He surprised everyone when he dropped his first single in 23 years last month - and now 80s icon Rick Astley’s comeback continues with a performance at V Festival .

The Never Gonna Give You Up singer will be revisiting classics from his back catalogue as well as treating fans to new tracks from his upcoming album 50 when he takes to the stage at the pop-fest this summer.

It will be the star’s first ever performance at the festival, which takes place at two locations in Staffordshire and Chelmsford on August 20 and 21.

Pop superstars Justin Bieber and Rihanna will headline this year’s event, with other acts on the bill including top DJ David Guetta, dance duo Faithless and Australian singer Sia.

Kaiser Chiefs, Bastille, Travis, Little Mix, Jess Glynn and Years and Years are also among the artists confirmed so far.

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Since exploding into the pop charts in 1987, Astley has gone on to sell more than 19 million records and amass a catalogue of chart-topping hits including Together Forever and Cry For Help.

His new album, featuring comeback single Keep Singing, is due out on June 17.

Tickets to V Festival are on sale now at vfestival.com .

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