Ahead of his upcoming performance at this year’s American Express Presents BST Hyde Park, Sir Elton John has confirmed the set’s supporting artists. The legendary pianist is set to take the London stage on 24th June 2022, the performance is part of the singer’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road – The Final Tour.
The “Tiny Dancer” singer has announced that he will be joined by recent collaborator Rina Sawayama, the musical partnership was birthed from an already established friendship and resulted in the release of the track “Chosen Family”. The talent pair’s duet was released last year and is a reworked version of an original track written by Sawayama, the single was initially released in 2020 and appeared on the singer’s debut album.
Sir John has become known for more than a large collection of hits and accolades, the singer has been a long-time supporter of new and emerging artists. This dedication to up and coming music can be seen within the concert’s supporting acts, the day’s lineup has been handpicked and curated by Sir John himself. Scheduled to join the Grammy award winning artist are a list of special guests including Gabriels, Let’s Eat Grandma, Berwyn, Thomas Headon, Tom A Smith and Juanita Euka.
CEO of European Festivals at AEG presents, Jim King has given the following statement concerning Sir John’s upcoming performance, “American Express presents BST Hyde Park has always stood for the world’s biggest and most loved artists bringing not just a performance but a truly one-off and memorable event.”
King continues to describe the importance of Sir John’s music, “Elton John has provided the soundtrack to the lives of so many of us and to know that his last tour is coming to Hyde Park, possibly the last time many of us will ever see him play, is one of the most important and ‘must see’ nights of BST Hyde Park ever.”
Also set to appear at this year’s summer concert series are fellow British legends The Rolling Stones, the “Paint It Black” hitmakers will take to Hyde Park on Saturday 25th June 2022 and Sunday 3rd July 2022. American rockers Eagles are scheduled to perform a headlining set on Sunday 26th June 2022, the performance will also mark half a century of the “Hotel California” rockers musical career. Scheduled to provide support are Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Little Bog town, Cam, Morgan Wade, The Wandering Hearts and Patrick Droney with more acts yet to be confirmed.
Music fans will also be treated to a two-day residency from Grammy award winning singer Adele, the “Easy On Me” singer will perform on 1st and 2nd July 2022. The forthcoming sets will be the singer’s first UK live show in over five years, Adele last took to a UK stage in 2017. Grunge pioneers Pearl Jam will also perform two dates, the group will perform on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th July 2022.
On Friday, the “Even Flow” performers will be joined by fellow 90’s icons Pixies, the first day of their residency will also feature Cat Power, White Reaper, The Murder Capital, The Glorious Sons, Simon Townshend, La Luz, Sick Joy and Dream Nails. La Lux will also join the band during their second and last set, the group will also be supported by British rockers Stereophonics, Imelda May, The Last Internationale, Wilde and The Wild Things.
This year’s BST Hyde Park concert series will be closed by Duran Duran, the “Rio” performers will appear at Hyde Park on Sunday 10th July 2022, marking the group’s debut appearance at the London event. The re-scheduled event will also see the group joined by Nile Rodgers & CHIC, the set will be the group’s first Hyde Park appearance in over six years. The disco legends last appeared at the Hyde Park event in 2015, the band performed on the Great Oak Stage along with Kylie Minogue and Grace Jones.
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