Paolo Nutini has been confirmed to perform at next summer’s RockNess festival in a monumental landmark homecoming gig, that promises to be one of the biggest celebrations of 2011 in Scotland.

With his status as one of music’s biggest names firmly sealed, Nutini and his brilliant band’s headline performance will bring the Highlands festival to a close in spectacular style as the Sunday Main Stage headliner.

The announcement completes twelve truly amazing months for the multi-million selling artist, whose universal appeal has propelled him on an acclaimed global trajectory. Recently accorded the Q Best Male accolade at the highly prestigious Q Music Awards, one of Britain’s biggest and most respected annual celebrations, plus an impressive and well-deserved Ivor Novello for Best Album, Paolo Nutini’s clutch of awards is positively heaving.

Now, as the countdown begins for this incredible gig, against the iconic backdrop of world famous Loch Ness, RockNess organisers are inviting fans to do whatever it takes to join this unmissable, once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

As the first major UK festival of the summer, RockNess will also be one of the first opportunities for fans to hear tracks off Paolo’s much-anticipated third album, which is being recorded at present and scheduled for a 2011 release.