Simple Minds have been added to the line up for this year's Isle of Wight festival.

Other acts set to appear at the event in June include The Pigeon Detectives, The Script and Goldie Lookin Chain.

Simple Minds frontman Bill Kerr said the group were “very excited” about appearing at the festival.

As previously reported, Neil Young, Stereophonics and The Prodigy will headline the three main days of the festival from June 12th-14th.

Razorlight, The Pixies, The Rifles, The Zombies and Paolo Nutini will also appear at the event.

(by Jason Gregory)