The line-up for BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend sees some of the best of British joined by international stars.
The likes of Jessie J, Florence And The Machine, Bombay Bicycle Club, Leona Lewis and The Ting Tings will be joined by Lana Del Rey and Will.i.am at the gigantic free gig neighbouring the Olympic site on 23-24 June.
Speaking to M, BBC event director Jason Carter said: 'There will be 50,000 tickets for each day, and we’re going to give the majority of tickets to the young people of East London. It’s not just about a world class two-day music festival with world class musicians, but also we see it as an opportunity to engage with Hackney in particular.'
The acts announced so far for BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend are:
Andy C
Bombay Bicycle Club
Calvin Harris
Chase & Status
Dappy
David Guetta
D'banj
Deadmau5
DJ Fresh
Ed Sheeran
Emeli Sandé
Eric Prydz
Florence + The Machine
Flux Pavilion and Doctor P
Jack White
Jessie J
Labrinth
Lana Del Rey
Leona Lewis
Magnetic Man
Maverick Sabre
Michael Kiwanuka
Nero
Plan B
Professor Green
Rizzle Kicks
Sub Focus
Swedish House Mafia
Taio Cruz
The Maccabees
The Ting Tings
Tinie Tempah
Will.i.am
Wretch 32
You can read M's full interview with Jason Carter here.
www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/hackneyweekend/2012/
The likes of Jessie J, Florence And The Machine, Bombay Bicycle Club, Leona Lewis and The Ting Tings will be joined by Lana Del Rey and Will.i.am at the gigantic free gig neighbouring the Olympic site on 23-24 June.
Speaking to M, BBC event director Jason Carter said: 'There will be 50,000 tickets for each day, and we’re going to give the majority of tickets to the young people of East London. It’s not just about a world class two-day music festival with world class musicians, but also we see it as an opportunity to engage with Hackney in particular.'
The acts announced so far for BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend are:
Andy C
Bombay Bicycle Club
Calvin Harris
Chase & Status
Dappy
David Guetta
D'banj
Deadmau5
DJ Fresh
Ed Sheeran
Emeli Sandé
Eric Prydz
Florence + The Machine
Flux Pavilion and Doctor P
Jack White
Jessie J
Labrinth
Lana Del Rey
Leona Lewis
Magnetic Man
Maverick Sabre
Michael Kiwanuka
Nero
Plan B
Professor Green
Rizzle Kicks
Sub Focus
Swedish House Mafia
Taio Cruz
The Maccabees
The Ting Tings
Tinie Tempah
Will.i.am
Wretch 32
You can read M's full interview with Jason Carter here.
www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/hackneyweekend/2012/
