Blur confirmed for rare performance in Hyde Park

21/02/2012
 

In an event of extreme rarity, British band Blur are set to headline a performance in Hyde Park to mark the closing of the capitals Olympic Games, giving more appeal towards visiting London this summer.

It is a welcome addition to an already incredible line-up at the BT London Live Event, set to be unleashed on Hyde Park on August 12th; with the inclusion of the iconic groups The Specials and New Order already confirmed.

In an event designed to draw the greatest show on earth to a close, it also marks the alternative rock foursome's single live performance of the year; the first since an appearance at the same venue three years previous.

Rocking since 1991, the band have released a string of seven albums, responsible for timeless tunes like 'Country House', 'ParkLife', 'Song 2' and 'Beetlebum'.

Tickets for the event, which promises to be one of the landmark live music events in the city, will be available from Friday 24th February. If you want to be apart of the event, be sure to book your place as soon as you can. You could also take advantage of one of the impeccable London bed and breakfast locations the city offers, allowing you to explore the English capital before and after the show.

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