Hard Rock Calling

Kaiser Chiefs & James to rock Hard Rock Calling

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Black Cards and Vintage Trouble are also confirmed to perform, joining headliner Bon Jovi on Saturday 25 June for what promises to be an incredible weekend of live music.
 
kaiser chiefsReturning in fine form, pop-rockers the KaiserChiefs are ready to get the crowds at Hyde Park jumping to hits including I Predict A Riot, Everyday I Love You Less And Less, Oh My God and Ruby,as well as showcasing brand new material from their forthcoming album. The Leeds quintet amassed over three million sales worldwide enjoying international chart success and five UK Top Ten smash hit singles.  Also joining the Friday 24 June line-up are Manchester’s own James. The nineties heroes return with their unforgettable hits Laid, Sit Down and Say Something plus many more.
 
Saturday 25 June additions include Pete Wentz’s new band Black Cards with their first appearance on the UK festival scene, as well as American soul-rockers Vintage Trouble, who gave an incredible performance earlier this year on Later With Jools Holland gaining the band critical-acclaim in the UK.
 
Now in its sixth consecutive year, Hard Rock Calling has fully established itself as one of the UK’s premier outdoor music events. Produced by Live Nation and presented by Hard Rock International, Hard Rock Calling is a unique and historic musical event with a main stage, second stage and many surprises in store for fans of all ages. In addition to headline appearances from The Killers on Friday 24 June and Bon Jovi on Saturday 25 June, living legendRod Stewart will headline Sunday 26 June with rock ‘n’ roll queen Stevie Nicks as special guest. The festival will also include a variety of attractions to be announced at a later date.
 
Tickets are on sale now and are available at www.hardrockcalling.co.uk.
 
 
Tickets On Sale Now – Book Now To Avoid Disappointment
Friday tickets – £49.50 + booking fee
(The Killers to headline Friday 24 June)
 
Saturday tickets – £59 + booking fee
(Bon Jovi to headline Saturday 25 June)


Sunday tickets – £55 + booking fee
(Rod Stewart to headline Sunday 26 June)
 
Buy online at www.hardrockcalling.co.uk   
 
 
To buy VIP Experiences and Hospitality online please go to www.livenationexperience.co.uk or call + 44 207 009 3484

Ray Davies confirmed for Hard Rock Calling

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As frontman of one of the most important bands to emerge from the sixties, TheKinks, Ray Davies influenced generations as part of the British music invasion with smash hits including You Really Got Me, All Day And All Of the 

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Night, Sunny Afternoon, Waterloo Sunset, Dedicated Follower Of Fashion and Lola to name just a few from an incredible catalogue. He is described as “almost indisputably rock’s most literate, witty and insightful songwriter” by the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, and now Ray Davies is back on fine form ready to take to the stage at Hard Rock Calling 2011 in London, transporting crowds back to undeniably one of the most iconic eras in pop music, the swinging sixties.
 
Now in its sixth consecutive year, Hard Rock Calling has fully established itself as one of the UK’s premier outdoor music events. Ray Davies joins Grammy®-Award winning act and all-American rock band Bon Jovi, who was announced to headline Saturday 25 June in London’s Hyde Park.
 
Hard Rock Calling, produced by Live Nation and presented by Hard Rock International, is a unique and historic musical event with a main stage, second stage and many surprises in store for fans of all ages. In addition to renowned bands and an on-site Hard Rock Cafe, the festival will include a variety of attractions to be announced at a later date. 
 
Tickets are on sale now and are available at www.hardrockcalling.co.uk. 
 
Tickets On Sale Now – Book Now To Avoid Disappointment
 
Friday tickets – £49.50 + booking fee
(The Killers to headline Friday 24 June)
 
Saturday tickets – £59 + booking fee
(Bon Jovi to headline Saturday 25 June)
 
Sunday tickets – £55 + booking fee
(Rod Stewart to headline Sunday 26 June)
 
Buy online at www.hardrockcalling.co.uk   
 
 
To buy VIP Experiences and Hospitality online please go to www.livenationexperience.co.uk or call + 44 207 009 3484
 

The Killers to headline Hard Rock Calling Friday 24th June

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brandon flowersThe Killers have now reunited to begin writing a new record, and plan to celebrate with a Hyde Park show that will encompass hits from their three studio albums to date: ‘Hot Fuss’ (2004), ‘Sam’s Town’ (2006) and ‘Day & Age’ (2008)). The band will perform much-loved hits including Mr Brightside, Somebody Told Me, All These Things That I’ve Done, Spaceman, When You Were Young, Read My Mind and Human – as well as some fan-favourites from 2007’s Sawdust.

