It has been confirmed that Stereophonics will support grunge icons Pearl Jam at BST Hyde Park 2022, the British rockers will join Pearl Jam for their second night at the London event. The “Handbags and Gladrags” group are set to take the stage at Hyde Park on 9th July 2022, the band took to Instagram to share the exciting news with their fans.
The Summer event will mark Stereophonics’ first performance at the iconic location in over a decade, the group last appeared at the London venue during the opening ceremony for the London Olympics in 2012. The group performed alongside Duran Duran, Snow Patrol and Paolo Nutini, all four acts were selected to perform as they represented the four nations incorporated within the United Kingdom.
Also billed to perform alongside Stereophonics on Saturday 9th July 2022 are Imelda May, The Last Internationale, La Luz, JJ Wilde and The Wild Things. Pearl Jam start their two-day concert series at BST Hyde Park on Friday 8th July 2022, set to support the group on Friday are fellow grunge icons Pixies. The “Debaser” group will also be joined by singer-songwriter Cat Power, White Reaper, The Murder Capital, The Glorious Songs, Simon Townshend, La Luz, Sick Joy and English female punk group Dream Nails.
Pearl Jam’s BST Hyde Park appearance was originally set for 2021 but due to COVID-19 relates issues the event was postponed until this year. To announce the news, BST Hyde Park posted the following statement on their website, “It is with a heavy heart that we announce that BST Hyde Park will not take place in July 2021. We are however happy to share that Duran Duran and Pearl Jam will go ahead in July 2022. Pearl Jam will take place on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th July 2022. Friday 8th will feature special guests Pixies, whilst Saturday 9th July will welcome a new guest artist to be announced – as well as full supporting lineups. Duran Duran will take place on Sunday 10th July 2022 and will be rejoined by their incredible guest – Nile Rodgers & CHIC, with further acts to be confirmed soon. “
The London event continued to update ticket-holders with administrative information whilst confirming the decision taken to delay the live event, “All tickets remain valid for the scheduled 2022 dates. You will be directly contacted by the ticket agent you purchased from with full details, including refund information if you are no longer able to attend the rescheduled dates. If you have not been contacted about a refund by your ticket agent by Friday 30th April, please get in touch with them directly. Following our review of the most recent government advice, the latest timeline means that we are unable to deliver with certainty the quality BST Hyde Park is known for in the time available. By making this decision at this stage we allow artists, crew, fans and everyone that comes together to help create these shows to plan accordingly.”
The event, partnered with American Express, then gave thanks to those on the frontlines of the pandemic, “We’d like to take this opportunity to thank the NHS and all the incredible organisations and individuals who have been working tirelessly in these past twelve months to keep the country safe. Your efforts are enormously appreciated. Team BST x”
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