Foo Fighters booked for 2011's T in the Park

It has been confirmed that Foo Fighters will play next year's T in the Park.

Organisers of the 2011 festival has announced the band are the first act.

Geoff Ellis, the brains behind the operation, had been particularly keen to bring the group to the event at Balado airfield near Kinross as in addition to being one of the world's largest draws, they are also one of his favourites.

"Once again we are proud to bring one of the world's biggest and most influential rock bands to Balado," he confirmed.

"As well as being a personal favourite and a band that T in the Park fans continually praise, Foo Fighters are one of the best festival headliners on the planet and I'm delighted we have them for T in the Park 2011."

Next year's T in the Park will be held from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th July, with a limited number of tickets available to fans from 09:00 GMT today (Thursday).