Says The Killers’ Ronnie Vannucci of the Hyde Park show, “It’s been too long, friends… Feels like forever since we’ve seen each other and now it’s time we pay a visit. Have to get the machine oiled and ready to make this kinda thing happen more often. Feeling creative, let’s do this.”

“The Killers rocked the stage at Hard Rock Calling 2009,” said Hamish Dodds, President and CEO, Hard Rock International. “And we’re extremely excited to have them back this year for an encore performance.”

 

Tickets are on sale Thursday 21st 9am available at www.hardrockcalling.co.uk.
 
 
FRIDAY TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY 21 APRIL 9am
 
Friday Tickets – £49.50 + booking fee
 
 
Vodafone customers can buy tickets 48 hours before they go on general sale. Get yours from 9am, 19 April at vodafone.co.uk/vip
 
 
To buy VIP Experiences and Hospitality online please go to www.livenationexperience.co.uk or call + 44 207 009 3484
 

Adam Ant, Rumer and more added to Hard Rock Calling lineup

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Adam Ant is one of the most instantly recognisable and iconic artists of the twentieth century. As a solo solo artist, he scored ten UK top ten hits, including three Number One singles. Ant was also a star in America where he not only scored a string of hit singles and albums, but was once voted sexiest man in America by the viewers of MTV. Joined by a new band‘ The Good, The Mad and The Lovely Posse‘, Adam Ant is confirmed to perform for crowds in Hyde Park as part of his first tour for 15 years.

adam antOn playing the Hyde Park event, Adam Ant commented: “It’s been 15 years, I can’t wait to get out on the road again, and to play in Hyde Park is a real honour for me. I have a great band, and I have the songs and I’m ready to Rock n’ Roll”

Also shaping up Sunday 26 June at Hard Rock Calling is critically acclaimed BRIT-nominated singer Rumer, whose Platinum-selling debut album ‘Seasons Of My Soul’ shot to Number Three in the UK charts. With comparisons to the legendary Karen Carpenter and Carole King, and fans including Elton John, Jools Holland andBurt Bacharach, Rumer’s soulful tones bring a highly anticipated addition to this year’s Hard Rock Calling.
The multi-million selling Lighthouse Family return on fine form to perform for crowds at Hyde Park. The band amassed four Top Ten albums generating eight Top Twenty singles including Ocean Drive, Raincloud, Lifted and High. Fresh from their US tour the fantastic Grammy Award-nominated Barenaked Ladies also join the bill, performing their huge hits including the TopFive smash One Week, It’s All Been Done and Call And Answer

Further additions to Sunday 26 June include American Grammy-Award winning rockers Train, who had big hits with the Top Ten smash Drops Of Jupiter (Tell Me), as well as Hey, Soul Sister. An all-new Mike + The Mechanics will also take to the stage, featuring a brand new line up of Mike Rutherford, Andrew Roachford and Tim Howar. They’re joined by former Starsailor frontman James Walsh who will perform an acoustic set for crowds.

In an addition to the Saturday 25 Juneline up, folk-rock singer/songwriter Ryan Bingham is also confirmed, as well as Russian-rockers Everline. Grammy-Award winning rockers Bon Jovi will headline in what promises to be one of the hottest events of the summer.

Tickets are on sale now and available at www.hardrockcalling.co.uk. 

Stevie Nicks confirmed for Hard Rock Calling 2011

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stevie nicksStevie Nicks will be joining headliner Rod Stewart whose appearance at Hard Rock Calling was also announced this week. Both Stewart and Nicks are currently in rehearsal for their upcoming “Heart & Soul” US Tour.

 
Hamish Dodds, president and CEO of Hard Rock International, commented: “Stevie Nicks is one of the most influential women in music, and we’re thrilled to add her to the lineup at Hard Rock Calling and help celebrate our 40th Anniversary.”
 
