EVERY year there are rumours that Paul McCartney may make a guest appearance at the Concert At The Kings but this year festival goers can be sure one of the musicians closest to him will be on stage.

Paul 'Wix' Wickens, who has been part of McCartney's touring group since 1989, will headline the concert at All Cannings, near Devizes on May 20 with what is promised to be al all-star band.

Organisers Richard Baulu, who is landlord of the King's Arms, and McCartney's sound man John 'Grubby' Callis said: "After a recent change to his touring dates we are super excited to announce that Paul “Wix” Wickens will be assembling a very special band to headline Rock against Cancer this year.

"The name may not be that familiar, but “Wix” has been Paul McCartney’s keyboard player and musical director for many years and Paul McCartney has kindly shifted some gigs to allow Wix to gather a band for us in May.

"We’ll announce who’s joining Wix as soon as we can. It will be a fantastic end to the day which will already have seen Alison Moyet, Wilko Johnson, Sweet, Gerry & The Pacemakers and John Coghlan’s Quo appearing on the main stage, with some special guests joining these bands too.

"Plus we have upcoming bands Invisible Vegas, Verdisa and Bite the Buffalo performing on the CATK Stage."

Wix joined Paul McCartney’s band at the end of the 80s and he’s appeared on most studio albums since then and on all of the live McCartney albums. He has performed and recorded with many other artists including Elton John, Joni Mitchell, Bon Jovi, Bob Dylan, Nik Kershaw, Edie Brickell, Tim Finn, John Kilzer, David Gilmour, and Bill Payne.

Also on the bill on May 20 will be Alison Moyet, Sweet, Wilko Johnson, John Coghlan’s Quo, Gerry & the Pacemakers, Invisible Vegas, Verdisa, and Bite The Buffalo.

For tickets go to www.concertatthekings.co.uk/tickets/