Stevie Wonder has been announced to perform at this year's British Summer Time in Hyde Park, performing his 'Songs In The Key of Life Performance' tour set in its entirety on July 10.

Running for 18 months, the tour has been extended many times due to huge public demand and BST will host its first visit in the UK, on the 40th anniversary of the live album.

The announcement comes after it was revealed Carole King will also be performing at the event, in her first British show in 27 years.

Massive Attack will be headlining with Patti Smith, Youth Fathers, TV On The Radio, Warpaint and Ghostpoet all also amongst those scheduled to perform.

Big names taking to the stage include Florence + the Machine, Kendrick Lamar, Mumford & Sons, Alabama Shakes and Wolf Alice, with Take That, Olly Murs and Ella Eyre all also making appearances.

Stevie is the final act announced for BST Hyde Park, and Head of Events at The Royal Parks, Alan Mainwaring comments: "It is a massive honour for Stevie Wonder to choose Hyde Park as the only UK venue to perform 'Songs In The Key of Life'. July 10 is set to be a fitting finale to what will be another unforgettable 10 days of entertainment at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park.

"This is the fourth year for the event which has created so many memorable moments for hundreds of thousands of fans and in turn raised vital funds which go back into conserving and enhancing this iconic park."

Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder

Barclaycard exclusive presale tickets go on-sale today (March 14) at 9am, with AEG/BST Hyde Park presale from 9am Thursday, March 17 and general sale following at 9am, Friday March 18.


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