Live Nation’s Vice President of Promotions, Toby Leighton-Pope commented: “This year’s Hard Rock Calling line up is outstanding and the addition of Stevie Nicks is really exciting.  Everyone is really looking forward to this year’s festival – it will definitely be one to
 remember.”   
 
Multi-Grammy winning Stevie Nicks has had an unparalleled career as a solo artist and member of Fleetwood Mac, whose Rumours album has sold over 50 million copies worldwide and was a Top Ten album on the UK charts for 24 weeks. Nicks has penned several Fleetwood Mac classics including “Landslide,” “Dreams,” “Gold Dust Woman” and “Rhiannon”.
 
Stevie Nicks’ solo career began with her five times platinum debut Bella Donna. Her iconic hit singles include “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around” “Edge of Seventeen, “Leather and Lace” and “Stand Back”.
 
The upcoming appearances of Stewart and Nicks at this year’s Hard Rock Calling join a long line of rock ‘n’ roll greats that have taken to the stage at this iconic location. Past acts have included Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, Neil Young, The Who, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Aerosmith, Peter Gabriel, The Killers and The Police, who created what is now identified as the “must see” concert event on the UK festival circuit
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Hard Rock Calling, produced by Live Nation and presented by Hard Rock International, is a unique and historic musical event with a main stage, second stage and many surprises in store for fans of all ages. In addition to renowned bands and an on-site Hard Rock Cafe, the festival will include a variety of attractions to be announce
d at a later date. 
 
Tickets go on sale on at 9am on Friday 11 March 2011 and are available at www.hardrockcalling.co.uk.
 
Tickets go on sale Friday 11 March 2011
Sunday tickets – £55 + booking fee
 
Vodafone customers can buy tickets 48 hours before they go on general sale. Get yours from 9am, 9 March at vodafone.co.uk/vip

Rod Stewart to headline Hard Rock Calling

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rod stewartWith a career spanning nearly half a century, seven number-one hit singles and a further 27 top-ten albums in the UK alone, Rod Stewart is cemented in history as one of the biggest selling artists of all time, and is now set to grace the stage in what marks his first appearance at London’s Hard Rock Calling 2011.
 
Lauded as having one of the most distinctive and interpretive voices in musical history, Rod Stewart’s distinctive style and soulful gravel-voice first took roots as part of the legendary Jeff Beck Group (1967), before fronting Faces (1969) with band mate Ronnie Wood on lead guitar.
 
It was Rod Stewart’s solo work that really propelled his global superstardom, with hit songs, including Maggie May, You Wear It Well, You’re In My Heart, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Sailing and Baby Jane, to name but a few from an illustrious back catalogue that has influenced generations.
 
“Rod Stewart is one of the world’s greatest showmen – a timeless entertainer who has delighted fans around the world for years,” said Hamish Dodds, president and CEO, Hard Rock International. “We are thrilled to add him as a Hard Rock Calling headliner and to include him in our 40th anniversary celebration.”
 
Live Nation’s Vice President of Promotions, Toby Leighton-Pope commented: “We’re excited to confirm Rod Stewart for the Sunday headline slot at Hard Rock Calling, as his shows really get the audience rocking and it’s going to be a real treat for fans on 26 June. It will be spectacular.”
 
Now in its sixth consecutive year, Hard Rock Calling has fully established itself as one of the UK’s premier outdoor music events. Rod Stewart joins fellow Grammy® -Award winning act and all-American rock band Bon Jovi, who was announced to headline Saturday 25 June in London’s Hyde Park.
 
Rod Stewart’s headline appearance joins a long line of rock ‘n’ roll greats that have taken to the stage at this iconic location. Past acts have included Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, Neil Young, The Who, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Aerosmith, Peter Gabriel, The Killers and The Police, who created what is now identified as the “must see” concert event on the UK festival circuit.
 
Hard Rock Calling, produced by Live Nation and presented by Hard Rock International, is a unique and historic musical event with a main stage, second stage and many surprises in store for fans of all ages. In addition to renowned bands and an on-site Hard Rock Cafe, the festival will include a variety of attractions to be announced at a later date. 
 
Tickets go on sale on at 9am on Friday 11 March 2011 and are available at www.hardrockcalling.co.uk.