paul McCartney is playing at the Isle of Wight festival!

A legend worldwide, Paul McCartney is an icon for a whole generation giving a fresh sound to rock ‘n roll, and changing the face of music forever. The Beatles first, and then as a critically acclaimed solo artist, spanning a 40 year career in the music industry. During this time, he has written some of the most famous tracks ever , including Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’; ‘Live and Let Die’ and & ‘I Saw Her Standing There’, meaning this year’s festival-goers will be in for a truly special treat.

Paul was heard to remark: “I always remember hearing such great things about this festival and it has such a sense of history with the likes of Jimi Hendrix playing there the first time round”. This will be the first show that I have even done on the island, and i am so exited that I can’t wait to rock my stuff!”

The festival promoter John Giddings added: “Forty years after Jimi Hendrix performed ‘Hey Joe’ at Seaclose Park we’ve finally gotten to ‘Hey Jude’ - I’m really looking forward to it!”

Paul’s live shows have reached a new legendary status in recent years receive rave reviews from fans and critics alike. He always pushes musical boundaries like for example his performances in Russia at Red Square, in Rome outside the Coliseum and in front of the NASA space station.

UK fans recently got a taste for the live shows last Christmas when he bought the ‘Good Evening Europe’ tour to the great finish at the 02 Arena in London - the only uk show of the year. This year everyone should head for the show, as most of his reviews have been outstanding.

This special show at the IOW festival is part of Paul’s all new ‘Up And Coming’ tour which starts in the US in March and comes to the UK and Ireland in June.

To book your Isle of Wight festival tickets, which can also include the ferry to the Isle of Wight, call 0871 376 1000.