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Barclaycard British Summer Time 2015 | ||
18th Jun - 5th Jul 2015 Hyde Park, Park Lane, London, London, W2 2UH, United Kingdom |
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New acts have been added to join Kylie Minogue at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park on 21st June including: MIKA, Years & Years, Foxes, Bright Light Bright Light, and Ekkah. Taking place one week before Pride in London, this is the biggest pre-party for the capital’s colourful annual LGBT+ celebration, including a performance by the winner of Pride’s Got Talent 2015.
Sunday Best – one of London’s most cutting-edge independent record labels – is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this year and what better way to do it than with a spectacular takeover of The Summer Stage at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park?
The Summer Stage will feature influential BBC Radio 1 DJ and Sunday Best founder, Rob Da Bank and friends Mylo and The Correspondents.
Deputy Chair of Pride in London, Stephen Ward said: "Pride in London is thrilled to be taking over the Carnival Stage with some of the best and freshest talent from the LGBT+ community, including winners of Pride's Got Talent 2015. It's going to be an amazing start to Pride week."
Other headliners already announced for Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park are The Strokes with Beck on June 18, Blur on June 20, The Who, with Paul Weller, Kaiser Chiefs and Johnny Marr on June 26 and Taylor Swift, joined by Ellie Goulding and John Newman on June 27.
Daniel Mathieson, Head of Experiential and Partnership Marketing for Barclaycard, said: “Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park is one of the musical highlights of the summer and this year we have another fantastic line-up of headline artists and bands. From Kylie and Taylor Swift to The Who, Blur and The Strokes, there’s something for everyone, so fans should act fast to avoid missing out.”
Jim King, Senior Vice President Live Events, says: "We are thrilled to announce Kylie as the third headline for Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park. Her live shows are always amazing and show why she still reigns supremely as Pop’s Princess. Grace Jones has been one of the true innovators of our time and we are blessed to have one of her rare live performance on the main stage, and then the king of disco Nile Rodgers is bringing his Chic organisation to deliver what is unquestionably the biggest hit list of all time. It already feels like it’s going to be the biggest party of the summer.”
Liz Mullins Director of Events at The Royal Parks, said: “Since it began in 2013 Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park has become a firm favourite in the events calendar, bringing a diverse range of entertainment and the world’s biggest artists to this iconic park. From The Rolling Stones to Black Sabbath, Lionel Richie to Tom Jones, comedy nights and family days there has been something for everyone. We are looking forward to working with our partners AEG Live to once again bring this truly unique event to Hyde Park.”
Tickets are available now.