The Stone Roses have been announced as the first headliners of the Isle of Wight Festival, 2013.

The reunited Madchester legends will play their only UK festival appearance of the season on the main stage on Friday, June 14 2013.

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The date is the latest to be announced as the band continue to tour throughout 2013 after reuniting earlier this year. In addition to a one-off gig in Dubai at the Media City Amphitheatre on February 21, 2013, the band will also play two shows at Finsbury Park in London and another at Glasgow Green in June 2013. Support for the Glasgow show includes Primal Scream, Jake Bugg and The View. Support for the London shows will be announced shortly.

Tickets for the Isle of Wight festival go onsale on Wednesday (November 28) at www.isleofwightfestival.com.