DJ, PRODUCER and songwriter David Guetta and influential hip-hop group Run-DMC will co-headline the Isle of Wight Festival on Friday, June 9, organisers announced today (Wednesday).

Alongside them will be George Ezra, Bastille, Jack Savoretti and Rag'n'Bone Man.

These new announcements join Arcade Fire and Rod Stewart  who are at the top of the bill on Saturday and Sunday night.

The Friday co-headliners, both world famous acts will provide an injection of hip-hop beats and electronic dance anthems to kickstart the festival.

Run DMC’s Joseph Simmons said: "We absolutely love playing in the UK, it’s always such a great reception. You guys rock. To be given the chance to play such an iconic UK festival is huge and we’re really looking forward to it."

Festival promoter John Giddings said: "The Isle of Wight Festival has always been known for its variety in music and this year is no different. To have the world’s first and most inspiring hip hop group headlining alongside one of the world's biggest electronic DJ’s is fantastic.

"I’m also really excited about George Ezra, Rag 'n’ Bone Man, Bastille and Jack Savoretti. Again there’s something for everyone. I know the crowds at the festival are going wild for all the acts, not just the headliners."

Run DMC are widely known as one of the most influential acts in the history of hip hop culture. They were the first rap group to be certified gold, to be certified platinum, to have a Top 10 single and feature on the cover of The Rolling Stone magazine. This year they also become the first rap group to receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Formed in 1981, the group have spent over three decades performing with the likes of the Beastie Boys and Aerosmith, and have gone on to sell over 230 million records worldwide.

David Guetta has played a pivotal role in turning dance music into the chart-topping genre it is today. Guetta has sold over nine million albums and 30 million singles worldwide and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including Sia, Akon, Kelly Rowland, Flo Rida, Rihanna, Usher, Nicki Minaj, Jessie J and Chris Brown.

The Isle of Wight Festival takes place from June 8 to 11 with Early Bird Tickets on sale from today.

Reporter: jamesw@iwcpmail.co.uk